Check out: BMW S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, S 1000 XR

The new sporty BMW Motorrad S 1000RR, S 1000 R and S 1000 XR have been officially launched in India. Priced from INR 18.9 lakhs to INR 21.4 lakhs, this range is expected to get the most sales in the premium segment for BMW Motorrad India.

BMW S 1000 RR supersports bike is offered in color options of Granite Grey metallic and Blackstorm metallic. Design option wheels get red rim lines as standard as part of red Racing non-metallic, lightwhite non metallic and BMW Motorsport.

Powering the bike is a 999 cc in-line 4 engine, generating 199 hp and 113 Nm torque. This is the same engine which also powers the other two bikes, but with lower output. In India, it is available in two trims – Standard and Pro, priced respectively at INR 18.9 lakh and INR 21.4 lakh, ex-showroom.

BMW S 1000 RR Engine Specs
Engine Liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, wet sump lubrication
Capacity 999 cc
Power 199 hp (146 kW) at 13,500 rpm
Torque 83 lb-ft (112 Nm) at 10,500 rpm
Engine Management Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system and knock sensor
Transmission Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears
Drive Chain
Top Speed Over 201 kmph
Fuel Efficiency 17.43 kmpl

BMW S 1000 R roadster is presented in new color variants Racing Red non-metallic/Blackstorm metallic, Catalano Grey non-metallic and BMW Motorsport (Lupine Blue metallic/Lightwhite non-metallic/Racing Red non-metallic. It is powered by a 999cc engine offering 157 bhp power at 11,000 rpm and 112 Nm torque at 9,250 rpm.

It has seat height of 814mm, ground clearance of 140mm and kerb weight of 205 kgs. This weight is reduced as the S 1000 R is positioned on a new frame structure with lighter main frame rear section. It sits on light HP forged wheels and gets HP titanium rear silencer, vibration decoupled handlebars and an option of ABS Pro. HP Shift Assistant Pro allows for quick shifting up and down without a clutch.

It is available in three trims – Standard, Sport, Pro, priced respectively from INR 16.9 lakh, INR 17.9 lakh, and INR 18.9 lakh (ex-showroom).

BMW S 1000 R, S 1000 XR - Engine Specs
Engine Liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, wet sump lubrication
Capacity 999 cc
Power 160 hp (118 kW) at 11,000 rpm
Torque 83 lb-ft (112 Nm) at 9,250 rpm
Engine Management Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system and knock sensor
Transmission Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears
Drive Chain
Top Speed Over 201 kmph
Fuel Efficiency 18.7 kmpl

BMW S 1000 XR is an adventure sport motorcycle based on the S1000R roadster getting its power from an in-line-four engine offering 161 PS power at 11,000 rpm and 112 Nm torque at 9,250 rpm. The bike comes with two riding modes of rain and road and commands safety features of Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and ABS.

It is available in two variants – Standard and Pro, priced respectively from INR 18.5 lakh and INR 21.5 lakh (Ex-showroom).

This article has first appeared in Rushlane.com