BMW Bike News

BMW Motorrad has launched a striking Special Edition version of the R 1200 GS, the UK’s favourite all-round motorcycle, to celebrate the 15th year of the 4-valve GS boxer twin.

BMW Motorrad’s highly-anticipated new entrant in the supersport motorcycle sector made its debut at last weekend’s Monza Italy round of the World Superbike Championship. Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer unveiled its new S 1000 RR model, the production version of its World Superbike racer.

The BMW Boxer Twins 1970-1996 Bible describes in great detail BMW's very significant air-cooled motorcycles of the 1970s through the 1990s: motorcycles which provided an unparalleled combination of comfort, reliability and performance which earned them a huge following internationally.

BMW Motorrad UK is delighted to be celebrating a year of record sales following the recent publication of 2008 UK motorcycle registration figures by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA). In a challenging year, when UK motorcycle registrations fell by 5.3%, there were several reasons to be cheerful from a BMW Motorrad UK perspective:

It was another successful evening for BMW Motorrad UK at this year’s Motor Cycle News (MCN) Awards, as Europe’s largest and most successful motorcycle manufacturer scooped a brace of honours.

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the latest model in its F 800 series, launching the sporting new F 800 R at the EICMA 2008 Milan Motorcycle Show.

BMW Motorrad, Europe’s largest and most successful motorcycle manufacturer, has once again reaffirmed its position as a leading producer of high performance motorcycles.

Hot on the heels of the recent launch of its brand new satellite navigation system - the BMW Motorrad Zūmo - BMW Motorrad is pleased to announce that all customers purchasing an R 1200 RT, between 1 September and 19 December 2008 (inclusive), will automatically qualify for a complimentary BMW Zūmo and mounting kit.

Following detailed customer research, BMW Motorrad has good news for riders who prefer a lower seat height, but do not want to compromise on model choice. BMW Motorrad has once again led the way by becoming the first motorcycle manufacturer to launch a range of models that can be ordered with lowered suspension – to provide customers with lower seat height options.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport are delighted to announce that they have agreed terms with Ruben Xaus and that he will ride their all-new BMW S 1000 RR in the Superbike World Championship in 2009.

BMW Motorrad – in conjunction with Mondial Assistance - is now offering a new Insured Warranty product to riders whose BMW manufacturer warranty is coming to an end.

Upgrading to BMW quality is now more affordable courtesy of a new Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) product called ‘Select’ from BMW Financial Services.

From 1 February BMW Motorrad Insurance will be offering five-day complimentary insurance cover to all customers purchasing a new or used BMW motorcycle.

To celebrate the release of the new R 1200 GS and GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad is offering a place on this year’s best-selling World of BMW “Roads to Morocco” tour to one lucky rider and pillion.

The products in the BMW Motorrad Rider Equipment range are characterised by superb quality, practicality, and attractive design. Clothing with the blue and white logo certainly represents a good choice.

With the new R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad is now presenting the third version of the ultimate long-distance enduro for globetrotters and adventurers. The reworked basic model was already characterised by a unique mixture of sporty handling and suitability for touring and off-road use.

Even more dynamic drive with more pep in the upper half of the rev range.

During the last 80 years BMW Motorrad has made off-road history time and time again. The marque is now more closely involved in off-road sport than ever and is launching an uncompromising, sport enduro for the attractive 450cc class.

With two completely new enduro models, the F 800 GS and F 650 GS, BMW Motorrad is not just expanding its range of products but also presenting a worthy successor to the successful single-cylinder F 650 GS.

The dreams of many Boxer fans have become reality. The launch of the new BMW HP2 Sport sees the sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer of all time hit the roads.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s two teams recorded superb results in the fourth round of the 2007 QMMF Endurance World Championship at Oschersleben at the weekend, finishing fifth and ninth overall on the modified R 1200 S sports boxer, as well as first and second in their class.

BMW Motorrad has launched a free one-year, fully comprehensive insurance policy for all customers buying a brand new BMW G 650 X motorcycle, courtesy of BMW Motorrad Insurance.

BMW Motorrad celebrated an impressive record on 27 July as the 100,000th R 1200 GS rolled off the production line in Berlin, Germany. Since the introduction of the all-new, lighter and more powerful R 1200 GS in 2004, a staggering 84,373 units have been built, plus an additional 15,627 of its model variant, the R 1200 GS Adventure.

BMW will acquire the renowned motorcycle company Husqvarna Motorcycles. Dr. Herbert Diess, General Director of BMW Motorrad, and the Italian industrialist Claudio Castiglioni signed a contract on 19.07.2007 in Italy.

The long wait for BMW’s HP2 Megamoto is almost over – the eagerly anticipated, super-high quality machine will be arriving in Motorrad showrooms in July.

BMW Motorrad has launched an innovative new Neck Brace System that greatly reduces the risk of serious neck injury for riders. The system, which sits comfortably between a rider’s shoulders and any helmet, has been designed to provide optimum protection for the spine during an accident.

With the motorcycling test requirement changing from October 2008, BMW Motorrad believes that the need for fledgling riders to take their test now is greater than ever before.

BMW Motorrad has made the historic announcement that, for the first time in 50 years, the iconic motorcycle manufacturer is to enter a factory team in a world championship motorcycle racing event.

Riders of BMW Motorrad’s best selling super sports twin, the R 1200 S, will know that the bike’s sporting credentials are complemented by its ability to travel long distances. With this in mind, a flexible storage solution is an absolute must. That’s why, due to popular customer demand, the Motorcycle Equipment team at BMW has now made their already-popular Sports Cases available for the R 1200 S.