Munich. Passion for motorsports, design, and, of
course, BMW Motorrad.
A small group of BMW Motorrad employees had the opportunity to bring
this passion to life. As part of an extraordinary project, Philipp
Ludwig served as project manager, vehicle designer Andreas Martin,
Theresa Stukenbrock as colour and graphic designer, and prototype
builders Paul Summerer and Thomas Becker, who brought their experience
and passion to the project, worked together to create a unique vehicle.
The BMW R 1300 R “TITAN” – brute and aggressive,
beautiful and extraordinary, fast and precise – built to win.
Its design incorporates the basic styling elements of the new BMW R
1300 R, translating them into the aggressive lines of a sprint racer.
The characteristic lines of the BMW R 1300 R tank and fairing are
reflected in the monocoque typical of racing machines and the striking
air duct panel of the standard machine continues the dynamics of the
“TITAN” in an exaggerated sense.
Visually, the weight is pushed over the front wheel to keep it on the
tarmac for as long as possible when starting off.
The motorcycle’s overall proportions are compactly built around the
centrepiece: the 1300cc boxer engine. It also resembles a predatory
cat, patiently waiting to sprint off even when stationary.
In contrast to the forged carbon-fibre underneath, the striking
graphic captures the impression of movement with a modern, clear
interpretation complemented by metallic blue accents.
Akrapovic, a long-standing BMW Motorrad partner, assisted in
developing the BMW R 1300 R “TITAN.” This collaboration
enabled the team to design a comprehensive titanium Akrapovic exhaust
system that enhances the powerful character of this custom bike, both
visually and acoustically. The exhaust runs out of the two cylinders,
comes together briefly under the bike, and ends in a boxer-style,
two-flow outlet under the towering, aggressively rising rear end.
The new BMW R 1300 R has a low profile on the tarmac, supported by a
specially manufactured Wilbers chassis with a long swinging arm. This
chassis is hard-tuned to ensure that no performance of the
series-production engine is wasted.
An aggressive-looking nitrous oxide bottle sits between the two
titanium rear silencers, injecting the injection system with nitrous
oxide at the touch of a button. This propels the rider and machine
toward the finish line with extra power.
Once the oxygen transporter arrives in the engine, the sheer power
thrusts the tires into the tarmac via the transmission and shaft
drive, catapulting the BMW R 1300 R “TITAN” forward.
The gears slot into place precisely and the Magura HC3 brake lever
recaptures the released energy after the finish line, decelerating the
bike to a stop.
The footrests extend far to the rear, providing Philipp with the
necessary support during sprint races.
The BMW R 1300 R “TITAN” is a custom bike that embodies BMW
Motorrad’s passion and precision in every detail!
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In case of queries, please contact:
Tim Diehl-Thiele, Head of Communications BMW Motorrad
Tel.: +49-151-601-57505, Tim.Diehl-Thiele@bmw.de
Ingo Wirth Head of Communication MINI and BMW Motorrad
Tel.: +49 – 151 – 601-25814, Ingo.Wirth@bmw.de
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