Special Long Way Down cut hits cinemas
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, July 01, 2008
The motorcycle documentary Long Way Down is making its way down to movie theaters across America
BMW signs Xaus for 2009 WSBK season
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 26, 2008
BMW Motorrad Motorsport has signed Ruben Xaus to compete in the 2009 World Superbike Championship
Classic bike showcase at Mid-Ohio
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 23, 2008
Thousands of classic motorcycle enthusiasts will gather at the AMA's Vintage Motorcycle Days
Book traces BMW’s racing lineage
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, June 20, 2008
BMW’s motorcycle racing history is the subject of a new book written
Long Way Down on National Geographic
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, June 13, 2008
National Geographic Channels International has secured global premiere rights to Long Way Down
Edelweiss offers three new tours
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, June 13, 2008
Motorcycle vacation company Edelweiss Bike Travel is opening three new Scouting tours
DMG releases 2009 Literbike rules
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 05, 2008
After vocal resistance to abandoning the existing Superbike class, DMG has announced new class rules
KTM slays the iron giant
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, May 27, 2008
KTM rider Taddy Blazusiak completed one of the world’s toughest Enduros and made it look easy
More than one way to cross a bridge
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, May 26, 2008
For most people, a bridge is a convenient way to get across a river
Get set to party Bavarian-style
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, May 22, 2008
BMW Motorrad is ready to welcome more than 34,000 motorcyclists to its annual rally
HP2 Sport hits the USA
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, May 12, 2008
BMW’s new racing boxer, the HP2 Sport, is now available at US dealerships
F1 racer tests BMW HP2 Megamoto
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Formula One racer Nick Heidfeld will get to try out the new BMW HP2 Megamoto
ABS option available for BMW HP2 Megamoto
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, April 03, 2008
BMW Motorrad is offering an anti-lock braking system option for the new HP2 Megamoto
AMA to give away five motorcycles
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, April 02, 2008
The American Motorcyclist Association will give away five motorcycles this year.
BMW is hot for teacher
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 31, 2008
BMW Motorrad USA has added Chris ‘Teach’ McNeil to its stunt riding team
BMW HP2 Sport wins at Hockenheim
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 31, 2008
The track temperature hovered just above freezing, but that didn’t stop Team Motobike
Impressive start for the Buell 1125R
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, March 28, 2008
It didn’t take very long for the Buell 1125R to make an impact on the professional racing world
Take the scenic route to BMW Motorrad Days
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 27, 2008
For some riders attending the 2008 BMW Motorrad Days, getting there is part of the experience
Documentary chronicles sportbike story
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 11, 2008
A new online documentary offers an inside look at eight top motorcycle manufacturers
BMW offers low suspension
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Motorcyclists with a shorter inseam may soon find a more comfortable ride on a trio of BMW bikes.
BMW Confident Going Into Daytona 200
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The countdown has already started for BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s road racing team, which makes its
BMW Motorcycle Rider Training Now Available In U.S.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, January 18, 2008
In 1994, BMW Motorrad opened its Enduro Park in the small German town of Hechlingen.
100,000 BMW R1200GS
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, August 07, 2007
On 27.07.07, the BMW R1200GS, together with the model variant Adventure, celebrated an impressive
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb - Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport Dominates The Traditional
BMW Motorcycles to be Featured Again on Alton Brown's New Season of "Feasting on Asphalt" Premiering Saturday, August 4 on The Food Network
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, July 31, 2007
In previous episodes of the FoodNetwork's "Feasting on Asphalt," BMW
Long Way Down. McGregor and Boorman Ready Another Epic Trip.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, May 10, 2007
From BMW:The motorcycle journey of a lifetime is back. After the sensational success of Long Way Round Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are now starting off for the adventurous Long Way Down, this...
F800ST and F800S Demo Rides
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, April 22, 2007
BMW of Denver had their open house today. After demoing the F800ST and F800S, I must say it is a great engine. Plenty of torque and nice top end. I saw 4,500 rpm at 80mph. Don't know what it will top...
