FADA Releases June 2021 Vehicle Retail Data In The Indian Market

Total vehicle retail for the month of June’21 rise by 22.62% YoY on a low base. When compared to June’19 (a regular pre-covid month), retails are still down by -28.32%.

On YoY basis, all categories were in green with 2W up by 17%, 3W up by 22%, PV up by 43%, Tractor up by 14% and CV up by a massive 236% (on a very low base due to non-availability of BS-6 vehicles).

Positive momentum from June carries forward to July. With Southern India opening up, we can expect further pickup in demand.

While daily infection cases have been contained offering some respite from the debilitating second wave, however the new virus mutants and the impending 3rd wave continue to pose as risks on a longer term.

FADA thanks the Government of India to bring entire Auto Retail under MSME. This will help the industry at a time when gears are down.

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today released Vehicle Retail Data for June’21. 

June’21 Retails

Commenting on how June’21 performed, FADA President, Mr. Vinkesh Gulati said, “The month of June witnessed re-opening for most of the states except the ones in South. Due to this, the industry witnessed a high pent up demand which was stuck in the system because of statewide lockdowns.

While all the categories were in green, Passenger Vehicles maintains to see good demand as customers continued to show keenness in vehicles for observing social distancing and safety of their families. Two Wheeler category though in green has witnessed a softer recovery as rural market is taking time to get back from post covid stress. Commercial vehicle segment has seen a staggering growth over last year, though on a very low base as there were product shortages due to BS-6 transition.

Overall, the Industry is still not out of the woods. When compared to June’19, we are still in red by -28% with 3W and CVs taking the max hit as they are down by -70% and -45% respectively. Only Tractors continue to grow as it was up 27% compared to June’19.

FADA is thankful to the Government of India and previous MSME Minister, Shri Nitin Gadkari for bringing entire Auto Retail under the ambit of MSME. This will definitely help Auto Dealers in multiple ways, may it be lower cost of financing or lower utility rates to name a few.

Near Term Outlook

Positive momentum from June carry forwards to July. With southern India opening up, we can expect further pickup in demand. On a longer term, Auto Industry is yet to see retail numbers comparable to FY 19.

Continued global semi-conductor shortage is impacting demand – supply mis-match thus restricting the growth of Passenger Vehicles. On one hand, while the new virus mutants and a prediction of 3rd wave in August are effecting sentiments, the revival of monsoons in July after a pause of 2 weeks and a better vaccination drive rate continues to build some hope.

We will therefore have to wait and watch how the overall economy shapes up over the next couple of months. We hence see demand to be a mixed bag and hope that recovery is back on track by the time Navratri and Diwali knocks our door.

Inventory at the end of June’21

Average inventory for Passenger Vehicles ranges from 30-35 days

Average inventory for Two – Wheelers ranges from 20-25 days

Tableau Extends Augmented Analytics, Bringing The Power Of AI To Everyone

* Features available in latest product releases from Tableau and Salesforce help more people see and understand data

Tableau, the world’s leading analytics platform (NYSE: CRM), is bringing data analytics and AI together in a suite of new and expanded augmented analytics features. Tableau’s latest release will empower more people with the right technology to make smarter and faster decisions  regardless of their role and skill level.

New IDC research[1] found that a strong data culture creates numerous benefits including increased collaboration, innovation, and measurable value like trust and accountability, regardless of industry or region. However, gaps persist between expectations and reality —83 percent of CEOs expect their organizations to be more data-driven, but only 33 percent of employees are comfortable using data analytics to support their decisions.

“Organizations can drive growth and foster innovation by pairing the right technology investments with a focus on data culture,” said Chandana Gopal, IDC Research Director, Future of Intelligence. “Technologies like embedded AI and augmented analytics are promising tools that can democratize analytics beyond the traditional BI and advanced analyst user, and empower all workers to become more data-driven in their decisions.”

Key new augmented analytics functions from Tableau include:

Ask Data is now available to all roles and users for Tableau Server and Tableau Online with several significant updates. Ask Data helps more people, regardless of their role, answer business questions using natural language. With a new input experience that guides users on how to ask the most relevant question and dashboard integration for an integrated, simple and personalized experience, this release of Ask Data dramatically broadens the number of people who can successfully ask questions of data.

