BMW Bikes

BMW started off as an aircraft manufacturer in the early 20th century. Post the World War I, when BMW was prohibited from manufacturing aircraft engines, the company set its eyesight on the automotive world. The first BMW motorcycle rolled off the production line in 1923. Christened R32, this model became the base for the future BMW models for a long time.BMW has been associated with a... BMW started off as an aircraft manufacturer in the early 20th century. Post the World War I, when BMW was prohibited from manufacturing aircraft engines, the company set its eyesight on the automotive world. The first BMW motorcycle rolled off the production line in 1923. Christened R32, this model became the base for the future BMW models for a long time.

BMW has been associated with a number of innovations in the automotive world. Technologies like telescopic forks, hydraulic damping and straight-travel rear-wheel suspension were first used by BMW. Over the years, BMW has also been actively involved in various disciplines of motorsports including superbike racing, road racing and other endurance rallies.

BMW’s current range consists of a wide variety of motorcycles, stretching from superbikes to naked roadsters, from adventure touring motorcycles to modern classics. BMW even has ‘urban mobility vehicles’ in the form of scooters, though these aren’t sold in India as of yet. BMW hasn’t entered the Indian market officially as of yet, though the motorcycles can be procured through a majority of BMW four-wheeler showrooms. As of now, the company’s Indian range consists of the R1200 touring series, S 1000R streetfighter, R nineT, K 1300 sports tourer, S 1000RR superbike and the K 1600 luxury tourer.

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