Verizon Business To Showcase Immersive Experiences At Mobile World Congress Barcelona

* Verizon to showcase Enterprise Intelligence and demonstrate the latest technologies including Verizon 5G that are essential to adapting to the seismic shift in business that can advance industries at Mobile World Congress Barcelona February 27 - March 2

Verizon Business will showcase immersive solutions at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2023 (Hall 2, Stand 2G60) to demonstrate real 5G use cases, and how the latest technologies are solving organizational challenges in the ever-evolving global business landscape. 

"Consumer and business needs have changed dramatically. With this shift for business, connectivity and the ability to leverage technology to gain a competitive advantage is crucial," said Massimo Peselli, CRO, Global Enterprise & Public Sector, Verizon Business. "Verizon Business and our global reach is uniquely positioned to solve business challenges for enterprises of all sizes and geographies including multinationals. Verizon 5G, our world-class people, our partner ecosystem and industry leading network technology continues to position us as the industry leader."

The Verizon Business booth, located in Hall 2, Stand 2G60, will be demonstrating a range of current and forward-looking scenarios.

Innovative Experiences

QA for Warehouse – Verizon 5G Edge Quality Assurance for Warehouse is a private mobile edge computing (MEC) solution that uses Computer Vision technology to enhance warehouse and/or logistics operations by ensuring picking and packing accuracy, and reducing the need for manual inspections. Verizon will be demonstrating a reverse supply chain use case for retailers; automating product recognition and inspection with computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) to help improve the speed of returns processing and get products (that are salable) back into inventory quickly.

Coach-to-Coach Communications - Verizon Business has entered into a partnership with the National Football League (NFL) to deliver a Managed Private Wireless Solution across each of the 30 NFL stadiums. This solution includes full support for coach-to-coach communications on the field and provides the NFL with speed, security and reliability for critical operations. Verizon will showcase the coach-to-coach solution at Mobile World Congress so attendees can experience this next generation voice communications in person.

Private 5G - Private 5G provides enterprises and public sector customers with a secure, high-speed, low-latency 5G network. Its dedicated, high-capacity bandwidth and range can help your organization meet the growing demands of automation and more.  Verizon will be delivering an interactive experience designed to demystify Private 5G networks and share different success stories highlighting how customers are leveraging Private 5G to improve their business operations.

Cityscape - Verizon’s interactive cityscape, highlights the interconnectedness of the networks, solutions, and society that utilizes 5G technology across multiple industries and customer use cases. Mobile World Congress attendees will have the opportunity to explore dozens of 5G Edge use cases/solutions designed to improve business operations and enhance customer experiences.

Visit Verizon’s exhibitor page.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $133.6 billion in 2021. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

Tata Trusts’ Parag Initiative Announces 4th Edition of Parag Honour List 2023

* The Parag Honour List for 2023 features a curated collection of 52 books for children and young adults from 33 Indian publishers, 31 in English and 21 in Hindi

Parag initiative of Tata Trusts announced the 4th edition of the Parag Honour List (PHL) today. The Parag initiative of Tata Trusts believes in the transformative power of reading for pleasure and works towards ensuring that children across India get access to good quality children’s literature in Indian languages. The aim of the Parag Honour List is to curate a comprehensive collection of remarkable literature each year to bring them wider readership and also make it accessible to librarians, teachers, and parents. Indian children require to read literature written in the country and this helps recognise the work of emerging publishers and writers while promoting access to quality literature for all.

Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Karnataka, Uma Mahadevan, literary agent, and publishing commentator Kanishka Gupta and children’s writer,
educator and PHL English jury member Mini Srinivisan launched the Parag Honour List 2023 in an online event.

Applications for Parag Honour List 2023 received over 250 submissions from 33 Indian publishers, of which 52 original titles were selected to be part of the final list. This year’s list features books for Early Readers, Young Readers and Young Adults in Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry categories. The list features a wide gamut of themes including books on arts, environment and climate change, gender, history, and even lesser explored themes like philosophy for children.

