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Krasi_BG
08-12-2016, 12:05 PM
... build a front-wheel drive, 7-seated van, but they did. So I guess it shouldn't come as a surprise that now they offer a small-displacement, thumping naked bike that's made in India:

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/2016-bmw-g-310-r-ar171086.html

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201608/2016-bmw-g-310-r-18_800x0w.jpg

Where is this world going?!
Azhule
08-12-2016, 12:34 PM
Where is this world going?!

To the cheapest subcontractor $ can buy :p
BlackBike
08-12-2016, 01:28 PM
I think it's called market research. The revolt of the $23k motorcycles continue.
tonyson
08-12-2016, 03:31 PM
Nice.
wheelbender6
08-12-2016, 08:36 PM
No price released yet on the smallest Beemer. I hope the cost is reasonable.
tonyson
08-13-2016, 12:45 AM
No price released yet on the smallest Beemer. I hope the cost is reasonable.

How is that more expensive than this?
https://cdn.rideapart.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/rx32-370x211.jpg
Krasi_BG
08-13-2016, 03:07 PM
To the cheapest subcontractor $ can buy :p

Really, really well said!
Jay In Milpitas
11-25-2016, 11:13 PM
How is that more expensive than this?
https://cdn.rideapart.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/rx32-370x211.jpg

Maybe it's the extra 60 cc and ABS that makes it worth $4750 (MSRP)?
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/bike/urban/2015/g310r/g310r_overview.html&notrack=1
BlackBike
11-25-2016, 11:43 PM
Maybe it's the extra 60 cc and ABS that makes it worth $4750 (MSRP)?
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/bike/urban/2015/g310r/g310r_overview.html&notrack=1

Haha, and that Rondelle made of unobtainium :hehe: