Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

As much as I hate the pricing of these bikes, I completely understand why BMW has done this and would have done the same.

KTM has served as a lesson, we all know that there is a large segment of KTM owners who have given the brand a bad name, I'm talking about the rowdy middle class kids who ride with chappals and no helmet, weaving dangerously through traffic. I see them all the time in Hyderabad. There is absolutely no way BMW would want their brand associated in anyway with that kind of behaviour or those kinds of people since it would hugely impact their Luxury brand image in India which is their primary focus.

It isn't really BMWs fault, a business will do what it must to protect it self. If you want to blame someone, blame our government for issuing licenses so easily and freely and not enforcing traffic rules.

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

i have seen more SBK owners riding with slippers and t-shirt with no helmet then KTM owners, its not about affordability , its just mentality of the owners.
btw, how many bmw cars were in the news coz of rich kids driving and smashing it on rode left and right. got the point ?

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

That isn't my point actually, but to address your first point, no offense but I find it very hard to believe that there are more SBK owners out there riding irresponsibly than KTM owners, just from a point of economics that makes no sense.

Yes, rich kids drive BMWs irresponsibly all the time but the key factor is that they are are rich kids from rich families. My point is that BMW does not want the brand to be associated with lower middle class or middle class people since it will hugely impact the snob value in India. There is a reason people shell out lacs more for a BMW over a Skoda despite the value and features being practically the same.

I can guarantee you that people shopping for an elite luxury car will think twice about BMW if they see the bikes being ridden in numbers by common people like the KTM. Unfortunate but true.

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

Keeping in mind performance, how would it feel to the rich owner of BMW to be blown away by KTMs?
Would they mind or what?

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

Trust me mate but this is the most absurd reasoning u have put forth for this absurd pricing. No offence !!!!!

I see people putting all kind of stupid reasons justifying the price tag. Common, we need to get over this mentality of "Premium quality" and what not. It is very relative term. unless we get over, we will continue to be treated like third class world citizens. Fact remains that BMW as a Brand for "mango Man" is a unknown entity and A search through Inline forum will tell you that they are not exactly reliable. Already there is a recall in US for them, ironically on same day it was launched in india.

Still, highlighting the most famous BMW case,



There are many more, Just google for "BMW hit & Run case" and you will get some 1,14,00,000 results !!!!!!!!

One;s Mindset have nothing to do with money. ...A racer will race irrespective of being on Hero or honda or KTM or BMW. I have seen them racing on splendor's , beating the hell out of that 99 cc thing...

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

senselessly overpricing. I keenly waited for gs310 to be released in our country. The day price speculation started roaming in the motorcycle communities, I regretted not buying new duke 390. bmw will loose more customers. It was a made in India. Moreover not up to mark in comparison with other manufacturers in this segment specially KTM. Certainly bajaj guys are ROFLing

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

I had booked the baby GS in Lutyens Motorrad and I am now backing out. Ex Showroom Price is INR 3.49L and the actual on road price in Delhi is INR 405,322 for Cosmic Black and Racing Red while the Pearl White Metallic retails for INR 416,409. If you add the on road assistance, add another INR 21,239. That is INR 426,561 for the two color options while the premium color demands INR 437,648.

I wanted to go for the rear panniers, add a crash guard, put 2 extra LED lights on the headlights side, a raised and larger windshield and a hazard light capability. Those would give or take put me back by another INR 70K or more.

So the price would be more than INR 5L. No thanks, I would wait for the KTM adventure 390 now. Disappointed with the price for a Make in India product. Dreams of people who finally thought BMW would be within our grasp have been shattered.

Also with the argument taking place over KTM and BMW in this section, I am not putting one brand above the other. I am just questioning BMW's promise to make products which would be affordable for the common folk in India (you do know about India's GDP and all that, won't go there) and bridging the gap. This doesn't actually fulfill the promise. I am just saying, pricing wise, KTMs are more VFM machines than the BMW Duo.

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

sorry for totally OT , but couldn't resist

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

Exactly my point! Such prices will definitely keep the Squids away.. Meaning there won't be any noobs buying BMWs and vlogging their daily commute on BMW 310s
Today we see more KTM's (light on pocket) and Enfields (self start feature ) on road. Thanks to pricing there wont be many BMWs on road. only those who truly knows what BMWs are known for...!

NO doubt KTM's are totally VFM here but before making statements just visit BMW dealer and see yourself the quality they're offering. compare 1200GS and g310GS side by side. the plastics, the paint, toggle switches everything looks and feels same. and that's BMW!
even kawasaki versys 300x costs a lakh more than what BMW is offering.

if money is your concern you know where to go.. if quality is your concern.. then here it is. Also some says 3 some says 2.. im not sure but BMW is offering 2/3 years- unlimited kms warranty at no extra cost.

last year BMW released new fully digital display for 1200GS and for the other bikes also as an optional upgrade. (just google it) If it will be available in future for baby GS, then bang! cuz that pod is way better than that of KTM's.

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

Buddy, you misunderstand, I said I hate the price point because it has made me change my mind about buying the bike, but when I look at it objectively, I see the company's reasoning behind it. Yes, ideally people shouldn't be snobs but that is not the reality, people like showing off wealth and a smart business will exploit that. A business that makes money primarily of its premium image will do all it can to preserve that image.

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

Bro, you make it sound like BMW is a NGO charity, that is here to save Indian public from squids 😁😁.
The sole reason is they have 7 dealers all over India and cannot handle volume, if VFM product is offered.

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

Other reason could be to show that thry have market in India! Besides, i feel they have ego in pricing it close to their Indian partner TVS

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

There is a lot being said about BMW targeting the rich and not the common mass as they want to keep the brand exclusive. My two cents on this is that if a rich guy wants to own a BMW he would rather go for the 1200 RR or a higher capacity touring machine rather than settle for a mere 300 cc. So i guess they have got it all wrong in the pricing where the middle class generally would not like to put so much money into a 300 CC single cylinder bike and the higher income group category would not bother with a mere 300 cc engine.

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

No one mentioned anything about rich! They are charging premium for this single cylinder Bike which is made in India!

Re: BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS launched at 2.99 Lakh & 3.49 Lakh INR ex-showroom Delhi

I guess i could not explain my self well. What i meant to say was that they are not being able to target either the masses or the people who can easily afford BMWs ( Bcz they have other options than a 300 cc mill) with their pricing.