Hand Guards on a 1100RT?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, October 30, 2006
So, I'm one of those mutant Seattle riders that were mentioned in the recent MO article about riding in the rain. I commute by bike everyday. In fact, I just sold my car, "cuz it was just sittin'...
A Serious BMW Experience.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, October 04, 2006
From BMW: BMW is giving you a chance at an experience that will last you a lifetime: the Get Serious Sweepstakes. This fall, take a shot at elevating your riding skills and winning the BMW ...
06 K1200GT Exhaust Smell?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, September 24, 2006
Just got back from a great trip to Utah from Va. The three Bmws in the group lead the group of eight bikes. the rest were Harleys. I got complaints from those behind me that the exhaust from my bike...
Garmin GPS
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, June 18, 2006
What is the most economical Garmin entry level into GPS for a R1150RT? I have a great c330 for my auto. Is there anyway to route the c330 audio into a helmet (bluetooth, etc). If so, I could do...
SD Officers get new rides.
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, June 13, 2006
The next time you get a ticket in San Diego, it will be from an officer on a shiny, new BMW. Read about it here
BMW Three-wheel Concept
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 24, 2006
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/23/bmws-clever-concept-completed/ This is another three-wheeled concept, only instead of the Volkswagen with two up front this has two in the back. Anyone...
Your dream came true.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, March 18, 2006
All of you that wanted 17" wheels for their HP2(UK prices for now): Available after BMW's New Season Launch weekend celebrations on 25-26 March, customers who purchase an HP2 Enduro can choose to...
BMW Group revenues for 2005 rise to new high level
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, February 21, 2006
I'm not much of a follower of company financials, but this was an interesting read. BMW was suffering for years in the money department. I recall reading at one time they were even considering...
New R1200s
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, February 13, 2006
Text from BMWmorotcycles.com: Coming Mid-2006!!!!!! Even BMW fanatics are amazed at how our engineers were able to give the famed two cylinder Boxer engine even more power, topping the R 1200 S...
BMW F650CS for my better half.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, December 28, 2005
I've been looking around for a good beginners ride for my wife. I didn't want to get her any of those cruisers that have the foot controls way up front where your feet should never be, except,...
BMW Motorrad Adopts New Philosophy.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, December 09, 2005
From: BMWHP.org Editorial Staff (Posted 12/8/2005) Germany - Herbert Diess, president of BMW Motorrad AG, says the German manufacturer's future product will be more performance oriented than ever...
Reader Review: 2006 R1200RT
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, November 17, 2005
I just took a test ride on the 2006 BMW R1200RT. Now, to start with, I have to admit that I'm a Goldwing baby, and have been for years, so the ride on anything else will probably not stack up as...
The Limeys get a look at a new Beemer.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, October 28, 2005
BMW goes funky with monster off-roaderBy Vaughan FreemanHAS BMW lost the plot? Like a cardigan-wearing Dad who now wears hoodies, and swaps Val Doonican LPs for iPod downloads, the revered German...
BMW F800S
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, September 29, 2005
This dutch website has the first official shots of BMW's new parallel twin, the F800s. the site quotes a wet weight of around 417 pounds and horespower around 80 bhp. so whaddya mofo's think? ...
Biking Germany on a Beemer
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, September 14, 2005
The A62 Autobahn. Germany. A BMW K12RS. Do we need to say more? Of course we do -- this is MO, we always have more to say! Read on as Dr. Jeff Wolff rides and rallies around Germany.
Actually Riding to a Motorcycle Rally
posted by Steven Verschoor on Thursday, June 23, 2005
Question: what's the difference between a U.S. motorcycle rally and a European motorcycle rally?...
Be a Pampered Social Elite for Charity?
posted by Steven Verschoor on Wednesday, June 15, 2005
What would you think of a charity ride, where participants donated "close to" $1,000 each, and "the majority of the proceeds ... go to provide shoes and clothing for hundreds of underprivileged...
