/bike en editor@bmwmoa.org Copyright 2012 2012-01-18T20:34:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/bmw_k_1600_gt_is_voted_international_bike_of_the_year_2011 /bike//bike_reviews_news/bmw_k_1600_gt_is_voted_international_bike_of_the_year_2011 The BMW K1600GT has won the vote for the "International Bike Of The Year 2011 (IBOTY)" award. This was announced at a press conference given by the Belgian motorcycle magazine Motor Wereld at the Brussels Motor Show. 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. The powerful in-line 6-cylinder engine was said to offer power, refinement and lots of fun. The bike's sophisticated technology - in addition to ABS, traction control and navigation system, an adaptive… Bike Reviews & News 2012-01-18T19:34:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/spandau_ballet_and_urban_mobility /bike//bike_reviews_news/spandau_ballet_and_urban_mobility Behind the scenes at the Berlin Spandau plant with Maxi-Scooters 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. When the 2012 New Season Start festivities begin across Europe on March 24, there will be even more reasons to celebrate than usual, as this is when the first customer deliveries of the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooters will take place. For those involved with this exciting project, it will be the culmination of a special journey… Bike Reviews & News 2011-12-14T19:18:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_bmw_k1600gtl_another_look /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_bmw_k1600gtl_another_look The BMW K1600GTL - A Review by Bryan Rider #98024 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. My first question to the guy moving it was, "What do I have to do to take that for a ride?"… Bike Reviews & News 2011-11-28T15:24:01-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_2012_husky_cross_country_lineup /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_2012_husky_cross_country_lineup TXC Cross-country Overview Husqvarna's line of TXC motorcycles is developed exclusively for the demands of the American off-road market. The competitive cross-country bikes are based on the TE platform, and carry with them race-proven technology straight from the Husqvarna World Enduro Championship bikes of factory racers such as Juha Salminen and Antoine Meo. The TXC line returns for 2012, with a host of premium upgrades such as Leo Vince exhaust (on 250/310) and revised Kayaba suspension components. In addition, 2012 also brings an entirely new model - the TXC310. The TXC310 is based on Husqvarna's existing TE310 dual-sport, but is… Bike Reviews & News 2011-11-18T18:11:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/bmw_to_unveil_maxi_scooters_at_eicma_november_8 /bike//bike_reviews_news/bmw_to_unveil_maxi_scooters_at_eicma_november_8 Milan's annual motorcycle show is just around the corner and BMW Motorrad is set with a series of exciting displays. EICMA is a top calendar date for the biggest names in motorcycle manufacturing and, as the first international trade show of the year, is traditionally used as a launch pad for the latest products. 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. The BMW stand will also be adopting the… Bike Reviews & News 2011-11-03T17:30:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/meet_the_bmw_g650gs_sertaeo /bike//bike_reviews_news/meet_the_bmw_g650gs_sertaeo BMW G 650 GS Sertão - the sporty BMW single cylinder enduro for offroad and everyday With its new BMW G 650 GS Sertão, BMW Motorrad has added a new, sporting chapter to the history of single cylinders in the BMW GS family. Whereas the G 650 GS thrilled riders with its lean, wiry offroad stature,  the G 650 GS Sertão promises even more sporting characteristics, even greater offroad capabilities, and a stronger desire for adventure. And all of this without any sacrifice to the established virtues of a BMW single cylinder endure such as everyday practicality, appealing price-performance ratio,… Bike Reviews & News 2011-10-28T21:00:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/bmw_motorrad_unveils_next_generation_s1000rr /bike//bike_reviews_news/bmw_motorrad_unveils_next_generation_s1000rr 2012 model offers a range of new options but keeps the same engine as its power plant.   (from BMW Motorrad press reports) Just two years after the launch of its first superbike in 2009, BMW Motorrad is now presenting the next generation of the S1000RR. Incorporating feedback from its racing experience, the 2012 BMW S1000RR delivers an even greater riding precision and agility, a punchier power buildup, and a more sensitive response than its predecessor. The premier features of the new S1000RR are its improved handling with absolute riding stability, supreme engine performance with perfect everyday practicality, and a… Bike Reviews & News 2011-10-21T14:40:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/bmw_motorrad_usa_expands_dealership_network_in_houston /bike//bike_reviews_news/bmw_motorrad_usa_expands_dealership_network_in_houston Team Mancuso PowerSports adds BMW to Houston's largest powersports network. BMW Motorrad USA has announced that Team Mancuso PowerSports, Houston, TX, will be an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer. BMW motorcycles, parts, accessories and apparel will be sold in a newly acquired 30,000 square-foot facility at 7250 Southwest Freeway in Houston, TX. Team Mancuso PowerSports, Houston's largest PowerSports network, offers a wide range of new and used motorcycles, superbikes, sportbikes, dirtbikes, ATVs, watercrafts, utility vehicles and scooters from an array of manufacturers. The dealership is owned by John Thompson and Johnny Mancuso, a former world champion Top Fuel motorcycle drag racer.… Bike Reviews & News 2011-10-19T16:12:01-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/raising_the_bar_again /bike//bike_reviews_news/raising_the_bar_again BMW moves forward with more new technology Photos and text by Vince Winkel, BMW Owners News 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. We'll start with the advanced safety concept ConnectedRide. ConnectedRide is a research project run by BMW Motorrad and BMW Group Research and Technology and explores developments which could advance safety much further. One… Bike Reviews & News 2011-09-26T17:12:00-06:00