The Technic BMW M 1000 RR is the largest LEGO Technic motorcycle model built to date. It is also the first M LEGO model.

LEGO and BMW Motorrad have collaborated to create a 1:5 scale model of the M 1000 RR sportbike. Called the LEGO Technic BMW M 1000 RR, it features 1,920 pieces including a fully-functioning swingarm, wheels, 3-speed gearbox, and suspension components.

The Technic BMW M 1000 RR is the largest LEGO Technic motorcycle model built to date. It is also the first M LEGO model. Every element of this scale model has been designed to match the original motorcycle, be it the winglets, Endurance chain, rims, brake discs and windscreen. There is even a dedicated auxiliary stand for the scale model.

The LEGO Technic BMW M 1000 RR is 276 mm tall, 454 mm long and 170 mm wide. It will be available at select BMW Motorrad dealerships from March 2022.

The original BMW M 1000 RR is the German brand's first-ever M model motorcycle. It is powered by a 999cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 209 BHP @ 14,500 rpm and 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm. The sportbike is capable of doing the 0 - 100 km/h sprint in just 3.1 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 306 km/h.

The BMW M 1000 RR is currently on sale in India. It is available from a starting price of Rs 42 lakh (ex-showroom).

The bike returned a fuel efficiency of 32.4 km/l but reduced drastically when pushed a bit hard.

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I usually waited for those rainy evenings, when missus or kiddo would crave some samosas / bhajji etc. And before my wife could open the Zomato / Swiggy app, I used to pick up my helmet to convey that I am up for the job. And during such rides, I realized that what an amazing city bike can Reyah be (once you are comfortable with her size). The suspension and crisp pickup both work in tandem to ensure that you don't usually slow down during rough patches and even if you do you can quickly buzz out.

However, during such rides, I found 1 niggle (which I will be requesting mods to add to the opening post). The side stand protrudes way out and hence to pull out the parked bike one has to tilt the bike in opposite direction (right). And it becomes a challenge when someone parked on the close right after you did. You will have to tilt their bike or do some bike gymnast wizardry to get out of the spot. And it becomes frustrating in situations when you want to get in and get out quick (else the samosas may get cold and any future chance of replacing delivery boys will be compromised )

However, there is only this much you can do in the city and both Reyah and I was craving for a ride. And a great opportunity came up wherein my relatives were visiting us and we planned a trip to Mangalore. However, all of us couldn't fit in our humble Punto and I volunteered to ride on the bike. And with that, I completed the Mangalore trip (~900 km).

Some quick observations:

Positives:

• Cruising on 90 - 100 km/h (~6k rpm) gave mileage of 32.4 km/l.
• There is a lot of room for riders to move around.
• Though the seat is well-padded bums were not happy after 4-5 hours of the ride. However, once I reached the destination (after 10 - 11 hours of journey), I was not tired.
• I had a notion that the bike would be top-heavy and it would be a task to handle her in ghats. But the experience was quite opposite and I was really enjoying the ghat sections with late braking, rev-matched downshifts and cornering. I always felt that I could push her more. I think I will do a track day with Reyah
• On the return leg, I had to hurry and I could cruise at 110-115 comfortably (with no headwinds). The point to note is that I don't have any aftermarket windshield. The stock screen is comfortable for me without causing any buffeting and any riding discomfort.

Negatives:

• On the above speeds the mileage reduced drastically (~27 km/l).
• Missus joined me for 200 odd Kms and she quipped that she misses the aftermarket seat and huge backrest of our previous ride (C500).

All in all, I had a blast during this ride. Looking forward to resuming the weekend rides soon.

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Previously, I was looking to buy a pre-owned Kawasaki Ninja 300. Later, I got inclined towards the TVS Apache RR310 but finally bought the G 310 GS.

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Introducing the latest member to the family - BMW G 310GS aka Reyah!

