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BMW Issue Recalls For 440,000 Units Of R 1200 GS And R 1250 GS

BMW Motorrad issued a recall for the company’s flagship R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS produced between 2013 and 2021.

More than 400,000 units are affected by this worldwide recall.
BMW R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS are affected by the recall.

In total, 440,00 units of the R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS are affected by the recall, with over 70,000 units in Germany alone.

According to reports, the recall is to retrofit a ventilation hole to the cardan shaft. BMW will drill a tiny hole near the cross joint at the rear to allow the insertion of a valve.

The valve will allow air and moisture to flow out of the cardan tunnel instead of going into it and damage the shaft, which could result in loss of power.

Although there is no official announcement regarding the recall yet, reports suggest that the modification is not urgent; instead, it is highly advisable for owners of the model as mentioned above to wait for the next scheduled service appointment at local dealers for the necessary fitting.

Also, the much-needed modification is free of charge.

Interestingly, BMW has been made aware of the matter and has since fitted all newly built BMW R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS with the ventilation valve.

(Source: Motorrad)

2022 BMW G 310 RR To Land In China Soon – Could Malaysia Be Next?

BMW Motorrad recently introduced the new BMW G 310 RR sportsbike in India.

the G 310 RR is a rebadge from TVS’s Apache RR 310.
the G 310 RR puts out 33.5hp and 27.3Nm.

The G 310 RR joins the already available G 310 GS and G 310 R, with all of the models sharing the same 310cc single-cylinder engine built in partnership with India’s TVS Motor Company.

After the successful introduction in India, BMW will now bring the 310 RR to China, as reported by Rushlane.

BMW Motorrad has sold more than 50,000 units of the G 310 range globally, of which 15,000 units were recorded in India alone, making the country the biggest market for the small capacity BMW branded bikes.

Understanding the rise in demand for a small-capacity motorcycle in China, the G 310 RR could do well in a country that shares a similar number of population with India
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BMW Motorrad Head of Asia, China, Pacific and Africa, Markus Mueller-Zambre, explained that India would start exporting the G 310 RR to China soon, with the official launch will happen in the coming months.

In addition, Markus revealed that the G 310 RR would only be manufactured in India at the TVS manufacturing plant.

Considering how quickly BMW is pushing to export the new baby RR, it could also mean that we might see the bike in Malaysia soon enough.

Despite no further details, the G 310 RR is expected to land in Malaysia, considering the other two G 310 range is also available here. The G 310 R (2021) is available for RM27,500, while the G 310 GS is priced at RM29,500.

If the G 310 RR lands in Malaysia, it could cost slightly above RM30,0000.

BMW G 310 RR Officially Launch In India – 33.5hp, 27.3Nm

The new BMW G 310 RR officially breaks cover in India after weeks of teasers and rumours.

features the same 313cc single cylinder engine that makes 33.5hp and 27.3Nm.
gets the same bodywork as the TVS Apache RR 310.

The pint-sized supersport is the latest addition to the G 310 range joining the G 310 R and G 310 GS that runs on the same TVS-powered 313cc single cylinder engine.

Like the G 310 GS and G 310 R before it, the G 310 RR makes 33.5hp @ 9,700rpm and 27.3Nm @ 7,700rpm. Also, the RR gets the same five spokes, 17-inch wheels as its roadster siblings.

Interestingly, aside from the BMW badge and graphics, the G 310 RR features the same bodywork as TVS’ Apache RR 310.

The G 310 RR is the spitting image of the Apache right from the front and all the way to the rear. What sets the two apart is the standard all-black livery and BMW M-Performance Sport colourway.

The G 310 RR is also equipped with the same vertically-oriented 5″ TFT display and offers smartphone connectivity.

Also, the RR gets four riding modes; Track, Urban, Rain and Sport.

According to BMW Motorrad India, the standard RR is priced at INR285,000 (RM15.9k), while the Sport trim is available for INR299,000 (RM16.6k).
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No Plans For Hybrid Motorcycles – BMW

BMW has no plan to develop hybrid motorcycles and will only focus on internal combustion engines and electrification.

The CE 04 electric maxi-scooter was launched earlier this year.
BMW will release a new electric drivetrain every 18 to 24 months.

The confirmation news came from BMW’s Vice President of Customer, Brand and Sales, Dr Alexander Wehr.

