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BMW Motorrad announces major facelifts for 2017 models: Check them out here

German luxury motorcycle manufacturer BMW Motorrad is going to introduce a number of facelift measures in its model year 2017.

The models can be ordered from all BMW Motorrad dealers in the new configuration from August 2016.

When the new model year starts in August 2016, the engines of the liquid-cooled boxer models will be subject to supplementary technical changes as well as the application of EU IV measures and the addition of sidelights as required by law.
BMW Motorrad announces the price of the new BMW R nineT Scrambler at the BMW Motorrad Days 2016.

The second model of the BMW Motorrad “Heritage” world of experience will be available at the price of EUR 13,000 (around Rs 9 lakh).

The market launch of the new BMW R nineT Scrambler will be on September 17, 2016.
Highlights of the new BMW R nineT Scrambler include -

1) Air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder boxer engine with a capacity of 1,170 cc, output 81 kW (110 hp) at 7 750 rpm, maximum torque 116 Nm at 6 000 rpm

2) Classic wheel suspension by means of telescopic fork at front and Paralever at rear

3) Axially mounted 4-piston brake calipers, steel-wrapped brake lines, 320 mm brake discs and ABS

4) Designed to be customised.
The BMW R 1200 RT will be available in two new colours - Carbon Black metallic, and Alpine White. The paint finishes Ebony metallic, San Marino Blue metallic are no longer available.

The paint finish Platinum Bronze metallic remains in the program.
With a view to enhanced motorcycling safety, BMW R 1200 RT's range of optional equipment features is extended to include the banking-optimised ABS Pro and the dynamic brake light (both in conjunction with the Riding Modes Pro option).
The BMW R 1200 R will be supplied in new paint finishes as of model year 2017. It will now come in Racing Red colour.
With a view to enhanced motorcycling safety, BMW R 1200 R's range of special equipment features is extended to include the banking-optimised ABS Pro and the dynamic brake light (both in conjunction with the Riding Modes Pro option).
This variant was previously referred to as “Style 1”; has now been renamed as R 1200 R Sport.

It will be available in the colour combination of Light White / Cordoba Blue (new frame colour). The previous paint finishes Cordoba Blue and Light White are no longer available.
This variant was previously referred to as “Style 2”; has been now renamed as R 1200 RS Sport.

It will be available in the colour combination Light White metallic / Magellan Grey metallic matt.

The previous paint finish Granite Grey metallic matt (Style 2) is no longer available.
With a view to enhanced motorcycling safety, the BMW R 1200 RS Sport's range of special equipment features is extended to include the banking-optimised ABS Pro and the dynamic brake light (both in conjunction with the Riding Modes Pro option).
Its all liquid-cooled boxer models will now be fitted with a judder damper on the transmission output shaft.

New features also include a revised selector drum actuator, transmission shafts and transmission shaft bearing.

An OBD indicator lamp in the cockpit has been added to meet EU4 requirements.
The central fuel tank cover, storage compartment lid and front mudguard in Blackstorm metallic together with fuel tank side panels in Dark Slate metallic give it a new look.

Powerful technical accentuation are provided by the front and rear frame in Agate Grey in combination with the black engine, gearbox and swinging arm.

The price of the new BMW R 1200 GS Adventure “Triple Black” in Germany is EUR 16,830 (around Rs 12 lakh).
In addition to the technical changes, the instrument panel of the R 1200 GS has now been given a revised design.

The range of optional accessories includes a new crash bar that allows cylinder protection covers to be mounted - also available as optional accessories.
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