Likes

• Great looks - Nothing else comes close in this segment or 1 above.
• Robust build (barring some small design flaws) & decent quality of cycle parts - Have covered approx. 3k kms and I still don't hear any odd rattles after putting her through a whole lot of dirt, muck, rut, rocks and whatnot.
• Well-tuned suspensions - It gobbles all the undulations on road and has not yet bottomed out.
• Comfortable seats (both rider & pillion) & riding dynamics - 2 up touring all day long is definitely doable.
• Wide service intervals (10k Kms or 1 Year) - Spend more time on the road than at service centers.
• Powerful headlights - Totally satisfied with the illumination. For someone like me who will rarely ride in the pitch-black night, the stock setup performs really well.
• Did I mention great looks?

Dislikes

• Dated instrument console projecting limited information - It just doesn't belong to a machine of this day & age.
• Clunky gearbox - Decent upshifts but downshifts are not smooth. Finding N is a task.
• Meek horn - Highway rides demand an upgrade (There are some scooters out there which has a better set of horns).
• Low fuel capacity - 11L usable capacity means you will have to visit fuel stations frequently.
• Zero protection despite ADV moniker - All you get from the factory is a plastic bash plate. No handguards, no crash guards nothing.
• Non-switchable ABS - Dropping a major feature while upgrading the bike. Seriously?

Disclaimer: This review is compiled by a person whose experience with motorcycling is limited to single cylinders i.e. CBF Stunner, Unicorn & Classic 500.

Also, you won't enjoy my photography & writing skills, but I will try to share my experience so that potential owners can gain something out of this ownership thread.

P.S: Those wondering about the name - Reyah is an Islamic name that roughly relates to "winds" / "strength". Hoping that I ride with the winds to explore places and keep my riding passion alive for many many miles.

Thread Index

• Buying Decision & Dealership Experience
• Knowing Reyah (Quick Look Around, Instrument Console & Switch Gear, Lights)

• Ride Review
• Maintenance, Accessories & Wrap-up
• Tips & Tricks - Ongoing placeholder for quick hacks which has made my life easier with Reyah.
• Important Updates - Ongoing placeholder for anything crucial which I feel should be shared with potential owners for informed decision making.

Buying Decision & Dealership Experience

Well, this is the video that made my better half believe that I will go mad if I don't get a bike for myself. Since I sold my C500 in Delhi and shifted to Bangalore, she must have seen me watching this (among other videos) at least twice daily (for 2 years). And then one fine day she blurted out - go get your Ninja. I suddenly opened T-BHP classifieds, OLX, etc. to look for a pre-owned Ninja. Why preowned? - Well blame Team-BHP.

Anyways, nothing came close to my expectations in the pre-owned market. What did come close was Athek's Ninja 650. Had a good chat with him but then a quick look at my finances made me realize that the 650s are still a distant dream.

At that point, the BS6 version of RR310 launched and that was a really serious contender. Add to the fact that N300 BS6 was not in sight, I was tilting towards matt black RR310.

However, just when I was about to transfer the token amount, the below image popped up my feed.

And I was hooked.

Until now I was just thinking from the heart (motorheads will get this ), but now I tried to bring in some logical aspect. And when I really thought about it, the ADV made so much sense. The below spec sheet matched my requirements (weekend riding, exploring places and touring) to the T.

Also, the revised pricing helped the cause and 2.91 lakhs ex-showroom looked very tempting. With this, I coordinated with Gopal from Tusker BMW and I must say he handled my case very professionally.

Even though the delivery was delayed due to high demand (especially of Rallye edition), the communication from Gopal was very prompt and assuring.

Finally got the delivery of my bike on 24th Dec (Christmas Eve gift, eh ??) against the booking done on 20th October. Have ridden approximately 3000 kms since then and now I feel that I can do justice to adding an ownership review on Team-BHP.

Knowing Reyah - Quick Look Around

One thing is for sure - the Rallye edition is eye candy. I know that it's no sports bike with all those curves and hues but not a single day has passed when I parked Reyah and then didn't look back to admire her beauty. And in my books, that's the top requirement.

