Hot on the heels of a sighting of BMW's first-ever 'M' GS model, we're anticipating yet another all-new 'M' bike to add to the collection. But unlike the M 1300 GS, the latest model appears to be a new bike from the ground up, rather than a modified existing model; All signs point to it being positioned as one of the sharpest sport
The Bavarian manufacturer has the M 1000 XR on the sharpest end of the sport touring spectrum, but arguably off the spectrum simply for the fact that BMW doesn't even offer a factory luggage system. So, even if you wanted to add some hard panniers, there's nowhere to fit them. So, the only true sports tourer the brand has is the R 1300 RS, which has never received the M treatment.