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mika · Aug 23, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 23 August 2016 - Page 2

Tuesday Reader: 23 August 2016 - Page 2

Cages- On the Street and Track

A stunning BMW 507 in red color[
The popularity of the BMW 507 has seen a rise in the last few weeks, thanks to the restoration of Elvis Presley’s own 507 Roadster . Back in 50s and 60s, owners of the 507 also included actors Alain Delon and Ursula Andress, and Olympic gold medalist Toni Sailer, as well as being the car of choice for royalty including car nut Prince Rainier of Monaco; the new Aga Khan; and the kings of Greece an
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What’s next for Chris Bangle, BMW’s Controversial Designer?
If you’re a fan of the blue and white roundel, then it’s likely you know of the name Chris Bangle . You may have even heard the expression “Bangle Butt”. If not, Chris Bangle was the head designer at BMW for many years and penned such BMWs as the E65 7 Series and E60 5 Series . These are the cars that caused the “Bangle Butt” phrase to be coined, given they had strange, squared off rear ends. Let
9 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /

Future BMW i Line-up to Be Made Up of Fun to Drive EVs Only
The BMW i sub-brand was a bold move from the German manufacturer who decided to be proactive and take steps towards electrification before it was forced to. Even though investments were high – rumored at around $3B – today, the benefits of the i sub-brand are starting to show across the entire lineup. Now, BMW is preparing for the next phase of its electric revolution. According to Car and Driver
6 Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica /

2017 Audi RS1 to compete with MINI JCW
We recently were able to spend some time with the brand new MINI John Cooper Works while with MINI during MTTS. We drove it from Richmond, Virginia to Baltimore, Maryland, so we have a pretty good idea of what it’s like. And from that drive alone, we figure it’s a damn good car. The MINI JCW is fast, hilarious fun to drive, raucous and deadly on a track. However, Audi is planning on its own hot h
40 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /

Video: Group 2 BMW 635CSi Tears Asphalt at Swiss Hillclimb Race
Before Group A racing kicked off in 1982 – thanks to the FIA – the car nuts out there used to compete in what was called Group 2 racing. The two races are drastically similar in concepts but a couple of changes were done in terms of regulations for Group A, to make sure that the cars competing were also spotted on the street and were not created solely for racing purposes. One such car was the BM
7 Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica /

1939 BMW 328 to sell between $700K – $900K
In 1932, BMW began developing its first proprietary inline six-cylinder engine, which was initially produced as a 40 horsepower, 1.5-litre unit in the company’s Type 34. Undergoing gradual enlargement over the next few years, the motor received its most important upgrade in 1936 with the application of a new hemispherical head with lateral inclined intake valves and crossover push-rods for the ex
500+ Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /

Autocar confidential: Bentley, Bugatti, BMW and Ssangyong
Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up this week's gossip from across the automotive industry This week's gossip from the automotive industry has news of the Bugatti Chiron , Ssangyong 's pick-up name change, BMW 's Formula 1 future and a Bentley Continental GT successor. Bugatti Chiron outsells the Veyron Orders for the Bugatti Chiron – of which 200 have already been sold – have greatly
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BMW Finance accused of irresponsible lending
Leaked report says BMW’s Australian finance company handed out big loans to low-income customers A leaked Ernst and Young report has blasted BMW Finance for offering low-income customers loans to purchase expensive luxury vehicles. According to The Age , the report says BMW Australia Finance gave $27,000 to a mother of 10 who had a zero hours work contract. The firm also offered close to $50,000
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1981 Bmw M1
1981 BMW M1 The BMW M1 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in the mid-to-late 1970s, taking no small amount of influence from the 1972 BMW Turbo concept car designed by Paul Bracq – also a mid-engined sports car with ground-breaking, futuristic design for the era. Up until 1978, BMW had never built a mid-engined production car. And after the M1 left production in 1981 BMW wouldn’t mass-produce ano
99 Silodrome / by James McBride /

McLaren MSO HS confirmed with 679bhp
Reports say this is a 688 HS, but a McLaren insider has confirmed it is a specially comissioned supercar called the MSO HS A new picture of a McLaren MSO HS has leaked onto the McLarenLife forum and been incorrectly identified by reports as a McLaren 688 HS. An inside source has confirmed to Autocar that the MSO HS is based on the Super Series Coupé bodystyle used by the 675 LT , and features a 6
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1966 Ford GT40 Mark I
1966 Ford GT40 Mark I The Ford GT40 is almost certainly the most famous, and most successful, result of Britain and America’s special cross-Atlantic automotive relationship. Many cars have been built as collaborative efforts between both countries of course, but the GT40 is the king. The development and racing years of the GT40 include some of the most important and influential names of 20th cent
200+ Silodrome / by James McBride /

Aston Martin Vulcan flat out at Silverstone
Aston's £1.8million hypercar delivers 820bhp to its rear wheels through a 7.0-litre V12; we've driven it at Silverstone The Aston Martin Vulcan was named after the bomber, not the Star Trek species, apparently. Which makes sense. One was conceived to be noisy, obviously threatening, heinously expensive and limited in production and was destined to spend most of its time ready to run but actually
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Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300
Filed under: Green , Fuel Efficiency , United States Elio's three-wheeled vehicle should get up to 84 mpg. Continue reading Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300 Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments
49 Autoblog Green / by Danny King /

Start Your Engines: Seattle Designer Revives the Art of Go-Karts
The art of go-kart racing dates back to the late 1930's, when various small, open-wheeled race cars were first developed and used in organized races around oval tracks. The sport caught on, peaking in the 1950's, but eventually faded out over the following decade. It's an art that Douglas Varey, amongst others, is keeping alive. Varey, a design director by trade, spends his spare time building go
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How Can You Tell if Something is "Overdesigned"?
As discussed last week , something designed minimally doesn't necessarily mean it is well-designed. As Apple design guru Jonathan Ive aptly notes, "simplicity is not the absence of clutter...simplicity is somehow essentially describing the purpose and place of an object and product." Following along this train of thought, Core77 reader constellation23 recently brought up a brilliantly s
5 Core77 /

New Compact Gearbox from Dr. Aroldo Trivelli
Lifestyle CW's Bruno dePrato describes the compact, fast-shifting and efficient gearbox that Dr. Aroldo Trivelli designed and patented.
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BIKE CANDY

Sale 23594 Lot 302: 1953 BMW 594cc R68 Project Frame no. 651245
1953 BMW 594cc R68 Project Frame no. 651245 Although it was predominant in the 500cc category at home, what BMW lacked in the early 1950s was a big-bore sports model able to compete with the 650cc twins offered by British rivals in its chief export market, the USA. Styled like the factory's ISDT machines, the long awaited new sportster debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Cycle Show in October 1951. Th
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Sale 23594 Lot 313: 2004 Grinnall-BMW R1200 Trike Frame no. WB10442A94ZJ17558 Engine no. 39090087
2004 Grinnall-BMW R1200 Trike Registration no. T3 GME Frame no. WB10442A94ZJ17558 Engine no. 39090087 Present ownership since 2008 Circa 7,000 miles from new Can be ridden on a car licence This BMW R1200 has been converted to tricycle configuration by three-wheeler specialists Grinnall using one of their own purpose-built kits. Grinnall Specialist Cars first made its reputation by convertin
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The Raptor of Motorbikes
Many of the world’s greatest inventions and innovations have been inspired by wildlife but it’s particularly enthralling when biomimicry is expressed in transportation design! The BMW Typhoon is no exception. This wild design takes inspiration from the planet’s fastest animal – the peregrine falcon. True to naked-style motorbikes, the turbo engine is completely visible through the framework. The
1K Yanko Design / by Troy Turner /

Little Alu Toys
Honda Monkey Alu Frame ..chi ha detto che serve un moto di grande cilindrata per farsi un special coi fiocchi
100+ RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage /

mika · Aug 29, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 30 August 2016 - Page 1

Beemer

Push Your Limits Or Tour The World?
Through World of BMW you can do everything from grand tours around the new and old worlds to weeks of training your off-road skills before heading off on a hard riding adventure, but which one is right for you? Maybe you’re up for a bit of both, but deciding where to start is always important. Below are just a couple of our favourite adventures and tours that are coming up. BMW Tours For those wi
1 Bmw Motorrad Uk. / by BMW Motorrad UK /

Jordan Szoke defends title in Canada and takes the lead in the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy – Double top-five lock-out for the BMW S 1000 RR in the International Road Racing Championship.
For the second time in a row, BMW racer Jordan Szoke has a perfect season in the Canadian Superbike Championship by winning all seven races – BMW Motorrad Motorsport racers dominate the Finnish IRRC round at Imatra.
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40 years after winning the Production TT: Helmut Dähne does a lap of honour on the Isle of Man.
The successful rider and his BMW R 90 S are reunited at the 2016 Classic TT – BMW Group Classic recalls the triumph of 1976 and presents legendary racing machines as well as current new models.
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Recalls

Mini ( 16v553000 )
Dated: JUL 21, 2016 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occup...
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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

Rare 1983 BMW with just 2 miles
Rare 1983 BMW R 100 RS Limited Edition It’s pretty rare to find a 30-odd-year-old bike in perfect condition, but even rare for it to have just 2 miles on the odometer! That’s why this 1983 BMW R 100 RS Limited Edition is being tipped to sell for £11,000 to £13,000 ($A19,000-$22,600) at the H&H Classics Duxford sale on October 12 at the Imperial War Museum, Cambridgeshire. Boxer Beemers from t
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

MotoGP wing ban a 'problem for motorcycle industry'
MotoGP wing ban a 'problem for motorcycle industry'. 19 August 2016. "To ban winglets is a problem for themotorcycle industry because the knowledge of aerodynamics will not increase as much as I think is necessary" - Gigi Dall'Igna, Ducati.

Artificial Intelligence bikes coming
Kawasaki Rideology will talk with riders Future Kawasaki motorcycles will have artificial intelligence (AI) that will adapt the bike to your riding style and skill level based on “conversations” between rider and bike. Many riders will have spoken to their bike, usually obscenities when they break down. However, Kawasaki has announced they are developing a natural language dialogue system system where the rider can talk to their bike and the bike can talk back to them. It’s called “RIDEOLOGY” and Kawasaki explains it as: In order to RIDEOLOGY = strength and kindness be manipulated coexist to
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News Release]Yamaha Motor Participates in 6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development*
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has participated in the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI) Summit, held in Nairobi, Kenya on August 27-28, 2016. Hiroyuki Yanagi, President, CEO, and Representative Director of Yamaha Motor, gave a speech at the meeting on the theme of “Promotion of economic structural reform through economic diversifi
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MV Agusta F4Z Revealed
MV Agusta continues to tease it’s upcoming collaboration with coachbuilder Zagato, revealing the F4Z on social media platforms. We’ve only been able to see a few glimpses of the F4Z on its two teaser videos ( video one and video two ) but in poor lighting conditions. MV Agusta released the first clear look at the F4Z (albeit in a rendering rather than an actual photo) this morning on Twitter and
1 Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Dennis Chung /

Guy Martin set for 400mph attempt
Triumph Motorcycles has set dates in mid-September for Guy Martin to attempt a world land speed record for motorcycles and possibly break the 400mph (643km/h) barrier. The Larrikin TT racer and TV presenter will pilot the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner on the famous Bonneville salt flats in an attempt to beat the current 376.8mph (605.697Km/h) record, set in 2010, on the 11 mile (17.7km) course
17 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin Motorcycles - HISTORY OF THE BIG TWIN
Lifestyle The H-D Evolution V-twin was introduced in 1983. Here’s a look at the technical elements and developments that allowed the 80-cu.-in. engine to save the company and bring it into the modern era. The Harley-Davidson Evolution V-twin was introduced in 1983. Here’s a look at the technical elements and developments that allowed the 80-cu.-in. engine to save the…
500+ Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron /

Harley-Davidson Twin Cam V-Twin Motorcycles - HISTORY OF THE BIG TWIN
Lifestyle The Harley-Davidson Twin-Cam V-twin was introduced in 1998. Here’s a look at the technical elements and developments that allowed the 88-cu.-in. engine the increase power and reliability. The Harley-Davidson Twin-Cam V-twin was introduced in 1998. Here’s a look at the technical elements and developments that allowed the 88-cu.-in. engine the increase…
400+ Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron /

Harley-Davidson’s New Milwaukee-Eight Big Twin Engine
Lifestyle The motor company builds its third all-new Big Twin in 80 years Harley-Davidson unveils its eight-valve Big Twin in 107- and 114-inch variants. We look inside the all-new engine and ride the 2017 H-D touring motorcycles.
9K Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron /

Video: First look at Harley-Davidson’s new Milwaukee-Eight engine
Harley-Davidson has just unveiled its ninth big twin engine in the history of the company – the ‘Milwaukee-Eight’. The name comes from the fact that the 107ci (1745cc), 45-degree V-twin engine has four valves per head. There are also two spark plugs per cylinder, heat management has been improved, and H-D claim that the new engine has much better vibration characteristics with an added balancer.
2 MoreBikes /

2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra First Ride Review
Reviews A new engine is just the start of the em-better-ness. Does the Milwaukee-Eight V-twin transform the Ultra into a new machine?
2K Motorcyclist / by Marc Cook /

Harley-Davidson updates CVO models
Image: Harley updates limited-edition CVO models with changes including new engine and colour schemes
86 Visordown / by Simon Greenacre /

Form 4
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities
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Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Wedbush
's stock had its "neutral" rating restated by stock analysts at Wedbush in a report issued on Thursday. They presently have a $48.00 target price on the stock, up from their prior target price of $40.00.
1 Motorcycle News /

Royal Enfield North America Looking To Appeal To The Wanderlust Community
There is a community of people who believe in forward motion and who are connected by an instinct rooted deep in the strands of their DNA — to feel the freedom of life unfolding at 60 mph and to know that the most profound moments are often the least produced moments. This community was born to journey, born to explore and experience — born to wander. It is the wanderlust community, and it is ali
1 Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release /

KTM run intensive test at Misano
KTM RC16 MotoGP bike tested again in near perfect track conditions in Italy.
11K news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website /

Brough Superior SS100 returns to road
Brough Superior SS100 The first Brough Superior motorcycles in seven decades will start to roll off the assembly line in France in October at £49,999 (about $A86,000, $US66,000) each. It’s been three years since the new generation of SS100 was unveiled at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan in November, 2013. From October, the new company will start making about 60 bikes a year and already half of
39 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

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MC News

The 2016 Coast To Coast Race Of The Century Cannonball On 1916 Or Earlier Motorcycles
3304 miles in 15 stages from Atlantic City to Carlsbad , California. This 2016 coast to coast Race Of The Century Cannonball run will probably be the most difficult ride since the inaugural event in 2010. Isam, Jr., owner of Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, and... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
17 Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze /

Motorcycle Safety: Taking a Breather
Here’s the situation: the sun is shining, and you’re carving your way down a beautiful mountain road. The curves are exhilarating and plentiful. It’s a perfect riding day. You’re humming along having a blast when you slice around yet another spectacular bend and run straight into a bunch of gravel deposited by the previous day’s […]
1 RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER /

VanderHeide builds an Aprilia-powered carbonfibre-bodied superbike that costs US$165,000
On the VanderHeide, every bit than can be made of carbonfibre is made of CF. With its monocoque CF chassis, alternative front suspension and 200bhp Aprilia V4 engine, it really is one hell of a motorcycle! Based in The Netherlands, Brothers Rolf and Sjors van der Heide have created an Art Deco-style motorcycle that's crafted out of carbonfibre, is powered by an Aprilia RSV4's 200bhp V4, weighs 17
14 Faster and Faster / by Sameer Kumar /

Why safety recalls should be public
Texan rider Isaac De Lua-Ruiz A Texas rider is suing Yamaha Motor Co claiming he was paralysed in a crash because of a sticky throttle on his FZ-09 that was the subject of a “silent”, not public, safety recall. The recall notice was issued to American dealers to fix the problem only if owners complained. There was no public recall through official channels. The Texan rider, Isaac De Lua-Ruiz , 36
45 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

Got $775k? This flying motorcycle could be yours!
The Pal-V One is a three-wheeler you can also launch skyward.
21 CMG News / by CMG Staff /

Sons Of Speed” Vintage Motorcycle Racing To Debut At 2016 Daytona Biketoberfest
Eight daring riders will put everything on the Line at Sons Of Speed inaugural race Saturday, October 15, 2016, during Biketoberfest at the New Smyrna Speedway half-mile, banked racetrack just south of Daytona Beach. Imagined by Custom Builder Billy Lane and Inspired by... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
15 Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze /

The Human Ambulance Bag
Any mountaineers here? You guys will agree that mountain-climbing related injuries are the absolute worst. Not only are you completely cut off from civilization, the terrain makes it impossible for medical assistance to reach you in time. That’s where the entire idea of St. Bernards in the mountains came in. However, man’s figured out a way of stepping effectively into this equation, carrying rel
500+ Yanko Design / by Sarang Sheth /

How to Build a Trackday Bike
Bikes A guide to the right parts for preparing your trackday-only bike Important tips to help you build a safe and reliable trackbike for trackday.
3 Sport Rider RSS Feed / by Kevin Nixon /

Weiser Introduces High-Intensity LED Motorcycle Lights
Gear New Ultrabrights Extreme offer the brightest turn signals available for motorcycles today New Ultrabrights Extreme from Weiser offer the brightest turn signals available for motorcycles today…
3K Motorcyclist / by Press Release /

New Motorcycle Carrier From BikeMaster
News Transport your motorcycle easier with the Motorcycle Carrier from BikeMaster Transporting your motorcycle doesn't have to be a chore with loading up the large and expensive trailer, instead you can quickly load up with BikeMaster's new Motorcycle…
1 Sport Rider RSS Feed / by BikeMaster Press ... / 3

Kendon Stand-Up Motorcycle Trailer Review
Kendon Stand-Up Motorcycle Trailer. A wide 3-piece ramp allows you to ride a bike on. I can think of several ways that even a diehard street rider can make use of a motorcycle trailer. Transporting bikes for service, rescuing a broken-down machine or towing a less comfortable motorcycle across the state to a good riding area, for example. We also use our trailer to pick up test bikes when we can’
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mika · Aug 29, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 30 August 2016 - Page 2

Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW Z4 Production Thought To Have Ended Quietly On August 22
While BMW has yet to make an official announcement, German publication Bimmer Today claims that the final Z4 rolled off the production line on August 22

BMW Plans a Coupe to Put Boring 7-Series Back in Luxury Race
Less than a year after BMW introduced the latest iteration of its flagship 7-Series, a roomy sedan that can park itself via remote control, the automaker has quietly conceded that it landed with a thud

Beijing BMW museum features hanging Chinese gates made of fabric
This museum of vintage BMWs by architecture practice Crossboundaries is draped in layers of red fabric that reference traditional Chinese archways (+ slideshow). (more…)
17 Dezeen / by Emma Tucker /

Wheels: What Cars Ruled Pebble Beach Auctions? The Ones You Can’t Afford
There was an overall softening in demand for less prestigious collectible vehicles — those in the comparatively modest $100,000 to $1 million range.
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The British Sports Car That Became Ford’s Famed GT40
The Lola Mk 6 is the little known basis for Ford's famed GT. The post The British Sports Car That Became Ford's Famed GT40 appeared first on WIRED .
200+ WIRED / by Alex Davies /

Brabham Repco BT23A-1
Brabham Repco BT23A-1 This interview has been provided by Luke Ray as part of a new collaborative alliance between Fuel Magazine and Silodrome. Peter Simms, like most of the people we talk to for Fuel Magazine stories, is a car nut and always has been. His first project was an 850 Mini back when he was seventeen years old which received a 1216cc transplant shortly after he took ownership. As is u
300+ Silodrome / by James McBride /

Aston Martin DB5: the original road test
Back in 1964 the Aston Martin DB5 was up against the Jaguar E-Type and Maserati 3500 GTI The Aston Martin DB5 is a car that once defined a brand. It was the chariot of choice for Mr Bond himself, and the resulting exposure meant this single model helped to shoot Aston Martin into the global limelight. It was also remarkably good at being a luxury grand tourer, if Autocar's road test from 1964 is
63 Autocar RSS Feed

Mercedes’ New Concept Is a Maybach for the Electric Age
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept is nearly 20 feet long and packs a battery of swanky, futuristic features. The post Mercedes' New Concept Is a Maybach for the Electric Age appeared first on WIRED .
500+ WIRED / by Alex Davies /

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Nissan’s Crafty Engine Ends a Century of Compromise
Nissan has finally figured out the variable compression ratio engine, and it means you get more power from less fuel. The post Nissan's Crafty Engine Ends a Century of Compromise appeared first on WIRED .
9K WIRED / by Jack Stewart /

Revealed: the world's first driverless, autonomous racing car
100+ Cars / by Alex Robbins /

McLaren P1 LM guns for Nürburgring lap record
Creator of the road-legal McLaren P1 GTR hints at a production car lap record attempt when final set-up testing gets under way The road-legal LM version of the McLaren P1 GTR is set to go for a Nürburgring lap record attempt during a stint of development testing planned for later this year. Lanzante, the Hampshire-based firm responsible for creating the road-legal LM versions of McLaren ’s 986bhp
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Brexit yet to dent UK car production
More than one million cars have been produced in the UK so far this year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) UK car production remains strong after the Brexit vote, according to figures published by SMMT ( Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders ). The figures, released today, show that UK car manufacturing achieved its 12th consecutive month of growth in July,
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Bentley Drivers Club Concours 2016
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1 Martin Squires Automotive Illustration / by Martin Squires

Bugatti Galibier set for revival
£2m super-luxury, front-engined saloon is hotly tipped to be Bugatti's next production model Bugatti is poised to resurrect production plans for a luxury saloon in the mould of its Galibier concept car, which was first shown at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show. The move is part of a long-term plan to secure the company’s future operations and financial independence in the wake of the diesel emission
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Bugatti Galibier super-saloon to be produced
£2m super-luxury, front-engined saloon is hotly tipped to be Bugatti's next production model Bugatti is poised to resurrect production plans for a luxury saloon in the mould of its Galibier concept car, which was first shown at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show. The move is part of a long-term plan to secure the company’s future operations and financial independence in the wake of the diesel emission
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Canadian auto workers authorize Detroit 3 strike
Canadian auto workers represented by Unifor overwhelmingly authorized the union to strike the Detroit 3 should it fail to reach labor agreements with the automakers next month.
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The Beginning of the End for Motorcycle Power Tuners?
Cook's Corner Is this the start of a broad crackdown on aftermarket modifications to street-legal motorcycles? Is this the start of a broad crackdown on aftermarket modifications to street-legal motorcycles?
2K Motorcyclist / by Marc Cook /

