The tablecloth trick by BMW Motorrad -- BMW S 1000 RR style! Remember performers like Tommy Cooper and Co with their comedy/magic tablecloth pulling routines? We’ve all seen it on the TV numerous times, but not on this scale! Well BMW Motorrad have taken that trick to new heights to promote the standing start abilities of the S1000RR. Performed... [Continue reading...]
BMW Motorrad sweeps the board in MOTORRAD magazine readers vote for “Motorcycle of the year 2010″ BMW Motorrad was voted “Motorcycle of the Year 2010″ in the readers’ vote of the motorcycle magazine MOTORRAD, with clear victories in all five categories in which BMW motorcycles were represented – the best result ever achieved... [Continue reading...]
New 2010 BMW R 1200 RT DOHC Boxer Engine Brings New Innovations in Touring The BMW R 1200 RT has always been acknowledged as the epitome of comfortable and dynamic motorcycle touring in classic style. And now, the latest version of this unique active tourer, with its significant innovations, offers even more superior enduro qualities and dynamic... [Continue reading...]
BMW’s updated 2010 R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure and R 1200 RT available in UK dealer showrooms soon. On 06 February 2010, BMW Motorrad dealerships across the country will be celebrating the official launch of the updated R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure and R 1200 RT. Each of these new 2010 models is now powered by a new version of the highly-acclaimed... [Continue reading...]
BMW R 1200 R Anniversary to be auctioned for “Save the Children” fund With the anniversary motorcycle “40 Years of Berlin” based on the BMW roadster R 1200 R, BMW Motorrad not only celebrated 40 years of production at its plant in Berlin-Spandau in 2009. By auctioning the exclusive motorcycle on eBay in November 2009 BMW... [Continue reading...]
BMW R1200GS and BMW R 1200 GS Adventure get twin cams for 2010 BMW have announced the new 2010 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure, now with two overhead cams per cylinder! The new radial valve arrangement brings an increase in engine output of 5%, to 110 HP (81 kW) at 7,750 rpm and maximum torque of 88 lb-ft (120 Nm) at 6,000 rpm. The engine now has a maximum... [Continue reading...]
Harley Davidson discontinues Buell Motorcycle production EAST TROY, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2009) -- Buell Motorcycle Company officials thanked the company’s customers, employees and dealers for an unforgettable ride, following today’s announcement by Harley-Davidson, Inc. that it will discontinue the Buell® product line as part of Harley-Davidson’s... [Continue reading...]
BMW Motorrad Announces The UK Price For The S 1000 RR
New BMW S 1000 RR Sport specification available to order BMW Motorrad has announced that the UK price for the S 1000 RR will be an extremely competitive £10,950 (inc 15% VAT) OTR for the standard model. The S 1000 RR will also be available in a ‘Sport’ specification costing £12,235 OTR. The stunning and eagerly anticipated addition to the supersport... [Continue reading...]
Chris Pfeiffer Wins German Stunt Open
Chris Pfeiffer takes top honours at the German Open Chris Pfeiffer shocked the competition during the “German Open” stunt riding contest at the Hockenheimring. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport rider took the win in a field packed with Europe´s top stunt riding athletes. Altogether 36 riders from 12 countries competed in the brand new event. Pfeiffer... [Continue reading...]
BMW Motorrad Days 2009
Mecca for BMW motorcycle fans from all over the world Munich/Garmisch-Partenkirchen. “Once a year Garmisch-Partenkirchen is transformed into the mecca of BMW motorcycle fans – and so it is again this year,” announced the Head of BMW Motorrad Hendrik von Kuenheim at the official handing over of the keys of the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen for... [Continue reading...]