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pranay · 10-05-2004, 06:47 AM

this can only be good news and nothing else. BMW bike fans in India will have a blast when it arrives.

Sunny · 10-05-2004, 06:55 AM

posted by akshay_ac : http://in.rediff.com/money/2004/oct/04bmw.htm

bikefreak · 10-05-2004, 12:58 PM

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quote:Originally posted by rajazz

BMW will not the yamaha way in INdia I think...they will aim the niche seg with CBUs or Knocked down kits...dunno, hope they can get atleast a 250 -400cc bike with upto50 bhp!!!..a wish we guys desperately want to be fulfilled!..anyway, I m sure their enduros should pick up here...esp with the real touring bikers...

I do not think BMW has any bike less than 600 cc in its stable !! And they're all pretty expensive. Also most BMW bikes have quite unconventional looks that many may not like.

Ranbanka · 10-05-2004, 10:10 PM

Its something great for long distance riders here in India. I have done a few trips on my CBZ and dream of owning one BMW enduro,as this country needs a bike like the BMW to go to far flung places without any fear of breakdowns or punctures. It really goes everywhere!!

About the launch, I'm not sure abt homologation procedures for bikes, but cars take just 3 months to get homologated.
As soon as the BMW team gives the go ahead, the bikes wud be here in 6 months time most probably.

turbocharged · 10-05-2004, 10:29 PM

India does need Enduro range of bikes.What fun it will be to to go for a looooooooooong ride witout any worries about reliability.

Ken · 10-05-2004, 11:36 PM

Great news man!!

sandyboy · 10-05-2004, 11:43 PM

thats cool dude gr8 news

reactor · 10-07-2004, 07:05 AM

BMW is one choice among the long trip hikers becoz of its low maintenance and absolute "no problem" way...!
and it is powerful also...some bikes still operate on shaft drive in BMW's arsenal. I guess naked bikes and those 650 cc raw bikes shall be more liked in India then tall Enduro or odd looking BMW superbikes.

Ken · 10-10-2004, 02:49 AM

Thats right reactor... plus BMW has a big reputation to take care of... just like Bentley, Mercedes, etc, They wont be caught dead coming out with a commuter for the Indian market... so whatever they come out with over here, provided its priced right, will be really good!

bikefreak · 10-16-2004, 02:34 AM

Called up Navneet motors in Thane today. They are the dealers for BMW cars in India.

The sales guy said that there are plans to get the bikes also as CBUs but it will take about 3 years to materialise !!!

He also added that they are going to be pretty steeply priced and will cater only to the uppermost segment.

10-05-2004, 06:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
pranay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Posts: 1,806	this can only be good news and nothing else. BMW bike fans in India will have a blast when it arrives. __________________ DoN\'t LivE tO DiE, dIe tO LiVe

10-05-2004, 06:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sunny SlowMotionInfinity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Delhi Posts: 6,824	posted by akshay_ac : http://in.rediff.com/money/2004/oct/04bmw.htm __________________ Join xBhp On

10-05-2004, 10:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
turbocharged Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Currently in Nagpur Posts: 143	India does need Enduro range of bikes.What fun it will be to to go for a looooooooooong ride witout any worries about reliability. __________________ Setting off speedguns since 1984....

10-05-2004, 11:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
sandyboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: , , India. Posts: 18	thats cool dude gr8 news __________________ ZMA sucks....other bikes and throws them.I love her more than myself.

10-07-2004, 07:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
reactor Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India. Posts: 81	BMW is one choice among the long trip hikers becoz of its low maintenance and absolute "no problem" way...! and it is powerful also...some bikes still operate on shaft drive in BMW's arsenal. I guess naked bikes and those 650 cc raw bikes shall be more liked in India then tall Enduro or odd looking BMW superbikes. __________________ ::< : >:: :: >:< :: ::< : >:: Thats the figure of my bike

10-05-2004, 10:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ranbanka Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: , , . Posts: 17	Its something great for long distance riders here in India. I have done a few trips on my CBZ and dream of owning one BMW enduro,as this country needs a bike like the BMW to go to far flung places without any fear of breakdowns or punctures. It really goes everywhere!! About the launch, I'm not sure abt homologation procedures for bikes, but cars take just 3 months to get homologated. As soon as the BMW team gives the go ahead, the bikes wud be here in 6 months time most probably.

10-05-2004, 11:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ken Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dubai, UAE. Posts: 713	Great news man!!

10-10-2004, 02:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
Ken Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dubai, UAE. Posts: 713	Thats right reactor... plus BMW has a big reputation to take care of... just like Bentley, Mercedes, etc, They wont be caught dead coming out with a commuter for the Indian market... so whatever they come out with over here, provided its priced right, will be really good!

10-16-2004, 02:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
bikefreak Navi Mum'biker' Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 101	Called up Navneet motors in Thane today. They are the dealers for BMW cars in India. The sales guy said that there are plans to get the bikes also as CBUs but it will take about 3 years to materialise !!! He also added that they are going to be pretty steeply priced and will cater only to the uppermost segment. __________________ LIVE LIFE KING SIZE !!

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