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BMW G 310 Concept-Stunt
Munich/São
Paulo. With the world premiere of the BMW Concept Stunt G
310 at South Americas largest motorcycle show, BMW Motorrad is
presenting a completely new side: the uncompromising interpretation
of an aggressive and agile stunt bike based on a single cylinder
study.Thanks to his
experience as a four-times World and European stunt riding champion,
Chris Pfeiffer, contributed to the realisation of the BMW Concept
Stunt 310. Stunt riding is a demanding and multi-faceted sport.
Ideally you need a compact, agile bike which is also stable and
robust at the same time. You have to achieve the ideal balance
between aggressiveness and control, explains Chris Pfeiffer.
Compact
proportions, highest-level agility.
The BMW Concept Stunt G 310 combines
all these qualities and makes clear at first sight: the newly
developed 1-cylinder engine allows for very compact proportions
thanks to its innovative concept. The special feature is the
cylinder which is inclined towards the rear and the cylinder head
which is rotated by 180 degrees. This permits optimum placement of
the engine in the motorcycle and a short wheelbase in spite of the
long swinging arm thereby making the motorcycle very agile. The
low-slung front and the raised tail section promise fast and nimble
changes of direction as well as dynamic riding. By shifting the
intake area towards the front while also moving the exhaust system
towards the rear it was possible to place the rear silencer in an
upright standing position underneath the seat between engine and
spring strut. In this way the silencer is optimally protected and
does not limit the stunt riders freedom of movement. Even though
you may hardly see it, you will not overhear it. Once started, the
sound of the BMW Concept Stunt G 310 is sure to attract attention.
Emotional surface design in typical BMW Motorrad style.
The emotional side view of the
Concept Bike is characterised by the powerful three-dimensional
design of its surfaces. The precise lines and the
expressive interplay of the contours create a sense of movement and
speed even when the bike is stationary. What is especially striking
in this respect are the side wing contours of the fuel tank which
significantly emphasise this effect. All lines seem to generate a
sense of movement towards the front wheel and underline the playful
ease of handling of the BMW Concept Stunt G 310. Simultaneously the
bikes surfaces create a compact and distinctive silhouette
emphasising the favourable centering of masses around the engine
block.
The slim front
view of the BMW Concept Stunt G 310 also draws attention to its high
level of agility. The expressively modelled surfaces of the fuel
tank result in a broad shoulder section which is underscored further
by the design of the front facia. Similar to its front, the raised,
filigree tail promises playful cornering and handling. It shifts the
visual centre of gravity to the front even further and in
combination with the engine spoiler emphasises the front wheel even
more.
Extensive stunt modifications. The numerous modifications are typical for a stunt bike; in making them Chris Pfeiffer brought his many years of experience as a stunt professional to bear in cooperation with the BMW Motorrad Design Team. Their single aim is to provide the best possible handling properties for the stunt riders feats on the asphalt. The lockable throttle ensures constant propulsion even when the riders hand has to let go of the throttle grip. In addition a slightly altered gear ratio secures greater propulsive force to the rear wheels at low engine speeds while the intentionally oversized rear wheel brake ensures reliable deceleration in every situation. A second, even larger rear wheel brake allows the rider to brake the rear wheel using only his middle finger, in case his right foot is not on the footrest in certain stunts. The additional brake lever is specially placed on the left side of the handlebars and can even be operated at the same time as the clutch. So-called axle pegs on the front axle and in the seat area give the rider additional options for placing his feet which go way beyond the possibilities offered by normal foot rests. The distinctive red crash bars provide additional protection for the engine. A special highlight on the BMW Concept Stunt G 310 is the stunt tail which was specifically developed by BMW Motorrad and which has not been seen in this shape on a stunt bike. It is milled from solid aluminum and features an opening in the centre, which offers the stunt rider a hold for his foot. Together with the non-slip seat, the aluminum component also ensures a stable seating position when riding thanks to its shape.
Modern color and material design. The color concept features the classic BMW motorsport color white as the base color as well as red and blue in combination with the national colors of the Brazilian flag in a modern interpretation. The spectacular neon green and yellow color and material design is certain to attract attention. The bright neon colors extend along the entire body thereby emphasising the dynamic lines and surfaces of the bike. The core of the bike, the drivetrain, features darker colors and moves the visual centre of gravity even lower. Edgar Heinrich, Head of BMW Motorrad Design sums up: The BMW Concept Stunt G 310 is a real eye-catcher. Everything on this concept seems to be shouting out to ride it and defy the laws of gravity.