Looks killer, right?

Notice how the gold shocks pop out with all the blue, silver and black accents around.

The rear left has a very clean look without the saree guard. Silver rear footpegs are quite functional and look classy.

BMW folks want this bike to scream of her lineage. Check this collage which captures BMW branding all around the bike.

And if these brandings were not enough, you also get the complete BMW moniker - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.

Rider footpegs do the job but are too narrow for saddling/off-roading. You can remove the rubber inserts for better grip in rough terrains. You also get a side stand switch that cuts off the ignition if the side stand is deployed midway.

Quite functional luggage rack. Have placed a sling bag for your reference.

Rear white shocks on the left and front golden shocks on right. Also, note the exhaust pipe from the reverse inclined engine behind the rear shocks.

Some pics of the under-seat area. The fuses and their details are well laid out. The service manual is nicely tucked in a compartment in the belly of the seat. Also, I was not expecting a TVS medkit.

There are 2 design flaws that I have noticed:

• The rear part of the seat does not fit the main body panel completely. There is a minute play of around .5 cm which makes some noise while going through potholes. Nothing major and you can't hear this within the helmet. With 2 up riding this is sorted on its own due to pillion weight.
• The number plate and rear fender rub together and hence tend to rattle. Again, can be fixed easily.

All in all, very happy with the build quality of the bike.

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The 1,00,000th unit of BMW 310 series has been rolled out from TVS Motor Company's Hosur plant.

Production of BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS has surpassed the 1 lakh mark. The company has achieved this milestone in less than 5 years.

BMW Motorrad and TVS Motor Company signed a cooperation agreement in 2013. So far, three motorcycles have been launched under this strategic partnership - BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS and TVS Apache RR 310.

TVS Motor Company manufactures all three models at its factory in Hosur. The 1,00,000th unit of BMW 310 series has been rolled out from this plant. This facility produces around 10% of BMW Motorrad’s volumes globally.

Exports of the BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS had commenced in December 2016. Today, both these models are available in 120 countries.

The C 400 GT has been brought in via the CBU route and is BMW Motorrad’s first maxi-scooter in India.

BMW Motorrad has launched the C 400 GT maxi-scooter in India. The 350cc two-wheeler comes in via the CBU route and has been priced at Rs. 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

The BMW C 400 GT is powered by a 350cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 33.5 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 35 Nm @ 5,750 rpm. These figures are capable of taking the 214 kg (unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled) maxi-scooter to a max speed of 139 km/h.

In terms of features, the BMW C 400 GT comes with full-LED lighting, windshield, USB charging socket, ride-by-wire, keyless ignition, and a 6.5-inch TFT instrument cluster that offers Bluetooth connectivity.

The BMW C 400 GT uses a steel frame and aluminium cast wheels - 15-inch front & 14-inch rear. The suspension setup includes 35 mm telescopic front forks and twin shock absorbers at the back with preload adjustability. The braking comes from twin 265 mm front discs and a single 265 mm rear disc. The maxi-scooter is also equipped with BMW Motorrad ABS.

BMW C 400 GT feature highlights:

• Stainless steel exhaust system
• Self-calibrating ASC
• Centre stand
• LED rear light and turn indicators
• Flexcase
• Traction control
• Ride modes

When launched, the C 400 GT will be BMW Motorrad’s first maxi-scooter in India.

BMW Motorrad has announced via its social media channels that it will unveil the C 400 GT maxi-scooter in India on October 12, 2021.

When launched, the C 400 GT will be BMW Motorrad’s first maxi-scooter in India. It is expected to be brought into the country via the CBU route.

The BMW C 400 GT maxi-scooter is already on sale in the international markets. It uses a 350cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that makes 33.5 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 35 Nm @ 5,750 rpm. For the transmission, it has a CVT unit.

In terms of features, the BMW C 400 GT would come equipped with a dual-LED headlight setup, front fairing-mounted turn signals, split-type pillion grab rail, large windscreen and a large step-up seat.

