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    2022 BMW G310R India Launch Soon – New Colour Options Teased

    2022 BMW G310RFor 2022 G310R, the new colour options are Cosmic Black 2 and Vibrant Kyanite Blue Metallic. The Polar White option has been discontinued, whereas Limestone Metallic has been retained in its current form. It is likely that these updated colour options will be the same for India.
    New colour shade of Cosmic Black 2 is essentially an all-black colour theme. Existing Cosmic Black in India has a matching shade of Black, but it has white panels on the sides. Parts of the headlamp cowl are also done in white. In comparison, the new Cosmic Black 2 wears an all-black uniform. It covers the front fender, alloy wheels, headlamp, side panels, chassis, engine, engine cowl and exhaust.
    Official Teaser
    The only other colours visible include the BMW logo, white coloured rear shock absorber and golden coloured USD front forks. All all-black theme of Cosmic Black 2 certainly looks more satisfying as compared to the current Cosmic Black option. The deep contrast it creates with the golden USD forks is a real treat for the eyes.
    The second new colour option of Vibrant Kyanite Blue Metallic is a lot more flamboyant in comparison to Cosmic Black 2. The theme utilizes an exciting mix of four different colours, white, black, red and blue. The white shade can be seen on the front fender, side panels, and fuel tank. It works as a perfect background to accommodate the contrasting bits of blue and red.
    BMW G310R New Colour Teaser
    A number of components have been blacked out such as engine, engine cowl, swingarm, and exhaust. The frame is done in a combination of red and black whereas the wheels are entirely red. Golden USD forks further enhance the bike’s flashy profile. You will need this if you want human heads to take notice on the streets.
    2022 BMW G310R engine and specs
    Engine and most other hardware will be the same as earlier for 2022 BMW G310R. The bike is powered by a 313 cc, water cooled, single cylinder motor that is capable of generating 34 ps of max power at 9,250 rpm and 28 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm.
    It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. The bike utilizes closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter to meet BS6 / Euro 5 emission standards. Rated top speed of the bike is 143 kmph.
    BMW G310R has a tubular frame with USD front forks and monoshock rear suspension with spring pre-load adjustability. Braking system comprises 300 mm front and 240 mm rear disc brakes. BMW Motorrad ABS is offered as standard. With the updates, 2022 BMW G310R could get a small price hike. The current model is available at a starting price of Rs 2.60 lakh. More

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    BMW G310R Modified Into A Fully Faired Race Machine

    2021 BMW G310R Modified
    This custom fully faired supersport version of G310R is used to provide track training for beginners at Zhuhai Circuit in China
    BMW G 310 R is one of the coolest and fastest entry-level naked motorcycles one can own in India. It has been the wish of many speed enthusiasts for BMW Motorrad to come with a fully-faired supersport version of the same. However, that doesn’t seem to happen in the near future.
    Therefore, a few folks have taken matters into their own hands and modified a naked G310R into a fully-faired sports bike. This bike has been custom-built for the Zhuhai Circuit in China where it is used as a track-only race bike. This motorcycle has undergone many cosmetic as well as structural modifications.
    Modified Design
    For starters, its design seems to be inspired by BMW Motorrad flagship- S 1000 RR. In order to get this motorcycle in shape, firstly, the makers removed all the unnecessary parts such as the all-LED headlamp, taillight, indicators, and seat from the stock G310R. With the bare-bones structure in front, the motorcycle gets a faired body inspired by S 1000 R dipped in signature BMW tri-colour livery.
    A bubble windscreen is attached to the front apron while a sharp tail section is added. The radiator shroud is added although the engine-gearbox assembly gets a new casing finished in gloss black.
    2021 BMW G310R Modified
    Also, a race-spec foam seat has been installed in place of the stock saddle. Meanwhile, the conventional straight-line handlebar gives way for a low-slung clip-on setup and the centre-set footpegs are replaced by billet-type rear-set footpegs.
    2021 BMW G310R Modified
    Other Changes & Specs
    The race bike rolls on slicks instead of tyres from Michelin. The standard exhaust has been replaced by a Vanhool full system exhaust. Apart from these changes, everything else remains the same.
    The custom bike still employs the same tubular frame which is suspended on a pair of beefy golden-coloured USD forks up front and a mono-shock at rear. Attributes such as switchgear, LCD instrument cluster and alloy wheels have been retained from the stock motorcycle.
    2021 BMW G310R Modified
    Coming to its performance, this is a spoiler since it only makes 28 PS of maximum power. This is because the standard spec G 310 R is tuned to make 28 PS of power. India- and Euro-spec models are tuned to return an output of 34 PS and 28 Nm of peak torque. The 313cc, single-cylinder engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox and now comes with a slipper and assist clutch as standard in the BS6 model.
    G310R shares its mechanicals- platform and engine with its adventure tourer sibling G310GS and the supersport TVS Apache RR310. It competes against the likes of KTM Duke 390 and Honda CB300R. More

