VISION NEXT 100, BMW's Motorcycle of the Future – Moto Previews
BMW Motorrad looks to the future and presents in Los Angeles as part of the Iconic Impulses. BMW Group Future Experience ”, vision mobility of the future on two wheels.
It is called BMW motorcycle VISION NEXT 100 and presents the interpretation of BMW motorcycles in an interconnected world.
What motorcycles will look like in the future
BMW motorcycle VISION NEXT 100 it is a symbol of an unforgettable driving experience. The pilot, who no longer needs to wear a helmet or other protective clothing, experiences centrifugal forces, acceleration, wind and nature intensively. The driver can feel the environment with all his senses and enjoy every moment.
“When we design a motorcycle, we usually expect the next five to ten years. For this reason, looking into the more distant future is especially exciting and exciting. I am convinced that with BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 we have mapped out a future scenario suitable for the BMW Motorrad brand. "Edgar Heinrich says
How VISION NEXT 100 is created
From an aesthetic point of view BMW VISION NEXT 100 it incorporates the most prominent elements of the motorcycle history of the brand, interpreting them in a modern way.
Thanks for the iconic elements such as black triangular frame (which resembles the 32 R1923), white lines and classic boxer engine shapeWith its zero-emission drive activated, this forward-thinking vehicle is instantly recognizable as a "real BMW".
Specifically, the frame brings the rear and front wheels together to create a dynamic wave. No bearings or hinges are visible, the bike seems to be molded as a whole.
The most exciting aspect concerns the fact that we have a flexible frame: when you move the rudder, the shape of the entire frame changes so that you can change the direction.
The power unit is located in the center of the frame. Its shape resembles a traditional BMW boxer, but is a fully electric unit. Many body components such as the saddle, frame cover and mudguards are made from carbon.
Finally, the tires not only have a damping function, but their variable profile actively adapts to the characteristics of the road surface to ensure optimal traction in any driving situation.
Who knows if BMW will bring this prototype to EICMA 2016...