The English jury for PHL 2023 consisted of children’s writer and teacher Mini Srinivasan; storyteller and professor at Delhi University, Prachi Kalra; and book curator and library educator Thejaswi Shivanand.  The Hindi jury consisted of poet and essayist Arun Kamal; educator and Executive Editor of Azim Premji University’s “Paathshala - Bhitar aur Baahar”, Gurbachan Singh; and artistic director of Gillo Repertory Theatre, Shaili Sathyu.

“Curated recommended book lists are widely developed and used internationally and help readers and libraries to access quality collections. Parag Honour List is the first of its kind effort to carefully curate, select and recommend outstanding original books published in Hindi and English in the past one year in India. We are pleased to release the 4th edition of PHL and enhance readership of good books in the country.” Amrita Patwardhan, Head, Education, Tata Trusts.

Lakshmi Karunakaran, Lead, Parag Initiative, shared her views, she said, “The Parag Honour List is a unique initiative by Tata Trusts that attempts to fill an important gap in the children’s literature sector - access to a curated collection of outstanding books. This year we received over 300 entries and are proud to present this year's list featuring 52 outstanding children’s books in Hindi and English, selected by an expert Jury after a year-long review process. Through this list we celebrate the commendable work done by over 85 authors and illustrators and 15 publishers who bring to you the very best that children’s literature has to offer this year. We hope books from the list will find a wide readership among children and young adults in schools, libraries, and homes.”

Thejaswi Shivanand, Book Curator and Library Educator adds, “There is only one way to know good books - read widely and read deeply and decide for yourself. If you are not confident about this process, get into the Parag Honour List - it is a wonderful starting point for good books written for children this year. For me, the PHL selection process was an exciting and absorbing one. I got to read a whole range of books for children in English published across one year. The time frame of the process gave me the space to deep dive into each book, share it with children, investigate their responses and document my thoughts.”

Shaili Sathyu, Artistic Director of Gillo Repertory Theatre said, “Parag Honour List is a unique attempt to bring a new energy to the world of Children's literature, writing and publishing in Hindi. Not only does it have the potential to increase access to quality literature, but it also gives parents and teachers an opportunity to connect with children through the best contemporary children's literature. We hope that through PHL many more writers, illustrators and publishers will be inspired to get involved with children's literature in Hindi in the years to come.”

Jury Bios

Mini Shrinivasan is a children’s writer and teacher educator based in Pune. She has worked extensively in the field of early childhood and primary education for children in rural schools. Her books for pre-teens have won the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar and the Hindu Young World award. She also writes for very young, early learners.

Thejaswi Shivanand is a library educator at Champaca Children’s Library, Bengaluru and faculty of the Library Educator’s Course in English run by Bookworm, Goa. He is a consultant to several schools and organizations that work with libraries. He has an abiding love for picture books and is continually astounded by their ability to reach and embrace readers, irrespective of age and background, with the wholeness of life.

Prachi Kalra is a storyteller who also teaches at Delhi University. She grew up listening to naughty stories from her grandmother. Now she teaches courses in how to teach reading and children’s literature. She believes that reading for pleasure is the best thing that you can do with your time. She loves telling the scariest ghost stories and dreams of opening a library one day.

About Parag Honour List

Parag Honour List is a curated collection of outstanding books in English and in Hindi, for children and young adults, by the Parag Initiative of Tata Trusts. This list, published annually, comprises noteworthy books of the year with brief information about each title. It has been created with careful screening and multiple reviews by experts in the children’s literature sector. The list aims to promote access to a comprehensive curated list of good quality children’s literature that librarians, teachers, parents and children can refer to and read. Parag Honour List was first launched in January 2020 at the New Delhi World Book Fair.

Website Link - https://www.paragreads.in/parag-reads/parag-honour-list-2023/

Instagram- @paragreads

Facebook- @paragInitiativeofTataTrusts

Twitter- @Paragreads

About Tata Trusts

Since inception in 1892, Tata Trusts, India’s oldest philanthropic organisation, has played a pioneering role in bringing about an enduring difference in the lives of the communities it serves. Guided by the principles and the vision of proactive philanthropy of the Founder, Jamsetji Tata, the Trusts’ purpose is to catalyse development in the areas of health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihood, digital transformation, migration and urban habitat, social justice and inclusion, environment and energy, skill development, sports, and arts and culture. The Trusts’ programmes, achieved through direct implementation, partnerships and grant making, are marked by innovations relevant to the country.

