BMW Motorrad USA Announces Pricing For Five Latest 2014
Models
Setting Benchmarks for Technology and Value
Author: Bill/Wednesday, January 29, 2014/Categories: General Interest, Bike Reviews & News
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 29, 2014… BMW Motorrad USA has announced pricing for the five latest 2014 Model Year motorcycles set to be introduced late winter / early spring 2014. These five models complete BMW Motorrad USA’s entire 2014 model lineup, which now includes 20 models.
BMW’s 2014 model’s continue to set a benchmark in their segments, offering unsurpassed riding dynamics, attractive styling, “world’s first” features and a comprehensive level of equipment and options. This strong product offensive is coupled with generous value-added pricing, delivering new technologies and more equipment (often at the same price as predecessor models) for value improvements upwards of $1,000. Pricing details and a summary chart follow.
· High-quality craftsmanship with all-aluminum fuel tank
· Wide range of customization opportunities
Commemorative model celebrating 90 years of BMW Motorrad
· ASC (Automatic Stability Control) -- $400 value
Setting Benchmarks for Technology and Value
Author: Bill/Wednesday, January 29, 2014/Categories: General Interest, Bike Reviews & News
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 29, 2014… BMW Motorrad USA has announced pricing for the five latest 2014 Model Year motorcycles set to be introduced late winter / early spring 2014. These five models complete BMW Motorrad USA’s entire 2014 model lineup, which now includes 20 models.
BMW’s 2014 model’s continue to set a benchmark in their segments, offering unsurpassed riding dynamics, attractive styling, “world’s first” features and a comprehensive level of equipment and options. This strong product offensive is coupled with generous value-added pricing, delivering new technologies and more equipment (often at the same price as predecessor models) for value improvements upwards of $1,000. Pricing details and a summary chart follow.
2014 R nineT (All New Model)
Standard Package (MSRP: $14,900) includes:
· Integral ABS· Modular frame
concept with removable rear foot peg frame and rear frame
· 3 mounting points
on rear axle housing (for customization)· Adjustable rear
spring preload
· Adjustable rear
shock rebound damping
· Radial front
brakes· Aluminum fuel tank· On board computer
· White turn signal
lenses LED rear light
Color: Black Storm Metallic
Options: Anti Theft
Alarm – $395
Key Features:
· Blends classic
design with cutting edge technology (front suspension and radial monoblock
front brakes are derived from the S 1000 RR)· High-quality craftsmanship with all-aluminum fuel tank
· Wide range of customization opportunities
Commemorative model celebrating 90 years of BMW Motorrad
2014
R 1200 GS Adventure
Base Model (MSRP: $18,200) includes $1,000 worth of added
value over predecessor model:· ASC (Automatic Stability Control) -- $400 value
· 2 riding modes
(rain, road) -- $100 value
· Steering damper --
$100 value
· Longitudinally
adjustable passenger seat -- $50 value
· Stepless
Adjustable Windshield via hand knob -- $150 value
· Removable
passenger foot pegs -- $50 value
· Lower base MSRP
(-$150)
Standard Equipment:
· Integral ABS
(disengagable)
· ASC (Automatic
Stability Control)
· NEW: 2 ride modes
(rain, road)
· NEW: Steering damper
· NEW: Stepless
adjustable windshield
· Height adjustable
rider seat
· NEW:
Longitudinally adjustable passenger seat