Explain Data is now available to all roles and all users for Tableau Server and Tableau Online. It helps answer the ‘why’ in data by using powerful statistical methods and machine learning to surface understandable explanations behind data points. Now with a UI optimized for a wider audience, business users can quickly understand the drivers behind a specific data point. Explain Data also reduces the risk of error by searching for explanations in the entire data source, beyond what is shown in the visualization.

Ask Data for Salesforce helps Salesforce users ask any question in Tableau CRM using natural language and semantic search to get answers instantly in the form of insights, instantly generated reports, and recommended dashboards, tailored to the context of their business. Because Ask Data for Salesforce automatically learns directly from Salesforce data and users, minimal admin setup time is required, enabling all users to start using data for decision making.

Einstein Discovery for Salesforce Reports auto analyzes data from Salesforce reports quickly and thoroughly to explore and identify the most important insights, surfacing them with charts and explanations that are easy to understand. It helps reduce the barrier to machine learning by enabling direct access to the associated Einstein Discovery story, where users can analyze further.

“There’s a growing disconnect between business leaders expecting a data-driven organization, and employees who aren’t comfortable using data to make decisions,” said Francois Ajenstat, Chief Product Officer, Tableau. “Building truly data-first organizations requires unlocking the power of data for as many people as possible. AI-powered analytics will help more people use data to answer questions, make meaningful decisions and, ultimately, transform their business.”

Through augmented analytics, Tableau tackles the data skills gap by guiding people to uncover insights they wouldn’t otherwise see or discover.

“Ask Data opens up an opportunity to close the gap between advanced analysts and a broader, general business audience, allowing anyone to connect and explore data.” said Ilya Kovalenko, ‎Data Analyst & Visualization Team Lead, Siemens. “By leveraging Tableau’s modern and fast natural language processing technology, our colleagues are reaching insights faster than ever before. With Explain Data, our team is not only able to see data trends, but can easily identify and understand what’s driving them.”

The newly expanded Ask and Explain Data features are now available in Tableau 2021.2. Einstein Discovery for Reports is now available with the Salesforce Summer ‘21 release. Ask Data for Salesforce will be available early next year.

Additional new features in Tableau 2021.2 include:

Collections: Curate content to simplify collaboration and engagement across the organization. People can easily add content (workbooks, data sources, etc) from across their site) and create custom gallery layouts and share them with others.

Jumpstart Your Salesforce Connection: Helps organizations and administrators onboard their employees using Salesforce to Tableau by pre-populating your Tableau Online site with relevant data sources and workbooks that accelerate exploration of Salesforce data.

Connected desktop for web authoring: Enables Creators to transition seamlessly from web authoring to Tableau Desktop for an improved authoring workflow.

Write to Google BigQuery from Tableau Prep: Empowers people to add or update data in Google BigQuery with clean, prepped data.

Containers: Gives customers the ability to run Tableau Server in a single container, making deployments easier, faster and more efficient. In 2021.2 Tableau will support Kubernetes and Docker containers for Linux.

New Canada Tableau Online Pod: Serves our customers in Canada with greater stability and performance.

Area spatial calculation: Allows analysts to measure the square area of a selection on a map, amplifying the power of spatial joins.

Amazon SageMaker for Tableau: Provides a unique opportunity to communicate and share machine learning (ML) with anyone, via self-service analytics. With a few clicks, people can implement ML models built on SageMaker directly within Tableau dashboards.

Aspire Systems Case Study Recognized With 2021 ISG Digital Case Study Award

 

Aspire Systems, a global technology services firm, has announced that it has been recognized by Information Services Group (ISG), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, with the 2021 ISG Digital Case Study Award™, presented to select IT and business services providers for best-in-class digital transformation work with their enterprise customers.

ISG selected case studies from 39 providers for this year’s Awards from a record of nearly 250 submissions. A majority of digital transformation initiatives submitted for consideration were focused on improvements in customer and user experience, with the related goal of driving top-line revenue growth.

