BMW joining the 300cc club.

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BMW joining the 300cc club.

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Shocking that BMW would join the small displacement crowd!!!

A good sign to say the least.

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Smart move by BMW, since the GS650 lists for just under 8 grand.
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Not surprising considering the success of the Grom & the Duke.
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That's a great looking little motorcycle. I can visualize a small quarter fairing on it. Not that it makes any difference, but like some of their other bikes, it's probably going to be outsourced to China to keep costs down. I wonder what the price of entry will be.
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Its around 8k and made in India.

I've been going to different dealers and trying their smaller displacement motorcycles, all starting at 8k...

the g400c is to start at $4,599.

Can't wait for my g400c.

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RoaringTodd wrote:Its around 8k and made in India.

I've been going to different dealers and trying their smaller displacement motorcycles, all starting at 8k...

the g400c is to start at $4,599.

Can't wait for my g400c.

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RoaringTodd wrote:Its around 8k and made in India.

I've been going to different dealers and trying their smaller displacement motorcycles, all starting at 8k...

the g400c is to start at $4,599.

Can't wait for my g400c.

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I doubt it's that expensive.

The KTM Duke 390 has an MSRP of $4,999. If they want to compete with KTM, BMW's pricing will have to be in line with that.

The Yamaha YZF-R3 is $4,990. The Honda CBR300R ABS is $4,899. The Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS is $5,299. Those are all MSRP's. Your actual cost should be less.
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