BMW bikes by year end in the Indian market

New Delhi: German auto major BMW today said it will introduce its premium range of motorcycles in the Indian market by December this year, which are likely to be priced from Rs 18 lakh onwards.

“BMW Motorrad starts its sales activities in the Indian motorcycle market with two official importers as of December, 2010,” the company said in a statement.

Globally, the firm’s motorcycle venture is known as BMW Motorrad and it will initially sell its products at three outlets in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.

BMW Motorrad’s superbikes will be imported into the country by two dealers, Deutsche Motoren and Navnit Motors.

Some of the models that the company is planning to bring into the country include the R 1200 GS, S 1000 RR and bigger K series bikes with 4-cylinder engines.