Google Will No Longer Support Chrome Apps On Windows, Mac And Linux By Early 2018: Why?
Google will gradually phase out support for Chrome apps on Windows, Mac and Linux, with access to the apps from these platforms ending by early 2018. Chrome apps, however, will remain supported by Chrome OS for the foreseeable future.
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Maisie Williams Says Nothing Can Prepare Us for Game of Thrones Season 7
The actress has seen the scripts—and her expletive-laden reactions to them are perfect. The post Maisie Williams Says Nothing Can Prepare Us for Game of Thrones Season 7 appeared first on WIRED .
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Teen's woodpecker-inspired system aims to reduce football concussions
In recent years, a growing mountain of evidence has linked the brutal action of American football and frequent concussions suffered by players to long-term brain damage. When one Texas high school player suffered a concussion, he was inspired to develop a more protective helmet and shoulder pads, inspired by nature. .. Continue Reading Teen's woodpecker-inspired system aims to reduce football con
300+ New Atlas / by Eric Mack /

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Video: meet Livemap – the Russian answer to the helmet of the future
Check out this video for an in-helmet live display system that looks great – and where the Skully system failed this might actually make it to market. The Russian inventor, Andrew Artishchev, has now made a second, working prototype of the system which broadcasts essential motorcycle and route data onto two areas on the inside of the visor. The information is broadcast on two 18 x 12 degree range
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Biofuels like ethanol could be worse than gasoline for the environment
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Alternative Fuels , Biodiesel , Emissions , Ethanol , Green Driving , Driving , United States Know what happens when you assume? You make an ass out of you, me, and the federal government. Continue reading Biofuels like ethanol could be worse than gasoline for the environment Biofuels like ethanol could be worse than gasoline for the environment originally
500+ Autoblog Green / by Erin Marquis /

mika · Aug 29, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 30 August 2016 - Page 3

BIKE CANDY

BMW Titan Motorcycle Concept For Breaking Land Speed Records
Never to reach a BMW dealer and only a concept motorcycle to inspire the final design of a machine intended to break land speed records, it was designed by Turkey based designer Mehmet Doruk Erdem. Although the Titan looks like a the 2-wheel version of a Batmobile, some... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
14 Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze /

Nino Maccarrone: il meccanico creatore di special controcorrente[/img]
In un mondo di moto customizzate per l'aperitivo, basta addentrarsi in un'officina di Acireale per tornare all'essenziale
500+ Moto.it - News /

[url=http://motosketches.blogspot.com/2016/08/bmw-hp2-sport-concept.html]Bmw Hp2 Sport Concept
Motore BOXER, trasmissione finale cardanica e...numero di ruote! Questi, sintetizzando, potrebbero essere i punti di contatto tra la nuova ipotetica HP2 SPORT e le altre motociclette della serie R con il propulsore raffreddato a liquido di BMW Motorrad! La nuova punta di diamante delle Boxer stradali sarebbe infatti una vera rivoluzione rispetto al resto della produzione. Compattissima, estremame
4 Motosketches / by obiboi /

Sinroja Motorcycles R3
Everyone loves a success story, especially me. Somehow a gorgeous motorcycle becomes even more appealing knowing that challenge and adversity turning up uninvited, trying to spoil the party. The Sinroja brothers Rahul and Birju seemed to hit the ground running last year with their custom bike venture Sinroja Motorcycles but behind the scenes life was dealing a fair few duff hands. Bike Shed Londo
500+ the Bike Shed / by Ross Sharp /

R100RT – "MAX & JOSEF" / Woidwerk
- Woidwerk - Bavarian Gentlebikes
1 Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero /

My second big custom show of May was of course The Bike Shed show at the Tobacco Dock in London. Yet again the show fea...
My second big custom show of May was of course The Bike Shed show at the Tobacco Dock in London. Yet again the show featured a wide range of customs along with the informal atmosphere that makes this show a must for my sketchbook activities. deBolex Ducati (ink sketch) Rebels Alliance Honda CB (ink sketch) Red Max BMW (ink sketch) The Gas Box, 1950 Norton Dominator (ink sketch with gouache) I was
1 Martin Squires Automotive Illustration / by Martin Squires /

Revolution Show Hastings, 2016[/img]
In May I was thrilled to be part of the Revolution show in Hastings. In this show Revolt Motorcycles showcased a great mix of custom and classic motorcycles alongside a whole gallery of motorcycle based art. The location was the Observer building in Hastings, the old print works for the local newspaper. 1904 Buchet (ink sketch) The Buchet started life as just an engine. Jake Robbins, famed for hi
1 Martin Squires Automotive Illustration / by Martin Squires /

[url=http://martinsquiresautomotiveillustration.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-36th-carole-nash-international.html]The 36th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show, Stafford
The April show at Stafford is always a treasure trove of classic motorcycles and this year I was commissioned to sketch three of the pieces found below, which made my decisions a lot easier. c.1959 Norton-JAP 998cc sprinter ‘Thor’ (ink sketch) Known as ‘Thor,’ a name given by its later owner Ernie Woods, this was the second 1000cc machine built in the 1950s by the former Brooklands competitor Fra
1 Martin Squires Automotive Illustration / by Martin Squires /

Prescott Bike Festival 2016[/img]
It's been a few years since I've attended the Prescott Bike festival and on returning to the beautiful location of Prescott I remembered what a great place the paddock is to sketch in. 1969 Smith Honda CR750 Racing Type The Grief Kriedler 50cc Racer Anables Atom, Monowheel
1 Martin Squires Automotive Illustration / by Martin Squires /

[url=http://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-k1200s-pan-speed-shop]Special K: Pan Speed Shop launches with a wild BMW K1200S
Not all custom BMWs are airhead boxers: The classic four-cylinder K-series is gaining a cult following. But tearing into a more modern K takes a special kind of nuts. So let us introduce you to the Spanish outfit Pan Speed Shop . They’re fresh on the scene, which is why the name won’t ring any bells. But you might know the co-founder, Efraón Triana. Until recently he was the head wrench at Cafe R
1K Bike EXIF / by Wesley Reyneke /

K 1100 RS / Greaser Garage
- Greaser Garage - K 1100 RS
1 Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero /

Steampunk’d: Urban Motor’s Jawa Sprint Motorcycle
Glemseck 101 is just around the corner. Set in southern German town of Leonberg, it’s a two-wheeled celebration of gasoline and good taste. It also attracts some of the most outrageous customs on the planet. We’ve seen everything from turbocharged boxers to fire-breathing Yamaha XJRs. But a 350cc Jawa with a steampunk vibe? Now das ist different. This is what Berlin-based Urban Motor have built f
3K Bike EXIF Update / by Wesley Reyneke /

Add Lightness - Nitro Cycles moto Guzzi T3
First released in 1975, Moto Guzzi's 850 T3 was designed for the booming American motorcyclist market. As defined by its T designation it was a Turismo model with a comfortable, upright riding position ideal for long highway hauls. The 3 in its name described a new triple disc braking system that actuated both the front and rear brakes at once, a groundbreaking setup that received mixed reviews.
500+ Return of the Cafe Racers / by Geoff Baldwin /

XXX: MV Agusta “AgoTT” by Deus Ex Machina
With the debut of the MV Agusta F4Z – a custom superbike designed in partnership with Italian design house Zagato – I thought we would add some contrast to that machine with another special motorcycle that started life in Varese: Deus Ex Machina’s “AgoTT” street bike. I recently got to see […] The post XXX: MV Agusta “AgoTT” by Deus Ex Machina appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
200+ Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /

Vanguard Moto Guzzi V8
Vanguard Moto Guzzi V8 The original Moto Guzzi V8, otherwise known as “the Otto”, was developed in the mid-1950s by Dr Giulio Cesare Carcano for the Moto Guzzi Grand Prix racing team. As the name implies, it was powered by a staggeringly advanced V8 engine with a capacity of just 500cc. This engine had twin cams, an individual carburettor for each of the 8 cylinders, a total weight of just 45 kil
500+ Silodrome / by James McBride /

5 Minute Histories: Triumph TR6 Trophy
5 Minute Histories: Triumph TR6 Trophy The 5 Minute History series are produced by Silodrome for eBay Motors. Click here to read the full article on eBay. Introduction The Triumph TR6 Trophy is perhaps best remembered as the bike Steve McQueen used in “The Great Escape” – albeit a TR6 that had been camouflaged to look a little more German. Over the course of its production, the iconic Triumph TR6
500+ Silodrome / by James McBride /

5 Minute Histories: Harley-Davidson Sportster
5 Minute Histories: Harley-Davidson Sportster The 5 Minute History series are produced by Silodrome for eBay Motors. Click here to read the full article on eBay. Introduction Harley-Davidson created their Sportster partly as a result of losing sales and prestige to the quick and nimble British motorcycles being imported into the United States in the fifties as Britain’s government used an “export
Silodrome / by James McBride /

1914 Flying Merkel The Flying Merkel is a motorcycle remembered today as one of the most important engineering achievements of the formative years of motorcycle development. Designed by Joseph “Joe” Merkel, the bike that bore his name included a number of innovations including an early precursor of telescopic forks, a monoshock rear end, cam-driven valves, a throttle-linked oil feeder, and ball b
200+ Silodrome / by James McBride /

mika · Sep 6, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 6 September 2016 - Page 1

Beemer

BMW Motorrad USA Announces Pricing For 2017 R NineT Scrambler
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 1, 2016…BMW Motorrad USA has announced pricing for the all-new BMW R nineT Scrambler, which arrives to dealer showrooms this month. The long-awaited classic, yet customizable, newest member of BMW Motorrad’s Heritage line-up will be offered at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail base price of $13,000.
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Successful outings by the BMW racers in the FIM Endurance World Championship and the FIM Sidecar World Championship – One-two for the BMW S 1000 RR in the BSB Superstock class.
The Penz13.com BMW Motorrad Team claims its first podium in the Superbike class of the EWC and Pekka Päivärinta/Kirsi Kainulainen defend the overall lead in the SWC courtesy of a double podium in Oschersleben – Ian Hutchinson and Taylor Mackenzie secure a one-two for the RR in the British Superbike Championship, while Maximilian Scheib steps onto the podium twice in the FIM CEV Superbike European
1 BMW Group PressClub Canada /

Motorcycle World Record on Maiden Trip for BMW F 800 GT rider
Imagine passing your motorcycle test and then getting straight on your bike and starting a journey that lasts over 11,000 miles (17,600 kilometres). That’s exactly what BMW F 800 GT rider Deena Mastracci did when she recently set the world record for the ‘Longest, Continuous Journey by a New Licensee’. ...
BMW Motorrad News /

Win a unique BMW R nineT – and help children with cancer
It’s a win, win situation. Simply by making a €10 euros donation to charity, your name will be entered into a prize draw to stand a chance of winning a one-off custom BMW R nineT roadster. All proceeds will go to ‘Kinderkrebshilfe Mainz’ foundation, which helps children who have cancer. Here’s how to get involved… ...
BMW Motorrad News /

‘End-to-End’ on airheads
What started out as a desire to get more UK BMW ‘airhead’ owners out on the road together, turned into a magical journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats with 32 participants completing the full run, and well over 100 joining for sections. ...
BMW Motorrad News /

TURNS – the new magazine from BMW Motorrad
Launched on the occasion of BMW Motorrad Days 2016, the new BMW Motorrad magazine – TURNS – is now available for enthusiasts, owners and those interested in the brand worldwide. The quality publication highlights the exciting and inspiring world of BMW Motorrad and many of the characters who ‘make their lives a ride’ in pursuit of their motorcycling dreams. ...
BMW Motorrad News /

Bimmer

Photo Gallery: BMW Celebrates 100th Anniversary during Monterey Car Week
BMW celebrated its 100th anniversary during the 2016 Monterey Car Week with a strong presence at many events including Legends of the Autobahn, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering and the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance. Anchoring the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, as featured marque, a record four-day total of 70,525 spectators was treated to one of the most com
2 BMW Group PressClub USA /

ReachNow Car Sharing Service Arrives in Portland on September 19; Exclusive Preview Announced
Portland, Ore. – August 15, 2016 – Following the successful launch and expansion of its free-floating car-sharing service in Seattle, ReachNow today announced that it will officially launch in Portland on September 19, 2016. Additionally, pre-registration for ReachNow begins today, and the first Portlanders to join will be eligible to start test driving the service during an exclusive two-week Pre
1 BMW Group PressClub USA /

BMW Celebrates 100 Years of Performance at the Peterson Automotive Museum.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ, August 30, 2016 – In celebration of the BMW Group’s 100th anniversary, BMW of North America and The Peterson Automotive Museum will feature “BMW: 100 Years of Performance,” from September 1 through October 14th. The exhibit will showcase five of BMW’s most memorable race and street cars including a 1970 ALPINA 2002ti racecar, a 1977 IMSA 320i Turbo race car driven by David Hobb
1 BMW Group PressClub USA /

First BMW Art Car designed by Chinese artist to debut in 2017. Creative contemporary art will anticipate emerging trends in future mobility.
Cao Fei, the first Chinese artist commissioned to design a BMW Art Car, shared her inspirations and design concept for her “rolling sculpture” during a media briefing at her Beijing studio on Thursday, August 25. The 18th BMW Art Car, which is based on the BMW M6 GT3, is set to debut in 2017.
1 BMW Group PressClub Canada /

BMW Individual 7 Series by Esther Mahlangu.
South African artist designs unique interior of the BMW luxury saloon.
BMW Group PressClub UK /

Historic Grand Prix Zandvoort: Twin Anniversary for BMW. 100 years of existence for the BMW Group and 50 years of the BMW 02 Series.
Munich / Zandvoort, NL. In 2016, the BMW Group is celebrating its 100th anniversary. At the same time, exactly 50 years have passed since the BMW 02-Series was first presented in the public domain. This is being celebrated with a very special race at the Historic Grand Prix Zandvoort (2, 3 and 4 September): the “BMW Centenary Trophy: BMW 2002 meets BMW 3.0 CSL”.
1 BMW Group PressClub Global /

BMW Motorsport News – Issue 34/16.
Three BMW M6 GT3s in the Top Ten in the “Green Hell” – full throttle for Tomczyk and Wittmann at the Lausitzring.
4 BMW Group PressClub Global /

BMW Motorsport starts final third of 2016 DTM season at the Nürburgring - focus on special anniversaries.
Four BMW teams will be competing on a track steeped in history at the 13th and 14th races of the 2016 DTM season: for decades, the Nürburgring (DE) has been the home of racing for BMW and the DTM.
1 BMW Group PressClub Global /

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BMW Group News

BMW Group U.S. Reports August 2016 Sales
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 1, 2016… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 8.0 percent in August for a total of 25,531 compared to 27,755 vehicles sold in August, 2015. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 8.3 percent in the U.S. on sales of 204,744 vehicles compared to 223,348 sold in the first eight months of 2015.
1 BMW Group PressClub USA /

BMW Group Canada achieves August sales record.
BMW achieves eighth month of consecutive growth.
BMW Group PressClub Canada /

BMW Group advertises new PR traineeships
Now accepting applications for two places starting in February 2017
1 BMW Group PressClub Global /

BMW Lifestyle presents new Yachtsport Collection. Functional leisurewear and useful accessories bring extra pleasure to the high seas.
Munich. Shortly before the start of the Les Voiles de St. Tropez regatta – another highlight of the BMW Yachtsport calendar – BMW is delighted to unveil new additions to the successful BMW Yachtsport Collection.
12 BMW Group PressClub Global /

MINI

Mini Challenge Joins British Gt Championship In 2017
• Top-level JCW Championship moves to British GT race package for 2017 • Major championship expansion across all classes • MINI UK increases support for MINI Challenge in 2017
1 BMW Group PressClub UK /

Holowczyc and MINI united in success with second place result at Baja Poland. Three MINI ALL4 Racing finish inside top five.
Krzysztof Holowczyc (POL) achieves sensational second place at Baja Poland. Fellow MINI ALL4 Racing driver and Polish compatriot Jakub Przygonski finishes in fourth. Erik van Loon (NDL) places the third MINI ALL4 Racing inside top five.
1 BMW Group PressClub Canada /

MINI at the London Design Festival 2016. MINI LIVING “Forests” installation by Asif Khan.
Munich/London. “Third places” – those that lie between work and home – provide important contact points in our modern urban society. They expand the room we have to live in and help us to relax, meet up with one another and increase our productivity.
BMW Group PressClub UK /

Recalls

BMW issued a recall on the R NINE T model
Certain motorcycles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. These motorcycles may have been built with rear turn...
1 Transport Canada - Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls /
FWIW This recall was posted in the Motorrad sub-forum. For consistency in this thread I am reposting it here.

Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries; Includes Previously Recalled RZR Turbo ROVs
The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system’s drain tube can loosen.
100+ Recalls RSS /

KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
The connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
3 Recalls RSS /

HARLEY-DAVIDSON issued a recall on multiple vehicle models
On certain motorcycles equipped with a black-coloured clutch master cylinder, the hydraulic clutch system may not be able to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch after being parked for an extended period of...
1 Transport Canada - Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls /

NHTSA proposes digital recall notices to increase repair rates
Automakers would be required to notify owners of vehicle recalls electronically through emails, text messages or other digital tools under a rule change proposed by U.S. auto safety regulators to increase the rate of repairs.
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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW R5 Hommage Goes on Display at Sturgis Motorcycle Museum
The rally may be over but there’s a new reason for BMW motorcycle lovers to visit Sturgis, South Dakota. BMW Motorrad’s unique R5 Hommage concept bike is making an extended stay at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum in their new “Main Street” exhibit. The exhibit commemorates motorcycling’s timeless role in reaching the mainstream. “Synchronicity… The BMW R5 […]
28 BMW Motorcycle Magazine / by staff /

New Rizoma Accessories For BMW R nineT
News Customize your R nineT with products from Rizoma If you want to deck your BMW R nineT with some new products then Rizoma's got you covered from grips to engine covers.
1 Sport Rider RSS Feed / by Rizoma Press Rele... /

Video: BMW/TVS mini 300cc superbike caught on film testing near Bangalore
Now, the quality of this video isn’t that great (and there’s not a lot of the target bike in it), but what we have here IS footage of the soon-to-be released TVS Akula mini superbike out on the road. And from the footage you can see that the bike is pretty much the same physical size as a 650 and sounds like a revvy single (which is what it is, based on the BMW G310R which was also developed betw
2 MoreBikes /

BMW R nineT vs. Harley-Davidson Roadster vs. Triumph Thruxton R vs. Yamaha XSR900 - COMPARISON TEST
Reviews Four retro roadster motorcycles that are something more than an accumulation of parts We compare four retro roadster motorcycles that are something more than an accumulation of parts and specific styles. Check out the comparo test at CycleWorld.com.
1K Cycle World / by Bradley Adams /

New cool tail for BMW R nine T released
Developed by a BMW R nineT owner, the Fancy Bike Thing replaces rear brake light and indicators with an LED display and includes a tail tidy and licence plate holder Designed as a plug and play system, the LED display covers the functions of running light, brake light and indicators. A specially designed bracket is included for owners who wish to retain the original turn signal indicators. The ki
2 MoreBikes /

BMW C650GT & C650 Sport video review
Image: Brilliant two-wheeled transport, providing your wallet's big enough
43 Visordown / by Simon Greenacre /

OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Spied! 2017 KTM 1190 Adventure Spy Shots
News KTM 1190 ADV updated, two versions still likely A new headlight seems to be the biggest change for KTM’s new ADV. But is there more hiding under the skin?
1K Motorcyclist / by Motorcyclist Staf... /

Analyzing the KTM RC16 MotoGP Bike
At the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, at the Austrian round of MotoGP, KTM finally officially presented its MotoGP project, the KTM RC16. There had been months of testing, with press releases and photos issued. There had been KTM’s participation in the private MotoGP test at the Red Bull Ring […] The post Analyzing the KTM RC16 MotoGP Bike appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
300+ Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by David Emmett /

Honda Releases Second X-ADV Adventure Scooter Teaser Video
Honda has released a new video teasing its upcoming adventure scooter. The new video is longer and offers a better look at the scooter, which we expect to be sold under the name “ X-ADV ,” than the first teaser video released last month . The latest teaser shows the scooter tackling some off-road terrain on the island of Sardinia before heading into an urban area. Honda used a few tricks, obscuri
1 Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Dennis Chung /

Kawasaki Working on Artificial Intelligence for Motorcycles
Motorcyclists often romanticize about their bikes, talking about a motorcycle’s personality, or lack thereof. This is total bull**** by the way, but there is something to be said about the connection between man and machine, as it is the same emotional bond that makes one a devout believer of one brand, and […] The post Kawasaki Working on Artificial Intelligence for Motorcycles appeared first on
48 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /

Harley-Davidson Re-Evaluates Its Market Needs. Eliminates About 200 Positions At US Plants.
Harley is eliminating about 200 employees at its U.S. plants. “We continually evaluate industry and market changes to provide the best products and services to our customers. To that end, we are adjusting our production plan to align with our 2016 guidance and we are... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
19 Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze /

Harley-Davidson dealer in Wisconsin closes
After 37 years in the business, Sauk Prairie Harley-Davidson of Sauk City, Wis., has announced it will be closing, according to an article WKOW.com. Crystal Mundt, the dealership's general manager for the almost 30 years, said the transition will be difficult: "I think probably the biggest thing is sadness. Being here every day, it's going ...
3 Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson /

Royal Enfield to Open North American Headquarters in Milwaukee
Royal Enfield recently announced its first wholly owned subsidiary outside India. The company’s North American headquarters and showroom will open in Milwaukee’s 3rd Ward on September 9, 2016. With roots dating back to 1901 in Redditch, England, Royal Enfield is looking to re-establish middleweight motorcycling in North America and appeal to those of us with wanderlust. […]
43 RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER /

More Details About the MV Agusta F4Z
MV Agusta and coachbuilder Zagato have released more information and high resolution photos of the F4Z. As expected, the F4Z is just a one-off creation, so no, you will not be seeing it in showrooms. As it turns out, the F4Z is a custom order commissioned by an unnamed Japanese businessman who asked Zagato to build a motorcycle that was unique yet classic and didn’t subscribe to any fleeting tren
100 Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Dennis Chung /

MC NEWS

The Carbon Fiber VanderHeide Is A “Gentleman’s Racer”
Dutch motorcycle-builder Rolf van der Heide calls his machine a “gentleman’s racer” – we’re not sure what that means exactly, so we’ll just settle on calling it beautiful. The VanderHeide features a monocoque chassis, made completely from carbon fiber. The swingarm and front-end assembly are also made from the composite material, […] The post The Carbon Fiber VanderHeide Is A “Gentleman’s Racer”
100+ Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /

Bob Horn’s Recumbent Racer Returns With Two Wheel Steering
When we last left Bob Horn and his recumbent racer, he had just had a rather unfortunate accident running off track leading to an extended recovery. Not the type to waste an opportunity, he used the time off to redesign the racer during the rebuild. Now, Bob’s back with the first track test of his […]
35 The Kneeslider / by Paul Crowe /

Major city planning to BAN motorcycles from its streets by 2025
How many motorcycles in a major city is too many motorcycles in a major city? In excess of 7 million is the answer – if you were wondering. And after hitting this projected number one massive city in the world is looking into a plan to ban motorcycles from its road completely. Moves are afoot by Nguyem Duc Chung who is the Chairman of the People’s Committee to stop motorcycles entering the city b
2 MoreBikes /

Stealth Camping
There is an art to what I call “stealth camping,” and as traveling motorcyclists, it is something that we have probably all done at least once. Camping along the road is often necessary for a variety of reasons. However, it does not come naturally for many, but it is a very useful tool. Using this […]
100+ RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine /

Top 10 best-selling bikes so far in 2016
Image: The top 10 bikes we can't get enough of
100+ Visordown /
FWIW This is a UK article and brings up a UK oddity. BMW Motorrad has long lumped the GS and GSA UK sales figures together. For many years this has given it top bragging rights. Honda claimed this title with its Fireblade (CBR) before. The fight expands and goes on.