Will BMW's Change Suspension Forever?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, April 20, 2005
BMW offers a new rear suspension idea on it's cool looking HP2 G/S which looks to be lighter and less prone to fading than the current technology offered by other motorcycle manufacturers. A fairly...
MO Puts the New R 1200 RT on the Dynojet
posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Unfortunately, BMW was unable to release any test units in time for us to get a dyno reading before we had to publish our tests of the new R 1200 ST and R 1200 RT. Apparently it was worth the wait,...
Suffering from Ewan and Charlie's Dilemma!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 03, 2005
I am struggling with the decision of whether to plump for the BMW R1200GS or the KTM Adventure as my next bike as I am looking to extend my touring to take in some rather less asphalt-based routes. ...
85 year-old rides the four corners
posted by George Obradovich on Saturday, February 19, 2005
This is a truly amazing accomplishment. Read about it here
BMW Boxer Cup Replaced By New Power Cup
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, February 13, 2005
The Power Cup features the new K1200R naked bike and will be a seven-race series. More info. The Boxer cup may have seemed silly, but the weaving, wobbling massive-draft-casting Boxer cups...
BMW Announces 0.9% Financing
posted by Sean Alexander on Tuesday, January 25, 2005
We're bummed that the R 1200GS isn't on this list. On the bright side; the "Rockster" and K1200GT are available. **BMW PRESS RELEASE** The Winter Rules Event: A hot opportunity even though it's...
New BMW R1200s, St and RT
posted by Sean Alexander on Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Here's a scoop from French site www.moto-station.com Hmmm.. One must wonder if Chris Bangle and Pierre Terblanche have been splicing their DNA together. Chef sang a lil something about a...
BMW Veteran Club Rally
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Mississippi, the "Hospitality State" = The south's warmest welcome! Vintage BMW Motorcycle Rally Heads South Sturgis, Mississippi - October 22, 2004 ~ Bench Mark Works today announced that it...
BMW at Daytona & Hotel Rooms
posted by Sean Alexander on Friday, February 06, 2004
Now remember.... the Hilton doesn't want more than two riders sharing a single bed in their hotel rooms. -Sean ----------*BMW PRESS RELEASE*----------- BMW Motorrad USA at Daytona Bike Week ...
Beemer Record
posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, January 15, 2004
From a press release issued by BMW North America: BMW MOTORRAD USA POSTS SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF RECORD SALES Year-to-date sales up 13 percent over last year Woodcliff Lake, NJ - BMW...
New bmw R1200GS?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, January 08, 2004
As sources in the web say, there's a new BMW, and this one's supposed to be more tarmac oriented than the previous 1150GS, with less weight, more HP, and a totally new computerized electronic system....
BMW K-bike successor revealed!
posted by Sean Alexander on Thursday, October 23, 2003
The big news around BMW here in Germany, is the release of first details of the upcoming replacement for the K Series. Unfortunately, the news broke as an exclusive in the print media, so no online...
A classy move from BMW to H-D
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, August 19, 2003
A classy move from BMW, as seen on a billboard on I-94 south of Milwaukee: http://www.wiscbmwclub.com/BMWsign.jpg
First bike for a BMW fan?
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, August 05, 2003
Hi all, I'm a complete newbie, about to get started in motorcycling. I'm at a crossroads, and was hoping I could get a poke in the right direction. I'm taking the MSF pretty soon (I'm out of the...
BMW 2003 Sales
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, July 29, 2003
From a BMW Press Release: Woodcliff Lake, NJ - BMW Motorrad USA, the importer and distributor of BMW motorcycles in the United States, is celebrating 80 years of motorcycling excellence by...
Go to Hell it's Heaven on Earth
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, June 22, 2003
"All Americans should take a trip to South Africa's Mecca, The Hell, at least once in their lives, preferably on a BMW motorcycle," says German-born Jurgen Muess, proud owner of the newly launched...
80th Anniversary Beemer
posted by George Obradovich on Monday, May 05, 2003
Press Release from BMW: BMW, USA - BMW USA will offer a special edition of the R 1150 R Rockster in recognition of the 80th anniversary of BMW Motorrad.