· NEW: Bolt on/off pillion rider foot pegs
· Hand protection· On board computer· Aluminum engine
guard
· Accessory socket
· LED rear light
· White turn signal
lenses
· Center stand
Colors:
· Alpine White (with
Black/Olive Grey seat)
· Olive Green
Metallic Matt (with Black/Olive Grey seat)
· Racing Blue
Metallic Matt (with Black/Blue seat)
Special Packages:
· Comfort Package
(MSRP: $500) includes: chrome exhaust, heated grips, TPM (tire
pressure monitor)
· Touring Package
(MSRP: $1,925) includes: dynamic ESA, on board computer pro, GPS preparation,
cruise control, LED auxiliary lights, saddle bag mounts
· Technology Package
(MSRP: $1,425) includes: LED headlight, ride modes pro, heated grips, TPM (tire
pressure monitor)
Options:
· NEW – Dynamic ESA
-- $ 950
· NEW – LED
Headlight -- $820
· NEW – On Board
Computer Pro (only with Touring Package)
· NEW – Ride Modes
Pro -- $300
· NEW – GPS
Preparation -- $205
· Chrome Exhaust --
$150
· Heated Grips --
$250
· TPM (Tire Pressure
Monitor) -- $250
· NEW – Cruise
Control -- $350
· LED Auxiliary
Lights -- $450
· Anti Theft Alarm
-- $ 395
· Off Road Tires --
$0
· Saddle Bag Mounts
-- $350
Premium Package (MSRP: $21,550) includes Touring
Package,Technology Package and
$1,325 worth of added value over predecessor model:
· “Dynamic” ESA
(Electronic Suspension Adjustment) -- $150 value
· On Board Computer
Pro -- $55 value
· GPS Preparation --
$205 value
· Cruise Control --
$350 value
· LED Headlight -- $
820 value
· Ride Modes Pro --
$ 200 value
· Tire Pressure
Monitor -- $250 value
· Additional
standard equipment: steering damper, adjustable passenger seat, stepless
adjustable windshield, removable passenger foot pegs -- $350 value
· Premium Package
price increase over predecessor – (-$1,055)
Key Features:
· More power with
added smoothness and cruise control: New
air/water-cooled boxer (125 hp, 91 lb/ft) with added smoothness and tractable
power thanks to a new engine crankshaft and vibration damper; ride-by-wire
throttle with optional cruise control
· Five available
ride modes adapt the Adventure to any riding situation – rain, road, dynamic,
enduro, enduro pro
· Intelligent
suspension: Optional Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension continuously adjusts
damping in milliseconds, compensating for road conditions and rider input. The
rider can also adjust settings (spring preload and damping) according to
motorcycle load or firmness preference.
· Light and nimble:
New aluminum gas tank saves weight and keeps the bike narrow in the rider’s
seat and knee areas: The new Adventure is 7 lbs lighter (wet weight) than its
predecessor.
· Adjustable wind
protection: New, larger Adventure
windscreen can be adjusted via a handwheel.
2014
R 1200 RT
Base Model (MSRP: 17,650) includes $1,100 worth of added
value over predecessor model:
· Heated grips --
$250 value
· ASC (Automatic
Stability Control) -- $400 value
· 2 riding modes
(rain, road) -- $100 value
· Steering damper --
$100 value
· On board computer
pro -- $350 value
· Multi controller
-- $100 value
· LED white turn
signals -- $100 value
· Base MSRP increase
(-$300)
Standard Equipment:
· Integral ABS
· Heated Grips
· ASC (Automatic
Stability Control)
· NEW: 2 ride modes
(rain, road)
· NEW: Steering
damper
· Stepless
adjustable power windshield
· Height adjustable
rider seat
· Two-section seat
· NEW: On Board
Computer Pro
· Multi Controller
· NEW: LED white
turn signals
· LED taillight
· Side cases in body
color
· Lockable storage
