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2021 BMW S 1000 R Launched In India At Rs 17.90 Lakh
BMW Motorrad India launches the 2021 S 1000 R in India priced at Rs 17.90 lakh ex-showroom (starting price). Bookings have begun for the motorcycle across India.
Variants Available & Pricing
- Three variants: Standard, Pro & M Sport
- Standard: Rs 17.90 lakh
- Sport: Rs 19.75 lakh
- M Sport: Rs 22.50 lakh
All prices are ex-showroom (India).
Colours
Options
Standard:
- Racing Red
Pro:
- Hockenheim Silver/Matt Copper
MSport:
- Light Blue, Dark Blue and Red
The differences between variants of the S 1000 R are down to a couple of cosmetic and features added on the top-spec variant. This includes the improved headlamps with LED DRLs, bi-directional quickshifter, additional riding modes with Ride Mode Pro, keyless entry, heated grips and an engine cowl; among others.
Engine
Specifications
&
Fuel
Type
The
BMW
S
1000
R
is
powered
by
an
in-line
four-cylinder
998cc
engine
paired
to
a
six-speed
gearbox
with
a
slip-assist
clutch
as
standard.
The
engine
is
now
5kg
lighter
as
compared
to
its
previous
iteration
because
of
the
lighter
internal
components
used.
- Max power: 162bhp @ 11,000rpm
- Peak torque: 114Nm @ 9,250rpm
- 0 to 100kmph in 3.2 seconds
- Top speed: 250kmph (electronically-limited)
BMW has reworked the 4th, 5th and 6th gear ratios on the motorcycle. This has resulted in enhanced power at lower engine RPMs with better acceleration.
Design
Changes
The
2021
S
1000
R
features
an
updated
design,
especially
from
the
front.
This
includes
the
new
headlamp
with
integrated
LED
DRL
placed
in
the
centre,
horizontally.
Changes
to
the
fuel
tank
design,
quarter
fairing,
exhaust
and
tail
section
have
been
made
as
well.
Frame,
Suspension
&
Brakes
The
2021
S
1000
R
has
also
undergone
changes
to
its
frame
borrowed
'Flex
Frame'
from
the
RR
variant.
This
has
allowed
the
motorcycle
to
become
lighter
and
have
smaller
proportions
in
the
middle
for
better
rider
ergonomics
aiding
in
enhanced
handling
characteristics.
Suspension:
- Front: 45mm USD forks
- Rear: Mono-shock setup mounted on the aluminium swingarm
- Both units are adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Brakes:
- Front: dual 320mm disc brakes with radially mounted four-piston callipers
- Rear: single 220mm disc brake with a floating one-piston calliper
Wheels & Tyres:
- Front: 17-inch wheels shod with 120/70 section tyre
- Rear: 17-inch wheels shod with 190/55 section tyre
Speaking about the weight of the S 1000 R, the naked-sport motorcycle tips the scale at 199kg (kerb) - 6.5kg lighter as compared to the previous model of the motorcycle.
BMW also offers the S 1000 R with the 'MSport' package, which further lowers the weight of the motorcycle by 4.5 kilograms.
MSport Pack:
- M forged wheels or optional carbon wheels
- M lightweight battery
- M endurance chain
- M sports silencer
- M sport seat
Electronic
Rider
Aids
The
2021
BMW
S
1000
R
features
a
6.5-inch
TFT
display
for
the
instrument
cluster.
Motorcycles
feature
BMW
Motorrad
Connectivity
App
for
navigation
with
route
import
and
multiple
waypoint
guidance
on
the
display.
User
can
control
all
the
electronic
rider
aids
on
the
motorcycle
from
the
display
using
the
switchgear
present
on
the
handlebar.
Standard Rider Aids:
- Four riding modes: Rain, Road, Dynamic & Dynamic Pro
- A six-axis IMU
- ABS Pro
- Dynamic Traction Control
Optional Rider Aids:
- Bi-directional quickshifter
- Riding Modes Pro with two additional riding modes
- TPMS
Warranty
&
RSA
Details
All
BMW
Motorrad
bikes
come
with
a
standard
3-year/unlimited
kilometres
warranty.
Customers
can
also
extend
the
warranty
to
fourth
and
fifth
year.
Road-Side
Assistance,
a
24x7
365
days
package,
further
ensures
prompt
services
in
case
of
breakdown
and
towing
situations.
Thoughts About The BMW S 1000 R Launching In India
The BMW S 1000 R is the newest naked-supersport motorcycle launched in India. It is one of the lightest motorcycles in its class much like other models in the brand's line-up. The 2021 MY offers a plethora of standard and optional riding aids to choose from. The BMW S 1000 R rivals the Ducati Streetfighter V4 and the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 in India.