Motorrad

2021 BMW R18 Cruiser: Should Indian and Harley-Davidson be Worried?

Apr 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the launch of the 2021 BMW R18 Cruiser: Should Indian and Harley-Davidson be Worried? Yes. Should you care? Yes. First, the Engine: BMW’s biggest boxer (1802cc) churns out 116 lbs-ft of pure torque at […]

BMW Sales China shows first signs of recovery with South Korea trending positive

Apr 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. During the current coronavirus pandemic, protecting employees and taking responsibility for society are the number one priority for the BMW Group. At the same time, it is important to safeguard the company’s liquidity and secure […]

2021 BMW R18 Guide

Apr 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

2021 BMW R18 : SOUL IS ALL THAT MATTERS. 2021 BMW R18 Guide. The new R 18 invokes our history and the iconic hallmarks of our brand which we have worked very hard on. The […]

Sad News as BMW Motorrad Pulls Out of Intermot in October and EICMA in November

Apr 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Due to the hardly foreseeable development of the pandemic and its effects, BMW Motorrad will not be participating in the two leading motorcycle shows Intermot in Cologne in October and EICMA in Milan in […]

BMW Group Canada Reports Disastrous Q1 2020 Auto Sales but Motorrad Sales a Bright Spot

Apr 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 6,006 vehicles for Q1 2020, representing a decrease of -30.6% as compared to the same period last year. “On behalf of all […]

BMW Motorrad Head of Region Americas Trudy Hardy Discusses “Make Life A Ride” On CNN

Mar 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 6, 2020…From BMW and Courageous, the brand studio at CNN, comes the video series, “The Joy of What’s Next”. In a 2:00 “Make Life a Ride” episode, award-winning journalist Mariana […]

2020 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy Means Big Cash Prizes

Mar 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW racers around the world are kicking off the new racing season which also means it’s curtain up for the 2020 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy. The unique, global customer racing competition for privateer BMW […]

Difficult Sunday at Phillip Island WorldSBK for BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Mar 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The first Sunday of the 2020 FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) at Phillip Island (AUS) did not go as planned for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Tom Sykes (GBR) finished the morning’s Superpole […]

2020 FIM World Superbike Championship WorldSBK started with a bang by BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Feb 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The 2020 FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) started with a bang by the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. In Saturday’s Superpole qualifying of the season opener at Phillip Island (AUS), Tom Sykes (GBR) rode […]

Exclusive Look into 2020 WorldSBK with BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders

Feb 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) gets underway on Phillip Island, Australia, this weekend. For the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, this will be their second season in the elite class of near-production […]

New XRide suit by BMW Motorrad combines extensive rider protection and maximum comfort

Feb 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich, 26 February 2020. With the XRide suit, BMW Motorrad demonstrates how maximum comfort can be combined with comprehensive protection and a stylish, sporty look. The close fit and striking design make for an exciting look. […]

2020 season opener of the FIM Superbike World Championship with BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Feb 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The countdown is on for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team: This weekend (28th February to 1st March) sees the team start its second season in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) on Phillip […]

Day 8: Nevis Road. BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania Winner

Feb 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Coronet Peak, near Queenstown, New Zealand. After eight days and approximately 2500 km the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy has reached its conclusion at the ski resort of Coronet Peak near Queenstown. And it’s South […]

Day 7: Passes and Gorges. BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Feb 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Mt. Aspiring, New Zealand. Day seven of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy saw the GS riders head further south, exchanging the high country of the Mackenzie Basin for the first reaches of the Upper […]

Day 6: No river deep enough – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Feb 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand: If day five of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy had been upscaled, then day six was simply super-sized. The GS riders crossed the South Island west to east, riding […]