Looks like BMW might be trying to compete with the 1290, competition is good.

But,,,, inline four's are inline four's , and V twin's are V twin's,,,,,,,

Or some dude modded up a (his) crashed S1000RR ... real.

Certainly looks like the bike thats been doing the rounds for the last 18 months , would be a bit pointless without a fairing in my opinion , it isnt that kind of bike.
No fairing will be shit !!! , think of an uber fast 600 SS
Ive had one for nearly 3 years and can still remember riding there on my SD , and coming home on the beemer thinking...." This steers a lot slower than my KTM!!!"
the beemer has still been the best bike ive owned and had the most fun on mind......still waiting till October !