Currently, vehicles with an engine capacity greater than 1500 cc, a length greater than 4000 mm, and a ground clearance greater than 170 mm are subject to a GST of 28% and a cess of 22%, bringing the overall tax rate to 50%. However, states do not consistently define what constitutes an SUV, which causes uncertainty among automakers.

The council, which was made up of state finance ministers and was presided over by the union finance minister, concluded that in order for a vehicle to be designated as an SUV, it must meet all requirements, including those for engine capacity, length, and ground clearance.

Vivek Johri, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, stated that reduced cess rates would be imposed if automobiles did not fulfil any of these requirements.

According to Johri, an internal committee will also decide if mobility utility vehicles should also adhere to these standards in order to fall under the higher cess level.

The ministerial panel’s report on the taxation of online gambling enterprises and casinos, which has implications for billion-dollar businesses like Tiger Global-backed Dream11 and Sequoia Capital-backed Mobile Premier League, was not discussed by the body.

Triton Electric Vehicle’s Model N4 sedan is going to be available in 4 different variants; the N4, N4-S, N4-R and the high-performance limited edition N4-GT of which only 100 units will be produced. The Model N4 is powered by a 75 KWh / battery giving it a range of up to 325 miles / 523km & 100 kwh battery 430 Miles/ kw696 Km; with upgrades available for higher variants. The interior and exterior design of the Model N4 will be the perfect amalgamation of state-of-the-art technology and comfort providing premium driving experience to its customers. The base model will be priced at Rs 35 lakhs thus, showing the amount of market research that has been put by the company to cater the requirements of the Indian market.

Starting from today, the Triton Electric Vehicle’s Model N4 will be available for pre-booking to the Indian customers on the company website www.tritonev.co. The Company is receiving great response from social media for its prototype of the Model N4. While thanking the EV and clean energy enthusiasts, Himanshu B Patel, Founder and CEO of Triton Electric Vehicles stated, “I want to thank all our critics and supporters on social media for their exponential support, participation and constructive feedback. As we are heading towards a new era of commitment towards our environment, EVs are going to make a definitive contribution in building a future ready society. We aim to make our sincere contribution towards ensuring a future ready society with environmentally friendly clean energy practices.”

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The company is also in advance stage of deliberations with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and there would be a potential joint venture between the two companies for the manufacturing of Batteries and Electronics Systems for Energy Storage System and EVs.

Opportunity for Indian Small & Medium Businesses

For Triton Electric Vehicle LLC, India is one of the top three markets and thus, the company has strong plans for expanding in the Indian market. This expansion will be in the area of setting up a manufacturing base as well as developing a strong customer base for various models of Triton Electric Vehicles’. “Right now, we are seeking proactive partners who are willing to join us in our journey to capture the most lucrative EV market. We are open to establish local dealerships who are keen to enter into Triton EV retail with service and support to the customers,” Himanshu B. Patel stated.

In addition to this, the entire manufacturing base of Triton EV will also bring a great opportunity for small businesses and MSMEs. The company has robust plans for the Indian market. From setting up a state-of-the-art manufacturing infrastructure to creating a strong EV auto manufacturing business ecosystem that will benefit the SMEs who are in the business of automotive components.

Exclusive Features of Triton EV

With the backing of the company’s extensive market research Mr. Patel commented “We understand Indian roads and we also understand the trends that are influencing the Indian auto market. For EVs, the traffic congestion on Indian roads must be handled carefully as it may affect the performance of the vehicle. Hence, we have designed a dynamic energy distribution system that will allow the vehicle to deal with traffic congestions with efficiency.”

In terms of exclusive features of the Triton Electric Vehicle N4 Sedan, the high efficiency rooftop solar panel placement and the feature of energy routing as per the typical driving needs of the vehicle on Indian roads will be a game changer according to CEO Himanshu B. Patel.

The basic idea behind using Solar Panel on the roof is to take advantage of solar power in conditions where the car is not in motion and the power is only required for the working of the on-board systems thereby reducing the dependency on the battery. This can further increase the mileage on the vehicle by another 40 Miles*.
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The solar power can also be used to charge the battery further reducing the need to charge them using conventional sources, thereby reducing the cost of charging to the customer as well as the carbon footprint the car produces. By our estimates, solar power can reduce 10%* of the load from the battery by rerouting the power from the battery to the solar panel using the Power Distribution Unit.

