We’ve posted about smaller BMWs going front-wheel drive, but here’s a small BMW that keeps it true – it’s by the M division, lightweight and rear driven! This limited edition BMW M Bike features disc brakes, a cool matt anthracite frame, leather saddle and stylish rims and handles. There are M badges too, of course.
BMW says that with the M Bike you’ll “attract a lot of attention – at least for a few seconds” as “the high total gear ratio transmission delivers astonishing speed” – they’re talking about the light and robust Shimano SLX gear system there. No turbos here, speed depends on your legpower, but at least you’ll be seated well on the fi’zi:k saddle (with red inlay) designed for comfort and superior grip. Other notable components include the Manitou Match suspension fork with 80 mm spring deflection. The M Bike weighs 12.9 kg.
It is available in June online at www.bmw-shop.com, which also sells a full M Collection for you to look like a riding advertisement. Profits go to making real M cars. Larger image after the jump.
Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.
tis cud b expensive to own too…..
I have seen such bicycles from established manufacturers such as BMW, Audi, Merc, Alfa, etc, as and extension of their branding at motor shows overseas. But the price is not cheap – easily RM20-30K, partly due to the forex and the exclusivity of such bikes.
BTW, i like the mechanical look of this bike – it means business.
Can i have this lowered suspension? Hahaha….
What happened to Proton's bike?
this is cool!
SLX? They could at least throw in XTR sets
You can get SLX parts on any sub 1.5k mountain bikes nowadays
M3? What is this? Here's a list of things gone wrong with this bicycle:
1) No LED BreakLight
2) No rear adsorber so sakit punggung
3) No angeleye headlamp, salah dari sis undang-undang
4) No pre-tensioner butt-belt
5) No BMW kidney-grill
6)…. you guys add lah… hehe
demn funny danny. hahaha
King Samurai said,
March 19, 2010 @ 9:46 am
What happened to Proton’s bike?
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The bike sales dwindled, and I believe the production ceased. This is due to better bikes brands in the market with cheaper price, etc.
well,the only nice bike i've seen sold in msia is the MINI bike~
how much is the break horse power? gt traction control o not?
Get this and tell everyone in your neighboorhood "I own a BMW".. hahah
SLX? why not XTR..
this one looks like a MTB, with road tyres or a Hybrid
I'm with Raymond here. And at 12.9kg, it is heavier than some of the more affordable brands.
better go for cannondale.
What ever it is, thats one awesome looking bike!
12.9kg for a hardtail!!?..man, plain too heavy, u can get a full susp 5 inch all mountainbike for that weight, plus very low end kits
They can fools those none bikers….
cum'on
Its just a bicycle. Just get a lerun.
when is the BMW M-ToiletBowl is coming out?? i'm waiting for it here~ come on BMW!!!
FINALLY !
A BMW M series that I can afford! w000t!!!!!!!!
better buy a motobike with that money
Its got a bmw badge on it, so maybe it cost RM5k?
do I thate in my Giant Yukon for this one?
I cycle a bit, so I'm a bit compelled to tell you that my bike is only 12.2kgs, and it's not even high end brand. You wanna get serious about bikes, then see what those guys use in the international championships (depends on either roadbike or mtb). The BMW bike above is no where near them, so just a suggestion, just stick to building cars.
trade in, I mean.. My phone, nuts.
Ferrari had a Pinarello MTB. So this could be a Cube or Corratec? Hard to top Pinarello dudes. Question would be; is it Carbon on Titanium? Oh, on a bike, when you want to go fast, you won't be sitting. And if its only got 44T on the big Chainring, its not going to go fast. Form over functio eh? Sounds like an X6 to me.
i own a chevrolet bike, nothing special about it leh, got it at a 2nd hand store somemore.
My 10.7kg Merida bike will smoke this M alive!! hehehe
moha774 said,
March 19, 2010 @ 10:55 am
this one looks like a MTB, with road tyres or a Hybrid
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its hybrid bike, certainly for fitness training or evening ride…
…and person who buy this bcoz of its BMW, not for performance…
so it doesn't matter the how the price tag is..
rexis said,
March 19, 2010 @ 1:06 pm
cum’on
Its just a bicycle. Just get a lerun.
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Some ppl take their cycling seriously….anyway, BMW should just stick to moto & cars, serious roadie will go for those bianchi..etc while MTbiker will go for santa cuz/intense..etc
just less 0.5kg fr my Jamis MTB. must be kidding a sane MTBiker will buy it.
i do own a Proton MTB and with an Shimano Alivio specs, its about 14.0kg at RM1600. much more cheaper no?
this kind of bikes will be bought by people who’s money came from “not working” source which means don’t know wat to do with the money or even illegally.
ur damn right.. hehehe..