The BMW S 1000 XR is a motorcycle from the segment adventure sport. It unites elements from the GS segment such as the flyline, the stylised beak and the relatively long suspension with elements from the touring segment such as the aerodynamically sophisticated front fairing and the intelligent storage concept. Elements such as the split face and the asymmetrical side fairing components, on the other hand, stem from the supersports segment. This novel combination signifies the versatile capabilities of the machine and merges emotion and function.