“The hybrid solution has always been an important step, but it has always been an in-between step.

“We can see on the car side that the trend is towards fully electric.

“On motorcycles, there is no upside of a hybrid drivetrain if you can have an electric drivetrain. We will keep pursuing both internal combustion engines and electric, and they both fit very well – not only to scooters but to motorcycles,” he told MCN.

BMW has already gotten things going in the electric department after rolling out the CE 04 fully electric maxi-scooter earlier this year.

Wehr also revealed that the company would deliver a new electric drivetrain every 18 to 24 months, confirming the firm’s commitment towards zero-emission goals.

BMW Motorrad Lancar G 310 RR Julai Ini – 34HP, 27.3Nm

BMW Motorrad akan memperkembangkan portfolio kerjasama dengan TVS Motor Company dengan memperkenalkan G 310 RR pada 15 Julai ini di India.

BMW G 310 RR bakal sertai G 310 R dan G 310 GS yang telah pun ada di pasaran dunia sejak 2015.

Bagaimanapun, berbanding G 310 R dan G 310 GS yang tampil sebagai jentera ‘roadster’ dan ‘touring’, G 310 RR merupakan model ‘sportbike’ yang dibina berasaskan TVS Apache RR 310.

Ramai yang menjangkakan G 310 RR akan hadir apatah lagi sejak TVS dan BMW bekerjasama dalam membangunkan Apache RR 310 untuk pasaran India dan global pada tahun 2018.

Punca penangguhan itu tidak dapat dikenal pasti namun menurut BMW Motorrad India, G 310 RR akan dilancarkan secara rasmi pada 15 Julai ini dengan pengedar rasmi di negara itu telah pun menerima tempahan.

Sementara itu, berdasarkan beberapa teaser dikongsikan, BMW G 310 RR disahkan akan menawarkan beberapa ciri menarik antaranya sistem suspensi KYB boleh laras depan dan belakang, serta paparan TFT berwarna.

Menariknya, ‘teaser’ terbaru juga mendedahkan G 310 RR akan mendapat grafik dan warna yang diinspirasikan daripada model S 1000 RR.

Selain itu, BMW G 310 RR dijangka dikuasakan enjin satu silinder 313cc empat-valve yang mampu menghasilkan 34hp pada 9,500rpm dan 27.3Nm pada 7,500rpm sama seperti ditawarkan Apache RR 310.

BMW Motorrad Developing An Electric Boxer Motorcycle

BMW made it clear that the future is electric and began its serious electrification project by introducing the CE 04 earlier this year.

latest patent application reveals a new electric powertrain is being built according to the iconic Boxer engine.
the protruding Boxer engine will place both the battery and motor along with cooling system.

BMW chairman Oliver Zipse also claimed that BMW Motorrad will launch a new electric two-wheeler every 18 to 24 months, with the following model scheduled to arrive in 2023.

While the CE 04 and other initial models are labelled as urban mobility vehicles, BMW will eventually join the rank of high-performance electric motorcycles.

BMW Motorrad has already registered multiple trademarks, from DC 01 to DC 09, which could lead to various electric motorcycles coming in the future.

Coincidentally, the latest patent application by the German marquee revealed exciting information; Motorcycle.com reported that BMW is working on an electric motorcycle based on the Boxer elements.

This isn’t the first time BMW revealed such ideas, considering that the Vision DC Roadster concept was a design built based on the heritage of the boxer engine.

Although the Vision DC Roadster concept wasn’t intended to become a production model, but it was certainly a step by BMW to explore an electric motorcycle that could stay true to the brand’s heritage.

According to the new patent application, the battery and its cooling elements will form a similar shape to a Boxer engine.

The elements are fixed heat sinks made of aluminium and covered in cooling fins, mimicking the air-cooled Boxer engine’s cylinders.

Nevertheless, the cylinders will house the inverter, charging mechanism, and internal liquid-cooling system for the battery and motor. At the same time, the protruding elements will allow the battery and motor to be cooled by the airflow when the bike is in motion.

While we are not sure if the patents could lead to a production model, the idea of developing an electric motor to pay homage to the iconic Boxer engine is enough to excite us.

(Source: Motorcycle.com)

Upcoming BMW G 310 RR Instrument Cluster And Decals Leaks In New Teaser

BMW Motorrad India has unveiled some details of the upcoming G 310 RR ahead of its official launch on July 15, 2022.