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    BMW G310R And G310GS Price Hike Aug 2021 – New Price List

    Image – Behindwoods AirThe recent price hike is not across product range but only for 3 of its models G310R, G 310GS and 1250GSA Pro
    BMW Motorrad India has increased prices of G310R and G310GS in India with effect from 1st August 2021. The street-naked motorcycle and adventure-tourer receive a price hike of Rs 10,000 respectively. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Vinod Natesan for sharing the update.
    Following the price increase, BMW G 310 R now retails at Rs 2.60 lakh from an earlier pricing of Rs 2.50 lakh while the G 310 GS costs Rs 3.00 lakh as against its earlier price of Rs 2.90 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom India.
    BMW G310 GS On Road Price Aug 2021
    This is the second time this year that the company has hiked prices for these two model. In January 2021, BMW Motorrad had hiked prices by Rs 5,000. Price of the R 1250 GSA Pro has also been increased from 1st August 2021 by Rs 5,000 and now retails at Rs 22.40 lakh from Rs 22.35 lakhs. All other prices in the company range remain unchanged.
    In Jan 2021, the company also hiked price of the F900 range wherein the F900R cost Rs 90,000 more at Rs 10.80 lakh while the F 900 XR, Standard and Pro saw Rs 45,000 and Rs 90,000 hike respectively to current prices of Rs 10.95 lakh and 12.40 lakh.
    BMW Motorrad India Price Aug 2021
    Latest Launches From BMW Motorrad India
    BMW Motorrad recently launched the 2021 BMW R 1250 GS range with new features and colour options. These two motorcycles, which come in as CBUs, are powered by a 1254cc, 2 cylinder, in-line Boxer engine offering 136 hp power at 7,750 rpm and 143 Nm torque at 6,250 rpm. On board features include dynamic traction control, integral ABS Pro, hill start control, engine brake control and for the first time a 6 axis IMU. Customers can also opt for cornering headlamps.
    Standard features also see full LED lighting, a TFT instrument cluster, USB socket and multiple ride modes. Colour options on the BMW R 1250 GS include Solid White and Triple Black while the Adventure version comes in with Triple Black and Ice Grey colour scheme. In India, BMW R 1250 GS range competes with the soon to be launched Harley Davidson Pan America 1250.
    In June 2021, BMW Motorrad also launched the 2021 BMW S 1000 R. It is presented in three trims of Standard at Rs 17.9 lakh, Pro at Rs 19.75 lakh the Pro M Sport at Rs 22.50 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom). BMW S 1000 R comes in as a completely built-up unit (CBU).
    It gets its power via a 999cc, in-line 4 engine that also powers the S 1000RR but de-tuned to offer 167 hp power at 11,000 rpm and 114 Nm torque at 9,250 rpm. The gearbox has also been optimized for street use sporting longer 4th, 5th and 6th gear as compared to that seen on the RR, offering lower revs for cruising. The S 1000 R competes with Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS, Ducati Streetfighter V4 and Kawasaki Z H2. More

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    BMW 350cc Scooter For India Teased Officially Ahead Of Launch

