The top-spec BMW K 1600 Grand America is priced at Rs. 33 lakh.

BMW Motorrad has launched its touring range in India, starting with the R 1250 RT priced at Rs. 23.95 lakh to the K 1600 Grand America, which costs Rs. 33 lakh (ex-showroom).

The latest iteration of the BMW R 1250 RT comes with a redesigned fairing with full LED headlamps. It uses the 2-cylinder boxer engine that powers the R 1250 GS. The unit produces 134 BHP @ 7,750 rpm and 143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm. BMW claims that the bike can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 km/h.

The K 1600 series is available in three variants. The first is the K 1600 B, which is a Bagger-style tourer and is said to offer a relaxed cruising experience. The other two variants are the K 1600 GTL and K 1600 Grand America.

The K 1600 range is powered by an inline 6-cylinder engine that develops 158 BHP @ 6,750 rpm and 180 Nm @ 5,250 rpm. The bikes are equipped with dynamic engine brake control and Dynamic ESA. They come with a 10.25-inch TFT colour display with navigation and connectivity features.

Ex-showroom prices:

• BMW R 1250 RT – Rs. 23.95 lakh
• BMW K 1600 B – Rs. 29.90 lakh
• BMW K 1600 GTL – Rs. 32.00 lakh
• BMW K 1600 Grand America – Rs. 33.00 lakh

The bikes will be officially launched in May this year.

BMW Motorrad India has started accepting pre-bookings for the 2022 R 1250 RT, K 1600 GTL, K 1600 Bagger and K 1600 Grand America. The bikes will be officially launched in May this year.

BMW is offering three of the four touring bikes from the K 1600 range in India. The bikes are powered by a 1,649cc, in-line 6-cylinder engine that produces 158 BHP @ 6,750 rpm and 179 Nm @ 5,250 rpm. For the 2022 model year, BMW has updated the engine with knock sensors, lambda sensors and six exhaust manifold sensors.

The R 1250 RT is also a touring bike. It is powered by a 1,254cc 2-cylinder boxer engine that produces 134 BHP @ 7,750 rpm and 143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

BMW launched two new bikes at the 2017 India Bike Week in Goa. The BMW K 1600 B is a touring bike based on the K 1600 GTL and is priced at Rs. 29 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The R nineT Racer is a café racer style bike based on the R nineT and costs Rs. 17.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The K 1600 B is based around a bridge-type, cast aluminium frame with a load bearing engine. The bike measures 2,489 mm in length, 1,000 mm in width and 1,465 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 1,618 mm and a 26.5-litre fuel tank. The K 1600 B looks similar to the K 1600 GTL except for some minor changes. The windscreen on the bagger-style touring bike is comparatively lower and BMW claims that the fairing has been reworked so that it offers more weather protection.

The front suspension comprises of a Duolever setup with a central spring strut and a Paralever at the rear. The K 1600 B is powered by a 1,649cc, in-line 6-cylinder engine that delivers 158 BHP @ 7,750 rpm and 175 Nm of torque @ 5,250 rpm. The engine delivers its power to the rear wheel via a 6-speed transmission and shaft drive. Brakes come in the form of 320 mm dual discs in the front with 4-piston calipers and a single 320 mm disc at the rear with a 2-piston caliper setup. Standard features include cruise control, xenon headlight, heated seat, ABS and traction control.

The BMW R nineT Racer is a cafe racer variation of the standard R nineT. It is based around a 3-section frame with a load-bearing engine and gearbox. It features a removable pillion frame. The bikes measures 2,105 mm in length, 920 mm in width and 1,105 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 1,491 mm comes with a 17-litre fuel tank.

The R nineT Racer features a cafe racer styled front cowl surrounding a circular headlamp and clip-on handle bars. The bike comes in light white paint with classic BMW livery. The bike uses 43 mm telescopic front forks instead of upside down type forks. At the rear is Paralever setup with an adjustable central spring strut.

The bike is powered by a 1,170cc, air-cooled, twin-cylinder boxer engine which produces 109 BHP @ 7,750 rpm and 116 Nm of torque @ 6,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive. The bike is equipped with ABS and gets twin 320 mm discs in the front with 4-piston calipers and a single 265 mm rear disc with a 2-piston floating caliper.

Other features include adjustable brake and clutch levers, hazard warning lights and LED tail light, multi-functional display, power socket, immobilizer and 720W generator among others.