Aspire Systems' case study, which received this prestigious recognition, is about a leading insurer whose legacy insurance system had a major constraint that involved a lot of manual work in order to connect its workflows with its partners. Aspire Systems helped it transform with a modern platform that delivered seamless, customizable access to their partners while reducing overhead and human error, thus allowing them to rapidly onboard more partners. The “Underwriting Decision Engine” was a big highlight with faster onboarding of partners. Partners also had real-time access to the insurer’s products. Given the reliance on partners for the insurer, the platform helped them grow their partners up to 150. This makes it a standout example of digital transformation, based on an open platform that makes a partner ecosystem work for all its participants.

“Winning this ISG Digital Case Study award is indeed a proud moment for us. The standout case study which fetched us this recognition focused on the business value delivered to a leading insurer in expanding their distribution channels through our digital transformation initiative. Our insurance practice aims at enabling insurers to improve straight-through processing, enhance operation excellence, increase quote conversion, reduce loss ratio and deliver best-in-class customer experience and this achievement is a testament to the same”, commented Maha Santaram, Insurance Practice Head, Aspire Systems.

The ISG Digital Case Study Awards evaluate the objectives, solutions and outcomes achieved through digital transformation projects. Technology and service providers worldwide submit case studies, which are independently validated by the enterprise client and reviewed by an expert ISG digital research review committee. Selections are based on a multi-dimensional assessment of the tangible impact of digital transformation on the client’s business and the uniqueness of the provider’s solution.

“The events of the past year have accelerated the adoption of digital technologies and business models,” said Paul Reynolds, ISG partner and chief research officer. “Enhancing customer and user experience was the most prevalent objective across the enterprise-provider projects we examined, and the transformational role providers are playing was evidenced by the many innovative and impactful solutions they delivered.” The ISG Digital Case Study Awards program and related research help guide ISG’s digital advisory work with enterprise clients.

About ISG (Information Services Group)

ISG is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. 

About Aspire Systems:

Aspire Systems is a global technology services firm serving as a trusted technology partner for more than 200 customers across the globe. Aspire works with the world's most innovative enterprises and software product companies, helping them leverage technology to transform their business in the current digital landscape. Its proven approach to Software Engineering & Digital Technologies helps companies run smart business models. Aspire’s core philosophy of ‘Attention. Always.’ communicates its belief in lavishing care and attention to its customers and employees. The company currently has over 3200 employees, globally and is CMMI Level 3 certified. It operates across North America, LATAM, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Aspire Systems has been recognized for the 12th time in a row as one of the Top 100 ‘Best Companies to Work For’ by the Great Place to Work® Institute.Mr Gupta will be responsible for building ecosystem partnerships for driving magicpin’s growth. A graduate of IIM Ahmedabad and IIT-Delhi, he has decades of experience as an entrepreneur and investor.

In accepting the position, Pranay Gupta stated, “magicpin is a fantastic platform that lets consumers save, while driving growth for its 150K+ merchants. I am eager to join the team and build partnerships that take magicpin’s massive savings network to many more consumers.”

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Commenting on the appointment, Anshoo Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO of magicpin said, “We are excited to welcome Pranay to the magicpin family. He brings a lot of experience, expertise, and valuable insights to the position, and we look forward to him playing a key role in the company’s next phase of growth."

Mr Gupta’s appointment comes on the heels of other key strategic additions to the leadership team of magicpin.

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magicpin is India’s #1 savings app that spans from local merchants to large brands, online and offline. We bring the local market alive on our user’s phone and let people discover and save through our magicpin rewards programme, powered by over 150K partner stores.

magicpin drives over $1B of annual business that covers local merchants and brands like Pantaloons, Lifestyle, Westside, Levis, Jockey, Titan, Fastrack, McDonald’s, CCD, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Flipkart, Boat, Amazon, Samsung, Biba, ITC, Zandu, P&G and many more. 

magicpin Appoints Pranay Gupta As VP, Growth And Business Development

magicpin, India’s #1 savings app, has appointed Mr Pranay Gupta as the new Vice President of Growth and Business Development. He was the co-founder of 91 Springboard and is extremely well networked in the technology ecosystem.

Mr Gupta will be responsible for building ecosystem partnerships for driving magicpin’s growth. A graduate of IIM Ahmedabad and IIT-Delhi, he has decades of experience as an entrepreneur and investor.

