BMW AG said it will start selling its motorcycle models in India by December through three dealerships.

The company plans to sell models under its R and K series, and also the S 1000 RR superbike, it said, without revealing their price.

BMW has appointed a dealer each in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore to start sales of motorcycles, which will be imported from its factory in Berlin, the company added.

Hendrik von Kuenheim, general director of BMW’s motorcycle division, BMW Motorrad, said the company is confident of establishing itself in the growing market for premium motorcycles in India.

S 1000 RR Superbike

BMW K 1300 R

BMW K 1300 R Specification

Engine
Type Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine, two camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 79 mm x 59 mm
Capacity 1,157 cc
Rated output 120 kW (163 hp) at 10,250 rpm
Max. torque 127 Nm at 8,250 rpm
Compression ratio 13.0 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4.7 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5.5 l
Fuel type Unleaded premium, octane number 98 (RON), automatic knock control permits operation with minimum octane number 95 (RON).
Electrical system
Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W
Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
Drive Shaft drive

Chassis / brakes
Frame Bridge-type, cast aluminium, load bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable (continuously variable) at hydraulic handwheel, adjustable rebound damping
Suspension travel front / rear 115 mm / 135 mm
Wheelbase 1,580 mm
Castor 108 mm
Steering head angle 61°
Wheels Cast aluminium
Rim, front 3.50 x 17″
Rim, rear 5.50 x 17″
Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear 180/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
ABS Optional extra: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Dimensions / weights
Length 2,228 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 856 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1,095 mm
Seat height, unladen weight 820 mm (low seat: 790 mm)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1,810 mm (low seat: 1,750 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 237 kg
Dry weight 2) 211 kg
Permitted total weight 450 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 213 kg
Usable tank volume 19 l
Reserve approx. 4.0 l

Tags: BMW K 1300 R, BMW Motorcycles, S 1000 RR Superbike

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