BMW Plans to Re-Launch Super Bikes in India

MumBiker · 22nd July 2009, 08:22

BMW (BMW Motorrad) is contemplating launching its High End Bikes in India in association with Hero Honda Motors.The Indian Super Bike Market is estimated to be around 500 bikes/year.

“Our people from BMW Motorcycle are having a look at the market. They are also in discussion with us for feedback on the matter. As soon as we see potential for a viable market entry for sustainable growth, we would take that into consideration,” said Peter Kronschnabl, president, BMW India.

They seem to be cautious this time, since the previous not so successful outing with the F650.BMW has been producing bikes since 1923.

The bikes would cost upwards of Rs.10 Lakhs and the product line is estimated to be available in showrooms in a period of 2 years.

The BMW Product lines will add on to the lineup of Superbikes like the Suzuki Hayabusa or the Honda 1000RR Fireblade and CBR 1000R and the Yamaha’s MT01 and R1 which are already officialy available in India. Bajaj is also scheduled to make an entry with product lines from KTM (Bajaj has a 32% stake in KTM) and Kawasaki.

Source : BMW looks to re-enter India's luxe bike market with Motorrad- Two-wheelers-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

sammyboy · 22nd July 2009, 20:56

Thats good news.I just hope they launch some of their Enduro range and touring bikes.

Nitin · 22nd July 2009, 22:59

Except for a couple of bikes from the BMW stable, I've never really liked the stuff that they roll out. None-the-less, a new brand entering the market ( or should I say re-entry) would be interesting!

bhogalrajnish · 24th July 2009, 09:20

wow, So we may get our hands on a brand new F-650 in a couple of years.. Il start saving..

muralisk · 24th July 2009, 09:41

I guess they are waiting to see how the market would react to Yamaha R6 (which is due this year) and then decide on the strategy. I did talk to couple of Yam dealers and they say that there is a great deal of enthusiasm about R6 and I do know people are paying advance for the yet to be launched bike.

Technocrat · 24th July 2009, 13:15

Are you sure about the R6? The last I remember Govt wont allow any imports below 800cc.

As for BMW I have never been a fan. They make good bikes for hard core tourers & I am not sure how many people in India would spends lakhs on a touring weird looking bike.

Ajaybiz · 24th July 2009, 13:41

My hunt for 2nds F650 started, as that was the bike which got the real power and capability of touring along with very good offroading capacity.
Still that Rotex motors sound thrills me like RD.

Ricci · 24th July 2009, 23:30

+1 on the R6 , Techno. Strange regulation to have only 800cc+ bikes given that 535cc was the largest ever domestic-made bike, and 500cc presently . A 500cc limit opens more practical possibilities, not just the 600cc Supersports & Daytona 675 ,but also Bandit 600/650, SV650 , Hornet 600 , GS500 , EX500 , YZF600 Thundercat, Bonneville and the likes.

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MumBiker BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 89 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	BMW Plans to Re-Launch Super Bikes in India BMW (BMW Motorrad) is contemplating launching its High End Bikes in India in association with Hero Honda Motors.The Indian Super Bike Market is estimated to be around 500 bikes/year. “Our people from BMW Motorcycle are having a look at the market. They are also in discussion with us for feedback on the matter. As soon as we see potential for a viable market entry for sustainable growth, we would take that into consideration,” said Peter Kronschnabl, president, BMW India. They seem to be cautious this time, since the previous not so successful outing with the F650.BMW has been producing bikes since 1923. The bikes would cost upwards of Rs.10 Lakhs and the product line is estimated to be available in showrooms in a period of 2 years. The BMW Product lines will add on to the lineup of Superbikes like the Suzuki Hayabusa or the Honda 1000RR Fireblade and CBR 1000R and the Yamaha’s MT01 and R1 which are already officialy available in India. Bajaj is also scheduled to make an entry with product lines from KTM (Bajaj has a 32% stake in KTM) and Kawasaki. Source : BMW looks to re-enter India's luxe bike market with Motorrad- Two-wheelers-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times
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22nd July 2009, 20:56	#2
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	Thats good news.I just hope they launch some of their Enduro range and touring bikes. Last edited by sammyboy : 22nd July 2009 at 21:01.
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Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Except for a couple of bikes from the BMW stable, I've never really liked the stuff that they roll out. None-the-less, a new brand entering the market ( or should I say re-entry) would be interesting!
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bhogalrajnish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 215 Thanked: 67 Times	wow, So we may get our hands on a brand new F-650 in a couple of years.. Il start saving..
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24th July 2009, 09:41	#5
muralisk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore Posts: 711 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	I guess they are waiting to see how the market would react to Yamaha R6 (which is due this year) and then decide on the strategy. I did talk to couple of Yam dealers and they say that there is a great deal of enthusiasm about R6 and I do know people are paying advance for the yet to be launched bike.
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Are you sure about the R6? The last I remember Govt wont allow any imports below 800cc. As for BMW I have never been a fan. They make good bikes for hard core tourers & I am not sure how many people in India would spends lakhs on a touring weird looking bike.
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Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	My hunt for 2nds F650 started, as that was the bike which got the real power and capability of touring along with very good offroading capacity. Still that Rotex motors sound thrills me like RD.
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24th July 2009, 23:30	#8
Ricci BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 809 Thanked: 1,177 Times	+1 on the R6 , Techno. Strange regulation to have only 800cc+ bikes given that 535cc was the largest ever domestic-made bike, and 500cc presently . A 500cc limit opens more practical possibilities, not just the 600cc Supersports & Daytona 675 ,but also Bandit 600/650, SV650 , Hornet 600 , GS500 , EX500 , YZF600 Thundercat, Bonneville and the likes.
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