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BMW Motorrad has introduced a new naked street superbike in India which is the R 1250 R roadster model. This bike has been priced at INR 15,95,000 ex-showroom and rivals the likes of Ducati Monster 1200, MV Agusta Brutale 1090, Indian FTR 1200, etc. The BMW Motorrad R 1250 R is available in Black Storm metallic and Pollux metallic matte shades. Powering this R 1250 R is a 1254cc, air/liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, flat-twin motor with DOHC producing 136 HP of power 2 7750 RPM and 143 Nm of torque @ 6250 RPM matched to a 6-speed gearbox. BMW Motorrad claims a top speed of over 200 kmph and a fuel efficiency of 4.75 L / 100 km. Another highlight of this BMW R 1250 R is the shaft drive technology. The BMW R 1250 R rides on a two-section chassis with a bolt on rear subframe and the engine being used as a stressed member. The bike rides on a 45mm USD front fork and a rear monoshock with 140mm travel on both sides. The naked superbike has a seat height of 820mm in stock setup and can vary between 760mm to 840mm depending on the accessories. However, this is not a light bike by any means weighing at 239 kg ready to ride. Standard equipment on the BMW R 1250 R includes dual-channel ABS, stability control, rain & road riding modes, TFT digital instrument console with bluetooth connectivity, hill start assist, on-board computer, heated grips and a power socket. This Boxer engine on the BMW Motorrad R 1250 R is sure to add a lot of character to your daily ride. Given the upright riding stance, this motorcycle will offer the right balance for riding in the city and also out on fast-paced weekend runs. There are plenty of customisation options as well should you wish to spend more money on this already expensive naked roadster and make it even more exclusive. Like it?