BMW Motorrad has launched its touring range of motorcycles in India. The new BMW R 1250 RT, BMW K 1600 GTL, BMW K 1600 Bagger, and BMW K 1600 Grand America are priced at INR 2,395,000, INR 2,990,000, INR 3,200,000, and INR 3,300,000 (ex-showroom) respectively.
Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, said, 'As an ultimate luxury touring motorcycle range, the new BMW R 1250 RT, the new BMW K 1600 GTL, the new BMW K 1600 Bagger and the new BMW K 1600 Grand America will redefine the luxury and exclusivity in the touring segment in India. The legendary 2-cylinder boxer and the unrivaled 6-cylinder engine performance, outstanding ride comfort, and exclusive features ensure relaxed cruising on long highways that stretch out to the horizon and provide intense riding pleasure.”
The new BMW R 1250 RT comes powered by a 1254 cc 2-cylinder boxer engine that produces an output of 136hp (100kW) at 7,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm. The motorcycle accelerates from 0 – 100 kmph in 3.7 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 200 kmph.
The new BMW K 1600 models come powered by a 6-cylinder in-line engine that produces an output of 160 hp (118 kW) at 6,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 180 Nm at 5,250 rpm. These are also equipped with a new 10.25-inch TFT colour display with integrated map navigation and connectivity.
BMW Motorrad will be retailing these newly launched touring motorcycles via its premium dealer network in India, including Delhi (Lutyens Motorrad), Mumbai (Navnit Motors), Thane (Thane Motorrad), Pune (Bavaria Motors), Chennai (KUN Motorrad), Bengaluru (Tusker Motorrad), Ahmedabad (Gallops Autohaus), Kochi (EVM Autokraft), Hyderabad (JSP Motorrad), Indore (Munich Motors), Lucknow (Speed Motors), Chandigarh (Krishna Automobiles), Jaipur (Pratap Motorrad), Raipur (Mandhan Motors), Cuttack and Kolkata (OSL Prestige) and Ranchi (Titanium Autos).