BMW Motorrad has launched the M 1000 R in India. This roadster is available in two variants: standard and Competition. The standard variant is priced at Rs 33 lakh and the Competition variant at Rs 38 lakh (ex-showroom).
The M 1000 R is a naked version of BMW’s flagship superbike, the M 1000 RR. It’s powered by a 999cc inline 4-cylinder engine. The engine has been tuned to produce 209 BHP and 113 Nm. BMW claims the bike can sprint from 0-100 Km in 3.2 seconds and can achieve a maximum speed of 280 km/h.
The new BMW M 1000 R is available as a completely built-up unit (CBU) and can be pre-ordered at all BMW Motorrad India authorised dealerships from today. The deliveries will begin in January 2024.
Vikram Pawah, President of BMW Group India, said, “The all-new BMW M 1000 R is the second M model from BMW Motorrad. This powerful superbike pushes you to the limit with its dynamic roadster characteristics and stunning performance.
The all-new BMW M 1000 R is available in exclusive paint finishes, Light White non-metallic / M Motorsport on the all-new BMW M 1000 R and Blackstorm metallic / M Motorsport colour scheme included in the M Competition package.
The dynamic design language of the all-new BMW M 1000 R signals pure performance and sportiness. The proportions are ultra-compact, slim, slender and extremely aggressive.
The M Competition Package offers a mix of refined components for the racing technology gourmet and the aesthetic rider alike. In addition to the Blackstorm metallic/M Motorsport colour scheme, the M Competition package also includes M Carbon wheels, M rider footrest system, M Carbon parts, M pillion package as well as the M pillion cover and fully adjustable M rider footrest system.
The all-new BMW M 1000 R is equipped with an instrument cluster with large, perfectly readable 6.5-inch TFT display, start-up animation with M logo, new display of the rev counter and OBD interface for M GPS Datalogger and M GPS Laptrigger.
Lightweight M battery, rear USB charging socket, powerful LED light units, adaptive turning light, electronic cruise control and heated grips are also available.
Riding modes “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”, “Race” and “Race Pro1-3” as well as the latest generation of Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DTC wheelie function with 6-axis sensor box provide the all-new BMW M 1000 R an ideal adaptation to varied conditions of use.
These enable individual adaptation of diverse control functions such as Engine (throttle), Engine Brake, Traction Control, Wheelie-Control, ABS and ABS Pro to suit the rider’s own skill level and riding style.
Another feature that comes with the ‘Pro Modes’ is Launch Control and pit-lane limiter for perfect race starts and precise speed in the pit lane. A comprehensive range of optional equipment and original BMW Motorcycle accessories is available for further individualisation of the all-new BMW M 1000 R.