New Delhi: BMW Motorrad India has confirmed that motorcycle prices are going up again, and this time it is not a small jump. The company has officially announced that prices will increase by up to 6 percent from 1 January 2026 across its lineup. The reason behind the hike also reflects what is happening globally with currencies, costs and supply.
BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar explained that the continuous depreciation of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar and Euro has pushed costs higher for several months. He mentioned that raw material and logistics costs have also gone up, and the company needs to protect profitability and dealer stability. With 1 USD roughly equal to ₹90 (₹90 INR), even small currency shifts translate into huge changes for imported or premium components. It is not just a business move, it is a survival adjustment in a tough economic environment.
BMW Motorrad price hike from January 2026: what riders need to know
From 1 January 2026, BMW Motorrad’s entire motorcycle range will become costlier by up to 6 percent. This includes the made in India BMW G 310 RR and the electric BMW CE 02, which are popular among younger riders and first-time premium bike buyers. The bigger impact, however, will be felt in the high-end motorcycles that come to India as Completely Built Units. These include adventure bikes like the BMW F 900 GS and F 900 GSA, touring monsters like the BMW R 1300 GS and R 1300 GSA, and performance machines such as the BMW S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, M 1000 RR and M 1000 R.
Then there is the luxury cruiser lineup with R 18 Transcontinental and lifestyle machines like the BMW R 12 and R 12 nineT. Touring enthusiasts looking at models like the BMW R 1250 RT and the big K 1600 series, including GTL, GA and B, will also feel the rise. Even maxi-scooters like the BMW C 400 GT and electric CE 04 will not escape the upward push. For biking fans, it means premium dreams will soon come with a noticeably heavier price tag.
Why this price hike matters for the Indian premium motorcycle market
Indian riders already face high taxes, import duties and premium brand pricing. Add forex pressure and rising global costs to this and prices move quickly upward. Many superbike owners often say that owning a big bike here is equal parts love, sacrifice and patience. I have personally heard riders joke that they pay as much in waiting, EMI planning and upgrades as they do for the bike itself.
At the same time, BMW is not alone. Many global brands have gone through similar price corrections in the last two years because cost structures everywhere have changed.