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BMW MOTORRAD PRESS KIT: THE NEW BMW G 450 X
Wed Nov 07 16:15:00 CET 2007 Press Kit
Over the last 80 years BMW Motorrad has made off-road history time and time again. The marque is now closely involved in off-road sports as never before and is premièring an uncompromising, pedigree sport enduro in the attractive 450-cc displacement class. The new BMW G 450 X is a motorcycle exclusively developed for enduro sport and the most demanding competitive races in the world. It's a machine that is ready to compete the moment it arrives from the factory.
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1. Concept, Requirements and Features. 2. Model Designation BMW G 450 X. 3. Development, Technology and Design. 4. Technical Data.
1. Concept, Requirements and Features.
Over the last 80 years BMW Motorrad has made off-road history time
and time again. The marque is now closely involved in off-road sports as never
before and is premièring an uncompromising, pedigree sport enduro
in the attractive 450-cc displacement class. The new BMW G 450 X is a
motorcycle exclusively developed for enduro sport and the most demanding
competitive races in the world. It's a machine that is ready to compete the
moment it arrives from the factory.
The background to the development of such a machine is the knowledge
that competition-oriented enduro motorcycles represent a parameter with growth
potential in the motorcycle market. Markets such as US, Australia, and Spain,
already register - nearly traditional - stable sales in the off-road sector and
BMW Motorrad wants to help shape and stimulate this and other markets for the
long term. Besides, smaller volume off-road motorcycles open the gateway to
both popular and professional motor sport as well as offering enough potential
to also help the young generation to rediscover the fascination of motorcycles
again. With the launch of the G 450 X, BMW is also pointing the way for the
upcoming generation and towards sustainably securing the future of the
motorcycle in general.
The engine with the latest fuel injection and computer-controlled three-way
catalytic converter is Euro III homologated and already meets the vehicle
emissions standards which are becoming ever more rigorous today for sports
events as well as for road vehicles. With these measures BMW Motorrad is also
taking a further step towards public acceptance of enduro sports in the future.
The patented, unrivalled technical features of the new BMW G 450 X make it a
driving force and contribute to the advancement of technological competition in
this segment.
The introduction of the tough enduro BMW G 650 Xchallenge has already pointed
the way: with a frame and swing arm layout for improved offroad traction, low
weight, compact chassis and dynamic engine. BMW Motorrad goes still further
with the BMW G 450 X and is not content with constructional features
traditionally seen in the class. High-tech solutions have been realized in both
the engine and chassis in keeping with the cross-country sporting tradition of
the house and giving the marque a fascinating exclusive off-road profile.