2021 BMW R 1250 GS Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 20.45 Lakh

BMW Motorrad India has launched the 2021 BMW R 1250 GS and the R 1250 GS Adventure in India. Prices for the R 1250 GS start at Rs. 20.45 lakh while the R 1250 GS Adventure prices start at Rs. 22.40 lakh. Both prices are introductory and ex-showroom, pan India. The motorcycles get significant updates for 2021 and bookings for the motorcycles begin at all BMW Motorrad dealerships today onwards. The motorcycles come to India as completely built units (CBUs). The overall design of the motorcycle stays the same. There are a total of four colour options available - Style Ice Grey, Style Triple Black, Style Rallye and the '40 Years of GS' colours, which will be sold in limited numbers.

Also Read: 2021 BMW R 1250 GS Pre-Bookings Open

(The motorcycle continues to get the same 1,254 cc boxer-twin engine which makes 134 bhp and 143 Nm)

Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, "BMW Motorrad GS models are the ultimate icons of the adventure segment. GS is not just a motorcycle, it's an attitude that always inspires. Consistent performance, an impressive range of equipment, and incomparable riding experience are the key attributes of the GS range. Built for ultimate challenges, the new BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure offers a perfect synthesis of road and off-road riding. It is your companion for cherishing life changing experiences, greater freedom and pure riding pleasure."

(The 2021 GS models get adaptive cornering lights along with other feature updates)

The updated R 1250 GS range gets new adaptive cornering lights, with the headlight reflector able to swivel in a 30 degree arc, so when the bike negotiates a corner and the headlight is on dipped beam, the headlight pivots and aims the beam to the direction of where the bike is headed. The light can also adjust the height with a pillion on board. BMW says that it has updated the hill start control (HSC) system on the motorcycle and updated the same to HSC Pro. Additional features include heated rider and passenger seats, as well as heated grips that now offer five stages of heat adjustment all controlled through the TFT instrument console. In addition to the road and rain riding modes, the 2021 R 1250 GS series gets Pro riding modes as well. These include dynamic, dynamic pro, enduro and enduro pro. The 'dynamic pro' and 'enduro pro' riding modes further get individualisation options to set the motorcycle to individual requirements. The GS Adventure gets a special storage compartment, widened enduro footrests and tyre pressure monitoring system over the regular GS.

(The 2021 BMW R 1250 GS also gets the '40 years of GS colour scheme', which will be sold in limited numbers)

The adventure bikes also get a new integral ABS Pro as a standard fitment. The Integral ABS Pro is a linked system, with the hand lever activating both front and rear brakes simultaneously, while the brake pedal only operates the rear brakes. The Integral ABS system uses a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) to optmise braking performance for both on-road and off-road riding.

(The electronics package gets updated for 2021, and the GS models get a 12V on-board socket along with a USB socket as standard)

The motorcycles continue to get the 1,254 cc boxer-twin engine with variable valve timing system, which is 'Shiftcam Technology' in BMW-speak. Of course, it will be BS6 compliant as well. The boxer-twin engine now makes 134 bhp at 7,750 rpm and 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm and is paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. There is a new 'Eco' riding mode on offer as well, which adjusts the ShiftCam system on the engine for better fuel efficiency, by flattening the throttle curve and reducing torque.

In India, the BMW R 1250 GS range goes up against the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and the soon-to-be-launched Ducati Multistrada V4.