Usha Launches Onio Series Comprising 54 Ceiling Fans, Expands High Performance Fans Portfolio

* The aesthetically designed, BEE 5-star rated fans have a 100% copper BLDC motor making them energy efficient, and ensuring silent operations

Usha International, one of India’s leading consumer durables brands, and a pioneer in the fans category, today launched the Onio series comprising 6 ranges – Lambda, Phi, Upsilon, Pi, Kappa, and Rho. With a total of 54 SKUs, this is the biggest launch for the company in the last decade. The Lambda, Phi, and Upsilon ranges come with multi-directional RF remotes. Alongside, the company also introduced 28 SKUs of the Striker range in refreshed colours and trims.

Inspired by nature, driven by technology, all the premium, high-performance fans in the Onio series BEE 5-star rated and are equipped with high-torque, 100% copper BLDC motor, making them energy efficient and durable with supreme performance. Designed for the discerning modern Indian consumer, these fans promise high air delivery between 230-240 cubic meters per minute, silent operations, and have an extra safety wire for protection.

Commenting on the launch, Mr Dinesh Chhabra, CEO, Usha International, said, “Today’s customer is aware and willing to make design choices that reflect their personal style. They want products that are aesthetically appealing, energy efficient, and power-packed with the latest technology from brands they trust. Being a pioneer in the fans category, our intent is to offer products that cater to the needs across a diverse range of our consumers. These new state-of-the-art Onio fans offer convenience, comfort, energy-efficient features, and come in slew of colours and designs, making them a great choice for any home.”

Inspired by the nature and its elements, the Onio series is uber stylish and comes in dual-tone colour variants such as White, Sepia Brown, Beige, Silk Grey, Oyster White, Black Red, and Slate Grey.

The Onio series of fans comes with free installation and free home-service for two years along with a 2-year warranty on the motor as well.

For further details,  visit: https://www.ushafans.com/

pTron Debuts Calling Smartwatch With Crown Control & Peak Brightness Priced At 1199/-

* The Force X12N comes with 1.85" fully immersive touch display, 580 nits display brightness making the watch UI screen highly visible in bright outdoor environments with crown function control

* The smartwatch with advanced Bluetooth calling function and a robust full-suite health tracking feature is priced at Rs 1,199 for the launch and is available starting Feb 21 on Amazon India in four color variants

NSE: PALREDTECH) pTron, the Indian innovator in smart digital accessories and leading brand for the youth, announced the launch of its newest version of the Force Smartwatch series, the X12N. The revolutionary wearable packs fashion-friendly aesthetics with marquee features such as pre-installed watch faces, built-in games, full-touch 2.5D curved display, and rotatable crown control.

Sporting a large vibrant and crisp display on a slim and lightweight profile accompanied by a feature-rich performance, the X12N is designed to be your daily companion. Lightweight and ergonomically made in a premium alloy metal casing, it is a versatile package for style, fitness, and assistance.

The smartwatch features a rectangular 1.85" super large HD screen with a fluid, clean interface that’s easy to use and effortless with unique features like 130+ watch faces, and multi-sports mode with up to 5 days of battery life. The Force X12N features an array of trackers such as Heart Rate Monitor (HRM), Sleep tracker, Daily activity tracker, Blood oxygen saturation (SP02 monitor), and guided breathing exercises as well for stress control that enables users to monitor and improve their wellness at regular intervals.

Equipped with Bluetooth 5.0, Force X12N lets you enjoy complete calling functionality through the smartwatch with functions like incoming call alerts, text message alerts, social media alerts,  and saving favourite contacts (up to 8). Additionally, the watch also allows music control & camera control via Bluetooth, thus providing a seamless functional experience to the users. The watch features a soft silicone band that never goes out of style and sits comfortably on the wrist to give a fashionable look.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ameen Khwaja, Founder & CEO, pTron said, “We have witnessed incredible growth for our Force Smartwatch series as consumers have been able to avail the benefits and convenience of smart wearables at an entry-level price point. Our latest addition, the Force X12N is a game-changing product that combines top-notch tech with the best-in-class design that will bring unmatched convenience and functionality directly to the wearer’s wrist. With our proprietary health-suite App, this watch is a revolution in the wearable category at a never seen before price”

The pTron Force X12N smartwatch comes with pTron’s proprietary pTron Fit+ App for Android & iOS.  Intuitive & effortless the pTron Fit+ app features smooth animations and a tailored smartwatch UI that, together, allow seamless navigation for better insights into users’ health data.