In accepting the position, Pranay Gupta stated, “magicpin is a fantastic platform that lets consumers save, while driving growth for its 150K+ merchants. I am eager to join the team and build partnerships that take magicpin’s massive savings network to many more consumers.”

Commenting on the appointment, Anshoo Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO of magicpin said, “We are excited to welcome Pranay to the magicpin family. He brings a lot of experience, expertise, and valuable insights to the position, and we look forward to him playing a key role in the company’s next phase of growth."

Mr Gupta’s appointment comes on the heels of other key strategic additions to the leadership team of magicpin.

Vi Customers Can Now Find Covid-19 Vaccine Slots Through Vi App

 

* Integration of CoWin on Vi App helps simplify the procedure

Getting vaccinated is the most important thing one can do in the present situation to protect themselves, their families and society from the spread of Covid 19.

To simplify the process of scheduling their vaccination appointment, Vi has integrated the CoWin App’s slot finder on the Vi App for its customers. Vi users can search for available vaccine slots and set notification alerts on the Vi App itself. Vi customers will now not need to look beyond their phone to schedule a Covid 19 vaccination appointment.

Vi customers can filter their search by age group, Vaccine names (Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V), Dose, Paid/Free etc. and can source the available slots at a location closest to their address. Customers registered through the Vi App will also be notified as and when the vaccine slots are available in the user’s area. This service is available to Vi prepaid and post-paid customers.

Users of Vi App can book the vaccine slot in three easy steps:

About Vi:

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

Land Rover Defender 90 Goes On Sale In The Indian Market

·         Unstoppable capability: Short wheelbase and minimal overhangs result in excellent off-road geometry, making New Defender 90 the most capable Land Rover ever made

·         Six-seat practicality: Thanks to innovative front central jump seat, New Defender 90 has room for six people

·         Powertrains: Available in 3 powertrains, 2.0 I petrol, 3.0 l petrol and 3.0 I diesel

·         Price: Prices of Defender 90 start from ₹ 76.57  lakh, ex-showroom in India

Jaguar Land Rover India today announced that following a successful launch of Defender 110, sales of Defender 90 have begun in India. The Defender 90 is available in three powertrain options, 2.0 l petrol delivering power of 221 kW and torque of 400 Nm, 3.0 l petrol delivering power of 294 kW and torque of 550 Nm and 3.0 l diesel delivering power of 221 kW and torque of 650 Nm. Prices of Defender 90 start from ₹ 76.57 lakh, ex-showroom in India.

Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India said, “Demand for Defender 110 continues to be strong and introduction of Defender 90 will further enhance the appeal of Defender and the Land Rover brand. We are extremely excited to introduce the epitome of iconic Land Rover design, the Defender 90. It is the toughest and most capable Land Rover ever made and provides new age connectivity with unstoppable off-road performance.”

The Defender 90 offers six seat practicality thanks to the innovative front central jump seat. It embraces 21st century technologies and features Land Rover’s Pivi infotainment system with an intuitive interface and its own back-up battery for always-on responses. Advanced software-over-the-air updates also ensure customers benefit from the latest software at all times, wherever they are in the world.

Configurable Terrain Response allows drivers to fine-tune the set-up of the vehicle to suit the precise off-road conditions like never before. The Terrain Response 2 system also includes a new Wade programme to provide the ultimate reassurance when driving through water by optimizing all of the vehicle systems accordingly.

The New Defender 90 is available in several models including Defender, X-Dynamic and Defender X. Furthermore, Defender and X-Dynamic will come with S, SE and HSE Specification Packs.

Customers will be able to personalize their vehicle in more ways than any previous Land Rover with four Accessory Packs, the Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban Packs, giving each Defender a distinct character with a specially selected range of enhancements.

To know more about the Defender 90, kindly visit www.landrover.in.

Land Rover Product Portfolio in India

The Land Rover range in India includes the Range Rover Evoque ( starting at ₹ 64.12 Lakh), Discovery Sport (starting at ₹ 65.30 Lakh), Range Rover Velar (starting at ₹ 79.87 Lakh),  Defender 110 (starting at ₹ 83.38 Lakh), Range Rover Sport (starting at ₹ 91.27 Lakh) and Range Rover (starting at ₹ 210.82 Lakh). All prices mentioned are ex-showroom in India.