    BMW Scooter Teaser For IndiaUpon its launch in India, BMW C 400 GT is expected to be priced around Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom)
    BMW Motorrad has teased a new scooter for the Indian market on its social media handle. This will be the German brand’s first Maxi-style offering in India. While the company hasn’t yet revealed any details of its launch timelines or the name of the product, thanks to their global portfolio, we can accurately harbour a guess.
    The German marque currently has two mid-displacement Maxi scooters under its global portfolio- C 400 X and C 400 GT. Both these scooters were updated earlier this year. By the looks of it, the scooter shown in the teaser is most probably the latter. Both scooters are based on a 350 cc platform and feature a slew of updates on the Maxi scooter twins.
    Updated Styling
    For 2021 the scooter retains its Maxi styling which lends a masculine appeal to its overall exterior. Typical styling highlights of maxi scooter include a raised floorboard, a single-piece step-up seat, front-heavy faired body, multibeam LED headlights on the apron and a tall windscreen.
    The rider sits quite low but the pillion sits considerably higher. Broad upright handlebars and forward-set footrests offer a relaxing ride posture. In addition, the rider also gets seat lumbar support which is very helpful for longer journeys.
    BMW India teases new scooter
    Other styling elements include spoke alloy wheels, an upswept exhaust canister, split grab rails for pillion and LED position lamps on front fenders. Internationally, the scooter is offered in three colour options including Blackstorm Metallic, Moonwalk Grey Metallic and Alpine White.
    2021 BMW C400 GT
    Features on offer
    The latest iteration of the power scooter also comes with some new features such as revised automatic stability control (ASC) which is now more sensitive and helps to get more traction on low-traction surfaces. Other essential features include keyless ride, TFT instrument console compatible with BMW Motorrad connectivity and a USB charging socket in the front glove box.
    Hardware & Powertrain Setup
    Coming to its hardware configurations, C 400 GT is built on a steel tube frame with an aluminum die-cast unit. This is suspended on telescopic forks at front and double shock absorbers at rear with preload adjustability. Braking duties are handled by double rotors with 4-piston calipers at front and a single rotor with a 1-piston floating caliper at rear. These are assisted by a dual-channel ABS.
    BMW C 400 GT is powered by a 350cc single-cylinder, water-cooled engine which pushes out 34 bhp at 7,500 rpm and a peak torque of 35 Nm at 5,750 rpm. This unit is mated to a stepless CVT gearbox. For 2021, this CVT gearbox has been updated as well thanks to new clutch springs which results in smoother power delivery and sharper throttle responses. This scooter can attain a top speed of 139kmph. More

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    2021 BMW R 1250 GS, Adventure India Launch Price Rs 20.45 L Onwards

    2021 BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 GS AdventureBMW India is also offering a limited edition special “40 Years GS” edition to celebrate anniversary of the GS family
    BMW Motorrad India has launched R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure motorcycles. They come in priced at Rs.20.45 lakh and Rs 22.40 respectively, ex-sh. Both are available for booking at company dealerships. They are on offer as Completely Built-up Units (CBU). The new BMW’s are available in a Basic Colour Scheme, Style Triple Black Variant and Style Rallye Variant. There is also a special limited edition “40 Years GS” model.
    Design and Features
    Where its overall design is concerned, BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure offer perfect ergonomics for both on and off road riding. The bikes receive full LED adaptive headlamp design with X shaped light icons. These headlamps get new functions with cruising lights and function integrated turn indicator bulbs offered as options.
    It also receives Follow me Home function with high beam button allowing for easier night time riding and access to tight parking spaces. Turn indicator bulbs show off a new design creating a new appearance on the new BMW bikes.
    Style Triple Black with Blackstorm Mettalic / Black / Agate Grey shows off a more adventurous stance along with black finished drivetrain with a metallic matt agate grey main frame and black rear frame. It also gets black anodized tubular handlebars, a front panel carrier, luggage carrier and slider tube in an all black color scheme. The Style Ralley is sportier with a light white solid paint / racing blue metallic / racing red paint scheme.
    2021 BMW R 1250 GS Specs / Features
    Rain and Road Modes
    New R1250GS comes in with Rain and Road riding modes so as to offer ideal riding under any track conditions and weather. Riding mode button allows the rider to select between these two options. Pro riding modes include Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro and in addition there are ‘Dynamic Pro’ and ‘Enduro Pro’ riding modes to enhance riding pleasure.
    On board comforts also include heated grips, power sockets for charging smartphones, a 12 volt on board socket and a USB-A socket with 5 volt power supply. The bikes are equipped with a 6.5 inch colour TFT screen.
    Both motorcycles are powered by the same 1254cc, in-line Boxer engine offering 136 hp at 7,750 rpm and 143 Nm of torque at 6,250 rpm. They also get standard Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), set-off assistant Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) and BMW Integral ABS Pro as standard.
    2021 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Specs / Features
    BMW Motorrad is offering special solutions to buyers under BMW Financial Services India. Loans can be pre-approved prior to delivery and all bikes are offered with 3 years/unlimited km warranty. There is also an option to extend warranty for 4th and 5th year along with Road Side Assistance and 24×7, 365 day package. More

