Bike Reviews & News

The GT was rated the top bike of the year by the international media.
K1600GT voted “International Bike Of The Year 2011”
The K1600GT gets the top vote of the international motorcycle press jury at the Brussels Motor Show.
January 18 2012

The award for the K1600GT comes from an international jury representing 25 motorcycle magazines. The K1600GT convinced the motorcycle journalists with its unique combination of comfort, performance and use of innovative technologies. 


Spandau Ballet and Urban Mobility
December 14 2011
The first day of December 2011 will be remembered as an historic one for BMW Motorrad, as the Berlin Spandau workforce celebrated the start of production of two new Maxi-Scooters. 

The BMW K1600GTL - Another Look
By Bryan Rider #98024, November 28 2011

I was given the opportunity to ride the new BMW K1600GTL last week. It was a demo bike (there was no mistaking this, given that it had labels on both sides of the tank reading "Demonstrator"). I arrived at the Northheast Atlanta BMW dealer, in the rain, for some service on my R12RT, and while getting through the paperwork spotted this bike being rolled out of the showroom.


TXC310 for 2012
The 2012 Husky Cross Country Lineup
Features Re-vamped TXC Range, All-New TXC310 and Upgraded WR Two-Strokes
November 18 2011
Husqvarna Motorcycles have been a part of the BMW Group since October 2007

BMW to unveil Maxi-Scooters at EICMA November 8
November 03 2011
From the world debut of two stunning Maxi-Scooters - made in Berlin - to a sneak peak at the 2012 RR and a look at the G650GS Sertao, BMW Motorrad will be showcasing something to suit every enthusiast.

Meet the BMW G650GS Sertão
NEW for 2012
October 28 2011
With its new BMW G650GS Sertão, BMW Motorrad has added a new, sporting chapter to the history of single cylinders in the BMW GS family.

BMW Motorrad Unveils Next Generation S1000RR
October 21 2011
2012 model offers a range of new options but keeps the same engine as its power plant.

Darrell Harry, Chief Operating Officer.
BMW Motorrad USA Expands Dealership Network in Houston
October 19 2011

Team Mancuso PowerSports adds BMW to Houston's largest powersports network.


That's BMW RA On The Level editor Will Guyan, discussing the ConnectedRide concept with BMW engineer Paul Daman at the Munich event.
Raising the Bar Again
September 26 2011

This summer BMW hosted its BMW Motorrad Innovation Day at their headquarters in Munich. A gathering of the international motorcycle press was invited to learn about the next level of technology that the engineers in Germany were developing. Most of what was presented revolves around the realm of rider safety. 


Design Concept for a BMW Electro-Scooter
September 13 2011
Before the end of this year, BMW Motorrad will establish its new "Urban Mobility" area with two premium vehicles in the maxi scooter segment. The BMW maxi scooters combine the functionality of a scooter with the riding pleasure of a motorcycle. See video of the scooter from Frankfurt show.

‘Best of’ awards for BMW K1600GTL and K1600GT
August 24 2011

In their debut year on sale the BMW K 1600 GTL and K 1600 GT have earned awards from the U.S. media. Cycle World magazine named the GTL the "Best Touring Bike of 2011" and the GT the "Best Sport-Touring Bike of 2011." In Motorcyclist, editors chose the GT as the "Best Touring Bike," while BMW's adaptive headlight technology - an option on the GTL and GT tourers - earned a "Best New Technology" accolade.


The Great Escape – with a BMW R60/2
August 12 2011
Known as 'The Great Escape', in homage to Steve McQueen's motorcycling heroics in the 1963 film of the same name, the Blitz Motorcycles' R 60/2 was first built in the same year that the movie was released. The model series ran from 1960 to 1969 and this classic boxer twin started life as a 30 bhp, 599cc machine

Meet the ‘Slugger’
August 12 2011

Just imagine... over 200 horsepower at the rear wheel and a higher torque figure than the formidable six-cylinder K 1600 GT. This is no ordinary boxer - it's a turbo-charged special known as the 'Slugger', created by Swedish custom bike builder Stellan Egeland.


The K1600GT
K1600 Models Take Top Media Awards
August 05 2011
In its debut year, the BMW K 1600 GTL and K 1600 GT have earned superlative awards from the U.S. media.  In its July issue, Cycle World magazine named the K 1600 GTL the "Best Touring Bike of 2011" and the K 1600 GT the "Best Sport-Touring Bike of 2011."

The 2012 Husqvarna TE449
Husqvarna 2012 Enduro Models Unveiled
June 24 2011
The timing for Husqvarna to unveil its new 2012 enduro range couldn't have been better. As the 2011 Enduro World Championship season moves into its second half, the Husqvarna CH Racing Monster Energy factory team is flying high.

K1600GT/GTL: First Ride
By David Swider , April 20 2011
Let's answer everyone's first question right now: "How's the motor in that thing?"  The K1600GT/L's six is as intoxicating and character laden as the motors BMW has been putting in their cars since 1933.  It's powerful, flexible and smooth enough to make the K75, long regarded as the smoothest BMW ever made, feel a bit coarse.  Honest.  It's that good.

Concept C on Tour
April 01 2011

The bright lights of Paris were the latest destination for the Concept C design study, as the scooter-loving French public were given an impressive taste of what to expect when BMW Motorrad enters the all-important urban mobility market in the near future.


K1600GT and K1600GTL Prices Announced
February 14 2011
BMW Motorrad USA has announced pricing for the 2012 model year K1600GT and K1600GTL tourers.  The K1600GT will have a base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $20,900...

Rare BMW R51RS Fetches Over $130,000
January 26 2011

The 1939 BMW R 51 RS was one of only two known BMW factory racers in private hands and the only unrestored pre-War 'Rennsport' in existence.


Concept C - proof that it’s possible for a big scooter to look desirable and sporty without losing any of its legendary functionality.
Designed for Commuting
January 26 2011
Ever since it was unveiled at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, the BMW Motorrad Concept C has shown powered two-wheeler fans that it's possible for a big scooter to look desirable and sporty.


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