Summary of the 69th Milan Motor Show (EICMA) (II)

We continue reviewing the most important new releases presented at EICMA, focusing today on the brands BMW and Husqvarna. As you already know, BMW owns Husqvarna, and on some models the German heritage shows. In fact, it is already known as the off-road brand of BMW Motorrad…

The highlight from BMW was without a doubt its maxi-scooters. Both the C600 Sport and the C650 GT. As we told you a few days ago, the C600 Sport is the sporty version of these two new models, and it is a direct rival to the Yamaha T-Max.

The GT is more touring-oriented, more comfortable for daily use, and it competes with models such as the Suzuki Burgman, seeking its place in this attractive market. Both share the chassis, inverted fork, rear monoshock and a 647cc twin-cylinder engine producing 60 hp.

BMW also used EICMA to present its revised F800 R, K1300 SHP (with carbon-fibre accessories, Akrapovic exhaust…) and K1300 R, the more off-road version of its G650 GS, which will be known as the Sertao, and the R1200 GS in rally specification.

As for Husqvarna, the Nuda 900 and the electric Concept E-go were presented. But what surprised most was the Concept Moab prototype. A motorcycle equipped with the G650 GS engine, a perimeter frame and 17” spoked wheels. It is inspired by the H400 of the 1970s, which appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1971 with Steve McQueen at its controls. It is not known whether it will go into production, but it is certainly very beautiful.

Photos | BMW Motorrad