Considering how prolific its cars are, it’s straightforward to miss the truth that BMW was additionally a pioneer relating to bikes. In truth, the German firm has been churning out two-wheelers for a century now, and to rejoice that, it lately rolled out the R 18 and R nineT 100 Years editions. The two limited-run particular version bikes have now been launched in India at Rs 25.90 lakh and 24 lakh (ex-showroom, India), respectively.

1. Limited to 1,923 models every
2. Feature non-obligatory extras from Option 719 elements catalogue
3. Both price Rs 5-6 lakh greater than respective base variations

At the aforementioned costs, the 100 Years Editions of each bikes are round Rs 5-6 lakh costlier than their respective base variations – the usual R 18 prices Rs 19.90 lakh whereas the bottom R nineT is available in at Rs 19 lakh. And it is because the particular editions come loaded with plenty of non-obligatory extras, together with elements from the Option 719 catalogue. There’s a widespread use of chrome on each machines, as a result of this was the aesthetic of the motorbike business when BMW first began constructing bikes again within the Nineteen Twenties.

On the R nineT, the chrome elements are paired with black parts such because the fork tubes, air intakes and Option 719 Classic black anodized rims. The milled cylinder head covers, entrance engine cowl, seat holder, and oil filler plug are from the Option 719 Billet Pack Shadow assortment whereas the adjustable hand levers, pegs, enlargement tank covers and bar-end mirrors are from the Billet Pack Shadow II assortment. Also normal are an adaptive cornering headlight, heated grips, cruise management, and Riding Modes Pro.

The R 18 100 Years version sports activities an identical chrome and black look, and one of many extra distinctive components right here is the two-tone black and oxblood crimson, embossed with a diamond sample. A more in-depth look reveals an much more attention-grabbing element – a chrome Akrapovič exhaust system with perforated tailpipe covers formed just like the BMW brand.

Both particular editions are restricted to simply 1,923 models every, globally (to suggest the yr that BMW started making bikes), and there aren’t any particulars on precisely what number of models have been allotted for India. But with our market lately breaking into the model’s international high 10, we’re undoubtedly starting to climb up the pecking order.

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