Triton Electric Vehicle LLC introduces a whole new proprietary technology called Power Home Link which is aimed at reducing the cost of electric utility incurred to the customer. The technology brings back the power from the vehicle into the houses during peak hours and charges the vehicle during off-peak hours thus reducing the pressure on the national grid as well.

About Triton EV

Triton-EV is the revolutionary new subsidiary of Triton Solar (www.tritonsolar.com), a leader in solar panel and battery engineering. Triton Solar’s mission is to “make energy storage more reliable, more affordable, and more applicable.” Triton Solar and Triton-EV are committed to engineering a revolutionary new global energy structure and are working closely with partner nations to accomplish this goal.

They are car enthusiasts who design and build our products for other car enthusiasts. This combination of technical skills and industry passion has allowed us to develop the best vehicle in the long-range electric sector, with world-class functionalities & safety features. All of their vehicles will made in the USA.

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Maruti Suzuki tweeted that it is India’s favourite automobile brand. Followed by Twitter’s message “This claim is undisputed.” In the past few days, Twitter’s ‘This claim is disputed/undisputed’ memes are surfacing as the latest trend after the social media platform itself had announced warning messages on suspected or unverified tweets.

Several loyal customers came out in support of Suzuki which further motivated the car brand to tweet another message for its fan base “And we’re dedicated to continuing strengthening our place in all your hearts – our favourite family of customers!” read the caption. But many chose to use this opportunity to point out Maruti Suzuki’s safety fallouts. Look at some of the hilarious reactions here:

And we’re dedicated to continue strengthening our place in all your hearts – our favorite family of customers! #MarutiSuzuki #thisclaimisundisputed pic.twitter.com/poyyErGFSk

— Maruti Suzuki (@Maruti_Corp) November 20, 2020

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Met with an accident. Other cars were Honda city and verna. They just got there bumper normal bend. But see my car. pic.twitter.com/p8j3cXvfEv

— Ram Mane (@ram_mane) November 21, 2020

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12 years and my swift going strong. Still same pick up and mileage. Any loyalty bonus if I go for a new car??

— Pankaj G (@mrityunjaypg10) November 21, 2020

It's a pure lie. Don't trust on them. They don't care customer even a bit. See my tweet to know their reality. I would rather suggest never think to buy @MSArenaOfficial

— Abhishek Srivastava (@thesrivastava) November 20, 2020

Maruti Suzuki has shortlisted five new startups as part of its third cohort of the Mobility and Automobile Innovation Lab (MAIL) programme to promote innovation in the mobility space. They are Clean Slate, Peer Robotics, Vicara, Hyper-Reality and URJA. The country’s largest passenger car manufacturer is now engaged with 14 startups under the MAIL programme in the last 18 months.

Can we claim insurance on this?? pic.twitter.com/cbvCFbNnR5

— Abhishek Srivastava (@Abhishekatomic) November 21, 2020

The leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, Honda will first introduce the sedan version, followed by the sporty Civic Hatchback, performance-focused Civic Si, and the ultimate high-performance Civic: Type R which is on the pipeline. Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) sold 5,383 units in the domestic market in July 2020, registering a growth of 285 per cent against 1,398 unit sold in June 2020 during Unlock 1.0.

The new addition of their premium Civic sedan looked visually sleek, featuring a black grille flanked by sharp LED headlamps. The car also comes with integrated LED daytime running lights. This July, the car brand also had action-packed launches of 3 models – New WR-V, Civic BS-6 Diesel and all-new 5th generation Honda City. This upcoming car will run on a set of sporty black twin-5-spoke alloy wheels with low profile tyres.

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Mr Rajesh Goel, Sr. Vice President and Director, Marketing and Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd said the company gradually ramped up its production to 60 per cent of the pre-COVID level during the festive season.

As the latest BMW, the first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe will attract newer target groups who aspire for a stylish and luxurious entry into the world of BMW and value performance and quality above all. This car is an irresistible choice for individuals who live life to the fullest,” said Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India/ The first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe perfectly blends the comfort of a sedan and the sportiness of a coupe. The stylish design stands out with an elongated silhouette and frameless doors. The spacious and sophisticated interior suits all kinds of travel. The powerful engine ensures best-in-segment performance and acceleration.

