BMW Motorrad India has launched two motorcycles- the
BMW R nineT Racer and the BMW K 1600 B at the 2017 India Bike Week in Goa.
The BMW R nineT Racer is a café-racer offering from
the German brand, and costs INR 17.3 lakhs, ex-showroom, Delhi. The other bike,
the BMW K 1600 B is a bagger motorcycle, which will set you back by INR 29
lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. BMW offers the two motorcycles via the CBU route, and
the bookings for the bikes have commenced. Deliveries will start from December
2017.
The BMW R nineT is a part of the German brand’s
Heritage family. The cafe racer draws inspiration from the 1970’s motorsports,
complete with BMW’s motorsports colour and the quarter fairing. The bike comes
with a 1,170 cc twin cylinder boxer engine with air and oil cooling. It makes
110 PS of power at 7,750 rpm, and 116 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. A six-speed
hydraulic clutch transmits the power to the rear wheel via a shaft drive.
Automatic Stability Control (ASC) is optional.
Cycle parts include 43 mm telescopic front fork, and
an adjustable rear monoshock. Twin 320 mm front discs and a single 265 mm rear
disc handle the braking responsibilities. The brakes come with BMW Motorrad ABS
as well. The fuel tank can hold 17-litres of juice and the bike weighs 221 kg,
kerb. Its chief rival would be the Triumph Thruxton R.
The BMW K 1600 B is a bagger motorcycle that is
ideal for munching miles on the highways with ease. The fairing and the
electrically adjustable windshield complement the swooping rear that houses
twin hard case panniers. The motorcycle employs a 1,649 cc in-line six-cylinder
engine with liquid cooling. The powerplant generates 160 PS of power at 7,750
rpm, and 175 Nm of torque at 5,250 rpm. A shaft drive transmits the power from
the 6-speed transmission with hydraulic clutch. Standard fitments include
heated seat and grips; Dynamic Traction Control; xenon headlamps; three-level
riding modes, and cruise control.
For suspension, the motorcycle gets BMW Motorrad
Duolever with central spring strut at the front; and BMW Motorrad Paralever at
the rear. They come with standard dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension
Adjustment) which provides optimum handling and riding dynamics. Brakes include
320 mm dual front and a single rear disc, both with ABS. Some of the primary
competitors include Harley-Davidson Street Glide and Road Glide Special; and
the bagger range from Indian motorcycles.
