BMW builds a bagger

Concept 101 offers a glimpse of what a BMW bagger-style touring motorcycle might look like.

Created for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, it was styled at the firm’s Designworks studio in California and fabricated in collaboration with custom bike specialist Roland Sands Design.

BMW Concept 101 (2015) Side

While similar models from American manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson, Indian and Victory all feature V-twin motors, BMW has taken a very different approach.

That’s because Concept 101 is powered by an in-line six-cylinder engine borrowed from the K Series range. Its 1,649 cc capacity is the equivalent of 101 cubic inches, hence the choice of name.

BMW Concept 101 (2015) Front SideBMW Concept 101 (2015) Rear Side

According to Edgar Heinrich, Head of BMW Motorrad Design, “Concept 101 is the epitome of elegance, power and luxury on two wheels.”

It’s certainly extremely eye-catching, with a long, low, streamlined silhouette which tapers down towards the rear. Extra visual impact is provided by the use of brushed aluminium elements and, most unusually, real wood trim pieces along the flanks.

For now Concept 101 remains a one-off, but it has the potential to become an intriguing addition to BMW’s line-up.

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