BMW plans to bring its entire range of motorcycles via its BMW Motorrad motorcycle brand in India. The luxury automaker, after consolidating its car market in India, has been eyeing the two-wheeler market with its premium range motorcycles.
The first motorcycle after the all-model launch plan will be the BMW G310R, which is gearing up for launch in the next few days. Following the G310R, the rest of the models will be launched to make a complete portfolio.
The launch will range from the G310R to the K1600GTL, as Indian customers have now opened up to premium biking. While the plus 300 cc has been becoming the norm in India, despite the continuing dominance of the commuter space, it seems justified for the BMW to launch 300 to 1600 cc motorcycles in India.
The BMW Motorrad has the BMW G310R currently being made at the TVS Motor’s Hosur plant, designed fully by the former. The BMW will have the G310R powered by the 313 cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine that creates 34 bhp of power at 9,500 rpm and 28 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. Power will be transferred to the wheels via a 6-speed transmission.
Expect the G310R to price around the sub Rs. 2 lakh price point, which will make it the least priced offering from the BMW stable. The entire range of the BMW Motorrad launching in India will include the F700GS, F800R, F800GS, S1000RR, S1000XR, R1200GS, R1200GS Adventure, BMW R Nine T and BMW K1600GTL.
The launch will include locally manufacturing, assembling and also importing from Thailand to make use of the India-Thailand FTA’s (Free Trade Agreement’s) lower excise duties. The Thailand imports will also be offered at an affordable price making full use of the tax advantages between India and Thailand.
Source: Vicky.in
