The BMW R-series has joined the Honda CB750 and Triumph Bonneville in the pantheon of custom motorcycle platforms. With a remarkably distinctive-looking engine and a bulky, high-capacity tank, it’s not a conventionally ‘pretty’ bike. But love it or loathe it, the big BMW sure looks the business. This is the 27th build from the Spanish [...]
By: Dr. Gregory Frazier Having made multiple runs across the globe, round-the-world adventurer Dr. Frazier imparts some of his motorcycle traveling wisdom in his monthly Dr. Frazier Rides column. (Golden Triangle, Thailand) Rider Heiko Plath said the 7th Annual Horizons Unlimited Meeting in Chiang Mai was “simply amazing.” Thailand, long described by the Tourist Authority [...]
The birth of an icon: the entire film on the development of the new BMW R 1200 GS is now online! BMW Motorrad provides an exclusive insight into the development and production of the new GS. Experience for yourself just how much passion and motivation has gone into the new travel enduro and who the [...]
We are celebrating 90 years of BMW Motorrad and isn’t it obvious then to cut our history into just 90 seconds? As a result with this video we resurrect BMW Motorrad’s history from the first curves up to today second by second. For more from BMW Motorrad CLICK HERE Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post [...]
2013 World Superbike Injury Update Over World Superbike’s winter break, BMW GoldBet SBK’s Marco Melandri was battling with intense pain in his right shoulder. The 30-year-old Italian received medical attention over the winter, but once back on the S1000RR for preseason World Superbike testing, the pain didn’t cease. He again battled through the pain at [...]
ADV Rentals Offering the adventure of a lifetime, ADV Rentals is proud to introduce a self-guided, GPS-mapped Best of the Golden State tour that traverses everything from coastal highways and mountain passes to pockmarked fire roads. Its fleet of street- and off-road-ready BMW R1200, F800 and F650 GS-model motorcycles is specially equipped for this pre-routed [...]
BMW Motorrad USA has announced pricing for the highly awaited all-new liquid-cooled 2013 R 1200 GS. The next generation flat twin enduro will have a base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $15,800. It will be available for purchase through authorized BMW Motorrad dealers in March. BMW R 1200 GS Standard Equipment: $15,800 Integral ABS [...]
With the first WSBK round at Phillip Island underway, BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK rider Chaz Davies took time out of his busy race weekend schedule to tell us a little bit about himself, what he likes to do in his free time and reveals what he is most looking forward to this season. Bookmark on [...]
The 2013 Superbike World Championship is about to start. Watch out for the official presentation video of the BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team around works riders Marco Melandri and Chaz Davies! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this [...]
Riding fun starts with a sense of safety. BMW Motorrad has a mission: to build the best motorcycles in the world. Our engineers work with insatiable passion to advance technological developments so as to provide you with maximum riding pleasure. The aim is not only to improve riding performance but also to focus on riding [...]
Mixed weather played a part in today’s second and final eni FIM Superbike World Championship testing day at Phillip Island. The 15 riders who got onto the track during the morning session took a steadier approach to the 4445 km circuit compared to yesterday, though they still continued their work on the drying track. The [...]
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