Interview with the Senior Advanced Designer, Alexander
Buckan The passionate process of
design, with Alexander Buckan
The new BMW Concept Stunt G
310 looks like a fantastic bike to ride, which usually means that
those involved with the design have had a lot of fun in the creative
process from conception to delivery. To tell us more about this
enjoyable journey is senior advanced designer Alexander Buckan.
How many people in the
team worked on this design study?
Well, BMW design projects
are usually a team effort and in the case of the G 310 this was no
exception and the following were responsible: Ola Stenegard, Volker
Hohdorf, Vianney Selosse, Bianca-Maria Hoffmann and myself, along
with the entire BMW Motorrad Design Team under Edgar Heinrich.
So what role did you
play?
I was the responsible senior
advanced designer for the bike. Its hard to clarify the role
exactly you could call it a kind of design grandfather spiced up
with a bit of experience but its a part-management role, to make
sure that everybody does what I want, ha ha! Seriously though, Im
in charge of managing the designers and acting as a kind of link
between the workshop, the designers and the marketing guys!
How difficult was it to
achieve the aggressive, yet agile design language necessary for a
stunt bike?
I wouldn´t say how
difficult was it
, because it was simply a gigantic pleasure to
develop this kind of bike, for all of us! How often do you get the
chance to do something cool like this to chop bits off? Usually,
with series production bikes we have to add and cover up additional
things!
Who came up with the
idea of the stunt tail and how well does this feature work?
I guess the idea was born
when the designers and Chris Pfeiffer sat down together. Usually,
stunt riders just take a bent tube, but now with our milled
aluminum stunt tail, the opening in the centre was designed to
fit perfectly to the shape of Chris´s foot, so the whole arrangement
is perfectly aligned according to Chris´s proportions a bit like a
made-to-measure suit. So, precision and emotion is our BMW claim
and this special tail is part of that precision we are always
trying to do a bit more than the others!
What was Chris
Pfeiffers input in this project?
We called Chris Pfeiffer to
convince him to support us, and right from the beginning he was
involved with deep passion. So he came to Munich and we discussed
the project and threw ideas back and forth until, finally, we came
to the conclusion it would make more sense to lock them (Vianney,
Chris and the bike) in a room together and let them fight it out! So
after a couple of months this stunt-beauty was born.
And the special stunt
modifications?
We did numerous stunt
modifications, together with Chris´s expertise. Our single focus was
to provide the best possible handling properties to the rider. We
put the silencer in an upright position between the engine and the
damper, it is ideally protected and doesnt limit the stunt rider´s
movement in any way. It sounds good too: even though you might not
see it, you´ll surely hear it its diabolic, rad, crying like
there is no tomorrow! We added a lockable throttle to ensure
constant speed, even though the riders hand is not on the throttle!
We put on a larger, second brake at the rear, which allows the rider
to activate braking on the rear wheel by using the middle finger of
the left hand. It can even be operated at the same time as the
clutch. Add to that foot pegs on the front axle and in the seat
area, and the red crash bar, and youve got a lot going on!
What elements of the
finished bike are you most pleased with?
Nothing! That might sound
surprising but it´s perhaps in the nature of things in the design
world to always be unsatisfied. If you would ask an artist about his
latest painting, it would be probably the same this is the burden
of all creative jobs! On the other hand, if it wouldn´t be like
that, if you aren´t hungry for more challenges, then you can sink
into complacency into meaninglessness! Because if there is no need
for you to change something, then everything stays the same because
the world is nice as it is
But now I have to stop because Im
getting too philosophical, but maybe this does answer the question
of what my job entails: never stop pushing the designers to new
limits
!
How was the reaction
from Brazil, where it was first unveiled in public?
At first, they were a little
bit sceptical about how BMW will bring their standards in terms of
quality and value into the small engine displacement category, but
after the BMW Concept Stunt G 310 was unveiled they were quite a bit
surprised: if this is BMW´s answer for that Segment, then welcome
to Brazil, BMW! They are pretty sure now, that if BMW will do a
serious production bike in this class it will become the benchmark
in this new segment.
Apart from the Brazilian
national colors, what other paint scheme do you think would look
great on the G 310?
I dont know, but I guess
you can compare this bike with a beautiful woman. If the shapes are
nice, you can dress her up with anything and she still looks great!
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