The first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe adapts perfectly to a dynamic lifestyle and also to personal taste. This is visible through a choice of attractive design variants – the Sport Line and M Sport. Each variant has distinguished exterior and interior design elements creating an individual personality. Sport Line celebrates the gust of adrenaline with sporty style and self-confidence.M Sport bestows a masculine character with distinguished ‘M’ design elements evoking the racing spirit. The first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers many features like Panorama Glass Sunroof, Parking Assist with Reverse Assist, Illuminated Interior Trim, BMW Live Cockpit Professional, Gesture Control, Wireless Charging and BMW Virtual Assistant among others.

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The first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is available in two diesel design variants which are locally produced. The petrol variant will be launched later. The car has been launched at attractive introductory prices (ex-showroom) as follows –
BMW 220d Sport Line : Rs 39,30,000
BMW 220d M Sport : Rs 41,40,000
Price prevailing at the time of invoicing will be applicable. Ex-showroom prices inclusive of GST (incl. compensation cess) as applicable but exclude Road Tax, Tax Collected at Source (TCS), RTO statutory taxes/fees, other local tax cess levies and insurance. Price / options are subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact an authorised BMW dealer.

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is available in four exciting colours – Alpine White (non-metallic) and in following metallic paintworks – Black Sapphire, Melbourne Red and Storm Bay. Sport Line is exclusively available in Seaside Blue colour also. The M Sport variant is available in two additional exclusive colours – Misano Blue and Snapper Rocks. The choice of upholstery combinations includes Sensatec Oyster | Black and Sensatec Black | Black.
Thanks to BMW India Financial Services, customized and flexible financial solutions can be designed as per individual requirements. BMW 360@ offers exclusive financial packages with great value and absolute peace of mind.

With low monthly payments starting INR 39,300, assured buy-back value of INR 22.79 lakh and flexible end of term options, customers enjoy a hassle-free ownership experience.Service Inclusive and Service Inclusive Plus further reduce cost of ownership. Customers can choose from a variety of service plans according to duration and mileage. The packages cover Condition Based Service (CBS) and maintenance work with plans ranging from 3 yrs / 40,000 kms to 10 yrs / 2,00,000 kms. Additionally, the packages can be extended during the run time by just paying a differential amount.

The regular service cost for petrol cars starts at less than Rs 1 per km and diesel cars starts at less than Rs 1.5 per km. Repair Inclusive extends warranty benefits from third year of operation to maximum sixth year, after the completion of the standard two-year warranty period.The first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe seamlessly transfers the elegant aesthetics of its larger stablemates. The exterior embodies a modern and athletic design with precise lines and sculpted surfaces creating a fascinating interplay of light and shade. The standout characteristic is its stretched silhouette, four frameless doors and prominent shoulders with side taper at the C-pillar which gives it a sporty, low and broad-set stance.

Slightly angled full-LED headlights form the prominent BMW four-eyed face and draw attention to the BMW kidney grille giving a fresh interpretation to the classic BMW icons. The full-LED tail-lights extend into the centre of the rear end and provide an all-new take on the familiar BMW ‘L’ shape with a single slim light element and a distinctive sweep to the side.Despite its sporty appearance, the interior is designed to accentuate cabin spaciousness and the driver-focused cockpit with exquisite materials. The newly designed Sport Seats with electrical memory function offer greater long-distance comfort. The elegant coupe form with generous cabin space welcomes the rear passengers with easy entry and ample kneeroom.

Adding to the sense of space is the standard large panorama glass sunroof. The large 430 litres luggage compartment can be expanded by folding down the 40/20/40 split rear seat backrest. The rear seat can be folded down completely to create more space. The illuminated trim, a segment-first, retains normal appearance in daylight but functions as decorative lighting elements with a space-shaping effect in the dark. Ambient Lighting with six dimmable designs creates an atmosphere for every mood.

The car has front-wheel-drive architecture in which the engine is positioned transversely, thereby saving space without compromising on the driving dynamics. To reduce understeering, an ARB technology (actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation system) works in combination with DSC (Driving Stability Control). The BMW Performance Control system increases the stability of the car by targeted braking of the wheels.The most powerful engine in the category offers superlative performance and acceleration. BMW TwinPower Turbo diesel engine melds maximum power with exemplary efficiency and offers spontaneous responsiveness even at low engine speeds. The two-litre four-cylinder diesel engine of the BMW 220d produces an output of 190 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 -100 km per hour in just 7.5 seconds.

