The BMW R nineT has finally received its BS6 update. The less polluting version of the motorcycle has been launched in India. Apart from the cleaner engine, BMW Motorrad has also added a few new features to the new, more eco-friendly model.
Powering the new BMW R nineT is a familiar
1170cc boxer engine that now complies with the stricter and more stringent
Bharat Stage 6 emission norms. To make that happen, the German company has
implemented some changes to the powerplant. The air/oil-cooled motor now
features a new cylinder head to ensure even better combustion and, thus,
cleaner emissions. BMW Motorrad has also added new cylinder head covers for
enhanced visual appeal.
As far as the output figures are
concerned, the twin-cylinder boxer engine produces 109 hp of max power at
7250rpm and 116 Nm of peak torque at 6000rpm. The company claims that the motor
has been tuned for a strong midrange, especially in the 4000-6000rpm. For the
transmission, there’s a 6-speed unit. The motorcycle is capable of achieving a
top speed of 200 km/h.
While the overall styling of the updated R
nineT remains more or less the same, BMW Motorrad has included a few new
features. There’s a newly designed circular instrument cluster with an analogue
speedometer and integrated indicator lights. It is contained in a high-quality
metal casing. The motorcycle also gets a full-LED headlamp along with an LED
DRL.
The new R nineT has been priced at INR
18.50 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in 4 colour options - Black Storm
Metallic, Night Black Matt/Aluminium Matt, Mineral White Metallic/Aurum, and
Option 719 Aluminium. BMW Motorrad is offering a standard 3-year/unlimited km
warranty, which can be extended to the fourth and fifth year at an additional
cost.