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    BMW Electric Scooter CE 04 Debuts With 130 Kms Range, 120 Kmph Top Speed

    BMW CE 04 Electric ScooterBMW CE 04 is expected to make its market launch in Europe later this year
    BMW Motorrad has officially unveiled its upcoming flagship electric scooter named CE 04. A pre-production concept of the same made its maiden appearance back in November last year at EICMA. CE 04 becomes the first electric two-wheeler from the Bavarian automaker.
    Prior to its online unveiling, test mules of the e-scooter have been spotted overseas on a couple of occasions. The scooter as evident from its earlier images sports a rather quirky yet futuristic styling. The scooter flaunts an intricate and layered bodywork that resembles Ducati Sport 1000 Biposto.
    BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
    CE 04 Design
    CE 04 e-scooter gets a skateboard-like design with a flat underbelly. It sits on a tubular frame structure that features a bulky but squarish bodywork with large side panels mimicking superbikes. Upfront, it gets a compact apron that houses a V-shaped LED headlamp with integrated LED DRLs along with deep creases and angular lines.
    The otherwise flat, floating, single-piece seat gets a small bifurcation between the rider and pillion. It also gets a multi-layered floorboard and raised handlebars which offer a relaxed riding posture. The battery pack and electric motor are cleverly hidden inside the side body panels.
    BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
    The e-scooter has been offered in two variants- Standard and Avantgarde Style. The former is offered in Light White colour with matt black sections. The latter is offered with Magellan Grey metallic colour with black/orange seat, orange wind deflector and body graphics.
    BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
    A handful of modifications over the concept model have been carried out to make the electric scooter road legal. These include mirrors, reflectors, brake lights and a tyre hugger at the rear wheel which houses mudguard-mounted indicators and a number plate. Overall, the scooter looks like a modern-day Maxi-style scooter.
    Features on offer
    In terms of features, BMW CE 04 comes with a 10.25-inch TFT colour screen which comprises in-built navigation and smartphone connectivity. The electric scooter also receives a slew of rider-aided electronics which consist of a traction control system, multiple riding modes- Eco, Road, and Rain as standard while Dynamic mode for enthusiastic riding. Other features include all-LED lighting, black-out alloy wheels and keyless operation.
    BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
    Specs
    Speaking of its specifications, CE 04 is powered by an 8.9kWh battery pack paired with a permanent magnet electric motor mounted on the frame instead of a wheel-based BLDC hub motor offered in most contemporary e-scooters. This powertrain delivers 20 bhp over a continuous period and up to 41.5 bhp for a short duration. The e-scooter can sprint 0-50 kmph in just 2.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 120kmph.
    BMW claims a maximum range of 130km on a single charge. Using a standard 2.3 kW charger, the battery could be restored from zero to 100 percent in 4 hours 20 minutes. However, on using a 6.9 kW DC fast charger, the battery could be replenished from zero to 80 percent in just 45 minutes. More

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    2021 BMW G310R, G310GS Gets New Black Colour Option

