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More Online: Spring 2011

Each issue of the BMW Motorcycle Magazine is carefully crafted to give you the best information and content we can fit onto the printed page. But sometimes you want more. More coverage of topics from the latest BMW Motorcycle Magazine including material that can’t be included in a printed magazine. BMW Motorcycle Magazine, Spring 2011…

South Africa to France Journey Complete

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After a journey of more than 9,300 miles (15,000 km) from Cape Town, South Africa, to Paris, France, GS-riding adventurer Eric Massiet du Biest and his colleagues returned home from their Trans-Africa expedition to a heroes’ welcome at the BMW Motorrad Etoile dealership in the capital city. A description and pictures of the journey can…

New Season Launch at the BMW Motorrad Zentrum

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New model presentations, test rides, stunt performances, fashion shows, dancers, ‘vintage’ photo-shoots, workshop tests, a rock band, caricature artists, face-painting, and more were packed into the New Season Launch activities at BMW Motorrad’s flagship store in central Munich. Every year, the BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna dealership with its 9,000 square meter showroom puts on a…

Snow, big air and BMWs at the Nike 6.0 Air & Style Event

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After three years away, the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour returned to Munich’s Olympic stadium on February 12 for the Nike 6.0 Air & Style event. More than 16,000 spectators came to the Bavarian capital to see the world’s best snowboarding talent go head-to-head and battle for championship points, a prize fund of €75,000 (about…

BMW Motorcycle Magazine, Spring 2011

Issue #10 of the BMW Motorcycle Magazine. Featuring Urban Motor’s classic customs; BMW Concept C scooter; Interview with VP of Design, David Robb; New R1200GS Triple Black; The Project; The Phoenix Reborn; BMW K1; and R65GS long distance commuter. Plus the best destinations.

More Online: Fall 2010

Each issue of the BMW Motorcycle Magazine is carefully crafted to give you the best information and content we can fit onto the printed page. But sometimes you want more. More coverage of topics from the latest BMW Motorcycle Magazine including material that can’t be included in a printed magazine. BMW Motorcycle Magazine, Fall 2010…

Interview with Michael Trammer on GS Trophy 2010

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Now that the dust has settled in southern Africa, the organizers of the second International BMW Motorrad GS Trophy can relax, enjoying the knowledge that the 2010 event was an unrivalled success. From BMW Motorrad HQ in Germany, GS Trophy 2010 Project Manager Michael Trammer gives an exclusive interview about this amazing African adventure. Just…

GS Trophy 2010, Stage 7. Finale!

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The BMW GS Trophy 2010 is over. With an arduous final day and with the points totaled, the winner is Team UK. In second place is Team South Africa with Team Nordic in third. The final day included a trials special test in the Country Trax farm using BMW R1200GS motorcycles. This was followed by…

GS Trophy 2010, Stage 6. Team UK Takes Narrow Lead into Final Day

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After 320 km (200 miles) and two special tests this day, there are three teams who have a good chance of willing the 2010 GS Trophy. The winner of the day was Team Nordic which is now tied for second with Team South Africa in the overall rankings. As we prepare for the final day…

GS Trophy 2010, Stage 5. Elephants, Hippos and Crocodiles

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With the competition nearly at its end, the teams are being led back towards Johannesburg. This 160-km (100-mile) stage led from Phinda Game Reserve to Pongola Game Reserve and was almost exclusively on dirt or mud. With four special tests, the GS Trophy was exhausting today. At the end of the day, there was little…