BMW Motorrad India sells 1,000 units of S 1000 RR performance motorcycle in India
, president and CEO of BMW Group India, said, 'This 1,000-unit milestone underlines the motorcycle's popularity and the passion of India's riding community. Whether on roads or racetracks, the
S 1000 RR
delivers exceptional power and agility.'
The 1,000th unit was delivered to Varun Yadav from Delhi at an event hosted by BMW Motorrad India. The bike was handed over by
Shardenduu Chaturvedi
, director, BMW Motorrad India, and Manish Gupta, deal principal,
Lutyens Motorrad
.
The new BMW S 1000 RR comes with enhanced track performance and a compact, aerodynamic design. Key features include a high windscreen, side winglets, and brake cooling ducts for optimal airflow management.
The
999cc inline-four engine
with
BMW ShiftCam Technology
churns out 210 hp at 13,750 rpm, with a redline reaching 14,600 rpm. It features variable intake funnels in the airbox—borrowed from the M RR—for improved charge changes at high RPMs. A short-stroke throttle ensures smooth and responsive control without needing wrist repositioning.
Vikram Pawah, president and CEO of BMW Group India, said, 'This 1,000-unit milestone underlines the motorcycle's popularity and the passion of India's riding community. Whether on roads or racetracks, the S 1000 RR delivers exceptional power and agility.'
The 1,000th unit was delivered to Varun Yadav from Delhi at an event hosted by BMW Motorrad India. The bike was handed over by Shardenduu Chaturvedi, director, BMW Motorrad India, and Manish Gupta, deal principal, Lutyens Motorrad.
The new BMW S 1000 RR comes with enhanced track performance and a compact, aerodynamic design. Key features include a high windscreen, side winglets, and brake cooling ducts for optimal airflow management.
The 999cc inline-four engine with BMW ShiftCam Technology churns out 210 hp at 13,750 rpm, with a redline reaching 14,600 rpm. It features variable intake funnels in the airbox—borrowed from the M RR—for improved charge changes at high RPMs. A short-stroke throttle ensures smooth and responsive control without needing wrist repositioning.
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