    2021 BMW G310R – New Black ColourEngine, features and other specs are the same as earlier for both motorcycles
    As part of its strategy to refresh its portfolio, BMW Motorrad USA has introduced new colour options for several of its motorcycles. The latest colour updates have been announced for G310R and G310GS, which are the smallest capacity bikes in the company’s portfolio. It is possible that the new colour options could be introduced in the Indian market as well.
    BMW G310R colour updates
    Colour options for existing G310R include Polar White, Style Sport and Cosmic Black. Polar White has been discontinued and in its place, a new Style Passion Vibrant Kyanite Blue Metallic shade has been added. This new colour theme utilizes a total of four distinctive colours, red, blue, white and black. There’s a fifth colour element as well in the form of gold anodized inverted front forks.
    Vibrant Kyanite Blue Metallic shade looks absolutely stunning to say the least. This will surely appeal to folks who like to flaunt their rides. However, for people with sober tastes, this colour scheme may be a bit too glaring.
    This colour theme utilizes red paint on the frame and alloy wheels. White, red and blue shades can be seen on the fuel tank, side panels, front fender, headlight cowl and seat cowl. The rest of the bike carries the black shade including the engine.
    2021 BMW G310R – New Colour
    Talking about Cosmic Black, the colour now comes in a darker shade. It gets a simple name change as ‘Cosmic Black 2’. It is essentially an all-black colour theme. The only contrasting elements are the white coloured rear suspension spring, metallic exhaust heat shield, and golden inverted forks.
    The third colour option Style Sport Limestone Metallic has been retained. This theme utilizes a combo of three prominent colours – red, black and white.
    BMW G310GS colour updates
    Here too, the earlier Cosmic Black shade has been replaced by Style Triple Black Cosmic Black 2 paintwork. The other two shades, Rallye Style Kyanite Blue paintwork and Polar White, have been retained as is.
    2021 BMW G310GS – New Black Colour
    In other updates, the 40th Years of GS Edition has been discontinued. This is a special edition that is offered with several BMW motorcycles including G310GS. This edition utilizes a black-yellow look, nicknamed ‘Bumblebee’.
    BMW G310R and G310GS get their power from a 313cc single cylinder, water cooled motor. It is capable of generating 34 hp of max power at 9,250 rpm and 28 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm. It is mated to a constant mesh 6-speed gearbox. More

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    BMW G310R Modified Into A Custom Bike Called Road Rumbler

    BMW G 310 R Modified Custom Bike By K-Speed
    K-Speed is known to build custom bikes with small engine displacements for instance a chunky Honda Grom and a CT125 Combat
    BMW G310R is considered a very attractive motorcycle even in its stock form. The naked streetfighter sure manages to grab eyeballs whenever it zooms past people in close proximity. A custom-built version of the street naked motorcycle has surfaced on the internet which has been developed by K-Speed Customs.
    Christened as ‘Road Rumbler’, this ultra naked iteration of G310R sees most of its body panels stripped down to adopt a minimalism design approach. In its modified form, the bike appears to be a rally racer with a hint of masculine machismo. While many would feel it is a little too overcooked, it actually is very functional.
    Modified Design
    For starters, K-Speed has used a different theme for BMW’s M-Sport colour scheme on the bike’s fuel tank, rear fender and belly pan giving it a nice contrast with white paint. The white paint has also been applied to the alloy wheels with a powder-coated finish as well as the rear mono-shock unit. As mentioned, all side panels have been removed while front and rear fenders have been chopped off with only a small part remaining attached.
    The sculpted tail section incorporates a unique-looking under-seat exhaust muffler and the single-piece saddle is good enough to hold only the rider. The front fender gives it an ADV-like appearance with a narrow beak.
    BMW G 310 R Modified Custom Bike
    Moreover, the stock headlamp has been replaced by a small but retro-looking LED aftermarket unit along with two tiny LED front turn indicators that lend a hint of retro appeal. Additionally, the conventional rearview mirrors have been ditched for round, bar-end black mirrors.
    Mechanical Updates
    Despite the radical change in its appearance, the Road Rumbler looks uncluttered and simple. Further, new chunky tyres have been wrapped around the wheels which makes it a decent soft-roader.
    The workshop has done away with golden coloured USD forks at front and replaced them with black coloured units which match the bike’s overall theme. Overall, this G310R has made a transition from a naked streetfighter to a neo-retro scrambler with hints of a rally adventure bike.
    There is no mention of any modifications to its powertrain. So it is safe to assume that it is propelled by the same 313cc water-cooled reverse-inclined single-cylinder motor in this custom form. This engine delivers an output of 34 bhp and 28 Nm of peak torque while being paired to a six-speed transmission. More