The eight speed steptronic sport automatic transmission performs smooth, almost imperceptible gearshifts. At any time, in any gear, the transmission collaborates perfectly with the engine, enabling it to develop its full power and efficiency.For even greater driving pleasure, it comes with steering wheel paddle shifters and cruise control with braking function. Using Launch Control, ambitious drivers can achieve maximum acceleration with optimized traction from a standstill. Using the Driving Experience Control switch, the driver is able to choose between different driving modes to suit the driving conditions – ECO PRO, Comfort and Sport.

A host of BMW ConnectedDrive technologies continue to break the innovation barrier in automotive industry. Modern cockpit concept BMW Live Cockpit Professional includes 3D Navigation, a 12.3 inch digital instrument display behind the steering wheel and a 10.25 inch Control Display. The occupants can operate a number of car functions simply by speaking to their BMW Virtual Assistant. Hands do the talking with BMW Gesture Control that recognizes six pre-defined hand movements for control of a number of functions.

The smartphone holder integrated into the centre console allows inductive, Wireless Charging for mobile phones. Parking Assistant with Rear View Camera makes parking in tight spots easier. The Reversing Assistant provides unmatched support in reversing out of a parking spot or through narrow driveways. It keeps a record of the last 50 metres driven and assists by taking over the steering. Wireless Apple CarPlay® ensures seamless smartphone connection with the car to access several functions.

BMW EfficientDynamics includes features such as 8-speed Steptronic Sport Automatic Transmission, Auto Start-Stop, Brake-Energy Regeneration, Electronic Power Steering, 50:50 Weight Distribution and ECO PRO mode in Driving Experience Control.BMW Safety technologies include six airbags, Attentiveness Assistance, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, ARB technology (actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation system), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), electric parking brake with auto hold, side-impact protection, electronic vehicle immobilizer and crash sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounting and integrated emergency spare wheel under the load floor.

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In reply to a post with a photograph of a T-shirt with the message: “India wants Tesla”, to which Musk replied, “Next year for sure,” and further the tech giant added, “Thanks for waiting.” Earlier back in March 2019,  the founder of SpaceX had commented about his coming to India when someone queried “What about India sir?” “Would love to be there this year. If not, definitely next!” said Elon Musk.

The leader in EVs all over the world had even earlier hinted regarding a move to Indian automobiles industry when sources close to the California-based company said they are in talks with the Karnataka government in order to develop a Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bengaluru.

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Musk had said some restrictive policies had prevented its entry in the sub-continent but since Tesla EV began its production in late 2019 from its first factory outside of the US in China’s Shanghai, the company CEO Elon Musk is actively looking at dominating other Asian markets. It might really give a tough fight to Indian manufacturing local players considering how bad the auto market is currently.

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The Rebel arrangement containing the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500 have for quite some time been considered to make their presentation in India because of their motor limit and the likelihood to match the mid-limit Royal Enfield cruisers. However, it didn’t end up being the situation as the new Honda H’Ness CB350 has made its homegrown debut to straightforwardly assume any semblance of Royal Enfield Classic 350 just as the upcoming Meteor 350.Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India has been advancing the thundering bang of the exhaust of H’Ness CB 350 yet has now decided to feature some of extra highlights that try to make it an able cruiser bicycle.

It gets LED head lights, clever voice control framework, ‘Honda Selectable Torque Control’, among others, and will be offered in two variations – DLX and DLX Pro.Honda claims the body of the bicycle makes it fit for dealing with different landscapes. It gets a commonplace cruiser styled level handle bar that has been intended for simple reach to rider. The footpegs are mid set and there is a long single seat which keeps the body pose upstanding. It will be accessible in six shading alternatives while double tone choices will be essential for the DLX Pro variation.A portion of the intriguing design details are round-molded headlamp, roundabout instrument group, chrome frivolity for an upmarket presence.

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The retro-styled chrome plated exhaust pipe on the right-hand side, durable fuel tank, exemplary looking bumpers and tail light with retro turn pointers do make for an engaging in general styling.The Honda H’ness CB 350 will be available three standard colour options – red, black, green along with three dual-tone paint schemes including black with silver, blue with white and black with grey. Till now it is being believed that it will be a motorcycle meant especially for India with top-of-the-line design.