Tips for Riding Two-Up
Tips and tech Double the pleasure, double the fun So that special someone wants to ride on the back of your motorcycle, now you just need some simple tips to make riding two-up just a little more comfortable.
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Jamie Elvidge /

Doobie Brothers’ Patrick Simmons And Wife Cris to Ride Again Coast to Coast In 2016 Cannonball Endurance Run
Patrick Simmons, founding member of The Doobie Brothers and longtime motorcycle enthusiast, will ride coast to coast with his wife Cris Sommer Simmons, in the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run 2016 in September. The duo will journey more than 3,300 miles from Atlantic... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
2 Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze /

Riding a KTM 690 Duke with ShiftFX Electronic Shift Transmission
Gear and Products Brave new e-shift world BDC’s goal with the ShiftFX Electronic Shift Transmission was to not adulterate anything or water down the riding experience. Proof? This EST-equipped 690 Duke still…
500+ Cycle World / by Bradley Adams /

PICTURES: Guy Martin going for the Nurburgring motorcycle outright record?
So these pictures have surfaced in Spain this morning amid a gaggle of rumours that Guy Martin is getting ready to take on the outright motorcycle lap record at the iconic Nurburgring circuit in Germany. There’s been no comment or announcement from either Guy or Triumph (he was pictured riding the British firm’s Daytona 675R at the track) but he’s definitely up to racking up the laps at the 20.83
22 MoreBikes / by Tony Carter /

How Motorcycle Suspensions Can Feel Hard Yet Be Soft
Blogs Cycle World Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history and more at CycleWorld.com.
100+ Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron /

The Real Deal with E15 Fuel and Four-Gallon Fill-Ups
Every month, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) releases notes on the various happenings and movements that are occurring in the two-wheeled political landscape. September being no different, one of the AMA’s line items is the return of a four-gallon minimum purchase recommendation of E15 fuel, courtesy of the American Coalition for […] The post The Real Deal with E15 Fuel and Four-Gallo
27 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber /

Video: Garage essentials from Gear Gremlin
Tony and Mikko have a look at some essential items for anyone working on their bike. From funnels to paddock stands, these items will make tinkering with your bike easier and more pleasant: For the full range of Gear Gremlin products, visit www.geargremlin.com The post Video: Garage essentials from Gear Gremlin appeared first on MoreBikes .
2 MoreBikes /

How Harley’s new V-Twin performs
Harley-Davidson’s first all-new big V-Twin in 17 years, the Milwaukee Eight, is an absolute cracker that, together with the upgraded suspension in the Touring range will shatter perceptions and criticisms. If the Rushmore Project updates on the Touring line-up were like man landing on the moon, this is like man landing on Mars – a giant leap for Harley-kind. There is so much power and torque in a
3 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

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Cages- On the Street and Track

Video: How the Elvis Presley BMW 507 Roadster Was Restored
The BMW 507 Roadster – previously owned by none other than Elvis Presley – was completely restored showcased at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance . The car was considered to be lost for quite some time and nobody expected it to resurface. That’s only half the story too, as the restoration process was due to be quite troublesome. However, if there’s one team in the world that can get it done, y
40 Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica

1937 BMW 328 Roadster – The Successful Racing Car Of The 30s
BMW’s image today – that of an automaker that builds sports cars, premium cars, technical and very innovative – goes back in time until 1930, when cars like BMW 328 Roadster came to life. The 328 Roadster raced in Mille Miglia and it was a very innovative car with respect to aerodynamics. A lot of the elements that were on that car at that time are important today as well. Built between 1936 and
12 Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /

U.S. sales fall 3.5% as big players slip
Ford and Nissan posted their biggest U.S. sales declines in years in August as the industry fell 3.5 percent. Volume at GM, Honda and Toyota also dropped, while Fiat Chrysler advanced. The SAAR fell to 16.
40 Automotive News Breaking News Feed /

Pair of Historic Duesenburg Emerge from Five Decades of Single Ownership for RM Sotheby’s 10th Anniversary Hersey Sale
BLENHEIM, ONTARIO / CANADA – August 31, 2016 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles, is thrilled to announce a pair of hugely important Duesenbergs, offered from more than 50 years of single-family ownership, as star attractions for its annual Hershey, Pennsylvania auction, October 6-7. The 2016 event represents RM’s 10th a
1 motorsportsnewswire / by Motor Sports News... /

The other bump on path to driverless cars: Crumbling roads
You should take claims of self-driving cars being road-ready soon with a 50-pound bag of salt, not a grain.
66 Automotive News Breaking News Feed /

Liberty Media Set To Acquire Formula 1 For $8.5B: What Does The Future Hold For The Motorsport?
Liberty Media, owned by media tycoon John Malone, is set to purchase Formula 1 for $8.5 billion. What changes can be expected to come to the ailing motorsport?
3 Tech Times : Top News /

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FWIW

Tuesday After Labor Day

For me, the Tuesday after Labor Day has long been a day of mixed emotions. It marks the unofficial end to summer and the start of fall. In my youth, fall ment returning to school. The meaning of this changed with age and what I had been during during the summer. Even as moved into a business career the start of school continues to be a part of the mixed emotions on this Tuesday after Labor Day.

In my business career it meant a change in the challenges for the coming months. September was a time to reflect on the how the business year had progressed as I put together the Q3 reporting. The Q3 report preparation informed the planning for the close of the current year, and budget planning for the coming year for operating and capital budgets.

Sitting down at my desk, on the Tuesday after Labor Day, to begin those tasks I would remind myself that this was the start of my favorite time of year in Fly-Over-Land. With the start of the school year most of the tourist and vacationers were gone. The fall winds freshened and no more power boats too get in the way on the lakes I sailed. More to the point of this thread the winding roads taking me to those lakes were far less crowded thus more fun to ride. The trees would be changing colors making the ride a visual treat. Ah, this Tuesday is the start of my favorite time of year.

On this Tuesday after Labor Day I am wondering how the management team at BMW Motorrad NA and CA are feeling as they sit down at their desks. Both posted August sales reports to the home office and explained them in PressClub releases. Now they begin their process of rolling up information for Q3 reporting and continue their planning for the coming year. If they are at all like me in thinking this is one of the best times of the year to be riding they would much rather be riding than sitting at their desk.

BMW Group US did not include any information on Motorrad sales in the August 2016 sales release. This is not an unusual thing. In fact, around the world, many of the BMW Group national sales release do not include Motorrad sales figures. What makes this particular case interesting to me is they had reported the figures for the first five months of the year then stopped with the May PressClub release. With the exception of March the numbers were dismal. May came in -40 percent for the month putting the US market down -17.3 percent year-to-date.

BMW Group Canada has been reporting Motorrad sales in its releases. While the US group started -31.9 percent in the hole with January’s sales; the Canadians were plus 19.6 percent in January. By the end of Q1 that had grown to +59.3 for the month of March putting them plus +48.4 year-to-date. There has been a great deal of red ink used since then. The Group has not posted a month with an increase over last year since March. This has eaten into the year-to-date plus reported in March to the point that the August PressClub release puts the Canadian Group at a minus -11 percent year-to-date.

BMW Group Mexico falls into the category of national groups rarely reporting Motorrad sales figures. In its June PressClub release it did report a 13.1 percent year-to-date increase over the previous year. BMW Group’s June PressClub release showed Motorrad sales up 3.0 percent worldwide. This made Mexico one of the groups holding up BMW Group’s worldwide sales numbers.

Worldwide the BMW Group’s reported year-to-date plus, of 3.0 percent, in Motorrad sales had shrunk from Q1’s plus 7.7 percent. June was also the first month BMW Group reported a negative month in sales. The year-to-date sales erosion continued in July. The July PressClub release put the month down -2.7 percent for the month bring the year-to-date number down to +2.1 percent.

In the time I have been following BMW PressClub and the sales release they post BMW Group NA and Group Canada have never been in lock step in monthly sales plus and minus percents. New model release dates vary impacting when a Group gets a bump from them. The difference in size unit sales numbers that make go into making the monthly percents. A shift of 10 units +/- in a given month will yield a different percentage shift for BMW Canada than for its US counterpart. However, allowing for monthly variations, over the run of a year they do seem to trend together.

As I write this, BMW Group has not released their worldwide roll up of August sales. The NA/Canada negative trend suggests further negative should be expected. I will post them in a separate piece when they do along with some thoughts about why BMW Group NA and Canada are where they are and how the worldwide year may end for BMW Motorrad.

BIKE CANDY

1957 BMW Racing Kneeler Motorcycle
1957 BMW Racing Kneeler Motorcycle Sidecar motorcycle racing is one of the few forms of motorsport that uses an asymmetrical vehicle, or that requires the actions of two people to control. Whereas car and motorcycle racing have both enjoyed signifiant mainstream success, sidecar racing has lived on in the background, with a rag tag bunch of enthusiast competitors and some of the most committed fa
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Built by Motokouture , but it's not on their own website, yet. Found it on Bubblevisor .
Built by Motokouture , but it's not on their own website, yet. Found it on Bubblevisor .
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Elk moto Concepts
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Tuesday Reader: 13 September 2016

2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Stage 2 Results.
Yesterday September 11, rider #93, Scott Jacobs crashed his 1915 H-D after hitting gravel on the pavement along the route. He will need surgery and his wife Sharon is at his side (photo of Sharon & Scott before start). Riders pull out of Morgantown WV on day 3. 3 Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze /

The 2016 Motorcycle Cannonball Run starts on the Atlantic City Boardwalk
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The new BMW C evolution.
With the new C evolution, available in two variants in future – the Long Range version and the European version that meets the requirements for the A1 driving licence – BMW Motorrad now raises the benchmark in the e-scooter segment to a new level.
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A double one-two for the BMW S 1000 RR in France.
More wins and podiums for the BMW S 1000 RR: The BMW Motorrad Motorsport racers were successful in the French Superbike Championship and the French European Bikes Championship last weekend.
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Where there's smoke, there's fire.
Classic boxers, stylish café racers, remarkable custom bikes – at Glemseck 101 the custom scene celebrates its fastest and most beautiful motorcycles for the eleventh time. Those who get a seat in the stands along the 1/8 mile do not know where to look first. Then Laura swings the starting flag and the sprint-racers send the audience back to that time at the legendary Solitude Racetrack for which
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BMW Motorrad at the INTERMOT 2016. Premieres from the BMW Motorrad Heritage, Tour, Roadster, Adventure, and Sport worlds of experience.
The new BMW C evolution will be celebrating its world premiere at the Mondial de l’Automobil in Paris on 29 September 2016. This is just one of the highlights from BMW Motorrad that will be on display at this year's INTERMOT in Cologne. From the BMW Motorrad worlds of experience Heritage, Tour, Roadster, Adventure and Sport two new motorcycles as well as several models that have undergone substant
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Under the Skin.
Makani Terror is the inspiration for a super hero in the first graphic novel from Panini in collaboration with BMW Motorrad. This was just as much a surprise to her as was her profession as a tattoo model. Together with her Mechanical Wolf, she lends the comic book with illustrations by Riccardo Burchielli and text by Darko Macan the same aura which surrounds Makani herself: fantasy, adventure, .
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#rideandshare – the winners’ tale
BMW Motorrad Days 2016 celebrates the world of BMW Motorrad and in doing so, connects like-minded BMW motorcycle owners and fans from across the globe. But for two riders from British Columbia, Canada, the chance to attend this year’s event came courtesy of an all-expenses paid competition prize. A prize that turned out to be priceless... ...
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Micha's "Kraftherz" K 100.
Growing up in Austria, she bought her first motorcycle at the age of 16 with money from her holiday job. A few bikes and many miles of riding later, we encountered the economist on her personally customised K 100 and talked to her about her passion for motorcycles. ...
BMW Motorrad News /

The Pure&Crafted Signature Bike
For years, graduate industrial designer and head of a school for product design and multimedia in Mannheim, Rolf Reick a.k.a. Mr. Krautmotors, has been the bustling personality on the customising scene, and has built a timeless eye-catcher in a joint project with his latest 'Pure&Crafted BMW R5 Sprint Bike'. ...
BMW Motorrad News /

Defying Gravity
The 'Original Motodrome' cultivates tradition and provides a breathtaking motorcycle acrobatics show with style. At the upcoming Pure&Crafted Festival, three 'new old' BMW R 25 are lining up in their presentation. This show is not to be missed, especially with Kara Satana, the only woman in Germany to currently ride in the wall of death, and Donald, Clemens and Peter Petersen doing their laps
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‘Hutchy’ – slow talking, fast riding
The Isle of Man TT 2016 was a memorable event for all the right reasons. Spectators in their thousands enjoyed sunshine, pure road racing at its finest and, especially for BMW Motorrad fans, top racers winning in record time and pace on their BMW S 1000 RRs. One of those winners was the quiet man, Ian Hutchinson. ...
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When the road ends, the dream begins…
After three years riding around the world, Sri Lankan adventurer Dylan Wickrama reached the end of the road, also known as the Darien Gap – an impenetrable wall of Panamanian jungle. Undaunted, he built a raft powered by his BMW R 1150 GS and a tiny sail, and set out across the Pacific Ocean in the direction of Colombia. ...
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From a land down under
With the Andes in the rearview mirror and the Australian desert in the visor: after some turbulent weeks in South America, the GS World Tour now heads down under for its next round. Everyone is in the saddle, ranging from beginners right up to old hands with a rallying background. The adventure-hungry pioneers begin their motorcycle trip. 10,000 kilometres through the virtually uninhabited ...
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Mission South – road trip with a reason.
Imagine taking a ride from Europe, down through West Africa, knowing that the funds you have raised will make a real difference to vulnerable children’s lives. That’s the aim of a group of vintage BMW custom fans from Germany who plan to turn their dream into reality this autumn when they head to the Gambia on the ‘Mission South’… ...
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Bimmer

BMW Motorsport News – Issue 35/16.
Successful DTM round at the Nürburgring - Double wins for the BMW M6 GT3 in the International GT Open and in the Eset V4 Cup.
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BMW claims the 250th podium finish of its DTM history – Third place for Marco Wittmann in Sunday’s race.
BMW reached a milestone in race 14 of the 2016 DTM season: Marco Wittmann (DE) finished third in the Red Bull BMW M4 DTM on Sunday to claim the 250th podium for BMW in the history of the DTM. The 15 points he received for finishing third were sufficient for Wittmann to maintain his lead in the Drivers’ Championship. With four races remaining, he now has 170 points to his name and a 33-point lead o
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Reactions to the seventh race weekend of the 2016 DTM season.
Read here what BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt, the four team principals and the eight BMW DTM drivers had to say after the race weekend.
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Augusto Farfus behind the wheel of the Shell BMW M4 DTM race taxi in the “Green Hell”.
Monday marked the first time for 23 years and 133 days since a DTM car made an appearance on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife (DE): after the DTM weekend in the Eifel region, BMW works driver Augusto Farfus (BR) drove the Shell BMW M4 DTM race taxi through the “Green Hell”. This unique fan promotion from Shell, Premium Technology Partner for BMW, was made possible by special conversion work
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All-new BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance makes debut at Chengdu motor show. Electric drive performance and ground-breaking luxury.
The new BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance has been unveiled to the world at the Chengdu Motor Show 2016 as the latest addition to BMW’s family of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and the first plug-in hybrid in the compact luxury SUV segment.
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BMW Group News

BMW Group once again sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. World’s most sustainable automotive company in 2016.
Munich, 8 September 2016. The BMW Group has once again been named the world’s most sustainable automotive company in the rating published today by RobecoSAM AG for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI). The BMW Group is also the only one of the three automobile manufacturers listed to feature in the renowned index every year since 1999.
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BMW Connected coming to Android smartphones. Teaming up with Samsung to premiere the Android version at the IFA 2016.
Starting in October, customers will also be able to use BMW Connected on selected high-end smartphones running the latest version of Android. BMW is teaming up with Samsung to preview the technology at the Samsung Showcase event which took place on 31 August as part of the IFA 2016 – the world’s leading consumer electronics and electric household appliance fair – in Berlin.¶
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Dr Christoph Grote awarded honour for “Connected Car 2016”. Senior Vice President Electronics at BMW voted “Eurostar 2016” by Automotive News Europe.
Munich. BMW is one of the leading automotive manufacturers involved in the link-up of people, vehicles and services.
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Rolls Royce Motorcar

Rolls-Royce Celebrates 2016 Goodwood Revival
Rolls-Royce will celebrate the 2016 Goodwood Revival with a significant presence at the legendary motor circuit. The centrepiece will be The March Motor Works, which this year is transformed into a period Rolls-Royce showroom, recapturing the sights, sounds and atmosphere of the marque’s glamorous Berkeley Square and Park Lane premises in London’s West End during the 1950s.
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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

2016 BMW GS Safari bookings open – Gold Coast – Noosa
BMW Motorrad Australia has opened bookings for its 2016 BMW GS Safari, rolling out of the Gold Coast, November 6-11. Spokesperson for BMW Motorrad Australia, Miles Davis said, ”If you ride a BMW GS this is the event for you.” “The Safari is a fantastic experience shared with like-minded riders. “There is nothing better than to be able to relive the day’s highlights with friends over a thirst-quen
1 Cycle Torque Magazine / by Staff Writer /

BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter Finally Coming to the USA
Here is some more BMW news for your Monday, as BMW Motorrad USA has confirmed that the BMW C Evolution electric scooter will finally make its way to the USA. The news marks an important moment for electric two-wheelers, with BMW Motorrad being one of the few major motorcycle OEMs to offer […] The post BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter Finally Coming to the USA appeared first on Asphalt & Rubbe
10 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /

Two New BMW Models Debuting a INTERMOT
Every other year, the motorcycle industry gathers in Cologne, Germany in October, for the INTERMOT trade expo. The show provides a good alternative for the Germanic brands to launch new machines, with BMW and KTM often showcasing new models at the show. This year will be no different. To that […] The post Two New BMW Models Debuting a INTERMOT appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
23 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /

Here’s another look at the BMW G310R (and Canadian MSRP)
As predicted, beginner bike will have pricing competitive with Japanese machines.
11 Canada Moto Guide / by Zac Kurylyk /

BMW G310R set for November release
Image: But first, another promo video
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BMW offers ride-away deals
BMW R nineT Scrambler BMW Motorrad Australia has ride-away price offers on all its 2016 stock to clear showrooms for the 2017 models including the new R nineT Scrambler. The 2017 range includes F 800 and R 1200 boxer models with cleaner engines to meet the stringent new Euro emissions laws for current models from next January. To read about the new Boxer models, click here . To read about the new
15 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

Valerie Thompson | 304mph at Bonneville, Becomes Fastest Female Racer
Valerie Thompson earned the title of world’s fastest female motorcycle racer at the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials after achieving 304mph! The post Valerie Thompson | 304mph at Bonneville, Becomes Fastest Female Racer appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Polaris Updates 2016 Full-Year Guidance
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Harley-Davidson sues online retailer
Harley-Davidson has filed a lawsuit against online retailer GearLaunch for trademark infringement, according to an article in the World Intellectual Property Review. The company "also brought an action for counterfeiting, trademark dilution, cybersquatting, copyright infringement and unfair competition." The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 30, 2016, in Wisconsin and claims that GearLaunch sold
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson /

2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Engines Tech Brief
The first Harley-Davidson V-Twin engine was released in 1909 in the form of the Atmospheric V-Twin. Since that time the Motor Company has sold a total eight V-Twin engine designs – Atmospheric V-Twin, F-Head, Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution, and Twin Cam – most of these names are instantly recognizable to almost any motorcyclist. So, when considering the relative rarity of H
2 Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Evans Brasfield /

2017 Royal Enfield Himalayan First Look | Indian Adventure
2017 Royal Enfield Himalayan First Look | Royal Enfield North America Established A little over two years ago at the press introduction for the... The post 2017 Royal Enfield Himalayan First Look | Indian Adventure appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
1 Ultimate MotorCycling / by Tim Warriner /

Honda CB500X video review
Image: We test the adventure offering from Honda's family of 500-twins - the CB500X
1 Visordown / by Simon Greenacre /
FWIW Honda’s adventure offering right on the BMW 500cc line between old and new products.