Available in four beautiful colors - Carbon Black, Gold Black, Blazing Blue, and Champagne Pink, the Force X12N comes with interchangeable straps that will get you to play strong in the trend game and catch all eyes with just a flick of your hand in the air. The pTron Force X12N is priced at INR 1499/- and is launched with an introductory offer at INR 1199/- on 21st February at 12 noon and comes with one year warranty.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Goes Live On Holistic Digital Platform - Kotak fyn

* One of the most comprehensive business banking platforms in India, exclusively for Business Banking and Corporate clients

Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) today goes live with Kotak fyn, a holistic digital platform developed specifically for business banking and corporate clients. The new integrated portal will offer Kotak Bank customers comprehensive digital banking and value-added services across all products, including trade & services, account services, payments, and collections.  

Kotak fyn’s single platform reduces complexity and friction for customers. It eliminates the need for multiple logins and disparate user interfaces, making all trade and service transactions seamless and convenient for customers. Kotak fyn portal assures paperless transactions and the facility to unify data across multiple product-specific portals and back-office systems to create a single view of transactions, positions and balances, enabling self-service and driving operational efficiency. The data is presented via persona-based dashboards, with insightful widgets and the ability for users to tailor their experience.

KVS Manian, Whole time Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “In today’s digital age we recognised that customers are in constant search for quick, agile and seamless banking. In our endeavour to offer superior banking experience we now introduce Kotak fyn, one stop digital platform that will take care of all your business-banking needs. We at Kotak truly believe that digital is the way forward, and with fyn, we are proud to not only embrace but promote the wave of digitization across the country.”

Paritosh Kashyap, President & Head Wholesale Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “Kotak fyn will be a game changer. fyn’s innovative user interface with several industry-leading features will further provide superior banking experience for our corporate customers. Kotak has always been at the forefront of implementing best-in-class digital interventions in our offerings. With the launch of fyn, we have tried to enhance the customer’s experience through multiple features across the banking journey under a unified platform.”

Shekhar Bhandari, President-Global Transaction Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “fyn is intuitive, easy-to-use, comprehensive, and integrated offering to our enterprise customers. It allows all our customers a universal access across Trade, Collections, Account Services, Loans and Payments through all channels like Mobile, API and web enabling a seamless customer experience. fyn is “For Your Needs” and a future ready portal designed to reduce complexity and friction for our customers and provide a truly differentiated user experience”.

How to get started with Kotak fyn:

1) Click here www.kotak.com to access Kotak fyn

2) Login with Net Banking credentials and start your fyn journey

Click https://youtu.be/meus_KamCdo for the Kotak fyn Demo

For the video release: https://youtu.be/QcMZFVK5PfI

About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India's leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group's flagship company, received banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank - Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KMBL).

Kotak Mahindra Group (the Group) offers a wide range of financial services that encompass every sphere of life. From commercial banking to stock broking, mutual funds, life and general insurance and investment banking, the Group caters to the diverse financial needs of individuals and the corporate sector. The premise of Kotak Mahindra Group’s business model is concentrated India, diversified financial services. The bold vision that underscores the Group’s growth is an inclusive one, with a host of products and services designed to address the needs of the unbanked and insufficiently banked.

Kotak Mahindra Group has a global presence through its subsidiaries in UK, USA, Gulf Region, Singapore, and Mauritius with offices in London, New York, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Mauritius respectively. As on 31st December 2022, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has a national footprint of 1,752 branches and 2,814 ATMs, and branches in GIFT City and DIFC (Dubai).

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://www.kotak.com/

Photo Caption 

Shekhar Bhandari, President-Global Transaction Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank; KVS Manian, Whole time Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Paritosh Kashyap, President & Head Wholesale Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank.

