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    BMW-TVS to enter India with 500cc bike: xBhp News

    TEXT: thStephan Schaller, President BMW Motorrad -





    "In view of changing motorcycle markets, demographic developments and increasing environmental demands we are expanding our product range so as to tap into fresh growth potential. We have a highly expert and experienced partner in the TVS Motor Company. This means that in future we will be able to offer vehicles in smaller capacity classes in addition to the BMW Motorrad core segments. Various types of motorcycle are conceivable: they will meet the expectations of a BMW motorcycle in terms of riding fun as well as setting a new benchmark when it comes to stability, agility and performance figures. I regard this long-term cooperation as an important step along the road to profitable, sustainable growth."

    Venu Srinivasan, Chairman TVS Motor Company -






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    Something similar to the Bajaj+KTM alliance.

    Call it luck or simply coincidence.. but TVS ends up seeming to follow Bajaj.
    So can we get a sub 500 cc R1200GS desi replica in a couple of years..??


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    • #3
      Good news for TVS.

      Time to buy TVS stocks
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      • #4
        Awesome

        This has got to be the best news i've heard today... Kanna rendu laddu thinna aaasaaya...

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        • #5
          So all the rumours were true This is a much needed collaboration for TVS (who has sadly given up on performance segment ) Though it might be long for RTR250 or S250RR to come to market, I am sure it will be worth the wait!
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          • #6
            The BMW TVS press meet (Old Fox and The Monk were present there) in a nutshell.


            Mr Schaller - cooperation agreement signed

            Investment to the tune of 20 million euros to be made by TVS from internal accruals over the next two years


            No equity participation


            TVS will make stuff both for BMW worldwide sales and Dom Indian market


            2015 launch of products


            Will be sold through BMW dealer network


            Both brands will be sold simultaneously in both markets through their respective distribution networks.


            No volumes discussed


            Not making cheap bikes. They will be quality stuff. BMW shall not compromise on its quality norms
            Last edited by Old Fox; 04-08-2013, 05:24 PM.
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            • #7
              It makes me proud being a TVS fan!
              How about they take up and commercialize the RTR 250FX for the starters please?
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              • #8
                Originally posted by payeng View Post
                Something similar to the Bajaj+KTM alliance.

                Call it luck or simply coincidence.. but TVS ends up seeming to follow Bajaj.
                So can we get a sub 500 cc R1200GS desi replica in a couple of years..??

                The KTM success story has definitely rubbed off this deal. What remains to be seen is will BMW leverage TVS in production of its motorcycles in India apart from developing sub 500CC engines?

                I am sure the TVS stocks have gone up post deal and will also be interesting to see how this alliance matures in the coming years.
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                • #9
                  Great!!....A way i think adventure motorcycles may enter India. It will take time though. Correct I may be eyeing for a 400-500cc adventure tourer.
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                  • #10
                    good news :-)
                    i hope to see some boxer twins in a few years perhaps? ;-)
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by payeng View Post
                      Something similar to the Bajaj+KTM alliance
                      Goes on to show several things, one of them being, without alliances, home grown brands are bound to be killed by foreign players
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                      • #12
                        Good news for TVS and all all motorcycle enthusiast!

                        Originally posted by sunilg View Post


                        VTRs will make stuff both for BMW worldwide sales and Dom Indian market


                        2015 launch of products


                        Will be sold through BMW dealer network


                        Both brands will be sold simultaneously in both markets through their respective distribution networks.


                        Not making cheap bikes. They will be quality stuff. BMW shall not compromise on its quality norms

                        more details to follow.




                        Launch by 2015 is pretty good new. Considering history of both companies, quality product expected!!

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                        • #13
                          Very good news. now waiting for something solid. expecting solid from hero's side too, the most powerful Indian company w.r.t moolah they have
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                          • #14
                            Exactly three years after that fateful meeting in May 2010!
                            Finally it happens!!!
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                              Originally posted by aargee View Post
                              Goes on to show several things, one of them being, without alliances, home grown brands are bound to be killed by foreign players
                              Not exactly, I'd say. Even KTM and BMW needs Bajaj and TVS for better profit realization, for outsourcing production and even save money on new product develop development.

                              Gone are the days when Indians were totally dependent on foreign help to hand hold / teach them the tricks of the trade. Now it more like "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours".




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