BMW's new 1.6-liter six-cylinder engine motorcycle makes its debut on the Concept 6 cycles in the Hall EICMA in Milan.

As the name suggests, the Concept 6 is a six-cylinder engine, and the best news is that the plant is grown for a new production model in the near future. Expect to see a replacement of the wide range of touring bike LT, BMW makes more in line with the rules for Honda Goldwing.

Not many details at this time confimed, but BMW says that the production of six new bottles will be approximately the same magnitude as the current 1.3 liter displacement and four units of energy, and his colleague would only agree with the other top of the range of brands, which offer up to 96 Nm at 2000 rpm and also has a rev limit that the area is about 9,000 rpm.

1. Fascination, Supremacy and Riding Comfort with Six Cylinders

Six-cylinder power units have always had a special attraction, offering not only the supreme smoothness and refinement, but also the power and superior performance and a really emotional driving - or in this case, riding - experience. Another point is that the typical sound of a straight-six almost like a windmill is quite incomparable, with straight-six power units represent the BMW engine technology fascinating vehicles, more than seven decades.

For motorcycles, the ingenious engineers tried again and again to offer the enthusiast the idea of an exciting drive straight and six of energy. But while some straight-six engine has been installed on motorcycles, both lengthwise and crosswise, it is equal to six never made a real breakthrough, or production models or motorcycle racing.

2. Highly Compact and Dynamic Six Cylinder

The starting point for this introduction dynamics in straight-six in the new BMW Motorrad Concept 6 is of course extremely compact engines. Power units is about 100 mm or 4 "thinner than all the previous straight-six engine production, and little more than a great capacity for straight and four with conventional technology.

The reduced width is achieved, inter alia, by the small square meter: connections with relatively long time and very small differences between the cylinders. To achieve this very compact configuration with a minimum width, control gear and transmission components are located behind the crankshaft in the open space above the transmission.

The straight-six featured in the BMW Motorrad Concept 6 comes with dry sump lubrication. Apart from greater reliability even under extreme conditions, dry sump technology serves to keep the crankcase particularly low and flat, with the engine being fitted lower down and masses concentrated around the centre of gravity. Doing without an oil sump, the engine may be positioned far lower than on a conventional layout.

3. Maximum Supremacy in Running Refinement and Performance

Designed and established as a straight six years, the engine also opens up new dimensions in motorcycles in the form of hegemony, reserves of energy, efficiency and refinement.

Production of the new six-cylinder engine and will reach approximately the same as the BMW 1, 3-liter, four units of energy. Torque, however, would be equal at the top of the range, even in comparison with the largest motorcycle engines, such a higher power, including of muscles is displacement of less than 1, 6 liters.

4. Environmental Compatibility and All-Round Economy Re-Defined

Concept 6 shows the absolute supremacy of its transmission system, six-cylinder in ecological and economic conditions. Fuel consumption in this six-cylinder naturally equipped with a fully controlled catalytic converter is less than a comparable four-cylinder normal trip. Using E-Gas Technology (Ride-by-wire) and then allows for better fuel economy and ride the momentum of a variety of different ways of riding and conditions. And last but not least in this context, the straight-six engine is shown on Concept 6 allows the inspection intervals using cup valve lifters control of engine valves.

5. Dynamic and Powerful Design in Cafe Racer Style

Precedence and dynamics are also clearly confirmed by the exciting concept design 6 and, as usual, this draft BMW Motorrad is more than "just" an attempt to develop a motorcycle of a type never seen before.

Working on Concept 6, BMW Motorrad's designers have therefore focused more on the technical function and quality, and in particular, the emotional element that brings together people and machines. His government is simply that a motorcycle must not only follow the laws of functionality, but also to arouse emotions in all its facets. In short, therefore the machine should be equally exciting.

The powerful and supreme character of the Concept 6 is also underscored by the six-chamber exhaust system complete with sidepipes and the strong presence of the intake ducts again finished in platinum look. Aerodynamic components such as the twin-tipped engine spoiler and the air guide elements derived from the design of the new S 1000 RR Supersports, on the other hand, bridge the gap between functional and clearly visible technology, on the one hand, and the soft and smooth design of other body elements, on the other.

6. Innovative Suspension Technology and Equipment

The suspension of the BMW Motorrad Concept 6 is built around a light-alloy bridge frame and light weapons Para Liver Duolever and guide the exploitation and the front and rear. Seventeen HP inch forged wheels and extra-large brake system with its six-piston fixed calipers underline the sporty look of the new machine and the high technological level.

6 hegemony and its unique concept powertrain also reflected in details like the dashboard contains deliberately minimalist design, but nevertheless, fully equipped with all necessary instruments and meters. As a digital screen performs its function clearly presenting regular road speed is not conscious does not rev counter account supreme power flow at all speeds. So instead of a conventional rev counter, an LED display shows the pilot at any time the amount of torque is available when needed.