Motorcycle journalist Neale Bayly has explored much of the world on two wheels, visiting 45 countries in 35 years, many of them at the helm of adventure-seeking expeditions. But this ride will be different. BMW Motorrad USA and BMW Performance Driving School are sponsoring an “extreme motorcycle adventure with a purpose” which will air as…
Summer’s here in all its glory and BMW Motorcycle Magazine is out riding in the sunshine for this issue! Road tests of the new 2013 R1200GS water-cooled boxer, along with the newly updated belt drive 2013 F800GT, give us the real rider’s perspective on these new models. Cool custom BMWs are showing up at rallies,…
With a total of 14,587 units sold to customers worldwide last month, April 2013 becomes the most successful month in the history of BMW Motorrad. It’s an increase of 11.5% over the 13,088 units sold in April of last year. Year-to-date, 39,319 BMW motorcycles have been delivered, an increase of 5.0% (prev. yr. 37,461). Heiner…
The 2013 red dot awards were announced with the BMW Group Design picking up four of the internationally renowned prizes. The BMW R1200GS was recognized as well as the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series Touring in the “Automotive and Transportation” category for their excellent design quality. The awards will be presented…
First it was Asia, then Oceania, followed by Africa. And now the “One World, One GS” Tour has arrived in the USA. Frenchman Stéphane Gautronneau took the controls of the racing red BMW R1200GS that has already experienced several thousand miles of road and off-road riding from rainforests to deserts. This world tour organized by…
Once again, BMW Motorrad topped the prize results in Motorrad magazine’s readers choice “Motorcycle of the Year 2013″ awards. They won in four categories, ”touring bike,” “sport bike,” “trial/enduro” and “scooter,” and placed in three others in the 15th edition of the German magazine’s awards. In the “sport bike” category, the BMW HP4 placed number one….
Last fall, BMW launched the global event: “One World. One R1200GS. The Tour of Your Life.” Tens of thousands of riders from all over the world applied for five places on a team of riders who would pilot one of the new water cooled R1200GS Adventure bikes across the world. The tour takes one motorcycle…
BMW Motorrad USA has announced pricing for the all-new, water-cooled, 2013 R1200GS. The next generation flat twin enduro will have a base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $15,800 when it reaches dealerships in March. The Base Model comes equipped with: Integral ABS (Disengageable) Aluminum Engine Guard Center Stand Power Accessory Socket White Turn Signal…
The long-awaited water-cooled GS goes on sale this spring and all the tech behind this newest generation boxer engine is analyzed in this issue, along with the inside scoop on why it’s truly revolutionary for BMW. The GS is not BMW’s only new bike, however. There’s another new Gran Tourismo on the scene as the…
It’s been decided. The jury has selected five winners to each ride one of five motorcycling tours in Asia, Africa, New Zealand, America or Europe aboard the new R1200GS water-boxer. BMW Motorrad’s ‘Ride of your Life’ competition attracted thousands of entries from across the globe, making it difficult for the high-profile jury to make their final…