BMW launches F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure in India as CBUs

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com Published Sept 17, 2024 Published Sept 17, 2024

Launch in India

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Pricing Details

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Perfect Enduros

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GS-DNA Heritage

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CBU Import

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F 850 GS Replacement

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Design Changes

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Adventure Variant Features

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Powerful Twin-Cylinder Engine

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Suspension Setup

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Braking System

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