compartment
· Adjustable shift
lever
Colors:
· Quartz Blue
Metallic
· Callisto Grey
Metallic Matt
· Ebony Metallic
Special Packages:
· Comfort Package
(MSRP: $850) includes: chrome exhaust, central locking, tire
pressure monitor, anti theft alarm, dual accessory socket
· Touring Package
(MSRP: $1,400) includes: Dynamic ESA, GPS preparation, heated seats, cruise
control
· Dynamic Package
(MSRP: $275) includes: hill start control, headlight pro, ride
modes pro
· Standard Package
(MSRP: $600) includes: GPS preparation, cruise control, dual accessory socket
· Technology Package
(MSRP: $1,525) includes: Bluetooth, audio system, chrome exhaust, radio
software, tire pressure monitor, dual accessory socket
· Luxury Package
(MSRP: $1,525) includes: Bluetooth, gear shift assistant pro, audio
system, radio software
Options:
· Bluetooth
Interface Control (required w/ 270 Audio System) -- $0
· NEW: Dynamic ESA
-- $950
· NEW: Hill Start
Control (only w/ Dynamic Package)
· NEW: Headlight Pro
-- $250
· NEW: Gear Shift
Assistant Pro -- $475
· NEW: Ride Modes
Pro (only w/ Dynamic Package)
· Audio System (only
w/ Bluetooth and Radio Software) -- $1,300
· NEW: GPS
Preparation -- $205
· Chrome Exhaust --
$150
· Radio Software
(required w/ Audio System) -- $0
· Central Locking
(only w/ Anti Theft Alarm) -- $400
· Heated Seats --
$300
· TPM (Tire Pressure
Monitor) -- $250
· NEW: Cruise
Control -- $350
· Anti Theft Alarm
(only w/ Central Locking) -- $395
· High Seat -- $0
· Dual Accessory
Socket -- $50
· Low Seat -- $0
Standard Package (MSRP: $18,250) includes $1,055 worth of
added value over predecessor model:
· GPS preparation --
$205 value
· Additional
standard equipment: 2 riding modes (rain, road), steering damper, on board
computer Pro, multi controller, LED white turn signals -- $750 value
· Standard Package
lower price (-$100)
Premium Package (MSRP: $20,850) includes Touring Package,
Dynamic Package, Technology Package and $1,110 worth of value improvements over
predecessor model:
· “Dynamic” ESA
(Electronic Suspension Adjustment) -- $50 value
· GPS Preparation --
$205 value
· Hill Start Control
-- $150 value
· Headlight Pro --
$100 value
· Ride Modes Pro
(adds dynamic) -- $100 value
· TPM (Tire Pressure
Monitor) -- $250 value
· Additional
standard equipment: Steering damper, “Pro” for On Board Computer, LED white
turn signals -- $255 value
Key Features:
· More power with
added smoothness and cruise control: New
air/water-cooled generation boxer with added smoothness thanks to a new engine
crankshaft and vibration damper. Longer final drive ratio for effortless
cruising at high speeds.
· Shift Assist
Pro: Clutchless upshifts and, for the
first time, also clutchless downshifts. The new RT blips the throttle, matching
rpm for smooth, perfectly matched downshifting.
· Intelligent
suspension: Optional Dynamic ESA
semi-active suspension continuously adjusts damping in milliseconds, compensating
for road conditions and rider input. The rider can also adjust settings (spring
preload and damping) according to motorcycle load or firmness preference.
· The world’s first
Hill Start Control: Operates the rear brake when starting from a standstill at
a slope, allowing the rider to keep both feet firmly planted on the ground and
concentrating only on coordinating clutch and throttle action.
· Improved riding
dynamics, same low weight: Lower center
of gravity and lower seat height with improved riding dynamics. The weight is
kept at the same level of its predecessor’s.
