Archive for the ‘Motorrad’ Category

Chris Harris Learns to Ride a Motorbike with BMW

Jul 25, 14 • Motorrad • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

We're big fans of Chris Harris and his ongoing automotive adventures. Yet the Harris Monkey has recently taken on a motoring challenge of a completely different type: learning to ride a motorcycle.
2014 BMW Motorrad GS Trophy About to Kick Off in the Canadian Rockies

Jul 25, 14 • Motorrad • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

With barely a month to the start of the fourth BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, the North America 2014 edition, the preparations of the organizers and the competitors are nearing completion.
Designer Conceptualizes a BMW Motorcycle Based on the MINI Superlaggera

Jul 23, 14 • Custom BMW Motorcycles, Motorrad • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

Designer Tamás Jakus has combined two future BMW Group icons into one interesting conceptual design study. Dubbed the MINI Superlaggera Motorcycle, this design study in two motor forms combines the platform of the BMW R NineT with the aesthetics of the...
BMW Motorrad Introduces ABS Pro: Cornering ABS for the HP4

Jul 21, 14 • Motorrad, Technology • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

Motorcycle riders know that especially at the limit, grip is everything. Every action we take, every input on the controls or shift of our body position has an effect on how much stick we're getting from our tires. With advances in traction control and...
Worldwide BMW Motorrad Sales Down for June, Up for 2014

Jul 14, 14 • Motorrad • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

The past 18 months have been stellar for BMW's motorcycle division in terms of sales success. With a record year in 2013 and a record first six months in 2014, BMW Motorrad is thriving while other two-wheel marques struggle to stay even.
BMW Motorrad Updates for 2015

Jul 7, 14 • Motorrad • Nathaniel Salzman • 1 Comment

Model year 2015 will see a wide range of model refreshes for BMW Motorrad, as well as a new special edition of the K 1200 S. No entirely new models are on the horizon for now, but given how many new models BMW unveiled in the past 18 months, this seems...
Official: BMW Motorrad Sales up +7.7% for May 2014

Jun 10, 14 • Motorrad, Official News, Sales/Marketing • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

Official Release: For the fifth month in succession BMW Motorrad has maintained a stable course of growth. In May 2014, 14,088 (previous year: 13,081 units) motorcycles and maxi scooters were supplied to customers worldwide. This represents an increase in...
Michael Dunlop and BMW Take Isle of Man Senior TT Victory

Jun 10, 14 • Motorrad, Motorsport • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

To mix sports terms, Michael Dunlop and BMW Motorrad pulled off a hat trick at the iconic Isle of Man TT race this year. Winning first the Superbike class race, then the Superstock, and finally the most coveted Senior TT class race. All three races were won...
BMW USA Recalling 2014 R 1200 RT Models Over Rear Strut Issues

Jun 9, 14 • Motorrad • Nathaniel Salzman • 1 Comment

BMW has sent out a formal technical bulletin for model year 2014 R 1200 RT sport touring motorcycles. Specifically, those fitted with the ESA option. The main component of the rear suspension, the rear spring strut, has been identified as having a potential...
Michael Dunlop Wins Isle of Man TT Superbike Race on a BMW

Jun 2, 14 • Motorrad, Motorsport • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

For the first time in 75 years, BMW Motorrad has secured an Isle of Man TT Race victory. Rider Micheal Dunlop piloted a BMW S 1000 RR around the Isle's legendary road course to beat out perennial underdog Guy Martin by an impressive 20.5 seconds.
BMW Motorrad Scores Big in PS Reader Survey

May 19, 14 • Motorrad, Official News • Nathaniel Salzman • 1 Comment

It’s one thing to win this month’s moto magazine category shoot out, but it’s quite another to win over the bike riding population in general. According to Germany’s PS Magazine, BMW’s Motorrad division has done exactly that —...
BMW Motorrad Division Continues to See Record Breaking Sales

May 14, 14 • Motorrad • Nathaniel Salzman • 1 Comment

While other divisions within BMW Group struggle (MINI in particular), Motorrad is charging forward in 2014 with yet another record sales month in April 2014. Year-over-year sales results for April are up +12.0% overall, and year-to-date sales are up +14.6%....
Official: Concorso di Motociclette 2014 — A Beauty Contest on Two Wheels.

Feb 28, 14 • Custom BMW Motorcycles, Motorrad, Official News • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

From 23rd to 25th May 2014, enthusiasts and collectors of historic vehicles will gather once again on the banks of Lake Como for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The beauty contest co-hosted by BMW Group Classic and the Villa d’Este luxury hotel is...
A BMW Motorrad 2014 Motorsports Preview

Feb 26, 14 • FIM Superbike, Motorrad, Motorsport • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

The stage is set for a thrilling 2014 season. The focus in recent seasons was on the works engagement in the Superbike World Championship, now BMW Motorrad Motorsport is prominently represented in many racing series around the world through its beefed up...