São Paulo. BMW Motorrad expands the family of your motorcycle Touring badge with a new version that seeks to bring yet further the experience of traveling on two wheels. This is the BMW R 1300 RT Impulse, a configuration presented in Brazil, which combines the character-traveler model with a unique image, automatic transmission HANDLE and a broad equipment-oriented comfort.

The new BMW R 1300 RT Impulse is meant for those who do not see the motorcycle only as a means of transport, but as a companion to travel large distances. Your proposal meets the well-known boxer engine of 1,300 cc, technology, driving assistance, load capacity and different solutions designed to make both the pilot and the passenger to enjoy more of the road.

A BMW R 1300 RT with a more exclusive

One of the elements that differentiates the BMW R 1300 RT Impulse is your exterior finish. This version incorporates a blue paint exclusive, which brings a sophisticated look and enhances the presence of the motorcycle on the asphalt.

Although the aesthetic is one of its main distinctive, the Impulse is not limited to offer a new combination of colors. BMW Motorrad has set up this release with a focus clearly oriented towards tourism, long-distance, while maintaining the features that have made the R 1300 RT in one of the references of the brand within the segment Touring.

The combination between design, technology and equipment seeks to attract riders who want a motorcycle premium able to function both in large tours as weekend getaways.

In other words, the BMW R 1300 RT Impulse retains the essence of a Touring, but adds a personality of their own for those looking for something different within the family.

Boxer engine 1300 cc with 145 HP

In the heart of the BMW R 1300 RT Impulse is the boxer engine of 1,300 cc, which characterizes this generation of the family R.

The propeller develops 145 HP at 7,750 rpm and 149 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, figures that allow you to combine performance with the response needed to deal with different types of tours.

In a motorcycle designed for touring, the figures of power are not everything. It is also important to the way in which the engine delivers its power and how it integrates with the rest of the set. In this case, BMW Motorrad maintains a configuration designed to provide an experience balanced both on the open road during tours that include curves and changes of pace.

The final drive shaft also plays an important role in the philosophy of R 1300 RT. In addition to being a solution feature of Touring motorcycles from BMW, allows you to maintain a hands-on experience to those who travel great distances.

And there is another element that stands out especially in the version Impulse: the system HANDLE, or Automatic Wizard of Change.

The system ASA seeks to make more comfortable each trip

One of the technologies most interesting of the BMW R 1300 RT Impulse is precisely transmitted with HANDLE. This system automates the operation of the clutch and gear changes, reducing the need for intervention by the pilot.

The advantage is especially apparent during long trips. On the journey of many hours, having a system to manage changes can help reduce stress and allow the rider to focus more attention on the road and enjoy the journey.

It can also be practical in traffic situations, where the constant starts, stops and speed changes can make a conventional transmission is more demanding.

However, the presence of the ASA does not eliminate the dynamic character of the motorcycle. The BMW R 1300 RT Impulse keeps the boxer engine as the protagonist and retain a configuration intended to provide a thrilling driving experience, but with a higher level of comfort.

For a Touring of this type, such a combination can become one of his main arguments.

Equipped to travel with passenger and luggage

The vocation to travel to the BMW R 1300 RT Impulse is also clear in its load-bearing capacity. The motorcycle incorporates side panniers and a trunk rear of series, offering enough space to carry the necessary luggage during long rides.

This detail is especially important in a motorcycle Touring. The possibility of carrying clothes, equipment and other objects without relying on additional accessories makes the R 1300 RT is a proposal much more practical for those who tend to travel for several days.

In addition, the approach of the motorcycle is not limited to the pilot. The configuration is intended to make it a more pleasant experience on board when traveling with a passenger, something fundamental in the segment of tourism premium.

The possibility of combining space for luggage, protection, aerodynamics, adaptive suspension and transmission automated converted to the R 1300 RT Impulse on a motorcycle, especially focused on enjoying the journey and not just on getting to the destination.

Technology to adapt to different paths

The BMW R 1300 RT Boost, it also incorporates different solutions aimed at improving the behavior of the motorcycle in changing conditions.

Among them is the Dynamic Chassis Adaptation (DCA), a system able to automatically adapt the suspension front and rear, depending on factors such as road conditions, the load and driving style.

This technology is especially relevant in a motorcycle Touring because conditions can change significantly during a single trip. It is not the same thing go a highway with little luggage to face a winding road leading passenger and luggage.

The automatic adaptation of the suspension seeks to maintain a stable performance and comfortable in different scenarios, providing you greater confidence during the tour.

In addition to this, a TFT screen of 10.25 inches, which integrates information from driving, connectivity, and navigation maps. The technology, in this way, it ceases to be an isolated element, and it becomes an important part of the onboard experience.

Protection against the wind to travel more miles

Comfort in a motorcycle Touring is also dependent on the protection aerodynamics. In this section, the BMW R 1300 RT features deflectors, adjustable windscreen, high electrical regulation.

The possibility of modifying the position of the windshield allows to adapt the protection against the wind according to the conditions of the route and the rider's preference.

For those who spend several hours on the motorcycle, this type of solutions can make a major difference. Reduce the direct exposure to the wind contributes to the longer routes are less demanding and allows you to keep a more comfortable position during more time.

The BMW R 1300 RT Impulse complements this equipment with the same loudness present in the settings, Triple Black, holding one of the emotional elements associated with the characteristic boxer engine BMW Motorrad.

A Touring designed to enjoy the road

With the arrival of the BMW R 1300 RT Impulse, BMW Motorrad expands the possibilities within one of their most important families for motorcyclists who enjoy travel.

The new version combines an aesthetic of the exclusive equipment that makes sense for those who actually use your motorcycle for long distances. The boxer engine 1300 cc, 145 HP, the system HANDLE, suspension, adaptive, the side panniers, trunk and rear protection solutions aerodynamics are part of a proposal focused clearly on the tourism premium.

For now, the presentation corresponds to the brazilian market, so it is not yet confirmed information about a possible arrival of this configuration specific to Mexico. However, the BMW R 1300 RT Impulse allows you to see where it continues to evolve the segment Touring: motorcycle capable of providing benefits, technology and emotions, but also make you spend many hours on the road is part of the pleasure of the trip.

Because in a motorcycle like this, the destination is important, but the real experience starts long before you arrive.

Source: BMW Group