BMW M 1000 XR Launched in India at Rs 45 Lakh

BMW Motorrad has launched the M 1000 XR in India at Rs 45 lakh (ex-showroom), exclusively in the M Competition variant. The M 1000 XR marks the third addition to BMW's esteemed M lineup in the motorcycle lineup, drawing inspiration from both the current S 1000 XR and the S 1000 RR models. As part of its 2024 upgrade, the S 1000 XR receives notable enhancements, including heightened performance, refined ergonomics, a sleeker profile, and an expanded array of standard and optional features.

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, 'The all-new BMW M 1000 XR is an M bike through and through. It embodies everything that the most powerful letter in the world stands for: leadership, supremacy and playful, effortless dominance. This bike successfully completes the equation for an incomparable riding experience of M-like performance and XR-like long-distance capability. The all-new M XR maximizes everything - your riding experience, your endurance and, whenever you want, your adrenaline.'

BMW M 1000 XR: Design

With its muscular and dynamic design, the BMW M 1000 XR stands out in the adventure motorcycle market. New features include symmetrical styling, split LED headlights with integrated daytime running lights, and M winglets, which enhance stability at high speeds. Despite losing BMW's iconic asymmetry design language, the M 1000 XR still stands tall with a distinctive beak. Thanks to its Light White and Blackstorm Metallic paint jobs, it'll turn heads anywhere it goes.

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BMW M 1000 XR: Features

An improved rev counter display, an M logo start-up animation, an OBD interface for the M GPS Datalogger and M GPS Laptrigger, and a user-friendly 6.5-inch TFT display are all features of the BMW M 1000 XR. Comfort features include heated grips, an electronic cruise control system, strong LED lights, an adaptive turning light, a lightweight M battery, and a USB charging outlet on the back.

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BMW M 1000 XR: Engine and Hardware

The M 1000 XR packs a punch with its 999cc in-line four-cylinder engine, delivering 198bhp and 113Nm of torque. Its impressive performance is highlighted by swift acceleration from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 275km/h. A double-sided swing arm at the rear and an upside-down fork setup at the front, coupled with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC), ensure a smooth and responsive ride.

BMW M 1000 XR offers a range of riding modes - Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, and Race Pro1-3 - as well as advanced features like Dynamic Traction Control (DTC). Advanced technologies enable riders to customize the bike's performance characteristics to match their skill level and riding style, letting them control throttle response, braking, traction, and wheelies.