BMW Motorrad Sells Record High 5,000 Bikes In India

Speaking about the company's record sales year, Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, "Since its inception, BMW Motorrad has redefined the premium motorcycling scenario in India with its dynamic product range and bespoke riding experiences. 2021 has been a phenomenal year for BMW Motorrad in India. Despite the turbulence in the two-wheeler industry, we have performed well and achieved exponential growth. We will continue to cater to the requirements of the purists while also fulfilling the aspirations of a new base of brand fans who want to enter the Motorrad world. We remain committed in our endeavour to excite riding enthusiasts with new launches and curated experiences that truly reflect our motto of ‘Make life a Ride'."

BMW Motorrad has revealed that nearly 90 per cent of the 5,000 bikes sold in India were its entry-level G 310 R and G 310 GS motorcycles that are made in collaboration with TVS. The strong demand for BMW Motorrad bikes in the Indian market was also driven by a slew of new bikes hitting the nation's roads including the BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, the BMW R nine T and BMW R nine T Scrambler, the BMW S 1000 R, the all-new BMW M 1000 RR and BMW R 18 Classic. BMW Motorrad also launched its first-ever scooter for the Indian market in 2021 in the form of the all-new BMW C 400 GT.

The German marque's all-new C 400 GT is the most powerful and expensive scooter currently on sale in India. The BMW C 400 GT is priced at Rs 9.99 lakh and is powered by a 350cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder engine that produces 33.5bhp at 7,500rpm and 35Nm of peak torque at 5,750rpm. The engine is paired with a CVT automatic gearbox that sends power to the rear wheel.

The BMW C 400 GT's frame is of a steel tube construction with an aluminium die-cast unit. The German maxi scooter features a telescopic front fork with 35mm diameter up front and dual shock absorbers and a double aluminium swingarm.

The BMW C 400 GT sports disc brakes on either wheel. The front section sports double 264mm diameter discs with two-pot callipers while the rear features a single 264mm unit with single-piston callipers. The features a staggered setup with a 15-inch alloy wheel up front clad in 120/70 R15 tyre and a 14-inch unit at the rear with a tyre measuring 150/70 R14.

The BMW C 400 GT weighs in at 214 kilogrammes with all the fluids and a full tank of fuel. The fuel tank has a capacity of 12.8-litres with an additional reserve of 3-litres.

Thoughts On BMW Motorrad's Record Sales Year

BMW Motorrad's 2021 has been quite a success story and should continue to grow in the future. The majority of the German marque's sales have come from its entry-level bikes which shows just how interested the Indian market is in getting that iconic badge for their new ride.