MC NEWS

AMA congratulates racers who set records at 2016 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship
PICKERINGTON, OH – September 9, 2016 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – Racers from around the world took to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah, Aug. 27-Sept. 1 for the 2016 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship in hopes of setting national and world records. “Racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats is the pinnacle of land-speed racing,” said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. “Not only do compet
7 motorsportsnewswire / by Motor Sports News... /

10 Essential Tools to Handle Nearly Any Trailside Repair
When it comes to tools, there’s a fine line between being prepared and overpacking. You want to keep your kit as light as possible by carrying only what you’ll need. But how do you know what you’ll need until something breaks? The answer is try to anticipate the mechanical issues that can crop up […] The post 10 Essential Tools to Handle Nearly Any Trailside Repair appeared first on ADV Pulse .
500+ ADV Pulse / by Bob Whitby

Motorcycle tool kit: The basics and beyond
If your motorcycle doesn't have a tool kit, it should. And here are some of the tools that should be in it.
1 CMG News / by Zac Kurylyk /

Motool Slacker Digital Sag Scale - PRODUCT EVALUATION
Gear and Products Sag setting made simple The Motool Slacker Digital Sag Scale allows one to work entirely alone in achieving accurate static sag measurement and having proper suspension setup.
75 Cycle World / by Don Canet /

Say hello to your new motorcycle bike-cam
Gear and Products The new DOD Hummer The DOD Hummer bike-Cam has everything you'll need to navigate and capture your ride. The DOD Hummer is easy-to-use and includes everything you need to get started!
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Road Rash: Expanding Gear
Over the years, I’ve noticed a pattern of occurrences that seem to defy the laws of physics. Several of these situations happen so consistently that I’m convinced they’re an absolute truth. The general rules regarding probability simply don’t apply to my motorcycling-related activities, and the following is a partial list of the most perplexing circumstances. […]
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Top 10 best motorcycle engines ever
Image: Visordown’s top 10 most important motorcycle engines of all time
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Do you have a conversation with your bike?
Kawasaki Rideology has a conversation with riders Do you have a conversation with your motorcycle, listening for strange mechanical noises and sometimes even talking to your bike (or swearing at it)? It’s not weird. It’s called “mechanical sympathy” and in some ways, that’s what Kawasaki’s future Rideology will achive using a bluetooth system where the rider can talk to their bike and it can resp
31 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

New lid from HJC launched in the UK
HJC has launched its latest lid in the UK – the RPHA 11. Costing £459.99 the helmet is available in two colours; red and black/black and red. HJC says the the helmet is a completely new helmet in every aspect. New shell, new visor, new interior, new EPS and new ventilation have all been newly-designed for the RPHA 11. A lot of the design for the top-end helmet has come directly from development w
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Speed and Strength Overhaul Boots
Speed and Strength Overhaul Boots Speed and Strength’s new Overhaul Boots have been developed for urban motorcyclists who need protective footwear that they can wear all day long. They’re styled subtly so its unlikely that anyone would even be able to tell they’re not just regular street wear, and they’re offered in both black and tan. Each pair has a premium leather upper, moulded internal toe a
1 Silodrome / by James McBride /

Video: Guy Martin’s cross-Channel attempt is GO! Kent to France by pedal power alone
Guy Martin’s a real busy boy at the moment, not only is he jetting off to the States to take on the motorcycle land speed record in the Infor Triumph Streamliner but he’s also banging in secret laps of the Nurburgring AND pedaling a blimp across the channel. And so it was that a couple of days ago Guy and his support crew for the Channel 4 TV series SPEED with were out in action in Kent for the o
2 MoreBikes /

Motorcycle Tire Buying Tips (and 8 Tires to Try)
Some riders like to justify their hobby to non-riders by bragging that motorcycles are cheaper to ride and maintain than cars. But it doesn’t take too long to discover the flaw in that argument—tires. Unless you’re a hopeless farkle addict, tires probably represent the biggest ongoing expense of motorcycling. While the tires on your car might last 50,000 miles, the ones on your bike might give up
8 Rider Magazine / by jsmith /

Touring Stopping off at Wheels Through Time with Dale Walksler Wheels Through Time is an amazing transportation museum, with an equally amazing owner/ host: Dale Walksler…
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales /

[url=http://motorbikewriter.com/noisy-motorbike-exhausts-doomed/]Noisy motorbike exhausts doomed?
CVO Limited As noisy motorbike exhausts seem doomed by complaints and heightened law enforcement around the world, Harley-Davidson has been able to increase the noise of its new models. Their new Milwaukee Eight V-twin engine is mechanically quieter which means they have been able to make the exhaust note louder and richer while still remaining legal in world-standard drive-by noise tests. In fac
100+ Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

Ural proves its worth in North America
As North America takes over Australian distribution of Ural sidecars, the former boss heads north to Alaska, Canada and the Pacific Northwest to test the rugged vehicle. Ural Australia GM Clare Mailler assures customers that it’s business as usual as the North America distributor, Irbit MotorWorks of America (IMWA), takes over distribution. She says they will remain the “front line for the local
23 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

5 Minute Histories: The Honda CB750
5 Minute Histories: The Honda CB750 The 5 Minute History series are produced by Silodrome for eBay Motors. Click here to read the full article on eBay . Introduction The Honda CB750 was the bike that catapulted the Japanese maker Honda to the top echelon of motorcycle manufacturers. The road Honda had embarked on had been marked by careful study, careful preparation, and a thorough attention to d
19 Silodrome / by James McBride /

Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW bosses to skip Paris show to thrash out electric car strategy, report says
BMW's management board is skipping the Paris Motor Show to hold talks aimed at breaking a deadlock over whether to produce new electric cars, including a battery-powered Mini, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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BMW recalls 110,000 cars in Japan due to Takata airbags
BMW isn’t a stranger to recalling cars over Takata airbags. It’s done it before, in markets all over the world. BMW isn’t alone in this issue, as the Japanese airbag supplier has been the cause of millions of recalls across the automotive industry in the past couple of years. However, the Bavarians once again have to recall more cars over such faulty airbags, this time in Japan. The ammonium nitr
9 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /

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OTHER CAGE NEWS

Liberty Media confirms Formula 1 buy-in
Media and entertainment company, Liberty Corporation, has announced its takeover of Formula 1
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Ecclestone: Liberty want me to stay for three years | F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Ecclestone: Liberty want me to stay for three years • Honda has separate 2017 team • "I thought I was going to die" - Hill
29 F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog / by Keith Collantine /

Ecclestone could stay on if $8.5 billion F1 sale proceeds, reports say
A takeover of Formula One by Liberty Media, rumored to be imminent, could be good news for the sport, but CEO Bernie Ecclestone is likely to remain at the helm of the series for some time yet, according to various reports.
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Carey: We’re not trying to Americanise F1
According to Liberty Media chairman Chase Carey, their acquisition of Formula 1 does not mean that they are going to 'Americanise' the sport. Instead, Carey claimed that they intend to work closely with current boss Bernie Ecclestone for the next three years as they ease into their transitional period. The American also added since being handed ownership by CVC Capital Partners, they have set rea
3 PlanetF1 / by Editor /

Liberty F1 takeover good for edTerm'>Formula E
autosport.com Liberty F1 takeover good for edTerm'>Formula Eautosport.com UK-based Liberty Global, which owns Virgin Media, and Discovery Communications, which controls the Eurosport TV channel, stepped in to take a major shareholding in edTerm'>Formula EHoldings in March 2015 at a time when the series was facing major cash-flow ... edTerm'>Formula E boss plays down edTerm'>Formula 1 role rumours Sports Mole F1 has a new owner: here's everything you need to know Top Ge
18 formula e / autosport.com /

EXCLUSIVE: Nine new AC Cobras to be built to exact 1962 specification
AC Cobra A special run of nine £500k Cobras will be built using original tooling at AC Heritage AC Cars will built nine new aluminium-bodied AC Cobras as part of a ‘legacy’ series. Priced at £500,000 before taxes, the cars will be built to the exact specification of the very first 1962 Cobra, which was sold at auction in Monterey a few weeks ago. That sale raised £10.2 million and made the origin
500+ Autocar RSS Feed

Michigan is one step closer to unrestricted autonomous vehicle use
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Autonomous Michigan senate unanimously approves unrestricted use of autonomous vehicles. Continue reading Michigan is one step closer to unrestricted autonomous vehicle use Michigan is one step closer to unrestricted autonomous vehicle use originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use o
100+ Autoblog Green / by Reese Counts /

Interview: Enzo Ferrari on Ferrari
Interview: Enzo Ferrari on Ferrari This 25 minute interview is one of the best conversations with Enzo I’ve ever seen. The man behind Ferrari was notoriously difficult to get along with, and many journalists and interviewers over the years struggled to get him to open up and talk freely. Sadly there’s no information about who actually produced this film, but they managed to get Enzo to talk about
2 Silodrome / by James McBride /

Royal Navy's self-driving speedboat takes to the Thames
The Royal Navy's latest seagoing robot took to the waves today in the heart of London. Accompanied by patrol boat HMS Archer, the unmanned 32-ft (9.7-m) Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed (MAST) autonomous speedboat negotiated traffic on the Thames estuary between Tower Bridge and Westminster bridge as part of the run-up to the Unmanned Warrior naval exercises. .. Continue Reading Royal Navy's sel
200+ New Atlas / by David Szondy /

Century of Supercars poll finalists announced
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Market share for subprime auto lending declined in Q2
Subprime loan share is declining despite chatter around a subprime bubble, Experian said today in its second-quarter State of the Automotive Finance Market report. Subprime and deep subprime share of new and used loans and leases dropped to 22.
8 Automotive News Breaking News Feed /

VW buys 17% Navistar stake; full merger is possible
Volkswagen agreed to a wide-ranging technology and purchasing deal with U.S. truck maker Navistar in exchange for a 16.6 percent stake, an alliance forged in part by the need to meet stringent emissions regulations.
100+ Automotive News Breaking News Feed /

1930s-Era Dashboard Instruments
1930s-Era Dashboard Instruments This matching pair of 1930s-era dashboard instruments were mounted to the dash of a long forgotten race car, as a way of tracking temperature and altitude – both measurements that would potentially require modifications to fuelling and spark timing. Engine tweaks like this were mostly manual at the time of course, and some of the performance cars of the ’30s still
18 Silodrome / by James McBride /

New Caterham Seven Sprint evokes the spirit of the 1960s
Caterham Cars builds £27,995 limited-edition nostalgic variant of its iconic model to kickstart 60th birthday celebrations The Caterham Seven Sprint, a retro-themed version of the sports car, has been unveiled at the Goodwood Revival. Powered by the same 80bhp, three-cylinder Suzuki engine installed in the entry-level Caterham Seven 160 model, the Sprint sports a nostalgic theme through its exter
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FWIW

This Interactive Fall Foliage Map Shows You When Leaves Start Changing Color
Nothing epitomizes the warm, fuzzy feeling of fall quite like the leaves changing color. This interactive map tells you when you can expect to see fall foliage in different parts of the U.S. The tool comes from travel site The Ultimate Smoky Mountains Guide. It’s useful for travel planning but it’s also just fun to see when it’s really going to look like autumn in your area. You slide the timelin
500+ Lifehacker / by Kristin Wong /

Most Cameras Are Good Enough, So Buy Based On Your Shooting Style
When you go shopping for a new camera, how can you know which ones are good enough? Here’s an easy guideline: they all are. If the camera was made within the last eight years or so, it does its job well enough. You can focus on the extras that fit your specific needs. That’s the conclusion that product review site the Wirecutter came to. While many camera models have different approaches to taking pictures, picture quality is the one area that has more or less stabilized. Most modern cameras use high-quality, high-resolution sensors that are so small and so cheap, nearly every camera can use
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Etching tech bonds metal to metal – or anything else
As any good metallurgist will tell you, you can't just take any two types of metal and weld them together. You may instead be able to just join them together with glue, however, thanks to research being carried out at Germany's Kiel University. Scientists there have developed an electro-chemical etching process that not only allows different metals to be strongly bonded to one another, but that a
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DA#7 R100R / Diamond Atelier
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‘DA#7’ BMW R100R – Diamond Atelier
If there’s one shop that has stood head and shoulders above all others in 2016, it would have to be Munich’s Diamond Atelier .
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Neo Retro - OSE Magnum BMW R9T
Riding the streets during the week then racing on the track all weekend sounds like a pretty good way to get the most out of a motorcycle. This is how Marco, Chris, Tonyo, Nico, Gael, Fred and Patrick of 'Old School Engineering' in France like to spend their days.
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mika · Sep 14, 2016

14 September 2016 - BMW Group August sales press release

BMW Group achieves best-ever August sales
Worldwide 165,431 vehicles delivered, up 5.7% +++ Year-to-date sales rise 5.5%: 1,508,659 vehicles sold +++ BMW deliveries up 5.0% in August: 142,554 vehicles +++ MINI sells 22,575 in August, increase of 10.3% +++ Europe and Asia maintain strong growth +++ YTD sales of BMW electrified models already exceed 2015 total
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The August BMW Group press release came out after yesterday’s post.

If you pull up the 2002 BMW Group annual report the Motorrad segment touted record sales of 103,020 motorcycles and C1 scooters. Scroll forward to the PressClub release and the Motorrad Segment has exceeded that figure, by 809 units, with eight months of sales.

This year continues to be the best ever for BMW Motorrad, with August sales up 5.7% compared with the same month last year (9,238) and year-to-date sales rising by 2.5% with a total of 103,829 motorcycles and maxi-scooters were delivered to customers in the first eight months of the year.

No mention is made of North American sales. US Motorrad sales continue unreported and Canadian sales have been in the negative range. The European market represents more than seventy percent of BMW Motorrad sales has been heading in the other direction.

ACEM, the motorcycle manufacturer industry group for Europe, recently put out this roll up of the first six months of the European motorcycle market.

Motorcycle registrations in largest EU markets up by 8.6% in June 2016
Motorcycle registrations in the largest EU markets - France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK - grew by 8.6% during the first six months of 2016, compared to the same period of 2015, reaching more than 442,000 units.
The strongest performance was recorded in Italy (+15.9%, 116,985 units), followed by Spain (+13.5%, 73,323 units). Registrations also increased in the UK (+8.3%, 61,859 units), Germany (+4.2%, 100,749 units) and France (+1.7%, 89,153 units).

What is going on in the US? How you answer that question depends on who you are.

Polaris, the parent company for Victory and Indian opened the motorcycle sales year up 18 percent in Q1 and increased it to 23 percent year to date by Q2. In KTM’s six month report they put the US market sales down 4 - 5 percent and then went on to report they had increased their share of this down market.

In the US, Harley Davidson started the year relatively flat down just -0.5 percent at the end of Q1. By the end of Q2 they were down - 5.2 percent for the quarter putting them down -3.4 percent year to date. With the exception of the Latin American market, global sales were up and nearly offset the North American market declines leaving H-D down -0.6 percent year to date. They did not have Polaris’ first quarter but they ended up ahead of KTM’s estimate of the US market’s decline.

Over in the Woodcliff Lake, NJ offices of the Mothership, 2016 started down -31.9 percent in January to start a rollercoaster sales year. The May PressClub release, their last to include Motorrad Segment sales, had the Segment put sales down -40.0 percent for the month putting them -17.3 percent year to date.

Why?

I don’t know. I have tried various theories out but have no real answer to why BMW is down while others are are doing well or holding on at a higher level. They may have an explanation over at Woodcliff Lake, but that is why they pay them the big bucks. Perhaps, what does all of this mean to the members of the BMW MOA or non- member BMW riders is a more important question.

That question is the basis of another post.

mika · Sep 20, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 20 September 2016

Beemer

Historic world championship title for BMW sidecar Duo Pekka Päivärinta/Kirsi Kainulainen.
At the season finale in Donington, Pekka Päivärinta and Kirsi Kainulainen secure the title in the FIM Sidecar World Championship – Sidecar powered by BMW S 1000 RR engine, technical support by BMW Motorrad Motorsport – Title win for Taylor Mackenzie in the BSB Superstock class.
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Interview with Berthold Hauser: Comprehensive support and successful BMW S 1000 RR customers.
Berthold Hauser, Technical Director at BMW Motorrad Motorsport, looks back on a successful 2016 season so far, in which the experts from Munich have helped BMW S 1000 RR riders around the world to victories, podiums and titles, courtesy of their extensive customer racing programme.
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Maria Costello Hosts Women’S Track Day At Donington
Donington Park looks set to host another action packed day next week when Maria Costello MBE holds her ‘women only group’ track day in conjunction with BMW Motorrad UK & Focused Events on 20 th September at the Leicestershire track. Building upon the success of previous events, the Northamptonshire racer will be on hand - and on track, to coach, build confidence and provide feedback to all th
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BMW Motorrad USA Names M&C Saatchi LA Creative Agency of Record
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 15, 2016…BMW Motorrad USA today announced that M&C Saatchi has been named its creative agency of record, following a competitive review.
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Bimmer

Augusto Farfus behind the wheel of the Shell BMW M4 DTM race taxi in the “Green Hell”.
After the DTM weekend at the Nürburgring (DE), BMW works driver Augusto Farfus (BR) drove the Shell BMW M4 DTM race taxi at the legendary Nordschleife (DE) on Monday. This unique fan promotion from Shell, Premium Technology Partner of BMW Motorsport, was made possible by special conversion work on the car.
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Rigorous testing readies BMW Team RLL for Circuit of the Americas.
This year’s tenth IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race will see BMW Team RLL arrive at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin (US), with BMW’s newest GT class competitor, the BMW M6 GTLM, ready for the penultimate race of the 2016 season.
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BMW Motorsport News – Issue 36/16.
Klingmann and Curtis win again in the BMW M6 GT3 – Podium finish for Collard in the BTCC at Silverstone.
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Second victory for the BMW M6 GT3 in North America – BMW Team RLL cars finish fourth and seventh at COTA.
An exciting penultimate round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IWSC) at the “Circuit of the Americas” in Austin (US) saw the number 96 BMW M6 GT3 of Turner Motorsport score the second GTD class victory of the season for BMW works driver Jens Klingmann (DE) and Bret Curtis (US).
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BMW teams enter the final stretch of the 2016 DTM season in Budapest.
The 2016 DTM season enters the finishing straight with races 15 and 16 in Budapest (HU). After the two races at the 4.381-kilometre Hungaroring on the outskirts of the Hungarian capital, only the grand season finale in Hockenheim (DE) in mid-October awaits the eight BMW drivers. Budapest certainly promises plenty of excitement in all three competitions.
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BMW Group News

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BMW announces two additional ChargeNow by EVgo public charging programs - with introductory pricing options available to drivers of BMW i and BMW iPerformance models in 25 markets.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 15, 2016… BMW of North America unveils new public charging programs for BMW drivers as part of the ChargeNow. In cooperation with EVgo, the largest public DC Fast charging network in the nation, ChargeNow by EVgo Annual Pass and Pay as You Go plans expand the ChargeNow public charging offerings for BMW i and iPerformance drivers, using the complimentary ChargeNow car
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On the way towards automated driving: The next generation of the BMW 5 Series.
Technology and driving comfort on a new level: The next generation of the BMW 5 Series.
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BMW Group Plant Dingolfing ramps up for new BMW 5 Series
+++ Board of Management Member for Production Oliver Zipse: “Dingolfing remains our competence centre for upper-class BMW series” +++ Several hundred million euros in investment
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ReachNow Car Sharing Officially Launches in Portland, OR
Mobility Company Brings BMW and MINI Car Sharing to Stumptown Seattle, Wash. (September 19, 2016) – Portlanders have a new way to get around town with today’s official launch of ReachNow car sharing. ReachNow provides members with convenient and easy access to a fleet of new BMW and MINI vehicles perfect for trips around town, evenings out and weekend getaways. To celebrate ReachNow’s second city,
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Recalls

BMW issued a recall on the 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES, and 2 SERIES models
On certain M-series vehicles that had the rear differential replaced during servicing, one-time use bolts holding rear sub-frame may have been inadvertently reused due to missing information in the repair...
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ZERO MOTORCYCLES issued a recall on the S, DS, FX, and SR models
On certain vehicles, the power converter that supplies power from the battery pack to the lights, instruments, anti-lock braking (ABS) system and other accessories may have insufficient output. If power draw exceeds...
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Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/

Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Watch Troy Corser Push a 1935 BMW RSS to Its Absolute Limit at Goodwood
Lifestyle And then watch it all go wrong. The 1996 and 2005 Superbike World Champion Troy Corser pushed his BMW RSS to the limit during Barry Sheen Memorial Trophy testing at Goodwood Revival. Watch the video,…
1K Cycle World / by Bradley Adams /

2017 BMW G310R First Ride Review
Reviews Inexpensive but not cheap. BMW joins the small-displacement learner-bike ranks with a credible, good-performing, well-built bike. But is it worthy of the BMW badge?
1 Motorcyclist Magazine Firstrides / by Alan Cathcart /

Spotted: The Subtly Changed 2017 BMW S1000R
Yesterday, we were the first publication to bring you photos of the 2017 Honda CBR1000RR, and today, we are the first to show you the 2017 BMW S1000R. Thanks to our loyal readers, we were pointed in the direction of some photos of what looks like a pre-production version of […] The post Spotted: The Subtly Changed 2017 BMW S1000R appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
400+ Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /

Corbin Front Saddle & Smuggler for 2014-2017 BMW R1200 RT
HOLLISTER, CA – September 14, 2016 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – For a clean solo look and the most convenient storage available, our Smuggler trunk is the perfect solution. Locking onto your bike in place of the passenger seat, Corbin’s Smuggler trunk comes painted to coordinate with your stock paint with a black texture body and color matched door. Smuggler provides 12 liters of capacity to sto
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

MV Agusta has surprises in store
Giovanni Castiglioni MV Agusta claims it is back on its financial feet, winning a major design accolade and unveiling a couple of surprises at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan in November. One of those surprises is believed to be an all-new Brutale with a Euro4-compliant 998cc engine, down from 1078cc, but expected to be more powerful (192hp and 111Nm). New MV Agusta Brutale Motorcycle News has
11 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster: Reviewed
Bikes H-D delivers the performance-driven Sportster we've been craving The 2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster 1200 is a more aggressive, faster stopping, better handling version of the H-D model we have loved for so many years…
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales /

Riderless motorcycles are coming
Yamaha is testing a robot motorcycle , Kawasaki is developing a bike with artificial intelligence and now an engineering student has built a riderless model-sized motorcycle. Could the bikes of the future ride themselves and not need rider input? In the above video, micro-engineering student Eric Unnervik, from the Research institution in Lausanne, explains (in French) how his miniature self-bala
58 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/our-cars/morgan-3-wheeler-long-term-test-review-first-reportMorgan 3 Wheeler long-term test review: first report
Three wheels, two cylinders and one purpose: to have fun. Fingers crossed for an Indian summer to make the most of the latest addition to our fleet Our first report on the Morgan 3 Wheeler , the newest addition to our long-term fleet. It’s lunchtime when snapper Stan Papior and I arrive at Morgan ’s factory in Malvern. You can tell it’s lunchtime because half the workforce is sitting outside, in
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MC NEWS

Stuntman manages canyon jump that Evel Knievel failed
Eddie Braun launches rocket cycle across Snake River Canyon.
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2000ft over the canyon… but 6 inches UNDER the media radar.
Earlier this week we posted about the recreation of Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon jump , well, Eddie Braun successfully ‘jumped’ over the infamous 1400 ft canyon. The launch was scheduled for today, September 17 th ….but the EVEL SPIRIT team opted to do it yesterday, possibly because of better weather conditions. There seemed to be virtually no crowd watching. It looked like a textbook exerci
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Guy Martin crashes in speed attempt
Guy Martin has crashed in tricky course conditions at the Bonneville Salt Flats in pursuit of a 400mph Triumph Motorcycles Land Speed Record attempt. With clear sun and virtually no wind, rider Guy Martin set off from mile marker 9 to record his FIM-required certification run. Setting off smoothly, Guy was making good power in mile one when the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner lost traction on a
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The world's 10 most epic motorcycle rides
Located in Rauma, roughly midway between Bergen and Trondheim, this short stretch of road offers 11 hairpin bends dropping down a nine-degree descent. Oh, and the road is usually wet and fog is quite common.
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Top 10 Disaster Preventives When Adventure Riding
Riding large motorcycles off into the boonies is a fairly recent phenomenon for most of us city kids, a thing the MO crew did last week that you’ll be reading about soon. It really does open up a whole new world of, ah, adventure, but it can also come as quite the surprise when something goes wrong, you get stuck, and it suddenly occurs to you that no good samaritan is going to come along in a pi
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Deciphering Motorcycle Tire Sidewalls
Tips and tech Everything you need to know about your tires is right there in the large print Everything you need to know about your motorcycle tires is written right there on the sidewall, here's how to decipher it.
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Mark Zimmerman /