The upcoming G 310 RR will feature similar hardware to the TVS Apache RR310.
Decals and colours is heavily inspired by the S 1000 RR flagship superbike.

From what we know, the G 310 RR will feature a fully-adjustable suspension setup, but in the latest teaser shared on Monday, the baby RR will also get a full-colour instrument cluster, and S 1000 RR-inspired decals.

Despite the G 310 RR borrowing much of the hardware from TVS’s Apache RR310, we can confirm that the S 1000 RR will heavily inspire the upcoming sportbike.

Nevertheless, reports in India suggest that BMW Motorrad could introduce different variants of the G 310 RR, with one featuring an adjustable suspension while the other comes in a basic setup.

Currently, the Apache RR310 BTO offers a fully-adjustable KYB front fork with 15mm preload adjustability and 20 sets of damping, while the rear monoshock features 10-steps preload adjustments with 20-sets of damping.

The peak performance of the G 310 RR is accessible via four riding modes; Sport and Track offer peak performance at 33.5hp, while in Urban and Rain mode, the engine power drops to 25hp.

The 312.2cc liquid-cooled, reverse inclined motor is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and can reach 160km/h max speed.

BMW Motorrad To Unveil New G 310 RR Sportbike In India

BMW Motorrad India has just drop a new teaser on what could be a new baby supersport from the company partnership with India’s TVS Motor Company.

The BMW G 310 RR is based on TVS Apache RR 310.
Powered by a 312.2cc single-cylinder engine capable of pushing 34hp and
27.3Nm.

The teaser image showcased a new motorcycle set to be unveil on July 15, 2022.

Despite showing only the taillight, but the similarity with the TVS Apache 310 RR is a major giveaway thus confirming that BMW will finally enter the entry-level supersport segment with the G 310 RR.

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Moreover, the ‘RR’ logo is clearly visible on the tail which also a big hint that the G 310 RR is finally on its way.

BMW Motorrad and TVS inked a long-term deal in 2013 which allows the two parties to share the 300cc platforms to compete in the rising Asian market.

The partnership resulted in the G 310 R (roadste)r and the G 310 GS (road-focused tourer) while TVS released the Apache RR 310, a fully faired sportbike.

‘Roctane’ name trademark filed by BMW Motorrad

BMW Motorrad recently trademarked the ‘Roctane’ model name, but what will it be?

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Gallery: Check out the BMW M1000RR 50 Years M in all its glory!

New BMW M1000RR 50 Years M special celebrates half a century of perhaps the fastest and most powerful letter ever in the motoring world.

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BMW Motorrad is working on adaptive aerodynamics, but not in the way you think…

Patents reveal BMW Motorrad are developing adaptive aerodynamics for motorcycles using spring-loaded panels that pop in and out.

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BMW R 12 name trademark filed – fancy a ‘baby’ R 18 cruiser?

Recently filed trademark registration indicates a new BMW R 12 is on the way, likely a ‘baby’ version of the R 18 cruiser.

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BMW Motorrad issued a recall for the company’s flagship R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS produced between 2013 and 2021.

BMW Motorrad recently introduced the new BMW G 310 RR sportsbike in India.

The new BMW G 310 RR officially breaks cover in India after weeks of teasers and rumours.

features the same 313cc single cylinder engine that makes 33.5hp and 27.3Nm.

gets the same bodywork as the TVS Apache RR 310.

BMW has no plan to develop hybrid motorcycles and will only focus on internal combustion engines and electrification.

BMW made it clear that the future is electric and began its serious electrification project by introducing the CE 04 earlier this year.

BMW Motorrad India has unveiled some details of the upcoming G 310 RR ahead of its official launch on July 15, 2022.

BMW Motorrad India has just drop a new teaser on what could be a new baby supersport from the company partnership with India’s TVS Motor Company.

BMW Motorrad recently trademarked the ‘Roctane’ model name, but what will it be?

New BMW M1000RR 50 Years M special celebrates half a century of perhaps the fastest and most powerful letter ever in the motoring world.

Patents reveal BMW Motorrad are developing adaptive aerodynamics for motorcycles using spring-loaded panels that pop in and out.

Recently filed trademark registration indicates a new BMW R 12 is on the way, likely a ‘baby’ version of the R 18 cruiser.

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