Functional and even more appealing - the BMW G 650 Xcountry '09.

Munich. The BMW G 650 Xcountry is about to be launched, just in time for the
start of the new motorcycle season. It is equipped with additional functions,
new equipment details and a new colour, ready for the 2009 model year.
The Scrambler bike has been lowered and will soon be available in the colour
combination of plain sunset yellow and white metallic matt.

Modifications to the upside-down teleforks (spring distance of 220 mm) and the
adjustable strut (spring distance 165 mm), coupled with alterations to the
contours of the seat, have resulted in a seat-height reduction from 840-870mm
to 800-825mm. The five-way adjustable handbrake lever is also new, as is the
four-way adjustable clutch lever. As a result of these new features, the G 650
Xcountry is now able to serve the requirements of customers in this segment
even more precisely.

A rear frame made of steel, with welded-on pillion footrests holders, will be
welded to the tubular steel-aluminium frame of the bridge. Increased
functionality will also be possible by mounting a topcase from the BMW Motorrad
accessories range onto the frame.

The economical and dynamic single-cylinder engine remains unchanged. It
delivers 39k W (53 hp) in power and attains a maximum torque of 60Nm.

Another remarkable aspect of the BMW G 650 Xcountry is, as ever, its low weight
of just 161.5kg (empty weight by DIN with 90% fuel). Dry weight is put at 149.5
kg.
The Scrambler, which only on February 8th of this year received the design
prize of the Federal Republic of Germany, is fitted with 19/17-inch wire
wheels. Disc brakes are employed, with a diameter of 300mm at the front and
240mm at the rear; twin-channel ABS is also available as an optional extra.

The MSRP of the BMW G 650 Xcountry in Canada is $8,200.00. The revised model
will be available in showrooms from the end of March.

BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW
AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance
automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group
Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail
financing and leasing programs on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles,
as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total
network of 38 BMW automobile retail centres, 17 BMW motorcycle retailers, and
23 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.

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For more information, please contact:
Jochen Frey, Director, Corporate Communications
BMW Group Canada
905.428.5005 / jochen.frey@bmwgroup.ca

Rob Dexter, Product and Technology Specialist
BMW Group Canada
905.428.5447 / robert.dexter@bmwgroup.ca