/bike en editor@bmwmoa.org Copyright 2009 2009-12-31T17:15:01-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/s1000rr_review_state_of_the_art /bike//bike_reviews_news/s1000rr_review_state_of_the_art   2010 BMW S1000RR  -  THEY NAILED IT   (Would you like to win a S1000RR? The BMW MOA has you covered!)   This Bike is State of the Art  “Well, what do you think?” asked the BMW engineer before I’d even removed my helmet. I remove my helmet to reveal a foolish grin from ear to ear and his eyes brighten as he sees my expression, “I feel like I’m getting away with murder out there.” “What do you mean?” he inquires. “I’m riding so sloppy out there”… Bike Reviews & News 2009-12-31T16:15:01-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/understanding_the_s1000rr /bike//bike_reviews_news/understanding_the_s1000rr (*LEARN HOW YOU CAN WIN THE S1000RR HERE!*) An interview with Pieter de Waal, Vice President of BMW Motorrad USA By Vince Winkel, Editor, BMW Owners News In January, the BMW S1000RR will begin appearing in BMW Motorcycle dealer showrooms across North America. This new superbike is the culmination of almost five years of planning. For Pieter de Waal, who many of you have heard speak at the last two BMW MOA National Rallies, this bike has been a priority and a mission. The BMW Motorrad Vice President's excitement over the S1000RR is apparent to anyone who has discussed… Bike Reviews & News 2009-12-22T17:08:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/s1000rr_finally_in_europes_showrooms /bike//bike_reviews_news/s1000rr_finally_in_europes_showrooms (See the January 2010 BMW Owners News for full coverage and reviews of the S1000RR, and an exciting announcement from the BMW MOA) After many months of waiting, fans and customers of the BMW S1000RR finally got the chance to see the new superbike 'in the metal' at their local BMW Motorrad dealership on December 5. Across Europe last Saturday, motorcyclists forgot about their Christmas shopping promises, important sports matches and other family commitments, and instead headed down to their nearest BMW Motorrad dealership to finally be able to try the 193 hp superbike for size. *LEARN HOW… Bike Reviews & News 2009-12-11T19:03:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_bmw_concept_6 /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_bmw_concept_6 The BMW Concept 6 (November 10, 2009) From BMW Motorrad press reports Last week BMW introduced an inline six-cylinder café racer concept at the 2009 EICMA show in Milan, Italy. Six-cylinder power units have always had particular appeal, offering not only supreme smoothness and refinement, but also superior power and performance as well as a truly emotional driving - or, in this case, riding - experience. A further point is that the typical sound of a straight-six almost like a turbine is absolutely incomparable, with straight-six power units at BMW having stood for fascinating engine technology in BMW cars for… Bike Reviews & News 2009-11-12T18:42:01-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_2010_bmw_r1200gs_adventure /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_2010_bmw_r1200gs_adventure THE 2010 BMW R1200GS Adventure: Another Adventure Begins November 5, 2009... (From BMW Motorrad press materials) It has been called unstoppable. On this machine you can handle potholes with 20 mm more clearance than on the R1200GS. Add to that excellent ergonomics, optimum gearing for every terrain, and a chassis which - whether fully loaded or not - will allow you to thrill your passenger as well as surprise anyone ahead of you. With the introduction of the 2010 BMW R1200GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad is adding yet another chapter to the epic adventure of its highly successful GS models which,… Bike Reviews & News 2009-11-06T16:41:01-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_2010_bmw_r1200gs /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_2010_bmw_r1200gs THE 2010 BMW R1200GS November 5, 2009 (From BMW Motorrad press materials) With the introduction of the new BMW R 1200 GS, BMW Motorrad is writing yet another chapter in the story of its highly successful GS models which, for almost three decades, have been the epitome of the large-capacity grand touring enduro. Building upon the former generation of the R 1200 GS, which already offered supreme power and performance as well as a broad range of practical riding qualities for long tours combined with supreme pleasure on winding country and mountain roads, BMW Motorrad is now enhancing this standard… Bike Reviews & News 2009-11-05T17:05:01-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_2010_r1200rt /bike//bike_reviews_news/the_2010_r1200rt   The 2010 R1200RT November 5, 2009 (From BMW Motorrad press materials)   The BMW R1200RT has always been acknowledged as the epitome of comfortable and dynamic motorcycle touring in classic style. And now, the latest version of this tourer, with its significant innovations, offers even more superior qualities and dynamic benefits thanks to its new boxer engine. In its configuration and basic structure, the new flat-twin engine is the same as the Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) engine featured in the BMW HP2 Sport. It has, however, been further upgraded and optimized for the BMW R1200RT to meet the specific… Bike Reviews & News 2009-11-05T15:30:00-06:00 /bike//tech/general_tech/benchwrenching_maintenance_on_the_road /bike//tech/general_tech/benchwrenching_maintenance_on_the_road Maintenance On The Road Voni and I have spent the summer, April through September, traveling on motorcycles. The bikes, her K75S now at 90,000 miles and my R1150R now at 123,000 miles have accumulated together just over 46,000 bike miles since we left home. While they performed well, they were not flawless. Some maintenance needs were expected. Some were not. Both bikes had fresh major services shortly before we left home. I also anticipated a summer of travel away from home, so I did a few items of non scheduled maintenance before we left, too, like a new clutch cable… Tech Articles, General Tech 2009-11-04T16:16:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/keeping_up_with_the_s1000rr /bike//bike_reviews_news/keeping_up_with_the_s1000rr In preparation for the launch of the S1000RR and to fuel the anticipation surrounding one of the firm's most revolutionary motorcycles, BMW Motorrad has recently embarked on several innovative marketing projects. As part of the Planet Power campaign, the German manufacturer headed over to the Portimao circuit in Portugal with a group of photography experts for a breathtaking high-speed shoot with equally breathtaking results. In order to emphasise the strengths of BMW Motorrad's first venture into the Supersport market and to illustrate the S1000RR's awesome credentials, it was decided that a virtual three-dimensional world where normal rules don't apply should… Bike Reviews & News 2009-10-26T16:50:00-06:00 /bike//bike_reviews_news/bmw_motorcycles_receives_more_honors /bike//bike_reviews_news/bmw_motorcycles_receives_more_honors On the heels of receiving three prestigious awards for the BMW F 800 GS from America's top U.S. motorcycle magazines, BMW Motorrad USA was awarded four more honors from Motorcycle.com, a leading motorcycle enthusiast web site reaching 75,000 subscribers. In its first annual Motorcycle.com "Best Of " awards, BMW Motorrad's R 1200 RT was named Best Touring Bike for 2009. The BMW K 1300 GT was named Best Sport Touring Bike, while the F 800 ST was given an Honorable Mention for Best Sport Touring Bike; and the F 800 GS captured its fourth award of the… Bike Reviews & News 2009-08-25T15:41:01-06:00