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Mark Hinchliffe·
BMW MotorradBy manufacturerMotorbikes
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2019 BMW models add new colours, equipment 

2019 BMW Motorrad Spezial
Motorrad Spezial

New colours and equipment have been added to the 2019 BMW line-up of model revisions, but we are not expected to see their new models until the Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne in October and the EICMA show in Milan in November.

The model revisions also include a new app and “comfort run indicators”, or self-cancelling indicators.

They will be standard on most BMW Motorrad models with the exception of the C 650 Sport, C 650 GT, G 310 GS, G 310 R, F 800 R, F 800 GT, S 1000 RR and S 1000 R.

The indicators cancel depending on a complex algorithm involving road speed. They were previously  based on a fixed time or distance which we found was too long.

This is a safety feature that should be on every bike to avoid other motorists thinking we are turning when we have simply forgotten to turn off our indicators. There is not a car in the world that does not have this simple safety feature.

App update

BMW has also updated its app to version 1.6 with extra features. The digital maps will be based on TomTom navigation with the “winding route” navigation option.

Owners need to update the app in August and download the new free maps.

2019 BMW models

All updated 2019 BMW models can be ordered from August 2018. Prices have not et been released.

Here is the official and full BMW press release in all its superlative glory:

BMW G 310 R2019 BMW Motorrad model revision measures for model year 2019.

  • New paint finish Racing red.
  • New Style HP: HP Motorsport paint finish (Pearl white metallic with “HP” lettering).
  • The paint finish Strato blue metallic will no longer be available.

BMW C 400 X

  • New paint finish Black storm metallic.

BMW C 650 Sport

  • New Style HP: HP Motorsport paint finish (Lightwhite / Racing blue metallic / Racing red with “HP” lettering) and heated Pro seat.
  • The colour of the drivetrain changes from silver to black (all C 650 models).
  • The paint finish Light white is no longer available.

BMW C 650 GT

  • Side View Assist can be deactivated via the set-up menu in the instrument panel.
  • BMW Motorrad Spezial: new paint finish Option 719 Sparkling storm metallic, available on request with Option 719 brown seat (with seat heating).
  • The colour of the drivetrain changes from silver to black (all C 650 models).
  • The paint finish Light white is no longer available.

BMW S 1000 R

  • New paint finish Black storm metallic.
  • New Style HP: HP Motorsport paint finish (Light white / Racing blue metallic / Racing red with “HP” lettering) and rim lining.
  • The paint finishes Catalano grey and Lightwhite / Lupine blue metallic / Racing red are no longer available.

BMW S 1000 XR

2019 BMW S 1000 XR
2019 BMW S 1000 XR
  • New style Triple Black: paint finish Black storm metallic with lettering and black handlebars.
  • The paint finish Ocean blue metallic matt is no longer available.

BMW K 1600 GT

  • Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) as standard: automatic activation when brakes are activated for approx. one second beyond standstill on a gradient of at least +/- 5% −+ improved hillside set-off convenience.
  • New Style Sport: paint finish Black storm metallic / Glacier silver metallic, black drivetrain, windshield Sport version, golden brake calipers at front and rider/passenger seat with seams in a contrasting colour.
  • The paint finishes Mars red metallic and Lupine blue metallic / Black storm metallic (Style Sport) are no longer available.2019 BMW Motorrad model revision measures for model year 2019.

BMW K 1600 GTL

  • Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) as standard: automatic activation when brakes are activated for approx. one second beyond standstill on a gradient of at least +/- 5% −+ improved hillside set-off convenience.
  • New Style Elegance: paint finish Pollux metallic, chrome brackets at the front mudguard, chrome slipstream deflectors and storage compartment lid finished in Monolith metallic matt.
  • The paint finishes Thunder grey metallic and Ebony metallic (Style Elegance) are no longer available.

BMW K 1600 B

  • Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) as standard: automatic activation when brakes are activated for approx. one second beyond standstill on a gradient of at least +/- 5% −+ improved hillside set-off convenience.
  • Reduction of standard seat height by 30 mm to 750 mm (the existing low seat is no longer available).
  • High seat available as optional equipment or optional accessory (seat height 780 mm).
  • New paint finish Imperial blue metallic.

BMW K 1600 Grand America

  • Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) as standard: automatic activation when brakes are activated for approx. one second beyond standstill on a gradient of at least +/- 5% −+ improved hillside set-off convenience.
  • Reduction of standard seat height by 30 mm to 750 mm (the existing optional equipment item low seat is no longer available).
  • High seat available as optional equipment or optional accessory (seat height 780 mm).
  • New paint finish Imperial blue metallic.
  • The paint finish Austin yellow metallic / Black storm metallic is no longer available.

BMW R nineT2019 BMW Motorrad Spezial

  • Dynamic brake light now standard.
  • BMW Motorrad Spezial: new paint finish Option 719 Mars red metallic matt / Cosmic blue metallic matt (fuel tank, hump seat and front mudguard).
  • BMW Motorrad Spezial: new paint finish Option 719 Pollux metallic / Aluminium (fuel tank, hump seat and front mudguard).
  • The paint finish Blueplanet metallic / Aluminium is no longer available.2019 BMW Motorrad Spezial

BMW R nineT Pure

  • Dynamic brake light now standard.
  • BMW Motorrad Spezial: new paint finish Option 719 Black storm metallic / Light white (fuel tank and front mudguard).
  • BMW Motorrad Spezial: new paint finish Option 719 Black storm metallic / Aurum (fuel tank and front mudguard).

BMW R nineT Scrambler

  • Dynamic brake light now standard.
  • Design option cross-spoke wheels available as an optional equipment item ex works (from 1.9.2018).
  • New paint finish Stereo metallic matt.
  • BMW Motorrad Spezial: new paint finish Option 719 Black storm metallic / Light white (fuel tank, front mudguard and lamp bowl).
  • BMW Motorrad Spezial: new paint finish Option 719 Black storm metallic / Aurum (fuel tank, front mudguard and lamp bowl).
  • The paint finish Monolith metallic matt is no longer available.

BMW R nineT Racer

  • Dynamic brake light now standard.
  • BMW Motorrad Spezial: new paint finish Option 719 Black storm metallic / Aurum (fuel tank, front mudguard, hump seat, central trim section, side trim sections on the left/right-hand side with “Racer” lettering).

BMW R nineT Urban GS

  • Dynamic brake light now standard.
  • Design option cross-spoke wheels available as an optional equipment item ex works (from 1.9.2018).

BMW F 750 GS / F 850 GS

  • Dynamic brake light now standard.