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BMW to launch this sports model bike in India soon: Read expected price and features
BMW Motorrad has confirmed via its social media channels that it will introduce the new S1000R in the Indian market very soon. While the company has confirmed the upcoming Indian launch of the motorcycle, it did not reveal any timeline.
The naked roadster features several styling and mechanical upgrades for 2021. The biggest change is the new headlamp that is similar to the units on the 2021 G 310 R and F900R. The fuel tank, radiator shrouds, and belly pan, too, have received a styling upgrade and the units on the 2021 model are sharper than the old version.
Apart from the styling revision, BMW Motorrad has also updated the motor to comply with the newer emission norms. The naked roadster continues to use a 999cc, inline-four cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that deliver 165bhp of maximum power at 11,000rpm and 115Nm of peak torque at 9,250rpm. The 2021 S1000R tips the weighing scale at 199kg. The weight can be reduced further through optional accessories such as forged wheels and carbon-fibre hoops.
The feature list comprises full-LED lighting and a 6.5-inch TFT display. The electronic rider aids include three riding modes (Rain, Road, and Dynamic), anti-wheelie control, ABS Pro with cornering capability, and dynamic traction control.
The new model should carry a price premium over its predecessor. The old model, for reference, was sold at Rs 16.70 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) in the Indian market.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.