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  • #31
    FUN FACT: A BMW S1000RR sells for under 6 lac rupees in the US.

    now... at 23 lac... besides import duties etc... what's the additional cost for?



    Originally posted by cmahajan View Post
    Interesting. Why, may I ask?
    coz the v-max isn't my kinda bike. i prefer the S1000RR. (between the two)

    Originally posted by Duke_848 View Post
    You guys mean the X1 dont you??
    that's what he prolly meant.
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    • #32
      Originally posted by Duke_848 View Post
      You guys mean the X1 dont you??
      23 lakhs thats insane even if you consider its technologically ahead and quicker compared to its rivals. Well cmon how many of the potential buyers would even push these bikes to capabilities ?
      X1 or X3...you get the idea

      And you are right. Most potential buyers will never take the bike to its limits on Indian roads at least..
      Signals which are timed for 50 Kmph are also timed for 100 Kmph :)

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      • #33
        true! there lies the irony! we have so few places in our country to really push a superbike to its limits! 23 lakhs! woha! extremely pricey! guess so many times the taxes take the fun out of owning a super bike :P
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        • #34
          Originally posted by Duke_848 View Post
          Well cmon how many of the potential buyers would even push these bikes to capabilities ?
          Originally posted by cmahajan View Post
          Most potential buyers will never take the bike to its limits on Indian roads at least..
          Originally posted by arhiman View Post
          true! there lies the irony! we have so few places in our country to really push a superbike to its limits!
          +1
          But then....SBK to limits? How many of takes a punny Santro to her limits?
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          • #35
            Originally posted by xionite View Post
            FUN FACT: A BMW S1000RR sells for under 6 lac rupees in the US.

            now... at 23 lac... besides import duties etc... what's the additional cost for?

            S1000RR is a superb bike...no doubt but by no means its worth spending almost 10L more than the second and closest best bike the CBR!...isnt,the price one of the reasons that made the S1000 a great bike?!
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            • #36
              Who is BMW trying to sell this to?

              The ones who know about bikes - Knows that there are cheaper/better/Ooompher alternatives

              The ones who dont know about the bike - will find the s1000R headlights weird!

              So a F650 repeat anyone?

              Yes there is a tiny niche that has the money and is a BMW fan, and best of luck in finding them!
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              • #37
                Been on the horn with Fahad, the BMW contact person. The on road price is "24 lakhs" and they will arrange for upto 90% loan depending on the buyer.

                5 bikes have already been sold in the first week... (they are the dealers for the whole of south india, 3 of the buyers are from Bangalore)

                Next I need a guy to hack into their computer and get the address so i can do a Nicolas Cage on them...

                Any takers for a GTA ;-)
                For mental health..

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                • #38
                  Only a true BMW enthusiast who has the money will care to venture this territory. I wonder how many of those people who own a BMW in India truly use the features offered by their cars...probably most of them just buy it for the sake of show off and as a status symbol..

                  Many owners would probably be unaware of the systems as their drivers drive the cars most of the time...

                  Try asking a driver what ESP is or what traction control is...he'd probably faint
                  Signals which are timed for 50 Kmph are also timed for 100 Kmph :)

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                  • #39
                    Any potential buyer( well most) will not be able to make out the few millisecond difference in 0-100 timing nor the few kmph added to the top speed compared to the options we have right now. Even if i had that sort of money i would rather pick up a Blade/R1 with another Monster/ MT01.

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                    • #40
                      Looks like we are still missing some pics, here are some from when I visited the showroom, about 2 weeks ago

                      The pricing can never be justified, but hey, I can't even afford a used 600, so point in cribbing about it

                      The bike is truly an amazing piece of engineering, but some of my observations:
                      The fairing seemed very flimsy, not even Ninja 250R quality
                      The clutch seemed fairly heavy, although I haven't ridden it. This is in comparison with the extremely light clutch in a Ducati 696
                      The brake master cylinder is nissin, by the calipers were Brembo

                      The swingarm looks like its hewn from one block of metal, quality of welds on the frame is really good, not exposed like the Hayabusa

                      Please excuse the poor phone quality pics

                      Also are the pics of the GS1200, displayed along side the S1000RR

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                      • #41
                        Wow...they even got in the R1200GSA. Initial news was that only the R1200GS would be launched.

                        Now, only if the geniuses at BMW India price it realistically...
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                        • #42
                          Went there the day before and boy oh boy was it worth it was totally doing all sorts of posergiri with the bikes

                          we even tested out all the 'facilities' of the 7 series
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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by hifisharu View Post
                            Looks like we are still missing some pics, here are some from when I visited the showroom, GS1200 displayed along side the S1000RR
                            Nice pics... cool bike
                            If the S1000RR is priced at 23Lacs, how much does the GS1200 cost...?(just curious).
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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by M.vinay View Post
                              Nice pics... cool bike
                              If the S1000RR is priced at 23Lacs, how much does the GS1200 cost...?(just curious).
                              i think i remember 34 :P
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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by xionite View Post
                                the bike is most certainly NOT worth that much.
                                obviously.


                                I agree with him totally it would be a fair if its priced around 15-16 , then it makes sense. I agree its the fastest production bike and LOADED with Tech but hey its not the complete package to my eyes .....It LOOKS UGLY compared to the Ducati 1198S which is 1 lac cheaper and more beautiful in very sense, plus we don't have roads to exploit its 200HP @ Crank anywhere in India maybe just near it in MMSC

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