Top 25 Ultimate Motorcycles – 2016 Models
We don’t go into our planning for our "Ultimate Motorcycles" story with a set number of bikes to honor. But we did end with a list of 25 essential machines. The post Top 25 Ultimate Motorcycles – 2016 Models appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
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Video: Quick look at Shoei JO open face helmet
Since it’s such a beautiful day today, we thought you might like a little look at a cool new open face helmet, the JO from Shoei. It’s a high-quality helmet, with clever features such as a height adjustable drop-down visor, and it looks pretty cool too. Here’s the video: For the full Shoei range, have a look at www.shoeiassured.co.uk or Buy the helmet now on Amazon . The post Video: Quick look at
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The Different Types of Torque Wrenches
Tips and tech Little, but mighty tools for getting the right torque All threaded fasteners on your motorcycle have a recommended torque setting and you need a way to measure it. That way is a torque wrench.
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Mark Zimmerman /

How To Inspect and Bleed Motorcycle Brakes
Tips and tech Inspecting disc and drum brakes There's only one way to maximum braking efficiency and that is with maintained brakes. In this how-to learn how to inspected and bleed disc and drum brakes.
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Mark Zimmerman /

Motonation USA Restructures Canadian Distribution
News Motonation wants to target best retailers as representatives for their brand Motonation restructures its Canadian distributors to improve make the market more competitive as well as lower retail prices for of motorcycle brand products.
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Hardcore Motorcycle Footwear
Motorcycle Gear These Boots Were Made For Riding (& Working) Badass, Leathery Goodness From Harley-Davidson, Red Wing, Carhartt, REV'IT! and Wolverine…
1 Baggers / by John Mata Jr. /

Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

SPIED: BMW 8 Series spy photos surface
Up until now, the upcoming BMW 8 Series has been a bit like Bigfoot — everyone’s heard of it, but no one’s seen it. However, that’s about to change, as some spy photos of what seems to be a BMW 8 Series, have surfaced and it’s all very exciting. We don’t actually own the photos, but you can check them out at Motor Authority. We knew the Bavarians were working on a high-end luxury coupe to compete with the Mercedes-Benz S Class coupe, but we only had renders and rumors to go by. Now we actually get to see some of the 8 Series. Admittedly, it’s covered in heavy camouflage, so we can only see ve
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VIDEO: Watch the awesome restoration of Elvis Presley’s BMW 507
BMW recently showed off its latest classic car project at the Pebble Beach Concourse d’Elegance , Elvis Presley’s own BMW 507 . Elvis’ 507 was in absolutely horrid shape before its final restoration, with rust, rot and a demolished interior. It was a mess. But when you see the final project, it’s stunningly beautiful and hard to imagine what it used to look like. Seeing the final product after se
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Magna Steyr to build cars for Mercedes, BMW, Toyota and Jaguar Land Rover
Austrian contract manufacturer Magna Steyr will produce six models for four different automakers at a plant in Graz, Austria, starting in 2018, Automobilwoche, a sister publication of Automotive News, reported.
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OTHER CAGE NEWS

The top 10 fastest-accelerating cars in the world
Ultima Evolution Coupe It's not all about top speed – reaching 60mph in just over two seconds is one mean feat to achieve The world’s fastest-accelerating cars come in all shapes and sizes. From petrol to hybrid to electric, bare-bones sports cars to ludicrous saloons, they all show that there isn’t a single formula for sub-three-second sprints to 60mph (or, in some cases, 62). The list is based
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Obama administration set to release self-driving car guidelines
The Obama administration today plans to unveil a policy framework to govern the development of self-driving cars, including new ways for automakers to share information on emerging technology with the government, people familiar with the...
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Caterham Seven 620R officially recreated by Lego
The Danish toy maker will release a miniature Caterham on 1 October, priced at £69 The iconic Caterham Seven has been recreated in miniature by Lego and is due for official release next month. Buyers of Lego set number 21307 can build the Caterham 620R using more than 770 individual bricks. The finished model is 10cm tall and 28cm long, and features a removable nose cone and engine cover, an open
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The Triumph TR7 at 40: a beauty or a beast?
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Lyft expects self-driving cars to handle most rides in 5 years
Filed under: Green , Transportation Alternatives , Emerging Technologies , Future Let the pink mustache take control. Continue reading Lyft expects self-driving cars to handle most rides in 5 years Lyft expects self-driving cars to handle most rides in 5 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 10:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments
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FWIW

Bombs Explode in New York, New Jersey. Here's the Contraption Designed to Safely Contain Them
On Saturday night a homemade bomb detonated on the sidewalk in Manhattan's Chelsea district, injuring 29 passersby. Investigating police subsequently located a second bomb just four blocks away. Consisting of a pressure cooker connected to a cell phone that served as a timer, and presumably filled with the same ball bearings that served as shrapnel in the first bomb, it had not been detonated. In
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Ground-breaking rotary engine created by British firm
120bhp rotary engine has been developed by Advanced Innovative Engineering A rotary engine that is said to be more efficient and reliable than regular rotary units has been created by British firm Advanced Innovative Engineering (AIE). The Lichfield-based company demonstrated its 120bhp engine at the 2016 Low Carbon Vehicle event at Millbrook late last week in a custom-built open-top sports car.
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1965 NSU Wankel Spider road test - Throwback Thursday
The world's first production car with a Wankel engine was the 1965 NSU Wankel Spider; its engine and practicality gave us nothing but hope for the future Back in 1965, Autocar began road test number 2043 by pondering what newfangled contraption would replace the internal combustion engine, much as we so often do today. We were reviewing the NSU Wankel Spider (Germans pronounce ‘W’ as ‘V’, remembe
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BIKE CANDY

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Behind the scenes with the BMW R nineT designers
In the short time that the BMW R nineT has been around, it’s established itself as a strong contender in the heritage segment. And now the Scrambler’s landed in showrooms—the first nineT derivative, with a reported two more on the way. The R nineT is actually a bit of a departure for the German über-brand. Their bikes are usually at the forefront of tech—like the continent-devouring tour de force
500+ Bike EXIF Update / by Wesley Reyneke /

The BMW R24 could get me into motorcycles
If you’ve been a frequent reader here at BMWBLOG, you know Mike DeAmicis is our motorcycle guy. He’s the one who knows about bikes and knows their history. He has a few himself, including a BMW or two, and is a frequent rider. On the other hand, I know about as much about motorcycles as I do about flying a space shuttle. In fact, I’d probably be better at flying the space shuttle. To be completel
6 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /

Kappa Cafe Tracker
BMW K 100 RS cafe racer...ero indeciso se pubblicare questa moto , ma come al solito io pubblico quello che mi piace o che attira la mia attenzione . So già cosa state pensando, ho criticato tanto le cafe racer con ruote tassellate e poi ci mostra questa . Si avete perfettamente ragione, ma togliete questo dettaglio che è facilmente modificabile la moto è molto bella e ottima ispirazione per chi
500+ RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage /

1937 BMW R5 – Krautmotors
Written by Martin Hodgson. Whatever the sport, the hobby or industry for it to have long-lasting success and be something others are drawn to like a moth to a flame you need big personalities with an unwavering passion and endless enthusiasm to drive it forward. In the custom bike scene of Germany one such man is Rolf Reick, a.k.a. The post 1937 BMW R5 – Krautmotors appeared first on Pipeburn.com
3K Pipeburn.com / by Andrew /

Ace Four Motorcycle
Ace Four Motorcycle Ace was founded in 1919 by William G. Henderson – an American engineer and motorcycle designer who had previously founded Henderson Motorcycle, which he had sold to Ignaz Schwinn’s Excelsior Motor Manufacturing & Supply Company in 1917. William carried on working at Excelsior for just under 2 years before differences in opinion resulted in him resigning and deciding to go
100+ Silodrome / by James McBride /

mika · Sep 27, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 27 September 2016 - Page 1

Beemer

BMW S 1000 RR riders on their winning ways in Great Britain and Brazil.
In the Superstock class of the British Superbike Championship, Joshua Elliott and Adam Jenkinson claim a one-two, while Diego Pierluigi is victorious on his BMW S 1000 RR debut in the SuperBike Series Brasil – Racing action for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders on three different continents.
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BMW Motorrad wins sidecar world championship.
The Finnish duo Pekka Päivärinta and Kirsi Kainulainen caused a novelty in their BMW S 1000 RR powered motorcycle combination at the sidecar world championship. ...
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The 1/8 Mile As A Runway.
Customizers have been preparing for this day for months, tinkering in their workshops at night to be ready on time for Glemseck 101. They present the finest custom bikes at the Essenza Sprint. The two-wheeled works of art combine performance and design and encapsulate the very essence of a motorcycle. The rules are quite simple: two wheels, two cylinders, a maximum of 1200 cc. But the ...
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Two great title wins for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport racers – Top-3-lockout for the BMW S 1000 RR in the Superstock class of the BSB.
Pekka Päivärinta/Kirsi Kainulainen are crowned 2016 Sidecar World Champions, Taylor Mackenzie celebrates the Superstock title in the British Superbike Championship – Busy weekend for the BMW riders in several international and national championships.
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BSB Superstock champion Taylor Mackenzie: “It is an unbelievable feeling when the dream comes true.”
Buildbase BMW Motorrad rider Taylor Mackenzie celebrated an early title win in the Superstock class of the British Superbike Championship. In an interview, he speaks about his successful season and the dominance of the BMW S 1000 RR in the series.
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BMW GS riders set motorcycle record in Ecuador
Professional endurance driver Carl Reese of Santa Clarita, California and Sebastian Montero of Quito, Ecuador set a new world record for riding on motorcycles from the closest point on Earth to the sun to an elevation at sea-level in a single day. ...
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Bimmer

Marco Wittmann fights his way to valuable points for BMW in the DTM title battle in Saturday’s race at the Hungaroring.
Marco Wittmann (DE, Red Bull BMW M4 DTM) remains a model of consistency in the current DTM season: despite difficult conditions, he came home seventh to finish in the points again in race 15 of the season at the Hungaroring (HU).
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Fully focussed on Formula E and GT: António Félix da Costa’s DTM journey draws to an end at the season finale in Hockenheim.
Speaking at a press conference just before the first free practice session ahead of DTM races 15 and 16 of the season at the Hungaroring, near Budapest (HU), BMW works driver António Félix da Costa (PT) announced details of his plans for the future: the 25-year-old will bid farewell to the DTM at the end of the season and will then focus on his involvement in the FIA Formula E Championship with th
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BMW Group News

BMW of North America Announces the Return of BMW Films with “The Escape.”
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 20, 2016… BMW of North America announced today the return of BMW Films with “The Escape,” a short film from Academy Award® nominated director Neill Blomkamp (“District 9,” “Elysium”) featuring original BMW Films star and Oscar® nominated actor Clive Owen (“Closer,” “Children of Men”), who reprises his role as The Driver. Presented as an homage to the 15th anniversary of the original BMW Film series, “The Escape” also stars ...
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MINI

The new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman ALL4
With a motorsport-inspired turbocharged four-cylinder engine and the newest generation ALL4 all-wheel drive system, the new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman ALL4 brings a new level of high performance to the most practical and versatile MINI model in the lineup.
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Recalls

Bmw ( 15v110000 )
Dated: FEB 20, 2015 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 R nine T motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, through January 26, 2015. The design of the rear turn signals may partia...
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KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
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Bmw ( 16v653000 )
Dated: SEP 08, 2016 BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear d...
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BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW And Honda Tie For Top Dealership Website Honors
Press release from Pied Piper : BMW and Honda dealerships ranked highest in the 2016 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness (ILE) Motorcycle Industry Study, which measured how motorcycle dealerships responded to customer inquiries received through dealership websites. Study rankings by brand were determined by the Pied Piper PSI process, which ties “mystery shopping” measurement and scoring t
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New Corbin Seat and Smuggler Trunk For BMW R1200RT
Gear 2014-2017 BMW R1200RT owners have a new saddle and storage option from Corbin Seats. Wish your 2014-2017 BMW R1200RT had a truck to stow your belongings? Corbin's new solo Saddle and Smuggler combo is a new option.
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KTM’s Hill Hold Control and BMW’s Hill Start Control Illustrate Two Clever Solutions
Gear and Products Big hill? No worries! Both designs work like this: If you’re stopped on a steep incline, you can release the brake levers and the system will keep the motorcycle from rolling backward.
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BMW’s GS Safari Enduro Wrap-up
From stark, wide-open expanses to the rugged gorges and rocky riverbeds of Arkaroola, this year’s BMW GS Safari Enduro had it all. Around 100 riders from all corners of the country, as well as several internationals, gathered at the seaside town of Streaky Bay for a taste of classic Aussie outback adventure. There was a real buzz in the air as the event kicked off with a welcome function and ride
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BMW G310 R – First ride review.
The Bangalore Torpedo! BMW motorcycles are aspirational. You could pin it on Charlie Boorman and Ewan McGregor, you could pin it on Marco Melandri or even Reg Pridmore (look him up). It’s entirely possible that you could pin it on next-door’s five series. However you look at them BMW are undoubtedly a bike (and a manufacturer) that many bikers aspire to owning. It’s a double edged sword though, a
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2017 BMW S1000R Spied
Photos of a pre-production 2017 BMW S1000R have hit the interwebz, showing new bodywork, a revised frame and updates to make the bike Euro-4 compliant. The photographs were snapped at the Oschersleben racetrack in Germany by members of the S1000RR.de community . 2015 BMW S1000RR First Ride Review + Video Here’s the 2016 S1000R for comparison. The “gill” cutouts of the old bike have a new layered
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Road test: 2016 BMW R1200RT
Steve Bond twists his wrist on the BMW R1200RT.
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Valerie Thompson World's Fastest Women on a Motorcycle

OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Honda to Open "Honda Moto 2017" Global Communication Website
TOKYO, Japan - Honda announced it is opening "Honda Moto 2017," a global communication website to promote its 2017 large-sized motorcycle models slated for release this fall.
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Honda S-Dream Streamliner Sets Bonneville Records
TORRANCE, California - Engineers from Honda R&D in Japan posted a new FIA Land Speed Record and broke the speed record for a Honda-powered automobile in Bonneville, USA, surpassing the record a BAR Honda F1 machine established in 2006.
Honda World News /

Inside designs! Honda’s Duolever Gold Wing CONFIRMED in legal documents!
Honda has just filed a batch of final designs for the upcoming 2017 Gold Wing – and even though the subject matter of the designs are just for very large air scoops in the mudguard, there’s another secret that we can see in the drawings which confirms our world first article from a year ago. Last year, almost to the day, we were the first to show you the original designs for the new front suspens
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EBR Motorcycles: sub-$10K bike for 2018?
EBR Motorcycles (Erik Buell Racing) announces the release of their 2017 model year American Sportbikes and progress with the rebuilding of the iconic motorcycle brand. “It has been an amazing summer since the new EBR was launched. You can imagine the challenges restructuring the new company, but we have made really nice progress building our ...
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Harley-Davidson sues to protect logo
Harley-Davidson bar-and-shield logo Harley-Davidson is suing international fashion company Forever 21 for allegedly selling jackets with a rip-off of their bar-and-shield logo. The famous orange and black logo is one of the most recognised in the world and the colours and design have long been trademarked by the American motorcycle manufacturer. It’s not only one of the world’s most recognised lo
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Harley-Davidson shares pare gains after comment on buyout speculation
Harley-Davidson Inc. shares jumped nearly 7 percent early on Wednesday as speculation resurfaced the company was a buyout target of equity firm Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts. The logo of Harley Davidson company is pictured on a motorcycle in Paris, France, May 8, 2016.
Motorcycle News /

FIRST pics! Kawasaki’s R2 – the SUPERCHARGED 600! Official designs show ALL the details!
Check out these designs from inside Kawasaki that reveal exactly what the supercharged 600 sportster WILL be like. These EXCLUSIVE images come from inside the Japanese factory’s legal department and have been used to register ALL the new elements to the bike – a model that the factory itself refers to as the R2. The R2 is a smaller, more rider-friendly, 600cc sportsbike than its bigger H2R siblin
72 MoreBikes / by Tony Carter /

KTM 1290 Super Adventure Review
When the KTM 1290 Super Adventure was first announced in 2014, the idea of a “Super Adventure” seemed a little absurd. The KTM 1190 Adventure was already a large motorcycle for dual sport standards and with 150 horsepower on tap, it offered class-leading horsepower at the time. So why on earth would KTM want to […] The post KTM 1290 Super Adventure Review appeared first on ADV Pulse .
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Royal Enfield Continental GT SOCKS 4 the Indian Motorcycles
The rebound of the retro bikes or classic style is explained by a type of bike to user who is well aware of the marketing of the brand. Royal Enfield also jump on the bandwagon of this trend “postureo” with the presentation of the Royal Enfield Continental GT good Shocks. This is a limited edition of only 4 striking particularly colorful printed by sober retro Indian units. It is collaboration wi
Bikes Doctor / by Rana Israr /

Law firm files lawsuit against Polaris
News release Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Polaris Industries, Inc. (“Polaris” or the “Company”) (NYSE

II) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in United States District Court, District of Minnesota, and docketed under 16-cv-03108, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons or entities ...
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Raw, rugged and simple. This video explains how all the natural aspects of the Himalayas contributed to the making of a purpose-built, go-anywhere motorcycle. Presenting, the all new Royal Enfield Himalayan.

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The new Ducati Museum
90 years of passion and performance
Past and future, challenges and successes, vision and determination: the Ducati Museum is a journey through the legendary 90-year history of the Company, renowned across the world for its style, performance and the search for perfection.

MC NEWS

Two Ways to Crash on a Cold Motorcycle Tire
Ienatsch Tuesday Overload it and underload it…and the latter is a lot more popular Nick Ienatsch's weekly column celebrates the motorcycle life. Check out everything from DIY projects, YCRS riding tips, interviews and more at CycleWorld.com.
Cycle World / by Nick Ienatsch /

How to Avoid Target Fixation | Riding Skills Series
Riding Improve your motorcycle vision and reduce the panic associated with target fixation Learning how to control your vision is part of becoming a better motorcycle rider. Getting caught up in target fixation can be dangerous, here's how to avoid it.
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The Era of Autonomous Biking!
How do you make a truly ground-breaking bike? You can’t really pick up innovation from the automobile industry and transpose it on the bike industry. There’s a long way for a bike to go before you can make it “smart” right? I bet Google and Apple haven’t really kicked off smart-bike interactive projects (billion dollar idea, btw… you’re welcome). You could however attempt at making it autonomous.
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Nico Rosberg: autonomous vehicles would be “the end of racing”
The threat to motorsport from autonomous vehicles has hit the news again as F1 drivers Nico Rosberg said today that autonomous vehicles racing each other would be “the end of racing”. The German believes that such a contest would remove the vital human competition element that makes motorsport appealing to fans. The Mercedes Formula 1 […]
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2016 Slimey Crud Motorcycle Gang Café Racer Run Rolls October 2
I’m not gonna sit here and waste this chance for some run-what-ya-brung fun. I’m going to head out to Pine Bluff, Wis., for the Slimey Crud Run! The post 2016 Slimey Crud Motorcycle Gang Café Racer Run Rolls October 2 appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
Ultimate MotorCycling / by Gary Ilminen /

Report: Apple Looking at Acquiring Lit Motors
I had to check the A&R archives to see if we have even mentioned Lit Motors before, mostly because the the San Francisco startup has been slow to develop its self-balancing motorcycle, and I’m not terribly bullish on the project. That doesn’t mean the concept is without merit though, and its apparently […] The post Report: Apple Looking at Acquiring Lit Motors appeared first on Asphalt &
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Here's why Apple probably isn't going to buy Lit Motors
Filed under: Green , Rumormill , Transportation Alternatives , Emerging Technologies , Technology , Electric Get your salt shakers ready, because we've got another Apple car rumor today. Continue reading Here's why Apple probably isn't going to buy Lit Motors Here's why Apple probably isn't going to buy Lit Motors originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:40:00 EDT. Please see our te
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FWIW - Rumors also link Apple to a buyout of McLaren

McLaren and Apple: Perfect together?
McLaren may be the only carmaker that makes sense for Apple to purchase since it has the benefit of being nimble, focused on high-tech and tuned in to the art of aerodynamics.
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Why Apple would want to buy McLaren
Dig deeper, and there are good reasons why an Apple takeover of McLaren seems an obvious one. We explain why McLaren might have already tried to kill rumours of the downright fascinating prospect of a takeover by Apple with a statement denying the Financial Times story (spoilsports), but to me the old adage of no smoke without fire burns brightly here. Why? For starters, the FT and its well-infor
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60 Years Ago, Johnny Allen Brought the World Motorcycle Speed Record Home
By today’s world speed record standards (376.363 mph), Johnny Allen’s 1956 record of 214.4mph seems tame. But it truly was a feat for Triumph and Allen. The post 60 Years Ago, Johnny Allen Brought the World Motorcycle Speed Record Home appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
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Watching This Video Will Make You Want to Ride Ecuador Next
By now you may have heard about Ecuador as a near-perfect South American adventure riding destination. It’s cheap, safe, relatively close to the U.S. and stunningly beautiful. But if you’re still not convinced, a recent video from Ecuador Freedom should help you make up your mind to go. The video, “Enrich Your Personality,” is […] The post Watching This Video Will Make You Want to Ride Ecuador Ne
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Zip-tie-inspired bike lock won't weigh you down
If you're a competitive or recreational cyclist, chances are that you don't lug a clunky ol' U-lock along with you on all of your rides. So, what happens if you make a quick post-ride stop at a coffee shop? Perhaps you just try to keep your unlocked bike in your peripheral vision, or you use a light-but-flimsy cable lock. Well, Otto DesignWorks has developed an alternative. Its OttoLock works ess
59 New Atlas / by Ben Coxworth /
FWIW: It may not keep your Beemer safe but may be a way to secure gear at a stop.

Product Review: REV’IT! Tryonic Feel 3.7 Back Protector
While some jackets offer insertable back pads, many are little more than rectangles of foam that don’t provide the coverage or impact protection of a dedicated back protector. The Tryonic Feel 3.7 from REV’IT! has CE Level 2 armor for those looking to supplement their safety gear. Running from the shoulder blades to the tailbone, […]
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Flashback. 1921 Megola 640CC Touring Motorcycle.
Designed by Fritz Cockerell with 2000 units produced in Germany from 1921 to 1925, it is considered one of the most unorthodox motorcycle for its ergonomics and mechanical features. For design, you can see by yourself. For engine a 640 cc five-cylinder radial built into the... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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Around Gaia (or; How to Travel the World on a Bike)
Something a bit different today. Ivana and Manuel decided one day to buy a bike and see the world. However, neither of them had so much as looked at motorbikes before, let alone learn how to ride them but did that stop them? Er....no and now, three and a half years later, they are about to tackle Africa, starting in the South and moving North. Here's their amazing story so far.

mika · Sep 27, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 27 September 2016 - Page 2

Cages
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This delightful clip was put together by TV Global in Brazil before the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2013 and charts the history of F1 racing from the Ferraris and Mercedes of the 1950s right through to the then current Red Bull RB9.