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Maruti Suzuki has teamed up with Orix Auto Infrastructure Services India, a subsidiary of Orix Corporation in Japan to launch Maruti Suzuki Subscribe for these cities. Customers can choose to subscribe to a new Swift, Dzire, Vitara Brezza and Ertiga from Maruti Suzuki Arena and a new Baleno, Ciaz and XL6 from Nexa. They can select duration ranging from one to four years and pay a monthly subscription charge starting Rs 14,463 including taxes.

The subscription is all-inclusive and covers expenses like maintenance, zero depreciation insurance and 24×7 roadside assistance. After the completion of subscription tenure, the customer can also opt to upgrade vehicle, extend or buy the car at market price.

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Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director for marketing and sales, said the company aims to offer the service in 40 to 60 cities in the next two to three years. Last month, it had launched a pilot project in Hyderabad and Pune in collaboration with Myles Automotive Technologies.

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This was primarily led by the start of the festive season in certain parts of the country and inventory build-up at dealers’ level to cater to a likely further rise in demand during October and November.After the washout in April, the auto industry reported a month-on-month increase in sales over May to August. The growth momentum continues to be led by passenger vehicles and two-wheelers which reported a significant recovery in August with sales volumes up by 14 per cent and 3 per cent respectively.

After an above-average acreage backed by the adequate monsoon, the prospects of a robust kharif harvest have original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) hoping for a retail demand revival from the rural side during the upcoming festive season.Sales are likely to remain sluggish in September on the retail side due to the inauspicious period of Shraadh.Although the retail demand also improved sequentially over April to August, sales volumes are still much lower than wholesales. Amid increasing cases of Covid-19 and job losses across the sections of the society, consumer sentiment remains weak.

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The overall retail sales in August were only 71 per cent of the August 2019 levels. Still, depleted inventory at the dealer level over June and July coupled with supply-chain issues has prompted passenger vehicle and two-wheeler OEMs to increase production and have sufficient inventory available for the upcoming festive period.Ind-Ra expects this trend to continue this month as well. However, Ind-Ra said the continued disproportionate wholesale billings by OEMs can lead to increased stress for dealers if the festive season demand is lower than expected.

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“The all-new BMW R 18 is BMW Motorrad’s much-anticipated entry into the cruiser segment. Fans and motorcycling enthusiasts in India have been eagerly waiting for this day. The all-new BMW R 18 is a modern interpretation of motorcycling in its most authentic form. It seamlessly invokes the essence of the famous BMW Motorrad classics into the modern era while retaining a purist design. It delivers unadulterated riding fun with the biggest boxer engine ever built by BMW. Riders are in for a complete treat with the cruiser’s presence, attitude and promise in equal measures. They know when you ride, emotion is all that matters, and the all-new BMW R 18 is set to win the heart and soul!” said Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India.

The all-new BMW R 18 will be offered in two variants and the ex-showroom price is –
The all-new BMW R 18: Rs 18,90,000
The all-new BMW R 18 First Edition: Rs 21,90,000
*Price prevailing at the time of invoicing will be applicable. Delivery will be made on ex-showroom. Ex-showroom price (inclusive of GST) (incl compensation cess) as applicable but excludes Road Tax, RTO statutory taxes/fees, other local tax/cess levies and insurance. Prices and options are subject to change without prior notice. For further information, please contact your local authorized BMW Motorrad Dealer.

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For complete peace of mind and to ensure that the journey of pure motorcycling continues uninterrupted at all times, the all-new BMW R 18 comes with a standard warranty for ‘three years, unlimited kilometers’, with an option to extend the warranty to fourth and fifth year. Roadside Assistance, a 24×7 365 days package further ensures prompt services in case of breakdown and towing situations.
The all-new BMW R 18The all-new BMW R 18 is BMW Motorrad’s interpretation of a cruiser that continues in the brand’s tradition and confidently exhibits the style of the times gone by. Its purity of functional and stylish design elements such as the double cradle frame, the tear drop tank, the exposed driveshaft and the paintwork with finely drawn double pinstripes are reminiscent of the legendary boxer from 1936.

