BMW M 1000 R Launched, Price Starts at Rs 33 Lakh

BMW Motorrad has introduced the M 1000 R to the Indian market, commencing at a base price of Rs 33 lakh, with two available variants: the standard version and the competition model (priced at Rs 38 lakh) both prices are ex-showroom.

This motorcycle was unveiled worldwide, alongside its fully-faired counterpart, the M 1000 RR, at approximately the same time last year.

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President of BMW Group India, expressed, “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. Its heritage stems from M racing developers and the racetrack. It is a motorcycle built for those who are driven by passion and maximum performance, ready to dominate the road.”

BMW M 1000 R: Features

The M 1000 R comes with a 6.5-inch TFT display that has a cool M logo animation when it starts. It also has a special connection for a GPS system and charging your devices. The lights on the bike are all-LED, making them bright and efficient. You can set the lights to turn when you go around corners. Plus, it has a feature that lets the bike maintain a steady speed automatically and heated grips to keep your hands warm.

Packed with advanced electronics, this bike uses a special sensor for precise control over engine power, brake strength, and tire traction. It prevents wheelies and ensures stability during hard braking. Additionally, it features a high-speed launch mode and speed control for pit lanes during races.

BMW M 1000 R: Design

The M 1000 R looks just as sporty and aggressive without its body panels. It’s all sleek and sharp, thanks to new features like M Winglets and M Carbon wheels. These winglets help the bike stick to the road better, whether you’re riding straight or turning. The carbon wheels are now shinier with a new finish.

Additionally, the front mudguards now have openings to let air through, which is good for the brakes. If you go for the Competition package, you get cool extras like a special paint job, fancy M Carbon wheels, a special footrest, and more carbon parts like covers for the wheels, chain, and airbox.

BMW M 1000 R: Powertrain

The M 1000 R runs on a 999cc, water-cooled 4-cylinder engine, delivering 209 bhp at 14,500 rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 11,000 rpm. It is super quick, going from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and can hit a top speed of 280 km/h. You have five ride modes to pick from: Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, and Race Pro1-3.