BMW IN THE NEWS

SPIED: BMW Z4 caught testing at the Nurburgring
We’re all very excited to see what the next BMW Z4 brings, as it’s going to be the first time BMW has collaborated with Toyota to develop a car. The Z4 will be built alongside the upcoming Toyota Supra , although both cars will use vastly different powertrains and have different body styles. So it will be very interesting to see what comes from this joint venture. Fortunately, there’s been no shortage of spy photos and video to help quench our thirst. The upcoming BMW Z4 was recently caught testing at the world-famous Nurburgring recently. We don’t own the video, but the folks at Autoblog hav
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Mini Cooper S: used buying guide
The first generation of BMW's reborn hot hatch is not only regarded as the best of the lot but is also quite affordable now Like a hard-to-sell flat with potential, the Mini Cooper S is one of those cars whose glaring shortcomings – ridiculously cramped rear cabin, hard ride, twee interior – are best glossed over, your sights set instead on the bigger picture. Such as the fact that this superchar
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BMW Blogs :
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OTHER CAGE NEWS

Lotus could be sold by parent company Proton
2020 Lotus Elise imagined by Autocar British sports car maker Lotus could soon be up for sale by its struggling Malaysian owner, following a lengthy period of financial uncertainty Lotus could soon be available to buy as its parent company Proton seeks to raise cash funds following a long period of poor financial results. Proton is itself owned by DRB-Hicom, a large Malaysian conglomerate, and th
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Why The Main Objective Of An Independent F1 Team Is Not To Race
Formula One is one of the most high-speed, high-tech and high-pressure sports with hundreds of millions of Dollars of prize money on the line in decisions which need to be made in hundredths of seconds. It makes the series as much a showcase of management and strategy as athleticism and [...]
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Liberty boss says gambling could boost F1's future income
Maffei has even earmarked gambling as a potential source of income that has yet to be tapped by the sport. While new F1 chairman Chase Carey will be working hands-on with Bernie Ecclestone on the day-to-day running of the sport, Maffei will play a key overseeing role and will provide a link between the sport and the company's other business. On Thursday, he gave the most detailed ... Keep reading
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2017 WEC Schedule Released
Photo: Porsche The FIA World Endurance Championship will return with a nearly identical schedule, with all nine race venues having been retained, but with a switch to Monza for the Prologue, following the release of the 2017 provisional calendar on Thursday. The famed Italian circuit will host the championship’s official pre-season test on March 24-25, replacing Paul Ricard, which had been the ve
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Analysis: When having the fastest car just isn’t good enough
“Why do you keep giving race wins away?” Toyota’s Anthony Davidson is in jocular mood as he verbally trolls Audi ambassador Allan McNish – a fellow former world champion – in the aftermath of the 6 Hours of COTA, the second FIA World Endurance Championship race in a row in which Porsche has snatched victory from Audi’s grasp. “Why can’t you finish better than fifth?” the quick-witted ... Keep read
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edTerm'>Formula E would welcome F1 star Felipe Massa
FOXSports.com edTerm'>Formula E would welcome F1 star FelipeMassa FOXSports.com Felipe Massa will retire from F1 at the end of this year, and says he would consider offers from edTerm'>Formula Eteams. Felipe Massa seen talking to the media in a press conferenceto announce his retirement from edTerm'>Formula 1 at the end of the2016 season ... and more »
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FWIW

Please wear your seatbelts!
I firmly believe that the design process applies to futuristic design too. You can only make so many futuristic products that just have AI in every little nook and cranny. The product experience should have innovative thinking to it too. The Opel H was truly ground breaking in that sense, and the E-legance shown here does something similar. Innovation in the E-legance, much like the Opel H, lies
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Nikon Enters Action Cam Scene With KeyMission Series: Could It Give GoPro A Run For Its Money?
Nikon unwraps the KeyMission 360, KeyMission 170 and KeyMission 80 action cameras. With these in tow, it looks like GoPro is facing a pretty tough competition.
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Fujifilm Reinvents The Medium Format Camera With The New Mirrorless GFX 50S
Fujifilm announced the GFX 50S, its new medium-format mirrorless camera with 51.4 megapixels and a new large-diameter G mount. It's the first camera from the company's GFX series, and it'll come with six new Fujinon GF lenses in early 2017.
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Your motorcycle trip edited by pros
The annual Adventure Travel Film Festival in Victoria, in February, is offering adventure riders and travellers the opportunity to have their video professionally edited. While hours and hours of video may be of interest to you, a sub-10-minute film would be more palatable to the public and could be seen on YouTube by millions. To enter the filmmaker competition, adventure travellers have to subm
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BIKE CANDY

Seen on FaceBike in September - Motorcycles, a few cages and....

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As complete a Facebook source list as I kept over the month. In the order I wrote them down.
Ural Motorcycles, Classic Motorcycle Communities, Vintage and Classic BMW Motorcycles USA, Hook Motors, Classic Motorcycle Mechanic, Dual Sport Delinquents, Cafe Racer Dreams, BMW Airheads Down Under, New Zealand Airhead Community, BikeEXIF, Cafe Racers Magazine, BMW K Classic Motorcycles, Wheels Through TIme, Moto Sketches, Motorcycles 1867-1930, Deus Ex Machina Motorcycles, BMW Motorrad Deutschland, Horizons Unlimited, BMW Art & Wallpapers, BMW GS Owners Club, OTL Magazine, Flat Racers, Lucky Cat Garage, BMW 1600 GT/GTL Lovers, BMW UK, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Iron Invasion, Race Logic, OZ’den, Special Racer, 8Negro, Revival Cycles, Boxer Metal, BMW MOA, Cannon Ball 2016 and I am certain several more.

I am still trying to understand the best way to post a SmugMug slideshow in this thread.

mika · Oct 4, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 4 October 2016 - Page 1

Beemer

All In The Detail
The BMW R nineT Scrambler empowers the owner and provides a blank canvass to fulfil their desires. Taking a circular saw to the sub-frame of your brand-new R nineT Scrambler isn’t necessary because there are plenty of ways to make the perfect Scrambler without any power tools. Individuality is what the R nineT Scrambler is all about and nothing exemplifies this more than the one-off hand brushed
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BMW Motorrad launches Airbag Jacket Street Air Dry by Alpinestars. Street Airbag System for improved motorcycling safety.
BMW Motorrad is launching the BMW Motorrad Street Air by Alpinestars, an advanced airbag system offering comprehensive upper body protection and the freedom to ride a motorbike in both on- and offroad situations.
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Three more champions on the BMW S 1000 RR: Title wins for Vincent Lonbois, Lukáš Pešek and Benjamin Colliaux in the IRRC, the AARR and the FR EU.
Vincent Lonbois is the 2016 champion in the International Road Racing Championship, Lukáš Pešek wins the title in the Superbike class of the Alpe Adria Road Racing Championship and Benjamin Colliaux celebrates in the French European Bikes Championship – Successful weekend for the BMW S 1000 RR with eight wins and a total of 19 podiums – BMW racers dominate the famous Frohburger Dreieckrennen.
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Bimmer

Sustainability meets classic motor racing: BMW AG presents new global motorsport strategy.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ts-new-global-motorsport-strategy?language=en
The Board of Management of BMW AG has decided to strategically realign its automobile racing activities. In doing so, the company is setting course for a future BMW Group motorsport programme that is as extensive as it is diversified. The commitments contribute to BMW M, BMW i and MINI. The threads for the development of the cars and their race outings will henceforth come together in BMW Group Mo
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30 years of the BMW M3 – the story behind the legend.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-–-the-story-behind-the-legend?language=en_US
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of a motoring icon, one which revolutionised the mid-size sports car segment when its production started in 1986.
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BMW Team RLL - Petit Le Mans Preview.
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – Sept. 27, 2016… BMW Team RLL will finish its eighth consecutive year racing for BMW and the first season for the all-new BMW M6 GTLM at this weekend’s Petit Le Mans race at Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Ga.
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BMW wins CarIT-Award 2016. Jury crowns the Remote Control Parking system in the BMW 7 Series as the leading technology in the “Connected Car” field.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...logy-in-the-“connected-car”-field?language=en
Munich. A jury of experts have endorsed the innovative power of BMW. Technologies which were given their debut in the last year were eligible for the CarIT-Award 2016 presented by German specialist magazine “CarIT”.
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BMW Group Press Conference Paris Mondial Motor Show 2016https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rence-paris-mondial-motor-show-2016?language=
Bonjour Mesdames et Messieurs! It’s great to be back in Paris! This is the 100th anniversary of the BMW Group and we created some very special cars to mark this milestone. Some of you may have been with us in Munich or London for the presentation of our “NEXT 100” Vision cars… Allow me to give you some brief impressions of how we see the future for our three brands...
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BMW i and Garage Italia Customs to present the BMW i3 and the BMW i8 Garage Italia CrossFade in Paris.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-garage-italia-crossfade-in-paris?language=en
A collaboration between BMW Group Design and Garage Italia Customs has produced an innovative colour and material concept of two concept cars based on current BMW i models. The BMW i3 Garage Italia CrossFade and the BMW i8 Garage Italia CrossFade will be presented on 30 September 2016 at the start of the Mondial de l’Automobile 2016 in Paris.
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Back in the cockpit: Alessandro Zanardi to compete in his first race in the BMW M6 GT3 in Mugellohttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...race-in-the-bmw-m6-gt3-in-mugello?language=en.
The mission Rio de Janeiro is completed, and now it is time for Alessandro Zanardi (IT) to return to the race cockpit. From 14th to 16th October, the BMW works driver and BMW Brand Ambassador will compete in the season finale of the 2016 Italian GT Championship in Mugello (IT). Zanardi will race a BMW M6 GT3 entered by BMW Team Italia and ROAL Motorsport and specially modified by BMW Motorsport.
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BMW Connected at the Mondial de l’Automobile Paris 2016. Android, new devices, and new markets are available in October.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-markets-are-available-in-october?language=en
Munich/Paris. The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs.
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The BMW M6 GT3’s debut season in the ADAC GT Masters draws to a close in Hockenheim.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rs-draws-to-a-close-in-hockenheim?language=en
As at the opening round of the season in Oschersleben (DE) in mid-April, BMW Motorsport Junior Jesse Krohn (FI) and BMW DTM driver Martin Tomczyk (DE) again shared the cockpit of the Schubert Motorsport BMW M6 GT3 at the finale of the 2016 ADAC GT Masters in Hockenheim (DE).
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Difficult season finale for BMW Team RLL at Road Atlanta.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-for-bmw-team-rll-at-road-atlanta?language=en
In the final race of the all-new BMW M6 GTLM’s debut season at Road Atlanta (US), BMW Team RLL missed another top result in the 2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IWSC) due to technical issues.
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BMW Motorsport News – Issue 38/16.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-–-issue-38/16?language=en
Another podium for BMW Team Teo Martín – season finales in the Blancpain GT Series, BTCC and IWSC.
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An interview with Uwe Geyer: “A strong and successful global racing family.”
In an interview, Uwe Geyer, head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport Marketing, talks about the global racing community that BMW Motorrad Motorsport has built up with its customer sports programme in recent years, and the international success of the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy.
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BMW Group News

BMW Group U.S. Reports September 2016 Saleshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...s-reports-september-2016-sales?language=en_US
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 3, 2016… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.6 percent in September for a total of 25,389 compared to 26,608 vehicles sold in September, 2015. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 7.9 percent in the U.S. on sales of 230,133 vehicles compared to 249,956 sold in the first nine months of 2015.
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FWIW BMW and MINI take it on the sales double chin once again with its September sales report. Once more no Motorrad Segment sales figures were released. Apparently that is hitting below the belt.

On the Maple Leaf side of the international border things were looking much better. Car sales were up as were Motorrad sales. BMW Group CA Motorrad sales are still down y-t-d but that is not for the lack of trying in September.

BMW Group Canada achieves best ever year-to-date sales result.
BMW sales in September mark a record 9 months of consecutive growth.
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Telecommunications and automotive players form global cross-industry 5G Automotive Association
Today AUDI AG, BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, Nokia and Qualcomm Incorporated, announce the formation of the “5G Automotive Association”. The association will develop, test and promote communications solutions, support standardization and accelerate commercial availability and global market penetration. The goal is to address society’s connected mobility and road safety needs with
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Nicolas Peter to become BMW AG Board of Management Member for Finance. Friedrich Eichiner will step down at retirement age.
Munich. At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of BMW AG appointed Dr. Nicolas Peter as Board of Management member for Finance. Dr. Peter (54) will assume the position of CFO, following on from Dr. Friedrich Eichiner (61), who will retire, effective 1 January 2017.
BMW Group PressClub Global /

BMW Group recognises suppliers for best innovations. Presentation of the BMW Supplier Innovation Award.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-bmw-supplier-innovation-award?language=en
Munich. The BMW Group has bestowed its fourth BMW Supplier Innovation Award. A total of six suppliers were honoured for their outstanding achievements in innovation and development.
BMW Group PressClub Global /

MINI

Five MINI ALL4 Racing to compete at Rally Oilibya of Maroc 2016. FIA Cross Country World Cup’s penultimate long distance rally provides perfect backdrop for 2017 Dakar Rally.
Final preparations for the 2017 Dakar Rally under long distance race conditions (six days, 1885 km) sees the line-up of five MINI ALL4 Racing entries to the prestigious Rally Oilibya of Maroc 2016.
BMW Group PressClub Canada /

Rolls Royce Motorcar

Rolls-Royce Supports The Mission Motorsport Invitational Track Day At Goodwood Motor Circuithttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...ack-day-at-goodwood-motor-circuit?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars supported Mission Motorsport at the charity’s annual invitational track day, held this year at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Mission Motorsport was set up to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military operations by providing opportunities through motorsport.
BMW Group PressClub Canada /

Shipment Of Thirty Bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantoms To ‘The 13’ Hotel In Macau Now Completehttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...e-13’-hotel-in-macau-now-complete?language=en
Following the handover of the first of his highly Bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantoms at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show in March of this year, all 30 Phantoms commissioned by luxury entrepreneur Stephen Hung, Joint Chairman of The 13 holdings limited, have now been shipped from the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England.
BMW Group PressClub Canada /

I wonder how Voni feels about red Rolls Royce Motorcars?

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Announces Sixth Showroom In Japanhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...announces-sixth-showroom-in-japan?language=en
During a visit to Japan, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, today announced plans for further network expansion in the region. In the first half of 2017, a new dealership in Hiroshima will become the sixth dealership in the country.
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Rolls-Royce Selects Charlies Kaisin To Join Art Programmehttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...lies-kaisin-to-join-art-programme?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce that Charles Kaisin has been selected to join its Art Programme. Kaisin will create a unique installation for the marque which will be on public view in the Rolls-Royce Showroom in Berkeley Square, London, from 28 September to 16 October. The installation, which will be suspended from the ceiling and made of more than 2500 miniature origami pieces, wil
1 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub /

Recalls

BMW issued a recall on the G650GS SERTAO, and G650GS modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2016478
On certain motorcycles, the engine control unit software which regulates the idle speed may have been incorrectly programmed. As a result, if the clutch lever is engaged, the throttle is closed and the engine is operating at idle, the engine may stall. An engine stall could lead to a loss of stability of the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will update the engine control unit software. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-378. Motorcycles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair..
Transport Canada - Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls /

Honda ( 16v661000 )http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners...searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=16V661000&refurl=rss
Dated: SEP 12, 2016 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Grom 125 motorcycles manufactured June 12, 2013, to September 8, 2015, and 2014-2015 NSS300 & NSS300A motorcycles manufacture...
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Bmw ( 16v683000 )http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners...searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=16V683000&refurl=rss
Dated: SEP 20, 2016 BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xD...
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Search for Recalls Here

US - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues
Canada - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/....aspx?lang=eng
UK - http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
EU - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety...nt=main.search
Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/

The 2016 INTERMOT show at Cologne’s Kelnmesse kicks off for the public on Wednesday the 5th and runs to Sunday the 9th. For the press, it starts this morning.

INTERMOT is a biennial powersports trade show. Founded in 1998, it was first hosted in Munich and then alternated with Cologne until 2006. The show features segments e-motion (for electromobility) and customized (for customizing) are aligned parallel as a separate show-in-show. A broad range of parts, accessories and clothing for motorized two-wheelers is presented as well. The major motorcycle industry leaders, as well as many smaller producers and manufacturers of clothing, parts and accessories present new developments and trends, current collections, and a variety of services. INTERMOT Cologne, seen by BMW as its home show, is the first of 2016 European show season for motorised two wheelers. More than 1000 vendors, large and small, pitch their products at this show.

The manufacture displays are supported by a variety of demonstration events. In addition to the featured manufacturer stands the show hosts concurrent major customizer and bicycle shows.

The Koelnmesse doesn’t host all of the events. The 2016 custom bike focus kicked off with the “Spirit of the 101” and the Glemseck 101.

The customizer show is a major event and has provided us with many interesting BMW based customs showing possible market directions for the Mothership to pay attention too. The winner of the 2014 edition was a K bike custom. That bike and others have fueled speculation on where that model could be taken as a sport or bagger model.

We forget that BMW returned to post WWII manufacturing as a bicycle producer. The bicycle show has taken on a strong electric assist flavor to the bicycle models featured at INTERMOT.

The INTERMOT press welcome and manufacturer press conferences start the event. The was just wrapping up when I posted this. This will be a week filled with reactions to what BMW and all the other manufacturers are showing.

Motorcycle.com and CMG News give us some predicitions of what to expect to be on display.

Which New Motorcycles Are You Most Excited To See At Intermot?http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=45014
The fall motorcycle show season kicks off next week in Cologne, Germany, at the semi-annual Intermot exposition. Although manufacturers try to keep secret the news of upcoming bikes that are nearing production, we already know of several that are due to be revealed this autumn. Here’s a list of some of what we’re expecting to see this year: BMW S1000R update BMW C Evolution scooter BMW R nineT Pu
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Coming attractions: Intermot and EICMA predictions
Here's a look at what we expect to see on the show circuit this fall.
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EICMA, as the CMG News headline hints, is just around the corner. The Milan show runs from November 10 to the 13th. It is the oldest and seen by many as the biggest show on the calendar. In the past BMW and other manufacturers have split releases between Cologne and Milan. Pre-releases and known product updates coming at Cologne with the Milan show providing the surprise releases and concept models to tease future directions and releases.

For the Brit Bikes, Carole Nashe London Show is the one to be at. The London version runs February 17-19 and then moves to Dublin in March.

In North America the Progressive International Motorcycle Show schedule starts with Long Beach, held at roughly the same time as the EICMA. January 6th in Calgary is the start of the Canada’s Premier Motorcycle Show schedule. BMW is listed as an exhibitor in both show series. The show schedule for Mexico, not normally my beat, appears to kick off in October.

Let the exhibit bench racing begin!

mika · Oct 4, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 4 October 2016 - Page 2

Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Will there really be a BMW Bagger? Will it look like this?

Mini GS Spied! BMW G310GS Spotted During Testinghttp://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/bmw-g310gs-revealed/
Small Adventure Bike fans rejoice! It looks like we’re finally beginning to see more choice in the smaller-displacement adventure bike category after a long drought. And after much speculation and a few hints from BMW, the Bavarian manufacturer appears to be ready to jump into the segment. New spy photos released today finally reveal […] The post Mini GS Spied! BMW G310GS Spotted During Testing appeared first on ADV Pulse .
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2016 Motorcycle of the Year
Reviews The best 2016 motorcycles in every category Our 2016 Motorcycle of the Year awards. Determining the most significant motorcycle—and motorcyclist—of the year…
Motorcyclist / by Motorcyclist Staf... /

EXPOSED: 2017 BMW K1600GT’s next generation secretshttp://www.morebikes.co.uk/exposed-2017-bmw-k1600gts-next-generation-secrets/
We’ve been seeing the next generation BMW K1600GT doing the testing ’rounds’ for a while now and ahead of the launch of the bike at the upcoming motorcycle show at Intermot, Germany, details have come in from our friends abroad about the big tourer. Essentially the big tourer is staying at the same power, little in the actual motor and powertrain of the big bruiser changes from this year to next
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BMW’s C Evolution Long Range shown at Paris showhttp://www.morebikes.co.uk/bmws-c-evolution-long-range-shown-at-paris-show/
BMW’s C-Evo scooter is getting some major work for 2017 – mostly centred around the three biggest problems that have dogged the big plug-in scoot so far; speed, battery and range. Two versions of the super scoot have been shown at the Paris show. The C now comes in a 125cc equivalent (11kW version which is headed for Europe only) and a more powerful (called Long Range) option which is going to ab
1 MoreBikes /

Back-to-back test: BMW R1200GS Adventure vs Honda Africa Twinhttps://www.visordown.com/road-tests/back-back-test-bmw-r1200gs-adventure-vs-honda-africa-twin
Image: The country’s two best-selling big bikes go head-to-head on road and trail
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Introduction Of New FIM Supersport 300 World Championship Marks End Of European Junior Cuphttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=94308000-8b28-4763-aac8-1bd815cf9fe5
WIL Sport European Junior Cup, powered by Honda will celebrate 46th and final race at Jerez in October The WIL Sport European Junior Cup has been the introductory class to the FIM World Superbike Championship since 2011. The...
1 Roadracingworld.com /

http://wesellclassicbikes.co.uk/

The Unmistakable Charm of Early Honda Marketing (News)http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2016/09/the-unmistakable-charm-of-early-honda-marketing/
Who doesn’t remember that “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda”? That tag line helped Honda explode in popularity

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Husqvarna Motorcycles Introduces New 701 Supermoto & 701 Endurohttp://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/701-models-2017/
701 FAMILY REACHES NEW HEIGHTS IN PERFORMANCE WITH THE LATEST GENERATION SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE FOR MODEL YEAR 2017
News /

Honda Vietnam 20 Million Motorcycle Milestonehttp://world.honda.com/news/2016/c160930eng.html?from=r
Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd. celebrated the twenty-millionth unit of cumulative motorcycle production at a ceremony held at its factory in Ha Nam Province.
Honda World News /

"The Machine’s History:" Toni Bou 10th Championship Sitehttp://world.honda.com/WCT/2016/toni-bou-v10/machine/?from=r
Honda has updated its Trials site celebrating Toni Bou's 10th consecutive FIM Trial World Championship title, with "The Machine's History."
Honda World News /
FWIW An interesting read.