MCHP Hosts Symposium On Early Intervention And Family Services For Disabled Children, Sponsored By Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

On the 16th and 17th of February 2023, Manipal College of Health Professional conducted an International Symposium on Early Intervention and Family Centred Services: Bridging the Gap to Participation and Inclusion for Children with Disabilities in collaboration with Amar Seva Sangam, University of Toronto and McGill University; sponsored by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. This symposium is the first of its kind to be hosted by Manipal College of Health Professions.

The symposium was inaugurated by chief guest, Dr Prachi Kaul, Director, Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute appreciated the Manipal Academy of Higher Education for getting prestigious conference awards funded by Shastri Indo Canadian Institute. The guests of honour Shri Sankara Raman Srinivasan, CA and visionary behind the Enabling Inclusion Program at Amar Seva Sangam, Dr. Karunakar Kotegar A, Director International Collaborations, Dr. Padmaraj Hedge, Dean of Kasturba Medical College were present during the inauguration.

The organizing chairperson, Dr G. Arun Maiya, Dean Manipal College of Health Professions welcomed the gathering, Dr Dinesh Krishna, Director of strategy, enabling inclusion App, Amar Seva Sangam gave the overview and objectives of the symposium and convener, Dr John Solomon, Head Department of Physiotherapy at Manipal College of Health Professions proposed the vote of thanks.

The symposium was focused on a partnership approach to health care, with families as the major stakeholders in the decision-making process. The symposium was held in the hybrid mode with offline as well as online participants and delegates from MAHE, University of Toronto, McGill University Canada, Amar Seva Sangam, Chennai were participated. Over 175 participants were a part of this symposium making it an incredible experience. The symposium hosted a total of 18 speakers (10 National and eight International) with nine of the speakers presenting their speeches in person while rest nine joined us online.

A Century Of Pure Passion. BMW Motorrad Launches The BMW R nineT 100 Years And BMW R 18 100 Years In India

* Bookings Open - Exclusive models limited to only 1923 units globally.

* #BMWMotorradIndia #BMWMotorrad #MakeLifeARide #SoulFuel #BMWRnineT100Years #BMWR18100Years

BMW Motorrad India launched the BMW R nineT 100 Years and the BMW R 18 100 Years limited edition motorcycles in India. These motorcycles can be booked at BMW Motorrad India dealerships from today onwards.

In December 1922, BMW chief designer Max Friz puts the first full-scale BMW motorcycle on the drawing board. At its heart is an air-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine. The first BMW motorcycle, the R 32, was presented in September 1923. This heralded the beginning of BMW motorcycle production and launched an unprecedented success story.

To celebrate its 100-year history, BMW Motorrad is now presenting the two protagonists of the Heritage experience world - the R nineT Roadster and the R 18 Cruiser with big boxer - as 100 Years edition models. In keeping with the year in which BMW Motorrad was founded, both models are limited to 1923 units each.

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, said, “One hundred years ago, the R 32 kick-started a unique success story. Today we are celebrating our exciting history with two new icons: the BMW R nineT 100 Years and the BMW R 18 100 Years. Limited to only 1,923 units each, these models are for absolute aficionados and convey a feeling of nostalgia. The iconic design and the unmistakable boxer engine illustrate that it's about the roots of BMW Motorrad, about historically inspired shapes and details, about an authentic riding experience and about reducing motorbikes to the essentials. In short: The Heritage world of experience is all about a unique attitude to life, shaped by the legendary boxer engine.”

The ex-showroom prices are as follows:

The BMW R nineT 100 Years     -           INR 24,00,000

The BMW R 18 100 Years          -           INR 25,90,000

*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.

For ease of ownership, BMW India Financial Services is offering a complete finance package and the option to fund insurance and accessories.

For complete peace of mind, BMW Motorrad bikes come with a standard warranty for three years, unlimited kilometres. The warranty can be extended to fourth and fifth year at an attractive cost. Road-Side Assistance, a 24x7 365 days package further ensures prompt services in case of breakdown and towing situations.

BMW R nineT 100 Years: The great roadster tradition from BMW Motorrad in particularly refined and sophtisticated packaging.

