Tag: BMW Motorcycles

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Video: BMW HP4 vs. BMW R 1200 GS

There\'s an old adage in performance: it\'s not how much power you have, it\'s how much power you can use. For all its off road and world exploring street cred, the BMW R 1200 GS is still a 1.2L, finely tuned motorcycle with a top notch suspension. In the right hands, the big GS can be ridden to extraordinary limits. Take for example this video, pitting the 125 hp BMW R 1200 GS against what ought to be no contest: the track-bred, fire-breathing, 194 hp HP4 variant of the BMW S 1000 RR.

by Nathaniel Salzman
Motorrad

World Premier: The BMW Concept Ninety by Roland Sands

Mercenary bike designer and erstwhile professional motorcycle racer Roland Sands was tapped by BMW to build a one-of-a-kind tribute to BMW\'s iconic R 90 S. This, as yet another stop in the 90 Years of BMW Motorrad celebration parade. Dubbed the \"Concept Ninety\", this is a new interpretation of what is for many the sexiest bike BMW has ever made.

by Nathaniel Salzman
Motorrad Official News

The New 2013 BMW F 800 GS Adventure

Since its debut, the BMW F-series has set the standard for midsize adventure motorcycles. Lighter and more off-road capable than its iconic bigger brother (the R 1200 GS Adventure), the F 800 GS is not only a sales leader for BMW\'s F-series, it\'s inspired competitors in the space. Most notably, Triumph\'s Tiger 800. Now the F 800 GS\'s reputation for rugged and approachable capability can continue to build with a refreshed F 800 GS Adventure for 2013.

by Nathaniel Salzman
Motorrad

2012 BMW Motorrad GS Trophy Day 3 Recap

A new day for the BMW Motorrad GS Trophy saw the lead once again change national hands. On day three the German team stepped ahead of the French (obvious jokes omitted) to take a six point lead in the overall standings. Hard miles and big obstacles pushed machine and competitor alike.

by Nathaniel Salzman
Motorrad

2012 BMW Motorrad GS Trophy Day 1 Recap

I have to admit, when I learned that this year\'s BMW Motorrad GS Trophy was traveling through Patagonia <em>and</em> that 15 of the event\'s participants were journalists, I was more than a little envious. While not really a race in the traditional sense of the word, it looks like its definitely an adventure. So at the very least this year, I\'m content to live vicariously through BMW\'s day-by-day updates.

by Nathaniel Salzman
Motorrad

BMW Unveils Three 90th Anniversary Models

As part of their 90th anniversary, BMW Motorrad is celebrating with a swath of special models. We\'ve <a href=\"http://www.bimmerfile.com/2012/11/13/bmw-motorrad-celebrates-90-years-with-new-boxer-model/\">already mentioned</a> the upcoming \"Boxer\" pre-production concept that is yet to be revealed, but BMW has unveiled three special editions of current models, each R 1200s: The GS Adventure, R and RT models.

by Nathaniel Salzman