NEWS
Recall of various BMW models
Some components could touch the rear wheel unplanned. A total of 440 motorcycles are affected by the worldwide recall. […weiter lesen]
BMW
New Motorcycles
Does the sportmotorcycle BMW G 310 RR come?
TVS CEO Radhakrishnan announces a third model with the same engine after the BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS. This fueled the rumors about the small superbike G 310 RR again. […weiter lesen]
NEWS
BMW Motorrad, now also at TikTok
BMW Motorrad has now opened its own TikTok channel and would particularly like to address 16-24 year old users there. […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
New BMW G 310 GS & G 310 R sighted
The two small BMW models get an update. They were spotted on a test drive on public roads. […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Overall ranking for BMW Motorrad Race Trophy 2020 canceled
In 2020 there will be no overall ranking for the BMW customer sport competition. Because of the numerous postponements and cancellations in individual racing series, that would make no sense. […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
BMW R 18 presented, information, data and equipment
With the R 18, BMW enters the cruiser segment and, according to its own statements, brings a motorcycle that is technically and in terms of form completely in the tradition of historic BMW motorcycles. […weiter lesen]
Meetings / Events
BMW not at Intermot or EICMA 2020
As BMW announced in the press release, they will refrain from appearing at Intermot and EICMA 2020 due to the current difficult situation. […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
The data of the BMW R18 and R18 Classic
For April 3, 2020, BMW plans to present its new cruiser, in which the new 1802 boxer engine will be used. Now the first data has been leaked. […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
BMW R 18 premiere on April 3, 2020
BMW has announced the presentation of the new BMW R 18 for Friday, April 3rd, 2020. Then the production vehicle with the big boxer for the cruiser segment will be presented. […weiter lesen]
NEWS
BMW patent, crumple zone for the motorcycle
According to patent drawings, BMW is working on developing a kind of crumple zone for the motorcycle, that will absorb at least a part of the impact speed at an accident. […weiter lesen]
NEWS
BMW Motorrad had a record year in 2019
BMW sold more motorcycles and scooters in 2019 than ever before. Compared to the previous year, they were able to increase sales by 5.8 percent. 175,162 vehicles were delivered to customers (previous year 165,566). Germany remains the largest single market with 26,292 motorcycles sold, an […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
Details on the BMW G 310 RR for 2020
At the Eicma, BMW announced the launch of the small G 310 RR sports motorcycle. It is aimed at customers who are not yet familiar with sports motorcycles. The small G310RR comes in the look of the S1000RR (old model). According to media reports, the […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
BMW electric motorcycle prototype presented
At a technical workshop in France, BMW introduced the E-Power Roadster Concept. The prototype looks like a mixture of S 1000 R (front) and R 1200 R (rear). It should afford 100 kW (134 hp) and 200 Nm. The power is transferred to the rear […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
New: BMW S 1000 XR
The new edition of the Adventure Sport Bikes for 2020 was presented at the Eicma. It should be radically lighter and more agile. It should master the balancing act between long-distance performance and sportiness. “It is always difficult to beat a multiple test winner like […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
BMW F 850 R – patent application reveals new model?
According to patent applications, which have now surfaced in the network, BMW wants to bring a new naked bike on the market, the BMW F 850 R. BMW F 850 R – patent application reveals new model? The R 1250 R will probably get a […weiter lesen]
Meetings / Events
BMW – Make a Life A Ride
– This year’s motto at the Eicma trade fair appearance. Four world premieres will be presented there. BMW – Make a Life A Ride The exhibition stand should become more a place of encounter and exchange. It should become a lively forum on the subject […weiter lesen]
NEWS
Recall: BMW S 1000 RR
BMW calls the new S 1000 RR back to the workshops. Affected are vehicles manufactured between September 2018 and March 2019. Recall: BMW S 1000 RR The oil cooler supply and return lines were molded incorrectly, which could cause the oil hose to separate from […weiter lesen]
NEWS
BMW recall: brakes could corrode
The recall concerns the BMW G 310 R (2017-), the BMW G310 GS (2018-) and the Scooter C 400 X (2019). BMW recall: brakes could corrode In the models, due to winter road conditions and corresponding measures against smoothness (road salt), corrosion could occur on […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
BMW S 1000 RR with electric compressor?
A patent application entitled “Motorcycle with Charged Combustion Engine” suggests that BMW is working on a Superbike with a supercharger. BMW S 1000 RR with electric compressor? Strictly speaking, the compressor technology is not really new and has in part a bad reputation, as often […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
WSBK: Reiterberger has to give way to Laverty
BMW Motorrad has announced with which riders they will compete in the WorldSBK on the BMW S 1000 RR in 2020. New to the team comes the British racing driver Eugene Laverty. WSBK: Reiterberger has to give way to Laverty Tom Sykes will remain in […weiter lesen]