2014
K 1600 GTL Exclusive
Base Model (MSRP: $29,950) comes fully loaded with all
options as standard and includes the following added equipment (valued at
$1,060) over its predecessor (K 1600 GTL with Premium Package):
· Keyless Ride --
$375 value
· Heated back rest
-- $300 value
· Exclusive saddle
seat -- $300 value
· Exclusive exhaust
-- $500 value
· Armrests -- $535
value
· Engine protection
bars -- $350 value
· Inner bags (3) --
$455 value
· Top box rear light
-- $235 value
· Ground Lighting --
$110 value
· Surface finish /
exclusivity (e.g. brushed aluminum tank cover, special color, chrome accents,
new indirectly lit instrument cluster) -- $1,200 value
· Price difference
vs. K 1600 GTL Premium Package (+$3,300)
Standard Equipment:
· Xenon Adaptive
Headlight with Dynamic Leveling
· LED Auxiliary
Lights
· DTC – Dynamic
Traction Control
· NEW: Keyless Ride
· NEW: Hill Start
Control
· ESA II (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)
· Central Locking
System
· TPM – Tire
Pressure Monitor
· Anti Theft Alarm
· High Seat
· Heated seats
· NEW: Heated
comfort backrest
· Heated grips
· NEW: Inner bags
for top case & side cases
· NEW: Factory
installed rear seat arm rests
· NEW: Factory
installed ground lighting
· NEW: Factory
installed LED rear light
· NEW: Indirect
lighting for instrument cluster
· 3 ride modes
(rain, road, dynamic)
· Audio system
(AM/FM tuner, satellite radio, iPod/USB integration, AUX input)
· Bluetooth
· GPS preparation
· Integral ABS
· Xenon adaptive
headlight with dynamic leveling
· Cruise control
· Stepless power
adjustable windshield
· Multi function
display w/ on board computer
Color: Mineral White Metallic High Gloss with Magnesium
Silver Seat
Options:
· NEW: Extra High Seat / Replaces standard high
seat-- $0
· High Seat -- $0
Key Features:
· The luxury touring
benchmark: Based on the undisputed
luxury touring segment leader, the Exclusive elevates the bar even higher with
new equipment, technology and a unique finish.
· The world’s first
Hill Start Control: Operates the rear brake when starting from a standstill at
a slope, allowing the rider to keep both feet firmly planted on the ground and
concentrating only on coordinating clutch and throttle action.
· Keyless Ride by
BMW: Leave the key in your pocket or bag
and operate the ignition, central locking, anti-theft alarm system and even the
fuel filler cap.
· Heated
backrest: Rear padded backrest is now
heated (top section) and has added a new padded section for the lower section.
· New, more
comfortable seat: Longer, more comfortable
seat with softer cover, finished in premium Magnesium Silver.
2014 S 1000 R
Base Model (MSRP: $13,150)
Standard Equipment:
· Integral Race ABS
(disengageable)
· ASC – Automatic
Stability Control (disengageable)
· 2 Ride Modes
(rain, road)
· Anti-hopping
clutch
· LED rear light
· Drop sensor
· 46 mm upside down
telescopic fork, compression and rebound damping adjustable
· Adjustable rear
rebound damping
Colors:
· Racing Red
· Light White
· Frozen Dark Blue
Metallic
Special Packages:
· Sport Package
(MSRP: $845) includes: gear shift assistant, dynamic traction control and
cruise control
· Dynamic Package
(MSRP: $955) includes: dynamic damping control, heated grips and engine spoiler
Options:
· Gear Shift Assist
-- $450
· DTC – Dynamic
Traction Control (4 ride modes) (only w/ Ride Modes Pro) -- $495
· NEW: DDC – Dynamic
Damping Control -- $750
· Ride Modes Pro
(adds dynamic, dynamic pro) (only w/ DTC or Sport Package) -- $0
· Heated Grips --
$250
· NEW: Cruise
Control -- $350
· NEW: Engine
Spoiler (only w/ Dynamic Package) -- Package
· Anti Theft Alarm
-- $395
Standard Package (MSRP: $13,995) includes:
· Ride Modes Pro
· Sport Package
Premium Package (MSRP: $14,950) includes:
· Ride Modes Pro
· Sport Package
· Dynamic Package
Key Features:
· More pull than the
S 1000 RR in the critical low and mid-rpm range: 7 lb/ft more torque in the low
to mid rpm range (up to 8,000 rpm).
· Optimized for
street use: Higher-mounted handlebars
and revised foot peg positioning for street conquering ergonomics.
· Refined
geometry: Added stability thanks to a
longer swingarm and revised chassis geometry.
· Widest range of
standard equipment: ASC, 2 ride modes,
steering damper.
· Widest range of
options: DDC, cruise control, DTC,
shift assist, heated grips, engine spoiler.