Rental of motorcycles in chile and Argentina
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, May 04, 2003
Rental and tour with motorcycles BMW 650 GS 2003/2001 full equipped with cases, tank bag and top case, for travel Argentina, Chile and Bolivia, Patagonia, Atacama Desert, Titicaca. See...
BMW Sales Jump
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, April 08, 2003
Press Release from BMW:
'04 BMW All New Boxer engines!!!!
posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, March 06, 2003
Holy moly B' men (and women)! Beemer boxers are going up over the 100hp mark in '04!!! Check out this link! I just splashed out for R1150GS Adventure this year! As the...
BMW Donates Motorcycles to Pentagon
posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, February 26, 2003
BMW Donates Motorcycles for Pentagon's First Police Motorcycle Unit. PR Newswire February 25, 2003 BMW of North America, LLC has donated six R 1100 RT-P police motorcycles to the United...
BMW #1 in Europe
posted by George Obradovich on Monday, February 24, 2003
Press Release from BMW:
BMW in 2003 MotoGP! Sort of...
posted by John P Burns on Friday, January 31, 2003
No, contrary to persistent rumors, they will not chop three cylinders from their F1 V10 to challenge Honda for the championship (at least not this year - could happen in 2004 or ?05). However, they...
Airbags on BMWs
posted by Brent Avis on Friday, January 04, 2002
BMW has patented a new airbag system and is planning to fit it to its motorcycles. It uses ultrasound to build up a picture of where and how the rider is sitting on the bike. If he or she is flung...
BMW has strong third quarter
posted by Brent Avis on Friday, November 09, 2001
From PRNewswire: After the good results from the first half year, BMW's motorcycle sales once again reached a new peak in the third quarter 2001. The figure of 19,416 units delivered was 15.8% up ...
BMW Death Valley Photo Shoot
posted by Calvin Kim on Tuesday, May 01, 2001
As we've reported before, BMW will be having a Death Valley Photo Shoot for their GS series of bikes. While we didn't have the specifics of the event earlier, we have them now. Read on to view the...
BMW Riders Needed
posted by Calvin Kim on Thursday, April 26, 2001
BMW Motorcycles has initiated a policy to use only genuine BMW owners in all advertising and marketing. To that end, all BMW Motorcycle owners (but particularly GS riders) are invited to join BMW...
BMW R1150RT Recall
posted by Brent Avis on Tuesday, April 24, 2001
We just recieved word from a BMW representative that an R1150 RT Service Bulletin has been released to the retailers today. The manufacturer of the front spring strut (Showa) has informed BMW that...
BMW Twins Reader Feedback
posted by Brent Avis on Friday, March 30, 2001
After spending a considerable amount of time with BMW's R1150GS, we came to appreciate its engine and ...
BMW Launches Interactive Paris-Dakar Web Site
posted by Brent Plummer on Wednesday, December 20, 2000
The small village of Seiberdorf in Bavaria has given its go-ahead! "All four R900 RR boxer flat twins are ready to go!" reports Klaus Pepperl and Alfred Halbfeld. And they are the ones who ought to...
R1100S Hop-Up Revisited
posted by Brett Ratner on Friday, November 24, 2000
If you enjoyed MO's feature story on our project BMW R1100S, you might want to check out a web site suggested by a MO reader. The site suggests a variety of improvements that can be made to the...
Delusions of Ducati: MO's BMW R1100S Hop-Up
posted by Brent Plummer on Saturday, November 18, 2000
Ever irreverent and unruly, the MO staff recently decided we'd like to spank some sportbike weenies on a BMW -- there's nothing quite like dragging bags and cylinder heads around the outside of...
BMW F650 Reader Feedback
posted by Calvin Kim on Thursday, May 25, 2000
BMW has had an impressive run of things with the success of their F650 Funduro. Now they've upped the ante even further with their new F650GS which was reviewed by our Israeli Desk in Tel Aviv,...