REVEALED: Suzuki’s V-Strom future suspension plans unveiled in factory drawings!http://www.morebikes.co.uk/revealed...uspension-plans-unveiled-in-factory-drawings/
Suzuki is reportedly developing a self-adjusting suspension system that alters stiffness and damping according to the load being carried. And, according to an article in the Australian publication AMCN, the system is likely to go on the firm’s V-Strom 1000. Suzuki’s plans have emerged on an illustration of the big roadster. In the description you can see that there will be a ‘load cell’ in the re
1 MoreBikes /

Ducati 2016 INTERMOT Previewhttp://www.cycleworld.com/ducati-intermot-2016-preview?dom=rss-default&src=syn
News Ducati to Reveal New SuperSport at INTERMOT Ducati Motors INTERMOT 2016 Trade Show Preview…
2 Cycle World / by The Wire /

Sorry, But This Probably Isnt a Supercharged 600cc Kawasaki R2http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=44964
A few days ago, some images began floating around reportedly depicting a supercharged 600cc Kawasaki expected to be called the “ Ninja R2 .” But just like we did last week with a design patent for a 125cc Honda Monkey prototype , we’re going to explain why these reports probably aren’t true. But before we get there, let’s consider the parts of the story that contain some element of truth. Firstly
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Dennis Chung /

4 Good Reasons Harley-Davidson Should Be Taken Privatehttp://www.fool.com/investing/2016/09/30/4-good-reasons-harley-davidson-should-be-taken-pri.aspx
Harley-Davidson says this is nothing to worry about, as the loan business has been so good in recent years that what we're seeing is simply a return to the mean, but it still indicates a weakening in themotorcycle industry. Big-ticket purchases are ...

MC NEWS

Behind the former Iron Curtain in search of lousy Commie motorcycleshttp://www.revzilla.com/common-trea...curtain-in-search-of-lousy-commie-motorcycles
Even a slow, smelly two-stroke must have given an East Berlin resident a fleeting feeling of freedom in the Cold War era. So what happened to them?
74 RevZilla Articles /

Will the ADV boom burn out or catch a second wind?http://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/what-is-the-future-of-adventure-motorcycles
Young people aren't buying new adventure-touring bikes like the 50-plus crowd. But that doesn't mean this popular segment is headed for a bust.
100+ RevZilla Articles /

Why helmets don't prevent concussions -- and what might | David Camarillohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=druJDI6hiiY
What is a concussion? Probably not what you think it is. In this talk from the cutting edge of research, bioengineer (and former football player) David Camarillo shows what really happens during a concussion — and why standard sports helmets don't prevent it. Here's what the future of concussion prevention looks like. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the T
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FIM & Dorna Announce New Championship for 2017 (Industry Press Releases)http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2016/09/fim-dorna-announce-new-championship-for-2017/
This new production-based platform is designed to be the new beginner class for the WorldSBK Championship, feeding the higher categories with new talents in the near future. This class will be a perfect window for the

On a Fool’s Errand: Teaching Riding Judgementhttp://www.cycleworld.com/teaching-...nick-ienatsch-tuesday?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Ienatsch Tuesday Judgement comes with experience, but can new riders observe and imagine their way to good judgement? Nick Ienatsch's weekly column celebrates the motorcycle life. Check out everything from DIY projects, YCRS riding tips, interviews and much more.
Cycle World / by Nick Ienatsch /

How to lower your motorcycle insurance rateshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2016/09/27/how-to-lower-your-motorcycle-insurance-rates/
Paying through the nose for motorcycle insurance? Here are some ways to help bring down the cost.
CMG News / by Zac Kurylyk /

Check out this animation for the Fundy Adventure Rallyhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2016/09/29/check-out-this-animation-for-the-fundy-adventure-rally/
See the decisions made en route to completion of this year's rally.
2 CMG News / by CMG Staff / 5min

America’s Most Beautiful Highway for Motorcyclists | Go Ride Beartoothhttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2016/09/30/americas-most-beautiful-highway-for-motorcyclists/
What is the most beautiful highway in the U.S.A. for motorcyclists? And who says so? Well, it's in the west and has many iconic places to visit. The post America’s Most Beautiful Highway for Motorcyclists | Go Ride Beartooth appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
Ultimate MotorCycling / by Honda Financial S... /

6 Steps to Preparing Your Bike For Your First Track Dayhttp://ridermagazine.com/2016/09/30/6-steps-to-preparing-your-bike-for-your-first-track-day/
Now that we’ve discussed preparing and outfitting yourself for your day at the track ( read the article here ), it’s time to make sure your bike is track-ready. Crash Protection UK-based R&G Racing makes quality crash protection for all types of bikes, including sport-touring and adventure models normally overlooked by other manufacturers. I chose to use R&G because it offers engine case covers t
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Gear Review: Riding Jeans Buyer’s Guidehttp://ridermagazine.com/2016/09/29/gear-review-riding-jeans-buyers-guide/
Think wearing regular jeans when you ride is enough to keep you safe in a fall? Think again. Regular denim does very little on its own to protect you from abrasion, and it does nothing at all to protect you from an impact. Motorcycle-specific riding jeans are built especially for riders, with added layers of abrasion-resistant fabric and, in many cases, armor. If you’re interested in learning mor
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How to Adjust Your Motorcycle For a Perfect Fithttp://www.cycleworld.com/how-to-adjust-your-motorcycle-for-perfect-fit?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Lifestyle In real estate, it's location, location, location. On long rides, it's fit, fit, fit. Motorcycle riders who spend long hours in the saddle know that fine-tuning their bike’s fit can make a huge difference in both comfort and control. Here’s a few to…
Cycle World / by Mark Lindemann /

How To Install Electrical Accessories on a Motorcyclehttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/ho...ssories-on-motorcycle?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Tips and tech It's electrifying! Installing electric gadgetry on your motorcycle is a time-honored motorcycling tradition and is a pretty straightforward job. Here's how to get the job done.
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Mark Zimmerman /

Basic Chain Care for Your Motorcyclehttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/basic-chain-care-for-your-motorcycle?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Tips and tech Tips on keeping your chain clean Basic chain maintenance has been ignored and could cause problems in the future. Take care of your chain with these tips.
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Mark Zimmerman /

Helite Turtle Airbag Vesthttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/helite-turtle-airbag-vest?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Parts and gear Instant airbag protection for casual motorcyclist The Helite Turtle Airbag Vest offers the highest level of rider safety. The lightweight vest protects riders' spine and vital organs due to its revolutionary design,…
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by staff /

Heavy-Duty Wheel Chock With No Roll Backhttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2016/10/01/heavy-duty-wheel-chock-with-no-roll-back/
Lots of things may happen to your bike when you trail in an enclosed or open trailer or truck bed. And not only with your tie downs. Also with your wheel chock. For example with accidental roll back. This heavy duty chock features adjustable self-locking chock works on... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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Should motorcycles use bus lanes?http://motorbikewriter.com/motorcycles-use-bus-lanes/
City traffic flows more smoothly and safety is not jeopardised when motorcycle and scooter riders are allowed to ride in bus lanes. That’s not just our opinion, it’s the opinion of leaders in many major cities around the world. In London, riders have been allowed to use bus lanes since 2010 without any adverse affects, according to the official London Mayor website. Tel Aviv is now opening its bu
Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /

Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW announces new motorsport strategy: No F1 but WEC and Formula E to featurehttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2016/...ategy-no-f1-but-wec-and-formula-e-to-feature/
Electrification is the name of the game for leading manufacturer BMW as it realigns its strategy for motorsport competition, it was announced today. But Formula 1 will not feature in the new strategy of BMW, as instead it has committed to Formula E and the World Endurance Championship, putting the emphasis on sustainability and the […]
100+ James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by James

BMW confirms WEC, Formula E programshttp://www.speedcafe.com/2016/09/27/bmw-confirms-le-mans-wec-fe-programs/
BMW has announced plans to return to the Le Mans 24 Hours as part of an assault on the 2018 FIA World Endurance Championship
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BMW to enter WEC from 2018http://www.fiawec.com/en/news/bmw-to-enter-wec-from-2018_4434.html
One of the world's most recognisable automotive companies, BMW, has announced that it will be joining the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2018.As part of its global motorsport strategy, BMW will enter the LMGTE category alongside current prestigious manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Ferrari,...
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BMW announces 2018 FIA WEC GTE programmehttp://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/bmw-announces-2018-fia-wec-gte-programme-830532/
The Bavarian marque will join Porsche, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Ford and potentially Chevrolet in the global series, and will contest the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time since 2011, when it competed with the M3 GT2. BMW is believed to have evaluated an LMP1 and Garage 56 project over the last 12 months before deciding on a GTE assault as part of its expanded global motorsport ... Keep reading
1K Motorsport.com - WEC - Stories /

BMW partners with the Andretti edTerm'>Formula E teamhttp://www.theverge.com/2016/9/27/13074338/bmw-formula-e-andretti-electric-racing
The Verge BMW partners with the Andretti edTerm'>Formula E team The Verge After months of rumors, BMW has officially confirmed that it is partnering with the Andretti edTerm'>Formula E team. The German car manufacturer made the announcement earlier today as part of a larger restructuring of its motorsports program. The partnership ... BMW joins Andretti in edTerm'>Formula E , considering works team Reuters BMW confirms Le Mans return and edTerm'>Formula E entry Autocar
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BMW confirms Andretti linkhttp://current-e.com/chatter/bmw-confirms-andretti-link/
BMW joins the OEM roster from season three with works entry possible from season five. The post BMW confirms Andretti link appeared first on Current E .
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BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

2017 LaFerrari Aperta makes Paris debuthttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...-show/2017-laferrari-aperta-makes-paris-debut
Drop-top hypercar shown in public for the first time as Aperta name is confirmed; Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne said customers have already been approached The LaFerrari Aperta has made its public debut at the Paris motor show , where its name was also confirmed. The convertible model is available with either a carbonfibre hard-top or fabric soft-top, and uses the same naturally aspirated V12 eng
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2017 Ferrari F12 successor will retain a naturally aspirated V12http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...successor-will-retain-naturally-aspirated-v12
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Output could close in on the 769bhp of the F12tdf; hybrid tech won’t be integrated until 2020 The replacement for the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is likely to make its global debut at the Geneva motor show next year with a naturally aspirated V12 engine, Autocar has learned in Paris . Essentially a development of the existing car, its power output will be raised from the current
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Next Mercedes hypercar to use Formula 1 enginehttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/next-mercedes-hypercar-to-use-formula-1-engine-831103/
Following rumours about the German car manufacturer’s plans to develop the new machine, Mercedes made an announcement during a Mercedes-Benz Media Night preview at the Paris Motor Show – where it also offered a teaser sketch. Although not many details about the new car have been released, Daimler’s head of R&D Thomas Weber confirmed that it would be using the F1 drivetrain – tuned ... Keep reading
500+ Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories /

The fight for the hypercar crown is bigger than everhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/motor-shows-paris-motor-show/fight-hypercar-crown-bigger-ever
Aston Martin AM-RB 001 could set a new benchmark for hypercars Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz are to produce ground-breaking 1000bhp hypercars, so don't think Ferrari and McLaren will just sit back and relax Think the hypercar is getting exciting again with the news that both Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin are developing near 1000bhp monsters to follow in the footsteps of the likes of the LaFerra
2 Autocar RSS Feed /

Renault Trezor concept revealed at Paris motor showhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...ault-trezor-concept-revealed-paris-motor-show
Striking two-seater concept is set to shape the styling of Renault’s future production models and previews ‘big changes’ in technology and design Renault has previewed its next-generation design language with the unveiling of a high-performance electric two-seater GT concept at the Paris motor show . The sleek coupé, called Trezor, which means ‘treasure’ in French, is the latest creation of desig
2 Autocar RSS Feed /

Maserati at the Paris Motor Show: debuts for the New Quattroporte and Ghibli Model Year 2017https://motorsportsnewswire.com/201...troporte-and-ghibli-model-year-2017-09291612/
September 29, 2016 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – Maserati is taking its entire range to the Paris Motor Show 2016 with some important updates. The MY17 saloons remain faithful to their heritage while offering unmistakable class, top-quality performance and a thrilling yet comfortable driving experience which means a more desirable premium saloon than ever before. Starting with their interiors, Ma
motorsportsnewswire / by Motor Sports News...

Crucial Volkswagen ID electric concept revealed
ID concept can eke out as many as 373 miles to one charge with its 168bhp electric motor; it’s confirmed for 2020 production The Volkswagen ID has ignited the brand's electric car offensive as a contemporary rear-wheel drive, five-door hatchback. It's claimed to closely preview the German car maker’s first dedicated electric model due out in 2020 at what is being billed as “an attractive price”.
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Alfa Romeo to launch BMW X5 and X1 rivalshttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/alfa-romeo-launch-bmw-x5-and-x1-rivals
Alfa Romeo Stelvio as imagined by Autocar With recent trends leaning towards SUVs, Alfa Romeo is set to dip its toes even further into this hotly competitive market Alfa Romeo 's next all-new cars are likely to be dictated by the rapid growth of the highly profitable SUV segment - starting with the Stelvio mid-sized SUV, and potentially growing to include all-new larger and smaller models. The St
Autocar RSS Feed /

Japanese Automakers’ 2015 Production Charthttp://www.jama.org/japanese-automakers-2015-production-chart/
Japanese Automakers’ 2015 Production Chart The post Japanese Automakers’ 2015 Production Chart appeared first on JAMA .
JAMA / by Alex Willis /

Interview: Gerry McGovern on Modernizing a Brutalist Design: Land Rover's Design Director and Chief Creative Officer talks to us about bringing sexy back to the Discoveryhttp://www.coolhunting.com/design/interview-land-rover-gerry-mcgovern
By Michael Frank When you start a conversation with Gerry McGovern, Design Director and Chief Creative Officer for Land Rover, you never quite know where it’s going to end up. The occasion was the Paris Motor Show, where Land Rover has just debuted...... Continue Reading...
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The Man Who Formula One Needs On-Boardhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2016/09/27/the-man-who-formula-one-needs-on-board/
Over the past week reports have begun revving up that Formula One’s prospective owner Liberty Media is considering candidates for a senior role in the auto racing series. The names that are mentioned most often are those of sponsorship broker Zak Brown and Alejandro Agag, chief executive of the electric [...]
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Thoughts on the 2017 Formula 1 calendar – Expansion to 25 races in long term vision?
The new calendar for next season’s F1 World Championship was published on Wednesday night, following the FIA World Council meeting. There are no new venues. The calendar contains 21 Grands Prix, like this year, but there are some questions marks. The first concerns Canada, where issues around infrastructure and investment have bubbled under for several […]
62 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by James

Why Nearly Half Of US Cadillac Dealers Can Soon Close: Analysis
Compared to its direct rivals in the prestige luxury space - BMW AG, Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz, Audi AG and Toyota Motor Corp's Lexus - Cadillac has roughly three times as many dealerships in the United States, a circumstance that has profound .

FWIW

Can we build AI without losing control over it? | Sam Harrishttp://www.ted.com/talks/sam_harris_can_we_build_ai_without_losing_control_over_it
Scared of superintelligent AI? You should be, says neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris -- and not just in some theoretical, existential crisis kind of way. We're going to build superhuman machines, says Harris, but we haven't yet grappled with the problems associated with creating something that may treat us the way we treat ants.
12 TEDTalks (video) / by contact@ted.com (... / 3min
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Could human civilization spread across the whole galaxy? - Roey Tzezanahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpy9Qp7NAaw
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/could-human-civilization-spread-across-the-whole-galaxy-roey-tzezana Could human civilization eventually spread across the whole Milky Way galaxy? Could we move beyond our small, blue planet to establish colonies in the multitude of star systems out there? These questions are pretty daunting, but their (theoretical) answers were actually put forth decad
7 TED-Ed (uploads) on YouTube / by TED-Ed /

Aston Martin powerboat revealed in Monacohttps://motorsportsnewswire.com/2016/09/29/aston-martin-powerboat-revealed-in-monaco-0929169/
MONACO – September 29, 2016 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – The 37-foot Aston Martin AM37 powerboat made its world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show today, marking the luxury British brand’s entry into the nautical world. The new day-cruiser is offered in two versions with the AM37S expected to reach speeds of 50 knots. The AM37 is the result of two years of research and development, challenging the s
motorsportsnewswire / by Motor Sports News... /

Roman Empire Coins Found In Ruins Of Ancient Japanese Castle
Archaeologists found ancient Roman coins in the ruins of the Katsuren Castle in Okinawa, Japan. The copper coins bear the image of Constantine the Great.
2 Tech Times : Top News /

BIKE CANDY

Custom Bikes Of The Week: 2 October, 2016http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-bikes-week-47
A Ducati Scrambler that took 150 emails to get right, a Yamaha WR400F tracker inspired by an Eames chair, and a BMW dismantled and redesigned in CAD. It’s an oddball selection this week. Yamaha WR400F by Pista Design The Los Angeles shop is committed to ‘handcrafting fun’ with custom motorcycles, and their latest build is a shining example. Dubbed ‘Case Study Tracker,’ this Yamaha WR400F draws in
4 Bike EXIF Update / by Matt Neundorf /

R80 Coffee Rocker / Rock n Roll Cycleshttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2016/09/r80-coffee-rocker-rock-n-roll-cycles.html
- Rock n Roll Cycles
24 Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero /

Motorcyclist Flashback: The Cardiac Kids Strike Again!http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/m...iac-kids-strike-again?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Retro Man Broken engines, broken frames and nearly broken hearts vintage racing a highly modified Honda 750 Four at Michigan’s Grattan Raceway. Vintage racing a highly modified Honda 750 Four at Michigan’s Grattan Raceway back in the day.
300+ Motorcyclist / by Mitch Boehm /

BMW R NineT by Motorieephttp://racingcafe.blogspot.com/2016/09/bmw-r-ninet-by-motorieep.html
Foto: Facebook (Motorieep)
Racing Cafè / by Francè /

mika · Oct 4, 2016

INTERMOT READER: 4 October 2015

The Mothership at INTERMOT 2016 - Early PressClub releases

The cool kids get the embargo packages which include pictures. Check back as photos become available to the masses. For now I have scraped some pictures from other sites.

EDIT FWIW: I have updated the post with pictures still embargoed when I first posted.

The new BMW R nineT Racer and R nineT Pure.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...mw-r-ninet-racer-and-r-ninet-pure?language=en
For many motorcycle fans, less is more – which is why they opt for “pure motorcycling” and the kind of motorbike that authentically embodies this approach. BMW Motorrad responded with the R nineT in 2013 – a model that has enjoyed ongoing success ever since. Motivated by this positive response, BMW Motorrad now presents the R nine T Racer and R nineT Pure – two motorcycles that add two exciting ne
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BMW Motorrad announces the prices for the new R nineT Pure and R nineT Racer. R nineT Pure – purist roadster for entry into the BMW Motorrad Heritage world of experience. R nineT Racer – classic old-school sports motorcycle.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ssic-old-school-sports-motorcycle?language=en
BMW Motorrad the prices for the R nine T Racer and R nineT Pure – two motorcycles that add two exciting new facets to the BMW Motorrad Heritage world of experience.
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R nineT Pure
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Meet The R Ninet Purehttp://bmw-motorrad-uk.blogspot.com/2016/10/meet-r-ninet-pure.html
For a lot of motorcycle fans, less is very often more – which is why they opt for “pure motorcycling” and the kind of motorcycle that credibly and authentically embodies this. BMW Motorrad responded to this trend with the R nineT in 2013 – a model that has enjoyed ongoing success and popularity ever since. This was a good reason for the BMW Motorrad team to follow up with the R nineT Scrambler in
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R nineT Racer
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R Ninet Racer Revealedhttp://bmw-motorrad-uk.blogspot.com/2016/10/r-ninet-racer-revealed.html
BMW is taking the future of the Heritage range so seriously it now has an entire department ensuring development of new bikes is perfectly in tune with customer demands. The original BMW R nineT has been a consistent success since it first appeared in 2013 and the addition of the BMW R nineT Scrambler in 2015 has only added to that winning recipe. Now the arrival of two new models is simply mouth
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The new BMW K 1600 GT.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0263816EN/the-new-bmw-k-1600-gt?language=en
The new BMW K 1600 GT – 6-cylinder performance and luxurious comfort for dynamic touring at the very highest level.With the new K 1600 GT, BMW Motorrad takes the concept of the 6-cylinder high-performance touring bike further and presents it in an even more sophisticated, dynamic and comfortable form, unchanged in terms of performance figures but now designed to meet the requirements of the EU4 po
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Six-Cylinders Of Pure Bmw K 1600 Gthttp://bmw-motorrad-uk.blogspot.com/2016/10/six-cylinders-of-pure-bmw-k-1600-gt.html
Six-cylinder in-line engines have been an integral part of BMW automobile history and brand identity for more than 80 years. With the launch of the K 1600 GT and GTL in 2010, BMW Motorrad not only succeeded in skilfully transferring this tradition to the motorcycle area but was also able to position the lightest and most compact 6-cylinder in-line engine for motorcycles with a capacity of over 1,
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The new BMW S 1000 RR, S 1000 R and S 1000 XR.
The new sporty BMW Motorrad 4-cylinder models. Supreme riding dynamics, athletic character combined with maximum safety and everyday practicality – these are the defining characteristics of the BMW Motorrad 4-cylinder models. For the model year 2017 the supersports bike S 1000 RR, the dynamic roadster S 1000 R and the adventure sports model S 1000 XR have undergone a lot of model revisions.
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S 1000 R
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S 1000 RR
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S 1000 R, RR, XR Family
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Evolution Continues For Bmw S 1000 R And S 1000 Rrhttp://bmw-motorrad-uk.blogspot.com/2016/10/evolution-continues-for-bmw-s-1000-r.html
The BMW S 1000 R is the model from the four-cylinder S Model range that has been given the most significant changes with not only engine enhancements but a new chassis for 2017 too. In the autumn of 2013, BMW Motorrad launched a dynamic roadster based on the incredible S 1000 RR: the S 1000 R. With its well-conceived overall concept of high performance, low weight Race ABS, ASC and riding modes a
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Upgrades Hit The S 1000 Xrhttp://bmw-motorrad-uk.blogspot.com/2016/10/upgrades-hit-s-1000-xr.html
With the launch of the BMW S 1000 XR in autumn 2014, BMW Motorrad offered its own new interpretation of the sports to touring range, not least adding a powerful dose of emotion into the mix. The adventure sports style was born - a fascinating synthesis of innovative technology, performance and safety combined with dynamic touring qualities, sporty performance, a high level of comfort and supreme
Bmw Motorrad Uk. / by BMW Motorrad UK /

EnduroGuard suit – developed by enthusiasts for enthusiastshttp://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6024
In the never ending quest for the best performing rider equipment, BMW Motorrad has introduced the new EnduroGuard suit, designed with experienced adventure travellers and long-distance tourers in mind. ...
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BMW Motorrad Rider Equipment – 2017 Collection.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rider-equipment-–-2017-collection?language=en
It has become a tradition for those who ride a BMW motorcycle: a first-class collection is available every time a new season gets underway. Motorcyclists have everything to look forward to in the 2017 season – BMW Motorrad Rider Equipment offers numerous new items that embody the latest style and feature the very latest in terms of protection technology. Superb updates of well-established products
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mika · Oct 4, 2016

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INTERMOT 2016 - OTHER MANUFACTURERS

