2021 BMW S 1000 R

The 2021 BMW S 1000 R has arrived on to the scene with prices starting from Rs 17.90 lakh (ex-showroom India) for the standard version. It also arrives in Pro and Pro M Sport trims that cost Rs 19.75 lakh and Rs 22.50 lakh respectively. It is one of the more affordable options in the litre-class naked space, which has recently seen the arrival of the Ducati Streetfighter V4, the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS and the Kawasaki Z H2. Check out our story for expected pricing, launch date and its rivals.

The S 1000 R is essentially a BMW S 1000 RR minus the fairings and with a slightly less powerful heart. For 2021, the bike has received its most crucial update as it goes under the knife from head to toe. Aesthetically, it bids adieu to the asymmetrical headlamp and edgy styling, taking on a similar design language to other Bavarian nakeds like the G 310 R and the F 900 R.

Standard features on the new S 1000 R comprise three riding modes (Rain, Road, and Dynamic), dynamic traction control, ABS, and Bluetooth connectivity, all accessible through a new TFT instrument cluster.

The 2021 S 1000 R is powered by the same 999cc, inline-four motor which has been tweaked to meet BS6 norms, putting out 165PS and 114Nm.