Klassiska motoreventet Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este ägde rum under helgen, vid Cernobbio vid läckra Comosjön i norra Italien. BMW passade på att visa upp sin senaste tvåhjuliga skapelse, BMW Roadster Concept. Här kan du läsa mer och kolla in ett antal bilder på läckerbiten.

-BMW Roadster Concept är en typisk BMW roadster med en kraftfull 2 -cylindrig boxermotor, enkelsidig svingarm med kardan och en lätt rörram. Det tolkar dessa klassiska element i de mest state -of - the-art , dynamiska form. BMW Concept Roadster är spännande att titta på och minst lika spännande att köra, säger Ola Stenegärd , chef för Vehicle Design BMW Motorrad, om BMW Concept Roadster.

BMW:s boxermotor har alltid erbjudit imponerande prestanda och gott om kraft över hela varvtalsområdet. I sitt senaste utförande genererar motorn på 1170 kubikcentimeter 125 hk som bäst vid 7.750 rpm med ett maximalt vridmoment på 125 Nm vid 6.500 rpm. Motorn är också visuellt mittpunkten i BMW Concept Roadster. De kompakta proportionerna med låg front och hög bak för att bilda en kilformad siluett runt den gör att motorcykeln ser ut att accelerera även vid stillastående. Den hukande ställningen med en kraftfull fokusering på framhjulet och den mycket korta bakdelen utlovar smidig, och ”lättfotad” hantering. Split-lackering ger en visuell separation av det mörka motorområdet nertill med den ljusa sittområdet där ovanför tillsammans med bränsletanken och bakdelen. Den mörka nedre delen flyttar BMW Concept Roadster visuellt närmare vägbanan, och betonar därigenom dess vägorienterad körupplevelse. Samtidigt förmedlar den ljusare övre delen lätthet och en låg visuell tyngdpunkt.

Strålkastaren presenterar en modern, dynamisk tolkning av den klassiska runda strålkastaren. Matt LED-ljus fullspäckad med senaste LED-teknik formar det distinkta "ansiktet" hos BMW Roadster Concept , vilket bidrar till att ge den ett extremt tekniskt utseende. Dessutom gör LED-tekniken strålkastarkåpan platt och att den ser mycket lätt ut - sett från sidan. Utöver det, erbjuder den minimala instrumentpanelen all relevant information på ett exklusivt, och avancerat vis.

Här följer mer information från presskittet på engelska:

Emotional surface configuration.

The interplay between the fuel tank, seat and radiator is modelled to perfection in flowing style. The experienced hands of the BMW modellers have given the surfaces an emotional quality that no computer would be capable of recreating. The surfaces provide a detailed reflection of the characteristics of the BMW Concept Roadster: the sculpturally designed fuel tank in Sparkling Light White expresses the forward-looking orientation and dynamic performance of the BMW Concept Roadster with its precise modelling. Its shape also provides an ergonomically perfect knee grip for optimum handling. A cover made of matted stainless steel adds a high-end yet robust accentuation at the centre of the fuel tank.

Light and finely wrought - the aluminium rear.

A striking highlight develops out of the fuel tank: the steep rear section made of gloss milled aluminium. The self-supporting rear structure is fashioned from a single piece, thereby enabling a very reduced and finely wrought rear element. The deliberately visible milling marks create a rough, almost industrial look which contrasts with the painted and anodised surfaces. The expressively modelled surfacing on the top and bottom of the rear element finely translates the emotional aspirations of the BMW Concept Roadster. The integrated single seat is borrowed visually from motor racing - a stylish interpretation of the bike's dynamic ambitions. Meanwhile a Neon Yellow accent in the lower area of the seat cushion adds a bold dash of colour contrast underneath the perforated Alcantara leather. Additional colour accents in Neon Yellow are to be found on the valve covers and on the cooling ribs inside the air inlets of the side trim, further breaking up the overall view from the side. The tubular space frame provides a visual highlight as a load-bearing element in Sparkling Racing Blue, a highly expressive finish that lends a touch of modern sporty style to a traditional element of a boxer-powered BMW roadster. With the interplay of the typical BMW Motorrad white on the fuel tank along with the radiant blue, the tank and frame present a characteristic yet also contemporary interpretation of the traditional BMW Motorrad colours.

Premium-quality milled aluminium parts.

In addition to the rear structure, there are other milled aluminium parts which underscore the technically sculptured look from the side perspective. The most prominent features here are the lateral air intakes. They are also made of gloss aluminium with milling marks and are shown to excellent effect against the black surfaces of the radiator. They trace a triangle open to the front which is formally based on the "gill" elements of the BMW supersports motorcycles. Performing the function of channelling air to the radiator, they also emphasise the dynamic gesture of the side. The cooling ribs in Neon Yellow inside them are only seen on closer inspection.

One particular detail is the valve covers made of milled aluminium: their three-dimensional shaping lends a forward orientation to the fuel tank surfaces, giving the BMW boxer engine a highly athletic look. In addition, a protection pad on the valve covers indicates that the BMW Concept Roadster can and should be taken round bends at an extreme banking angle. Inspired by the knee pads of a racing suit, it gives the BMW Concept Roadster a touch of motor racing flair. An accent in Neon Yellow further underscores this radical element.

Innovation in form and function - the engine spoiler.

Form and function are innovatively combined in the future-oriented engine spoiler. In the BMW Concept Roadster, it not only performs an aerodynamic function but also incorporates the entire front silencer. Along with the short, steep tailpipe of the exhaust system, the engine spoiler concentrates form and function around the engine. In doing so it emphasises the compact, dynamic statement of the side as well as the short rear. Over and above the high-end milled parts, the BMW Concept Roadster comprises nothing but the very best quality high-performance components. The fork tubes, rear shock absorber and brakes are elegantly set apart by their anodized colouring, giving the BMW Concept Roadster an exclusive touch of sporty flair.