The all-new, track-focused BMW M 1000 RR has been launched in India. It’s the first-ever M model motorbike from the German brand. Bookings for the new motorcycle are now open at all BMW Motorrad dealerships.
The new BMW M 1000 RR will be brought in
via the CBU route. It will be available in two variants - Standard and
Competition. BMW Motorrad India is asking a whopping INR 42 lakh* for the
former whereas the latter would burn an INR 45 lakh* hole in your pocket. To
enable customers to own BMW Motorrad motorcycles of their choice, BMW Financial
Services India will offer customised and flexible financial solutions.
Customers can also get their loans pre-approved before delivery takes place.
Powering the BMW M 1000 RR a newly
developed 999cc, water/oil-cooled, inline 4-cylinder engine that is based on
the BMW S 1000 RR’s motor. However, it has been comprehensively modified as a
high-performance racing engine for the M 1000 RR. It has been tuned to produce
212 hp at 14,500 rpm and 113 Nm at 11000 rpm. The motorcycle can do the sprint
from 0-100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds and has a top speed of 306 km/h. BMW
Motorrad is offering a standard warranty for ‘three years, unlimited
kilometres’, with an option to extend the warranty to the fourth and fifth
year.
The optional M package of the new BMW M
1000 RR converts the machine into a proper racetrack motorcycle. It includes
several features such as M GPS-lap trigger, Passenger Kit, Pillion Seat Cover,
M Carbon Front and Rear Mudguard, M Carbon Upper Fairing Side Panel, M Engine
Protectors, M Brake Lever Folding, M Brake Lever Guard, and more.
In terms of electronics, the BMW M 1000 RR
is equipped with four riding modes. There’s also an optional Riding Modes Pro
for the racetrack. Apart from that, the motorcycle also comes with traction
control, wheelie control, ABS, launch control, and whatnot.
