BMW is revered for its inline 6 engines that feature throughout their cars and have won a multitude of awards and plaudits. They’re extending the inline 6 engines to their motorcycle range next year and have built the Concept 6 to show off the new engine.

With a redline over 9,000 RPM, 96 lb.ft. of torque available from a low 2,000 RPM and over 150hp this engine is going to be pretty rapid – and for the concept they’ve clothed it in a frame to match. Looking like a cafe racer from the future the rakish lines and chopped side exhausts give this bike real presence.

While the production six will most likely feature in a refresh of BMW’s excellent touring bikes, it would be great if they built this cafe racer variant too… Here’s hoping…