Jaguar Land Rover Retailer Network in India

Jaguar Land Rover vehicles are available in India in 24 cities, through 28 authorized outlets in Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bengaluru (3), Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai (2), Coimbatore, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kochi, Karnal, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Mumbai (2) , Noida, Pune, Raipur, Surat and Vijayawada.

The Kings Of Adventure In Their New Avatars: The New BMW R 1250 GS And BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Launched In India

 

Highlights

* Original boxer engine with BMWShiftCam technology.

* Limited Edition ‘40 Years GS’ anniversary edition and attractive colour options.

* Power-packed performance with latest technology features.

* New Riding mode preselection, Dynamic engine brake control and Knock sensor system.

* New ‘Eco’ riding mode for economical riding as standard.

* New full-LED adaptive headlight as optional equipment.

* Vehicle voltage and USB sockets as standard.

* #BMWR1250GS #BMWR1250GSAdventure #MakeLifeARide #BMWMotorradIndia #spiritofGS #kingofadventure

BMW Motorrad India has launched the new BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure motorcycles in India.

The new BMW R 1250 GS and the new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure will be available as Completely Built-up Units (CBU) and can be booked at BMW Motorrad dealerships from today onwards.

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “BMW Motorrad GS models are the ultimate icons of the adventure segment. GS is not just a motorcycle, it’s an attitude that always inspires. Consistent performance, an impressive range of equipment, and incomparable riding experience are the key attributes of the GS range. Built for ultimate challenges, the new BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure offers a perfect synthesis of road and off-road riding. It is your companion for cherishing life changing experiences, greater freedom and pure riding pleasure.”

The introductory ex-showroom prices* are as follows:

BMW R 1250 GS Pro                   INR 20,45,000

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Pro         INR 22,40,000

*Prices prevailing at the time of invoicing will be applicable. Delivery will be made ex-showroom. Ex-showroom price (inclusive of GST and 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.

The new BMW R 1250 GS and new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure are available in a basic colour scheme, style triple black variant and style Rallye variant. Additionally, also on offer is the limited edition special "40 Years GS" edition that celebrates the anniversary of the BMW GS family.

To enable customers to own BMW Motorrad motorcycles of their choice, BMW Financial Services India offers customized and flexible financial solutions. Customers can also get their loans pre-approved prior to delivery. For complete peace of mind, all BMW Motorrad bikes come with a standard warranty for ‘three years, unlimited kilometers’, with an option to extend the warranty to fourth and fifth year. Road-Side Assistance, a 24x7 365 days package, further ensures prompt services in case of breakdown and towing situations.

The new BMW R 1250 GS and the new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure will be sold and serviced through the BMW Motorrad authorized dealer network, present across important centers in India including Delhi (Lutyens Motorrad), Mumbai (Navnit Motors), Pune (Bavaria Motors), Chennai (KUN Motorrad), Bengaluru (Tusker Motorrad), Ahmedabad (Gallops Autohaus), Kochi (EVM Autokraft), Hyderabad & Vijayawada (JSP Motorrad), Indore (Munich Motors), Lucknow (Speed Motors), Chandigarh (Krishna Automobiles), Jaipur (Pratap Motorrad), Raipur (Munich Motors), Cuttack (OSL Prestige) and Ranchi (Titanium Autos).

The new BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure.

The design of the new BMW R 1250 GS and the new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is authentic and purely GS. The motorcycles offer perfect ergonomics for rider and passenger for on and off-road adventures. In their respective basic colour versions, the new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure emphasise their more precise nature and universal talents in light white solid paint and ice grey solid paint.

The optional Style Triple Black enhances the masculine nature of the two motorcycles in and the Blackstorm metallic / black / agate grey colour combination. The black-coated drivetrain is surrounded by the main frame in metallic matt agate grey, a black rear frame and the black anodized tubular handlebars. In addition, front panel carrier, luggage carrier, slider tube and brake callipers are designed in black. The optional Style Rallye lends a sporty nature with the light white solid paint/ racing blue metallic / racing red solid paint colour combination, they present themselves particularly dynamically as off-road­ specialist touring endures. The masculine, robust nature of black elements such as the drive unit, slider tubes, tubular handlebars and front panel carrier.