The maxi-scooter would also have keyless ignition, heated grips, Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster, multiple riding modes and traction control. For the brakes, there would be twin discs at the front and a single rear disc aided by a dual-channel ABS.

The BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS share their engine with the TVS Apache RR 310.

BMW Motorrad India has started accepting bookings for the 2022 G 310 R and G 310 GS.

The 2022 BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS were unveiled in July this year. Both bikes get new colour options but retain the same mechanical bits. The G 310 R is available in Kyanite Blue Metallic with Red wheels and Cosmic Black Two, while the G 310 GS comes in a new Triple Black shade.

The bikes are powered by a 313cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 33 BHP @ 9,500 rpm and 28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission via slipper clutch. The bikes come equipped with a ride-by-wire system.

The BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS share their engine with the TVS Apache RR 310, which recently received an update.

BMW Motorrad could also introduce the C 400 X in India.

BMW Motorrad has released a teaser image of its first maxi-scooter for the Indian market.

The maxi-scooter featured in the image shared by BMW on social media appears to be the C 400 GT. It could be joined by the C 400 X.

Both, the C 400 GT and C 400 X use the same 350cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. It produces 33.5 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 35 Nm @ 5,750 rpm. The engine is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The C 400 range received a few updates in 2021. The scooters come with updated throttle-by-wire and engine management systems, a new exhaust and catalytic converter as well as improved brakes. Speaking of brakes, the scooters come equipped with twin rotors at the front and a single disc at the rear. The C 400 GT gets a revised automatic stability control as well.

The electric scooter is said to go on sale in international markets from early 2022.

BMW has finally unveiled the final production-spec version of its first electric scooter, the CE 04. The electric scooter seems to carry forward a similar design to its concept version which was unveiled back in 2020.

The electric scooter looks futuristic and is said to come with a host of features, equipment and tech. This includes adaptive LED headlamps, heated seats and a large 10.25-inch HD display with in-built navigation and smartphone connectivity, among a host of others.

The BMW CE 04 electric scooter is said to be powered by an electric motor paired with an 8.9 kWh lithium-ion battery. The electric powertrain is said to produce 42 BHP and offer a maximum range of 130 km on a single charge.

BMW also claims that the electric scooter is capable of sprinting from 0 - 50 km/h in 2.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 120 km/h. The CE 04 electric scooter is said to feature both standard and fast charging options. While the standard 2.3 kW charger charges the scooter from 0 - 100 percent in a little over 4 hours, the 6.9 kW fast charger brings this time down to just 1 hour 40 minutes.

BMW also offers the CE 04 electric scooter with three riding modes - Eco, Road and Rain. The scooter also comes with dynamic traction control and ABS as standard, with ABS Pro offered as optional.

The BMW CE 04 electric scooter uses 35 mm telescopic forks at the front and a fully adjustable mono-shock suspension setup at the rear. Braking is handled by dual discs at the front and a single disc at the rear.

The electric scooter is said to be priced at US$ 11,795 and is said to go on sale in international markets from early 2022.

The R 1250 GS competes with the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and Ducati Multistrada V4.

BMW Motorrad has launched the 2021 R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure in India. The bikes will be imported via the CBU route and are priced at Rs. 20.45 lakh and Rs. 22.40 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

The R 1250 GS range gets quite a few updates for the 2021 model year. The bikes come with adaptive cornering lights which include a swivelling headlamp, heated rider and pillion seats as well as heated grips with 5 settings. The R 1250 GS Adventure gets a storage compartment, enduro footrests and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

BMW claims to have updated the hill-start control (HSC) and HSC Pro systems. In addition to the standard riding models, the bikes get Pro riding modes - Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro. ABS Pro is now available as standard.

The R 1250 GS uses a 1,254cc, 2-cylinder boxer engine that has a variable valve timing system. The engine produces 134 BHP @ 7,750 rpm and 143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.