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BMW R nineT Urban G/S | Ilmberger Carbon-Fiber Build (Photos)

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September 17, 2018

Ilmberger BMW R nineT Urban G/S | Exposed

Since founded in 1990 by motorcycle racing Julius Ilmberger, the German-based Ilmberger Carbon (IC) has provided lightweight carbon-fiber parts for motorcycles that add to both performance and styling.

The company has since become a direct carbon-fiber supplier to a few motorcycle manufacturers, including BMW Motorrad.

One bike that quickly comes to mind is the BMW HP4 Race; the Bavarian motorcycle manufacturer commissioned IC to create all the carbon body panels on the $78,000 superbike.

The company also likes to build its own customs, and the latest is this R nineT Urban G/S. The bike features every bit of carbon fiber available.

Each piece is designed with an autoclave carbon process with highest standard in prepreg weaving. All carbon parts are TUV and ABE approved and are environmentally friendly.

Some of the highlight parts of the BMW R nineT Urban G/S include carbon fiber:

Alternator cover
Mudguards
Fuel Tank Protectors
Headlight Cover
Frame Covers
Mudguards
Rocker Covers
Starter Cover
Exhaust Protector

All of these parts – and more – are available for the latest lineup of RnineT motorcycles at www.Ilmberger-Carbon.com.

The cool thing for stateside buyers is regardless if you’re purchasing one part or a package, IC provides free FedEx shipping.

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This week’s two segments both bring you something a little different…

In our first segment, Don Williams and Kelly Callan chat about Beta Alp X 350. This modest displacement single cylinder four-stroke from the Italian factory is described as an “Urban Adventure” bike. With styling that would fit well in a Mad Max movie, the rugged looking machine exudes fun and cool in equal measure. Don and Kelly discuss whether the Alp X lives up to its charisma.

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Today’s Snippet brings you the newly launched X5 camera from Insta360, a leader in 360-degree action camera technology. Adam Singer from Insta360 tells us all about the incredible new X5 that shoots in ALL directions at once, and in 8K30 mega hi-resolution. You can create epic motorcycling shots without even having to aim the camera. Literally, just hit record… focus on your ride… and then in the easy and smooth edit find the best angles using Insta360’s mobile app. Its amazing AI tools make it super quick. The X5 is every camera you’ll ever need in one, so for instance, you can try an immersive POV that includes your handlebars; or try unique, third-person shots of you and your bike. From morning to night, X5’s huge new sensors, triple AI chip, and dedicated low-light shooting mode, deliver never seen before detail and image quality. It’s waterproof, reliable, and has inexpensive, completely replaceable, lenses.

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Our guest this episode is again, something different. I doubt you have ever heard of IR Kinetics. The company uses a proprietary infra-red technology that tracks objects to within centimeters of their locations—in real time. For motorcycle enthusiasts, this has massive implications. One example they’re currently working on is where video gaming and MotoGP could intersect. The company could create a hybrid experience where you could ‘virtually’ race against the other riders on track. Imagine if you could line up on the grid next to Marc and Pecco, and see if you could compete? This is just one of many ideas from IR Kinetics. Teejay Adams chats with Gilly Switalski (CEO of IR Kinetics), and Stefy Bau. Stefy won three world motocross championships, two WMX USA championships, plus the Loretta Lynn AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship and seven Italian Championships. Gilly and Stefy enthusiastically explain the technology and how it’s about to change our motorcycling world. It’s a cliché, but it could literally be a game-changer. Check out this video on IRK

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