The classically designed circular instrument with integrated display is enclosed in a metal housing with decorative chrome ring. The ‘BERLIN BUILT’ inscription on the face reinforces the bike’s origin. The state-of-the-art LED headlights ensure superior visibility on all roads. The sickle shaped graphical LED daytime running light further enhances the hallmark BMW Motorrad heritage face.Starting from the steering head, the central frame tube and swingarm top frame tubes visually form a continuous line that functions as a central design feature. In combination with the swingarm down tubes, which are also aligned with the frame down tubes, this gives the new R 18 a distinctly flat, elongated and muscular appearance.Superior ergonomics ensure a high level of long-distance comfort and an unadulterated cruiser feeling. The BMW Motorrad ergonomic triangle consisting of distance to handlebar-seat and the ‘mid-mounted foot peg’ position is traditionally the key factor that offers an active and upright seating position.

The all-new BMW R 18 ‘First Edition’ combines the classic R 18 look with exclusive equipment features in paint and chrome. The highlights of this special model include Blackstorm metallic paintwork with elaborate pinstripes in lightwhite, an eye-catching seat badge, Headlight Pro, Adaptive Headlight, Daytime Riding Light First Edition Pack and a ‘First Edition’ chrome clasp on the side cover. The First Edition ‘Welcome Box’ contains exclusive insignia, lifestyle accessories, collectibles and a prized book on the near 100-year history of BMW Motorrad.The centerpiece of the all-new BMW R 18 is a newly developed air/oil cooled two-cylinder boxer engine – the most powerful boxer in series production by BMW. The massive 1802 cc engine resulting from a 107.1 mm bore and 100 mm stroke. It produces an output of 91 hp at 4,750 rpm. The maximum torque of 158 Nm is already available at 3,000 rpm, with more than 150 Nm available at any time from 2,000 – 4,000 rpm. This elemental pulling power is combined with a full, resonant sound.

A single-disc dry clutch transmits the torque to the transmission. For the first time, it is designed as a self-reinforcing anti-hopping clutch, thereby eliminating unwanted rear wheel hop. The constant mesh 6-speed transmission is in a dual-section aluminum housing and is designed as a 4-shaft transmission with helical gear pairs. The gearbox input shaft with lug dampers drives the two gearbox shafts with the gear wheel pairs via a countershaft. A reverse gear is available as an optional extra.In terms of the suspension, the all-new BMW R 18 sports a double loop steel tube frame. The rear swing arm surrounds the rear axle transmission in authentic style. The suspension elements deliberately dispense with electronic adjustment options. Instead, a telescopic fork and a directly mounted central suspension strut with travel-dependent damping and adjustable spring preload ensure superior wheel control and better suspension comfort. The braking system consists of a twin disc brake at the front and a single disc brake at the rear in conjunction with four-piston fixed callipers.

Unusual in its segment, the all-new BMW R 18 offers three standard riding modes – ‘Rain’, ‘Roll’ and ‘Rock’ to suit individual rider preferences. In ‘Rain’ mode, throttle response is gentler and riding dynamics allow a high safety over slippery road surface. In ‘Roll’ mode, the engine offers optimum throttle response while riding dynamics achieve ideal performance on all roads. ‘Rock’ mode allows riders to tap into the full dynamic potential – throttle response is very spontaneous and direct, while Automatic Stability Control allows a little more slip.The all-new BMW R 18 boasts a list of important standard features. The disengageable traction control Automatic Stability Control provides perfect control, whether the road is dry or wet. Dynamic Engine Brake Control electronically prevents the sliding of rear wheel by sudden closure of throttle or back spacing. Hill Start Control makes starting off on a hill particularly easy. Keyless Ride system replaces the conventional ignition steering lock.

The all-new BMW R 18 brake system is equipped with the well-established BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral) that adapts the distribution of brake force between the front and rear brakes to the dynamic wheel load distribution and the load state. In addition, the dynamic brake light signals function warns following traffic in two stages when the brakes are applied sharply and in the event of an emergency brake manoeuvre.BMW Motorrad has also collaborated with renowned international brands to further add to the diverse range of accessories and customization. Created in collaboration with Roland Sands Design, two different design collections of milled aluminium parts are available – ‘Machined’ and ‘2-Tone-Black’. In cooperation with Mustang Seats, high-quality, hand-made seats are offered in different variants for a variety of purposes. Developed in cooperation with Vance & Hines, a custom exhaust system is available in chrome or with a scratch-resistant black ceramic coating.

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