BMW Motorrad Debuts Sleek Concept 9cento Motorcycle
An experimental bike that blends sports, adventure and touring segments.
BMW‘s Motorrad branch introduced its latest concept creation at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2018. The German automobile manufacturer rolled out the Concept 9cento (pronounced “noh-vey-sento”), a trim motorcycle that aims to “[achieve] a sense of balance,” according to BMW Motorrad’s Head of Design, Edgar Heinrich. As an “interpretation of a modern all-rounder for the new mid-range segment,” the Concept 9cento seeks to blend high-end functionality with an attractive design at an affordable pricepoint. A trim design makes the racing influence clear, but the 9cento also sports a clever electromagnet-utilizing clip-on case that not only expands storage space, but allows for more comfortable passenger seating — an addition unlikely to be seen on speed-focused race models.
As a concept vehicle, 9cento is unlikely to see production, but the fusion of style and substance is one that may very well appear in a separate offering from BMW Motorrad down the road.
Meanwhile, BMW’s automotive division recently introduced the 2019 BMW M5 Competition, the storied company’s most powerful sedan to date.
