Munich. Even a very long winter with icy temperatures
can’t change one thing: the growing sense of anticipation as the 2018
motorcycling season gets closer and closer. Man and machine can hardly
wait to get back on the road – or off the road. BMW
Motorrad provides support in preparing for the first spring
tours. The 2018 range of rider equipment comprises ideal products for
every climate zone and route as well as state-of-the-art safety
technology and cutting-edge design.
BMW Motorrad wishes all
riders an exciting, eventful an above all safe season in 2018. These
are the highlights of the 2018 rider equipment range:
Rallye suit – premium equipment for
globetrotters.
The latest generation of the
Rallye suit designed for off-road use is available
in two new colour combinations: Blue/Black and Grey. The material mix
of the premium suit reflects the very latest technology: the
functional fabric ProTechWool consists of polyamide and wool with a
carbon finish. It is compressed under pressure and heat, thereby
making it highly abrasion resistant. The elbows and knees now have
additional protection with ceramic dot prints. The Rallye suit is
fitted with removable NP2 protectors with the addition of the new
enlarged NP Pro back protector.
One particular innovation in the Rallye suit is the button-in
jacket insert. It is waterproof and robust enough to be worn as an
outsert over the suit so as to provide protection from soiling and
moisture. A waterproof zip-in insert is available for the trousers.
The suit is excellently ventilated due to ventilation zips and an
expansive vent on the back. Other updates for the Rallye suit include
a number of details ranging from a small, concealed interior pocket at
the waistband for cash and cards through to an extended leather patch
on the insides of the knees for an excellent grip on the fuel tank
when riding off-road.
GS Dry suit – waterproof adventurer for men and
women.
The GS Dry
suit has an impressively distinctive down-to-earth
look that is emphasised with the new colours Black and Grey. The suit
is now made of a new basic material: a high-strength mixture of
CORDURA 500 and polyamide developed specially by BMW Motorrad itself.
The breathable fabric offers an extremely dense structure. For
significantly increased abrasion resistance, a PU layer with ceramic
particles has been used to reinforce the sensitive areas.
The GS Dry suit is unrivalled in terms of climate control: it is
the only garment of its kind to offer special waterproof-bonded zips
at the chest and back, opening not just the upper material but the
membrane, too. This ensures a direct and highly effective ventilation
and air extraction for the upper body. In addition to NP2 protectors
of the latest generation, the GS Dry suit now also features the long
version of the new NP Pro back protector for maximum safety. The GS
Dry suit is available in identical colours for men and women for a
perfect partner look.
Atlantis suit – unique, top-quality piece of equipment for all
weathers.
Every one is a unique specimen because the
all-weather leather touring suit Atlantis is made
of hand-picked breathable nubuck leather which becomes increasingly
attractive the more it is used. It comes solely from young
pasture-raised bulls in the Alpine region and offers a high degree of
elasticity and thickness – 1.2 to 1.4 millimetres – as well as maximum
abrasion resistance. For the 2018 collection, this luxurious suit
undergoes a particularly elaborate manufacturing process: low-impact,
sustainable mineral tanning produces a leather that is extremely soft
and skin-friendly but still highly robust. The special hydrophobing
applied during the manufacturing process makes it extremely
water-repellent while still fully retaining the leather’s natural
breathable properties. As such the Atlantis suit ensures excellent
climate comfort.
Comfort Fit with stretch zones in the shoulder and back area as
well as above the knees and in the rear waistband ensures that the
Atlantis suit offers what really counts on long tours: freedom of
movement and improved wear comfort. The Atlantis suit’s safety concept
includes impact-absorbing protectors at the shoulders, elbows, hips
and knees as well as the new NP Pro back protector. The Atlantis suit
is available for men and women in the colour Anthracite.
Street Air Dry jacket and Street Air vest – the perfect airbag
system.
Optimum impact protection in no more than 85
milliseconds – this is all the time it takes for the BMW Motorrad
Street Air vest by Alpinestars to precisely detect
an accident situation and inflate the integrated airbag. The high-tech
system does not require any sensors on the motorcycle itself: it works
entirely autonomously. The airbag protects the upper body where it is
especially sensitive in the event of a fall: at the back, rib cage,
collarbone and shoulders.
The second component of the Street Air system is a matching
jacket with API preparation (Active Protection Inflatable) – either
the Street Air Dry jacket or the StreetGuard
Air jacket. Both support the functionality of the vest.
Thejacket and vest are available separately and in different sizes in
order to ensure an optimum fit for all driver physiques.
System 7 Carbon helmet – the high-end
all-rounder.
The BMW helmet developers and designers are
proud to present one of the safest and yet most versatile motorcycle
helmets available. The System 7 Carbon helmet made of
solid carbon fibre with reinforcement inserts meets the very highest
safety standards, providing excellent impact absorption levels and
optimum stiffness. Integrated neck straps ensure that the helmet
remains in the optimum position on the head in the event of an
accident. Only very few helmets boast this very special safety feature.
The stylish helmet can be converted into an air-permeable jet
helmet in no time: the chin section is easy to remove without tools –
a unique feature that users love when out for a relaxed tour on a hot day.
Meanwhile the double-glazed visor guarantees a clear view even
when visibility is difficult – with an anti-fog effect on the inside
and scratch-resistant coating on the outside – and there is also an
integrated sun shield with continuously variable adjustment function.
The BMW Motorrad Communication System was developed for maximum
convenience and further enhanced safety. The System 7 Carbon is
naturally fitted with the relevant preparation.
In spite of its extensive fittings, the System 7 Carbon helmet
is a comfortable lightweight at just 1590 g or 1690 g, depending on
the size. It is available in the non-metallic colours Black and Light
White, in the metallic colours Graphic Matt and Silver, and in the
colour schemes Spectrum Fluor, Prime and Moto.
Functional clothing – smart underwear and clever
jackets.
Highly breathable, moisture-transporting and
designed in close-fitting style as is suitable for motorcycling – BMW
Motorrad functional underwear perfectly meets motorcyclists’ needs:
the Summer collection provides the necessary
temperature balance in the hot weather, while Thermo
keeps the rider warm when travelling on frosty days.
BMW offers another highly functional layer along with an
ingenious feature in the fleece jacket Ride, the
windbreaker Ride and the jacket
PCM: all jackets have a practical transverse zip in the
extended back section. This allows the motorcycle jacket and trousers
to be connected by the zip without the jacket having to be tucked
awkwardly and uncomfortably into the trousers.
MW Motorrad Fan Collection – Make Life a
Ride.
BMW Motorrad presents the new Style KIT
Collection for all fans of the brand. It is available right
away, offering high-quality and above all authentic leisure wear for
him and her. With stylish designs, discreet branding and powerful
messages such as “Make Life a Ride”, the collection
perfectly captures the lifestyle of motorcycle enthusiasts. The range
includes caps, shirts, hoodies and exclusive leather accessories such
as vintage belts, rugged wallets and even a magnificent penknife with
olive wood handle and leather belt sheath – a particularly attractive
gift idea.
You will find press material on BMW motorcycles, BMW Motorrad
rider equipment and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories in the BMW Group
PressClub at www.press.bmwgroup.com.
The BMW Group
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW
Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of
automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and
mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 30
production and assembly facilities in 14 countries; the company has a
global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2017, the BMW Group sold over 2,463,500 passenger vehicles
and more than 164,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in
the financial year 2017 was € 10.655 billion on revenues amounting to
€ 98.678 billion. As of 31 December 2017, the BMW Group had a
workforce of 129,932 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
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