BMW Motorcycles

3 Models

Germany · Founded 1923 · N/A

BMW Motorrad has been building motorcycles since 1923, when the R32 rolled off the production line and became the template for nearly every BMW that followed. The brand actually started out as an aircraft engine manufacturer, only pivoting to motorcycles after World War I restrictions barred it from building aircraft — a detail that explains a lot about BMW’s engineering-first approach to two wheels ever since. In India, BMW Motorrad has built one of the most diverse motorcycle lineups of any manufacturer, spanning entry-level 310cc street bikes all the way to 1649cc touring flagships, with roughly 16-17 models on sale at any given time.

The Indian range breaks down into a few clear tiers. At the accessible end, the G 310 RR and G 310 R — developed jointly with TVS and priced from around ₹2.9 lakh — give riders the BMW badge and a proper 310cc single-cylinder engine without a premium price tag, competing directly with the KTM 390 series. The F 450 GS, BMW’s newer mid-size adventure tourer, starts at ₹4.70 lakh across Basic, Exclusive, and GS Trophy variants, and has quickly become one of the brand’s most talked-about bikes in India for undercutting rivals like the Honda NX500 while offering more off-road credibility. Further up, the R 1300 GS carries forward BMW’s flagship adventure-touring nameplate — arguably the bike that defines the global ADV segment — while the S 1000 RR and S 1000 R cover the supersport and streetfighter categories respectively, both built around BMW’s 999cc ShiftCam engine.

What makes BMW Motorrad distinct in India isn’t just the spread of categories — it’s that the brand doesn’t compromise the same way some rivals do when scaling down to accessible price points. The G 310 series still carries BMW’s build quality and switchgear feel, not a stripped-down “budget” version of the experience. At the top of the range, BMW also offers genuine touring machines like the K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B, both packing a 1649cc inline-six engine that’s practically unmatched for smoothness in the touring segment, along with the R 18 cruiser line that leans into BMW’s boxer-engine heritage rather than chasing a generic cruiser template.

BMW Motorrad is also one of the few legacy manufacturers actively pushing into electric two-wheelers, with the CE 04 and CE 02 already representing its EV push for city and long-range commuting respectively. Looking ahead, BMW has confirmed the R nineT Racer and R 1300 R for later in 2026, continuing its pattern of expanding both ends of the lineup at once — accessible commuter-adjacent bikes on one side, and high-performance flagships on the other. Whether you’re comparing your first 310cc BMW or deciding between the F 450 GS and its ADV rivals, explore our full model breakdown below for specs, pricing, and direct comparisons.