BMW Motorrad says it increased deliveries of its motorcycles and maxi-scooters in the third quarter (July, August, September) to 52,892 units, which is +20.9% compared to Q3 2019. It generated revenues of € 637m (2019: € 558m; +14.2%) and an EBIT of € 45m (2019: € 35m; +28.6%). The segment EBIT margin came in at 7.1% (2019: 6.3%).
For the nine months to September 30 the company reports a total of 129,599 units delivered to customers during the first three quarters of the year - at just -5.4% down on the same period of 2019, it represents a very strong recovery from the effects of COVID-19 so far this year and generated revenues totalling € 1,716m (2019: € 1,871m; -8.3%).
EBIT for the nine-month period amounted to € 110m (2019: € 226m; -51.3%), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 6.4% (2019: 12.1%).
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| All-new features of the updated BMW G 310 GS include Euro 5 homologated single with electromotive throttle controller and automatic idle speed increase and self-boosting anti-hopping clutch. |
With an eye on the very "fluid" situation in the winter as the pandemic spikes again, BMW said that "motorcycle segment deliveries are expected to have decreased moderately year-on-year - with the EBIT margin forecast to lie within a range between 3 and 5%".
Following the debut of the M 1000 RR in September (IDN # 157), the company has continued to blitz the internet with virtual new model introductions.
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| 2021 R nineT 'Family' - R nineT, R nineT Pure, R nineT Scrambler and R nineT Urban G/S - with extended range, fine-tuning of the design and improved torque. |
As the venerable GS line celebrates its 40th anniversary, range updates have included new Euro 5 compliant 'tech-rich' 1250 GS and GS Adventure anniversary editions with ShiftCam technology and an Electronic Dynamic ESA "Next Generation" chassis with fully automatic load compensation.
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| 2021 'Roadster' style S 1000 R: Flex frame; Euro-5 compliant 999 cc inline four, 4-into-1 exhaust, 165 hp/11,000 rpm and 84 ft-lb torque at 9,250 rpm; Rain, Road and Dynamic riding modes (optional Dynamic Pro); ABS Pro; 14 lb weight saving (438 lbs total). |
The G 310 GS gets an update with the Euro 5 compliant single getting an electromotive throttle controller and automatic idle speed increase with self-boosting anti-hopping clutch.
The 2021 R 1250 RT gets new BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro, three Pro riding modes, including the new "Eco" riding mode and Dynamic Traction Control DTC as standard.
The R nineT 'Family' gets five updates - R nineT, R nineT Pure, R nineT Scrambler and R nineT Urban G/S with extended range, fine-tuning of the design and improved torque. The boxer engine is now Euro 5 compliant and has undergone both technical and visual fine-tuning.
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| BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 - "the new style of urban two-wheel mobility". |
As part of its company-wide #NEXTGen 2020, with the CE 04, BMW Motorrad says it is presenting the 'near-series' version of the BMW Motorrad Concept Link - "as a link between the analogue and digital worlds of the user, the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 is both a means of transport and a means of communication for the urban commuter. With its electric drive, trailblazing design and innovative connectivity solutions, it sets out to redefine the scooter segment.
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| Updated R 1250 RT |
"The segment-defining design of the Definition CE 04 stands for a new urban aesthetic. Definition CE 04 now continues BMW Motorrad's electromobility strategy for urban conurbations and thus provides a concrete preview of what a contemporary production vehicle could look like," says Alexander Buchan, Head of Vehicle Design.
