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BMW joining the 300cc club.
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:19 am
by k1dude
Shocking that BMW would join the small displacement crowd!!!
A good sign to say the least.
313cc motorcycle. The BMW G310R:
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:57 pm
by wheelbender6
Smart move by BMW, since the GS650 lists for just under 8 grand.
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:12 pm
by ScooterDave
Not surprising considering the success of the Grom & the Duke.
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:00 am
by babblefish
That's a great looking little motorcycle. I can visualize a small quarter fairing on it. Not that it makes any difference, but like some of their other bikes, it's probably going to be outsourced to China to keep costs down. I wonder what the price of entry will be.
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:05 pm
by RoaringTodd
Its around 8k and made in India.
I've been going to different dealers and trying their smaller displacement motorcycles, all starting at 8k...
the g400c is to start at $4,599.
Can't wait for my g400c.
RT
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:36 pm
by babblefish
RoaringTodd wrote:Its around 8k and made in India.
I've been going to different dealers and trying their smaller displacement motorcycles, all starting at 8k...
the g400c is to start at $4,599.
Can't wait for my g400c.
RT
Thanks for the info. I must be getting old because I remember buying my brand new Suzuki GS750 sport bike for $3350 out-the-door. But then, that was in 1984...
Unfortunately, I'm making about the same amount of money now as I did in 1984, so I'm doubly screwed.
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:58 am
by k1dude
RoaringTodd wrote:Its around 8k and made in India.
I've been going to different dealers and trying their smaller displacement motorcycles, all starting at 8k...
the g400c is to start at $4,599.
Can't wait for my g400c.
RT
I doubt it's that expensive.
The KTM Duke 390 has an MSRP of $4,999. If they want to compete with KTM, BMW's pricing will have to be in line with that.
The Yamaha YZF-R3 is $4,990. The Honda CBR300R ABS is $4,899. The Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS is $5,299. Those are all MSRP's. Your actual cost should be less.