The reduced design language of the R nineT is shaped by 100 years of motorcycle construction and BMW Motorrad's unbroken passion for the boxer engine. Classic roadster design skilfully sets the scene with a compact tank and upright seating position as well as high-quality materials and stylish design elements. The new R nineT 100 Years becomes an exclusive anniversary edition thanks to numerous other special features. The heart is still the air/oil-cooled, 80 kW (109 hp) two-cylinder boxer engine. In the anniversary edition the legendary engine is accompanied by a wide range of options and an elaborate surface concept.

Classic Chrome and Option 719 Parts: High-grade paint-on-chrome surfaces and exquisite milled parts and wheels.

Paint finishes in combination with chrome surfaces also have an almost 100-year tradition in motorcycle construction. Chrome surfaces, usually consisting of a copper, nickel and final chrome layer are characterised by their hardness and resulting high durability, very good protection against corrosion, but above all by a radiant, mirror-like shine. This made chrome a common stylistic device for designers from the late 1920s onwards, in combination with high-quality paint concepts. The BMW R 75/5 with chrome-plated tank sides and side covers, for example, is legendary at BMW Motorrad. With the new BMW R nineT 100 Years and R 18 100 Years and the Classic Chrome surface concept, BMW Motorrad is reviving this incomparably sophisticated interplay of paint and chrome.

The tank is a combination of black with chrome and white double-lining and is complemented by knee pads and a 100 Years badge. Classic chrome is also found on the seat hump. The front wheel cover is also painted in black and features white double lining. The seat bench in two-tone combination black/oxblood rounds off the high-quality look.

Numerous black components such as fork tubes, air intake snorkel and some Option 719 components complement this harmoniously. The R nineT 100 Years includes the 719 Classic wheels option with black anodised rim rings, the Option 719 Shadow milled parts package with milled cylinder head covers, engine housing covers, seat holders, oil filler plug and the Option 719 Shadow II milled parts package, consisting of adjustable hand levers and a footrest system, pillion footrests as well as expansion tank covers and handlebar end mirrors. Adaptive turning light and the Comfort Package with heated grips, cruise control and Driving Modes Pro complete the extensive equipment of the edition model.

BMW R 18 100 Years: The big boxer stylishly designed using a special paintwork and surface concept with Classic Chrome.

The unmissable centrepiece of the R 18 100 Years is the 67 kW (91 hp) boxer engine with the largest displacement ever installed by BMW Motorrad. Both technically and visually, the BMW R 18 borrows from famous BMW models such as the BMW R 5 and puts the focus back on the essentials of motorcycling: Purist, no-frills technology and the boxer engine as the epicentre of riding pleasure. The big boxer is also complemented by numerous special features as well as a high-grade surface concept in the anniversary edition of the R 18.

The colour scheme of the R 18 100 Years, like that of the anniversary model of the R nineT, is in Classic Chrome and thus combines black paintwork and high-gloss chrome surfaces as well as white double lining and a 100 Years badge. The paint-on-chrome concept in Classic Chrome is also found on the rear wheel cover in combination with white double lining. The front wheel cover and the side covers are painted in black, complemented by white double lining on the front mudguard. The Option 719 seat upholstered in the bicolour combination black/oxblood with high-quality diamond embossing blends in harmoniously.

Black as a symbolic colour scheme of great BMW Motorrad tradition also adorns the engine, transmission housing and rear axle drive. The exact designation is Avus Black - a reminiscence of the legendary high-speed racetrack in Berlin, where BMW Motorrad once celebrated great racing successes and where the Avus monument with BMW Motorrad factory rider Ernst Henne still commemorates it today. Berlin is also home to the BMW Motorrad production plant. The plant located in Berlin-Spandau is not only a production site, it is also the lead plant for the international motorcycle production of BMW Motorrad.

The R 18 100 Years is complemented by numerous chrome parts from the Chrome design option. The high-quality and durable galvanic surface coating can be found on these parts: Handlebar fittings, gearshift and foot brake levers, handlebar clamps, handlebar weights, mirrors, brake master cylinders, brake calipers, engine casing covers, cylinder head covers and intake manifold trims.

Other features of the BMW R 18 100 Years also include chromed Akrapovi? rear silencers with perforated tailpipe trims in the "propeller style" of the BMW brand logo. Safety and comfort are ensured by Headlight Pro with adaptive turning light, reversing aid, electronic cruise control and heated grips.