The limited ‘40 Years GS’ edition scheme is dedicated to the ‘40 Years GS’ anniversary. For four decades, the GS has stood for a longing for vastness and boundless adventure. The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure in the ‘40 Years GS’ edition celebrates this #SpiritOfGS: It is a homage to the GS history. In striking black and yellow, it is reminiscent of the iconic BMW R 100 GS and impresses with its state-of-the-art technology and equipment. In the Blackstorm metallic colour for tank side panels, top front-wheel cover as well as tank centre cover and with yellow accents it is based on an icon from 40 years of BMW GS history. The graphic of the tank centre cover, the Rallye windscreen and the two-tone black and yellow low Rallye seat include yellow colour.

The new full LED adaptive headlight design lends a striking visual appeal. The X-shaped light icons included in the new headlights makes the new BMW R 1250 GS and new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure look unique when the headlight is switched on and while riding. New lighting functions, cruising light and function-integrated turn indicator bulbs are available as optional equipment. The new lighting function makes the experience even more intense and practical at the same time. The ‘Welcome’ light function is activated as soon as the ignition is switched on. The ‘Goodbye’ light function activates the front and rear lights for a short moment and then slowly dimmed after switching off the ignition. The new ‘Follow me Home’ function enables activation of the driving lights by briefly pressing the high beam button offering optimum visibility at night and for maneuvering in parking spaces. The newly developed turn indicator bulbs are standard and are state-of-the-art in terms of design and technology and generate a strikingly new appearance of the two new GS models.

Both models feature the powerful 2-cylinder in-line Boxer engine with a displacement of 1254cc, producing a power output of 100 kW (136 hp) at 7,750 rpm for dynamic performance and generates a maximum torque of 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm. The variable camshaft control BMW ShiftCam is an entirely new technology which provides supreme ridability along with an additional increase in power across the entire engine speed range, reduced emission and fuel consumption levels, optimised running smoothness and refinement.

The new BMW R 1250 GS and new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure are now equipped with the Pro riding modes. With the two ‘Rain’ and ‘Road’ riding modes, the riding characteristics can be adapted to varied conditions. The new standard ‘Eco’ riding mode increases the efficiency with soft throttle curve and moderate torque limitation. The riding mode button can be used to switch quickly and easily to a different riding mode when desired. The pro riding modes include Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro. In addition, the ‘Dynamic Pro’ and ‘Enduro Pro’ riding modes each have individualisation options for adapting the vehicle character to one's own requirements and thus further increasing riding pleasure. The riding mode preselection can be used for quick individual selection of riding modes. The next generation optional Electronic Dynamic ESA provides higher dimension of riding safety, performance and comfort thanks to automatic and adaptive damping as per the riding conditions and manoeuvres.

The standard Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) ensures high level of riding safety due to the best possible traction. The set-off assistant Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) is a standard feature in both models and noticeably improves the starting function in all conditions. The standard BMW Integral ABS Pro provides more safety when braking, even in inclined positions. The additional expansion of the riding mode concept results in more new functions. For example, the advanced adaptation of the ABS control characteristics to the respective riding mode.

Comfort features now include heated grips, two power sockets as standard for charging smartphone and other compatible devices. A 12-volts on-board socket is installed under the rider’s seat. A USB-A socket with 5-volt power supply is also available for quick charging. Both motorcycles are equipped with a 6.5 inch full-colour TFT display. Integrating operation via the BMW Motorrad multi-controller, it gives the rider quick access to vehicle and connectivity functions. Phone and media functions can be used without having to install an app. The rider can easily make telephone calls and enjoy listening to music with Bluetooth connection. In addition, the BMW Motorrad Connected app offers everyday-suitable and practice-oriented arrow navigation directly via the TFT display.

A comprehensive range of optional equipment and original BMW Motorcycle accessories is available for further individualisation of the new BMW R 1250 GS and new BMW 1250 GS Adventure.