2017 Aprilia RSV4 RR Gets More Updateshttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2017-aprilia-rsv4-rr/
The 2017 Aprilia RSV4 RR is the first bike to debut at this year’s INTERMOT show in Cologne, Germany. For the Italian brand, it is evolution, not revolution for its venerable superbike, with the Aprilia RSV4 getting some more bits and bobs for the 2017 model year. The key items […] The post 2017 Aprilia RSV4 RR Gets More Updates appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
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2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 – Still Naked & Wildhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2017-aprilia-tuono-v4-1100/
Debuting today at INTERMOT, the 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 gets many of the features added to the RSV4 line this year, namely a revised electronics package which includes the addition of Bosch’s cornering ABS technology. As we saw with the 2017 Aprilia RSV4 RR, the 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 […] The post 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 – Still Naked & Wild appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
54 by Jensen Beeler /

Intermot show: LEAKED image of Honda’s CB1100 caught on STAGE!http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-leaked-image-of-hondas-cb1100-caught-on-stage/
Intermot show: LEAKED image of Honda’s CB1100 caught on STAGE! Our Dutch friends have bagged this first picture of the 2017 Honda CB1100 on stage at the Honda world launch ahead of it’s official unveiling at Intermot later today. We’ll bring you all the details and official pictures later once the bike is launched, but for now this is a very amusing early peek at the big updated retro roadster. T
1 by Tony Carter /

Intermot show: Details emerge about new Honda Fireblade – power and weighthttp://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot...e-about-new-honda-fireblade-power-and-weight/
Intermot show: Details emerge about new Honda Fireblade – power and weight Details have emerged at NieuwsMotor about the Honda CBR1000RR that is due to be launched officially later on today at the factory launch around 3.30pm this afternoon. According to the rumble at Intermot in Germany, the bike is getting 10bhp more (for around 190bhp at the crank), it weighs 15kg less than the current bike (t
1 by Tony Carter

Intermot show: LEAKED pics! Honda’s CBR650F caught on Honda’s STAGE!http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-leaked-pics-hondas-cbr650f-caught-on-hondas-stage/
Intermot show: LEAKED pics! Honda’s CBR650F caught on Honda’s STAGE! Here’s the first pictures from the Honda stage (as it’s being built) of the 2017 CBR650F that will be shown at Intermot later today. The images have surfaced on our Dutch mate’s website Oliepeil. It looks pretty funky to us, what do you reckon? The post Intermot show: LEAKED pics! Honda’s CBR650F caught on Honda’s STAGE! appeare
1 by Tony Carter /

Intermot: Race-ready Kawasaki ZX-10 RRhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2016/10/04/intermot-race-ready-kawasaki-zx-10-rr/
Kawasaki's new race-ready ZX-10 RR homologation special breaks cover at Intermot.
2 by CMG Staff /

The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Earns that Extra “R”http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2017-kawasaki-ninja-zx-10rr/
Before INTERMOT this year, Kawasaki USA sent out a cautionary email that Kawasaki bikes debuting at trade show in Germany would be for the European market only, and that those bikes coming to the USA would debut later next month. So, we can’t say for certain for our North American readers that […] The post The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Earns that Extra “R” appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
96 by Jensen Beeler /

Intermot show: Just 120 of these carbon H2 Kawasaki’s are going to be made in 2017… H2 and H2R get lean angle recorders too!http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot...g-made-2017-h2-h2r-get-lean-angle-recorders/=
Intermot show: Just 120 of these carbon H2 Kawasaki’s are going to be made in 2017… H2 and H2R get lean angle recorders too! It’s pretty, but with only 120 of these carbon H2s being built, you’ll be lucky to see one

Intermot show: Kawasaki’s ALL-NEW 2017 Ninja 650 revealedhttp://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-kawasakis-new-2017-ninja-650-revealed/
Intermot show: Kawasaki’s ALL-NEW 2017 Ninja 650 revealed. Kawasaki has just unveiled its new 650 – and the factory is calling it the ‘all-new Ninja’

Intermot: Moto Guzzi unveils Audace Carbonhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2016/10/04/intermot-moto-guzzi-unveils-audace-carbon/
It's the same cruiser, but with some carbon-fibre bits bolted on.
1 by Zac Kurylyk /

The All New 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Finally Debuts
We have had to wait nearly an entire year for Suzuki to finalize and release its new superbike, after first teasing us at the 2016 EIMCA show with it. But today at INTERMOT, the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is finally ready for primetime. Because Suzuki already teased us the new GSX-R1000 a […] The post The All New 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Finally Debuts appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
10 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /

Intermot show: GSX-S750 gets out into the light for Suzukihttp://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-gsx-s750-gets-light-suzuki/
Intermot show: GSX-S750 gets out into the light for Suzuki As we told you previously, Suzuki has added a GSX-S750 into its its 2017. The motor is a re-hash of the GSX-R750 motor from 2005 and gets the 10-hole fuel injectors and lighter internals. The bike also gets Suzuki’s traction control system which can be turned off completely. The forks are KYB 41mm units and the ABS brakes are Nissin radia
1 MoreBikes /

Intermot show: Suzuki updates 2017 V-Strom 1000http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-suzuki-updates-2017-v-strom-1000/
Suzuki has added cornering ABS to the big bike and there are two distinct versions of the big bike for 2017 – the Standard (road bike) and the XT (some pretence for off-road with wire wheels).

Intermot show: Here’s the 2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-heres-2017-suzuki-v-strom-650/
The bike gets a Euro 4 compliant motor (as you’d expect) and the motor has a new fuel injection system with 10 hole injectors and a host of bits taken from this year’s SV650 including resin-coated pistons and new camshafts. Suzuki says that there are more than 60 engine bits that have come in for work for this version of the middleweight Strom which increase mid-range and top-end power. The bike
1 by Tony Carter /

Intermot show: Triumph’s sweet 2017 Street Cup model revealedhttp://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-triumphs-sweet-2017-street-cup-model-revealed/
Intermot show: Triumph’s sweet 2017 Street Cup model revealed. Get the list out: two-tone paint, bar-end mirrors, clip-on style bars, fly screen and a bullet seat with cover have been added to the Street Cup as a ready-made bolt-on model for this year. Underneath all the show, it’s the same go with the same 900cc motor but the rear suspension is a bit longer which tips the rider forward a touch m
1 MoreBikes /

Intermot show: Yamaha launches new MT-09 for 2017http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-yamaha-launches-new-mt-09-for-2017/
Yamaha has seriously updated its MT-09 with the bike getting a complete make-over for next year, The bike gets new twin-eye LED headlights, new looks and an Assist and Slip clutch with advanced electronics.

mika · Oct 7, 2016

The Racing Sheet: 7 October 2016

FWIW: This post is one part experiment and X parts rant.

BMW Returns to Open Wheel Racing!

Sunday, October 9th, BMW will make its return to open wheel racing! This will be the first open wheeled race BMW has competed in since exiting their Formula 1 effort back in 2009.

BMW, off and on, has been a part of the Formula 1 Circus since the 1950s. The Roundel efforts were as an engine supplier to various iterations of F1 and F2 formulas and teams racing in them.

The most recent F1 stint began with supplying V10 engines to Williams for the 2000-2005 seasons. This was a troublesome match. The chassis characteristics Frank Williams and his team came up with never seemed to mate properly with the engines BMW developed. Or was it the other way around? BMW tried to buy a then flagging Williams but their offers were rejected.

Sauber provided BMW the chance for team ownership in 2005. Initially billed as Sauber F1 powered by BMW, it quickly became BMW Sauber F1 Team and a BMW colored livery. Development was split between Munich engine works and Hinwil Zurich Switzerland chassis design and wind tunnel.

Many of the Motorrad community turned up their noses at the BMW Sauber F1 Team asking: “Where is the value in racing?” There are many answers to that question. Answers come and go, while increasing and decreasing in value to both parties in the discussion. The S1000 engine owes much to the F1 effort. Head designs are results of what was learned in F1. S1000RR and RT model fairings were developed in large part in the Hinwil wind tunnel by the designers based there. The relationship between four wheel racing and the objects of our two wheeled obsessions is not always clear. Still, it does exist in very real ways.

The WorldSBK subset of the BMW F1 fan base would soon find a silver lining in this. The S1000RR being campaigned by the various formulations of German and Italian teams had benefited in various ways from the BMW F1 effort. Head design along with engine management systems are the most often sighted beneficiaries of this shared engineering. The silver lining of the storm cloud that ate the BMW Hinwil effort came with the announcement of the repurposing of the BMW Formula 1 development facility in Munich and the reorganization of the S1000RR racing efforts. In the first iteration of this restructuring, chassis development and team management would be handled at the corporate/national BMW sponsoring level and separated from engine development. Engine development would be centralized at the old F1 development center. Many looked on this move with a jaundiced eye. I liked the idea.

In the midst of a stormy year for FOTA members and suffering declining results, the BMW Board of Directors met on July 28th 2009 and decided to exit Formula 1 at the end of the current season. Board chairman,Dr. Norbert Reithofer, said it was a strategic move for the company. BMW sold its stake in the Hinwil based team to Peter Sauber and other investors. Sauber was able to continue campaigning in the 2010 F1 Circus after securing approval for the final deal and engines from Ferrari. BMW F1 fans were left trying to decide whom to cheer for in 2010 and beyond.

For the F1 fans the loss of the BMW Formula 1 Team was difficult. They had watched the Roundel go from engine supplier to team owner during its last stint in the CIrcus. It would be difficult; however, they could cheer on the surviving Hinwil team and its Ferrari engines, cheer on Sebastian Vettel, who scored his first F1 points as a substitute driver for BMW, and his Red Bull team or pick from any of the rest of the field. I ended up with MTD (Multiple Team Disorder). I like Vettel, with or without a link to the BMW F1 team. I had my driver. I cheered on the Hinwil based Sauber effort. I had learned a great deal in the process of covering the Hinwil component of the BMW team and hoped they would do well. Besides, being a long time Tifosi, Sauber’s Ferrari engines gave me two teams to see red in.

The problem in embracing a silver lining is you are squeezing the cloud at the same time. Eventually the WorldSBK and other S1000RR were dealing with their own storms. The WSBK effort went from a full factory team, to factory and BMW Italia teams, to BMW Italia and privateer teams and now just privateer teams.

As part of the WorldSBK subset of BMW F1 fans I was gut punched as I saw the S1000RR racing efforts turn from factory into a privateer ones. I was devastated. Racing weekends, WorldSBK - F1 - MotoGP, turned into efforts to cover instead of the obsessive pleasures they had been.

When the FIA announced its various race calendars, Sunday October 9th was fixed in my calendar. Yes I will be in my home office with my normal race setup. The Walter Mitty Mika will have boarded an imaginary Delta flight out of Fly-Over-Land International bound for Narita International Airport outside of Tokyo. From there I, along with other Tifosi, should be heading to the Formula 1 Circus being held at Suzuka. Instead, they are off to Suzuka and the Japanese Grand Prix while I am running to catch a connecting flight to Hong Kong.

BMW is not rejoining the Formula 1 Circus as it returns to open wheeled racing.

BMW is going Formula-e racing and fielding a team for the 2016-17 season opener in Hong Kong.

During the roughly four and one half hour flight taking me the fifteen hundred plus miles from Tokyo to Hong Kong I banged out more than a word a mile coving my thoughts on Formula-e and its growth from inception to the current state at the start of the third season of its existence. Every last one of the words forming a brilliant rant comparing Formula-e and my childhood experiences slot car racing in the 50’s and 60s, along with many resulting deep and meaningful insights into racing, were confiscated by an editor at customs. Let’s jump on the Hong Kong MRT and during the trip from the airport to the race venue on the streets of the city we can recap what we know about the series and how BMW became involved. In other words, enough with the Walter Mitty Mika trip metaphor and back to what passes for reality in this post and thread.

Formula-e

“Well that was fun”, you say, “but why are we is anyone in Hong Kong racing on a Sunday in October? More to the point what is the value in racing 1:1 scale slot cars on its streets?”

There are many answers to that question. Answers come and go, while increasing and decreasing in value to the parties in the discussion. Let's walk through some from the perspectives of the FIA, BMW and the other manufacturers, look at the what - how and who of Sunday’s Formula-e race, and finally try and make some semblance of sense of all of it when viewed from the saddle of a motorcycle.

The FIA Formula-e website has all sorts of warm and fuzzy green themes woven through their web pages. You may read and absorb it at your leisure. I like green a lot, especially when you add gold. This serves as a clumsy segway into a cynical view of it all.

Setting aside the green theme reasons, we must remember the FIA is the world’s major race sanctioning body for cage racing. Cage racing began shortly after the second car was built. The resulting argument over who won and how they had cheated to achieve victory led to the first race sanctioning body. Simplistically, the FIA is the biggest and longest lasting of the sanctioning bodies. For all the sophistication of Tesla’s EVs, the EV industry segment is still in its nascent stage. There are more than one EV so somebody is going to race them and the FIA is starting the sanctioning process with the Formula-e class of racers.

The gold comes in when we discuss the relevance portion of the original question. I am arguing that if you set aside all the lofty goals and work the FIA does in so many areas and look at what funds all that work is racing and the FIA roll in it. In this industry transition period from ICE to EV, the relevance to all parties in racing from bodies like the FIA, the teams and owners in the pits, and the fans in the stands and at home is being brought under scrutiny. If the FIA is going to survive the transition and survive into the undefined future this may be a place to start.

The resulting formula is not a field of dreams. The FIA staff didn’t sit in a conference room, with coffee and treats, and develop the series on its own. Rather, they would have reacted to what they heard manufacturers and racers saying and invited them to send representatives as participants or observers to develop the series and its rules.

Why would manufacturers participate in this?

In an interview with Autocar.uk, Jaguar Team director James Barclay explained their reasons and they appear to ring true for BMW:

“We looked at a return to motorsport, but we had to have a compelling reason. One area that stood out was Formula E. We have an electric future. We’re developing that area on the production side, so having a racing team developing that technology made a compelling story. It’s relevant in terms of technology transfer; it asks a lot from the battery and powertrain in terms of managing thermal efficiency and getting the most from the battery. It’s a real-world test bed and a competitive, aggressive environment.”

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What did the FIA and the delegates come up with?

Formula-e is a developing, developmental racing series. This may be a clumsily structured sentence but it is not redundant.

The series is intended to be a racing platform for manufacturers and participants to develop solutions to the problems electric vehicles face coming to the street as serial produced models.

Participants and fans need to keep in mind the series itself is undergoing development. The law of unintended consequences has resulted in changes to the race pit stop. The rapidly evolving nature of the development of batteries will impact all aspects of a Sunday racing. Unlike F1, which can lay down a formula with a four year use window and tinker with things, rules of the Formula-e are constantly evolving with technology and its application.

The current race format is very compact. Formula-e does in one day what other series spread out over three or four.

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The formula’s current emphasis on street tracks in city centers is spun in many ways. One major reason for this emphasis may be power demands. Can the current Formula 1 and WEC tracks provide the electrical grid needed to support the series. This along with the state of battery life development may keep the series on concrete tunnel street tracks for the near future.

Teams and Cars

I am certain the FIA needed a large conference room to handle the manufacturer representatives and observers sent to the formula development meetings. When all was said and done getting auto manufacturers to commit to racing in the series they were a bit like the brothers in the 70s Life Cereal commercial and wanted Mikey to try it first. The FIA sent out proposals to racing team owners and Mikey was one of eight to be chosen. It turns out Mikey is also the one BMW has chosen to partner with also. Mikey in this case is Michael Andretti in the form of Andretti Autosport.
Andretti Autosport, the third team for the series, saw something worth taking a chance on when announcing its entry. “We’re in the business of racing and we’ve been looking for opportunities to diversify, and when we were contacted about this we felt it was something we needed to look into,” The next step was to find the $3.5 million their estimated budget called for.

The budget was small by world championship ICE racing standards; however, we must remember this at that point this was a developing concept for a series. The emphasis has been on getting cars on track and racing while keeping the budgets down until the manufacturers are ready to join in. Budgets will grow as the series matures.

The next question is what did they come up with to race? A walk through the major components of the car will answer that for now.

Chassis:
The FIA selected Spark Racing Technology single-seater. This chassis was developed with the Italian firm Dallara for use across the board.

Batteries:
Williams Advanced Engineering won the battery development contract for the start of the series. All teams would use the same battery pack to keep the field level and contain development cost. The initial batteries had a racing life of about 25 minutes. In a recent development McLaren’s Applied Technologies division was awarded a two year contract to supply batteries beginning with the 2018 season. The 2018 goal (keep that year in mind) is to have a battery pack which will last the length of a race. This is one of the most important technical issues for the nature of racing and the future of EVs on the street.

Tires:
In many ICE racing formulas the rubbery round black things with various side colors and markings are called tires (or is it tyres...never mind). In truth they are black magic rings forming a vortex for teams and developers throw money into. Formula-e takes a different approach. The FIA tapped Michelin to provide a tire for the series.

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Drivetrain
I would not fault you at this point for thinking - this is parts bin racing and everyone uses the same bin - the only difference is the torque spec they may use. The drivetrain is where we hear the word bespoked for the first time.

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McLaren Applied Technologies has been the supplier for motors and the various controls. Teams have been able to spec the motors and program the controls to meet their ideas of what they want to race. This has kept development costs down for racers while developing series rules intended to entice manufactures into racing and developing their own solutions.

The power created by the bespoke motor and controls system is transferred to the wheels by a Hewland transmission. Hewland was selected by the FIA to supply gearboxes to the series. Again this is a case of containing costs for both race teams and the supply to develop the desired part. In the case of the Andretti Autosport car it is a paddle shift controlled five speed transaxle.
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Enter the Roundel

The Life Cereal commercial leaves the viewer wondering what happens next. Does Mikey get to eat more cereal or do his siblings hog it all. I have similar questions about the relationship between Andretti Autosport and BMW after the 2016/17 Formula-e season. BMW’s plans are becoming clearer.

It intends to become a full manufacturing competitor in the series. Like Jaguar, it will use the series to develop and promote its EV products.

The current relationship has BMW providing one driver and Mikey doing the rest. This will change as the DTM rules change. BMW currently campaigns maximum four factory teams allowed in that series. The 2018 rules allow only three factory teams. The plan then appears to assign contracted drivers, crew and management not used in the DTM campaign to the Formula-e series. What happens to Mikey then?

The 2018 date is key to Formula-e. If the battery technology goal is reached, Formula-e races will not require the current clumsy pit stop; rather, they will run the length of the race on a single charge. The challenge in Formula 1 is to maximize power while managing the rule limited prescribed fuel load for the entire race. With a full race battery the challenge shifts to the builders to maximize performance while managing the charge load available for the race.

The 2018 date is key to who can appear on the grid either in partnership with one of the original eight or as a factory team. The grid is limited in number. Mercedes is rumored to be in the process of securing the last spot for the 2018 season. All of the participants have name brand recognition and racing histories. However, Mercedes is currently the eight hundred pound gorilla in the racing room with the money it generates from racing. Forbes with a recent article by Christian Stylt reports the Silver Arrow racing team heading towards generating $320 million dollars in revenue this season. Acknowledging quickly that is revenue not bottom line walking away revenue, it still tilts the budget tables when you consider that number is nearly 100 times larger than Andretti Autosport budgeted to enter the Formula-e series. And it is a smaller fraction of the $1.4 billion Honda is rumored to have spent, over the team life what would become the Brawn and subsequently the Mercedes team, of the to win one race before it bowed out of F1 in 2008; a year ahead of BMW’s exit.

The view from the saddle

What does all of this mean to the Motorrad rider?

The squishy honest answer is - “That depends...”

If you are an airhead rider like I was when I first joined, a oilhead rider like I am now or any of the other ICE BMW models and that is where your ownership will end, probably not much. You may well be thinking this has been a chunk of time of my life I will never get back. For others the impact will be trickle down in the near term.

Programing of the various electronic systems was a challenge for the S1000RR in the WorldSBK campaign. Troy Corser was livid when the tech he considered the main brain and key to his efforts was assigned to the BMW Italia team. I would hope a tech centered series like Formula-e would increase the geek cohort at BMW beyond key-man status. In the long run that will benefit both racers and street riders as our Motorrads become more complicated.

The C-Evolution scooters may be the first two wheelers to reap benefits from the racing effort. The growing EV commitment, by BMW Motorrad, is already is featuring a new generation of batteries, as used in the current BMW i3. What else will the C and i-3 gain from BMW’s involvement in Formula-e?

I have spent a little bit of time (very little) with a Zero FXS and the Harley-Davidson Live-wire. The former seemed fun and has a range approaching the minimum requirements I imagine. It did seem small for a rider my size. The Live-wire feels like a motorcycle when you sit on it. It is impressive to ride in the limited demo area we were given. Talking with one of the roadies for the demo event and not a spokesman I was given the impression it is far more range challenged than the spokesman wanted to admit.

What will the Formula-e experience mean to the future EV motorrads and scooters BMW develops?

Formula-e Hong Kong coverage is on Fox Sports. Formula 1 is on NBC Sports. There is talk of snow in the northern reaches of my region of Fly-Over-Land. I think I will take advantage of on demand viewing and go outside while there are more colors than black and white.

Concept BMW eRR

mika · Oct 10, 2016

Early Release

Tuesday Reader: 11 October 2016

Beemer

The new BMW K 1600 B.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0264634EN/the-new-bmw-k-1600-b?language=en
The new K 1600 B: emotion and fascination with 6 cylinders in the exclusive Bagger style. The “Concept 101” concept study, released in spring 2015, was an impressive new chapter for BMW Motorrad in the history of BMW Motorrad Concept Bikes. This BMW Motorrad interpretation of motorcycling on endless highways, the dream of freedom and the embodiment of “Grand American Touring” now becomes reality in form of a series version of the new K 1600 B bagger.
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GALLERY

From the Archives: Concept 101

BMW Motorrad “Concept 101” - The Spirit of the Open Road.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rad-“concept-101”-the-spirit-of-the-open-road
22.05.2015Press Kit
Every year, the most impressive representatives of the mobile past and future on both two and four wheels assemble at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este for a very special get-together on the shores of Lake Como. Amid this extraordinary blend of the traditional and the contemporary, BMW Motorrad once again presents a breathtaking concept study: the BMW Motorrad "Concept 101".

GALLERY

BMW Motorrad announces the prices for the new R nineT Pure and R nineT Racer. R nineT Pure – purist roadster for entry into the BMW Motorrad Heritage world of experience. R nineT Racer – classic old-school sports motorcycle.
BMW Motorrad the prices for the R nine T Racer and R nineT Pure – two motorcycles that add two exciting new facets to the BMW Motorrad Heritage world of experience.
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The new BMW R nineT Racer and R nineT Pure.
For many motorcycle fans, less is more – which is why they opt for “pure motorcycling” and the kind of motorbike that authentically embodies this approach. BMW Motorrad responded with the R nineT in 2013 – a model that has enjoyed ongoing success ever since. Motivated by this positive response, BMW Motorrad now presents the R nine T Racer and R nineT Pure – two motorcycles that add two exciting ne
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From Failure To Flying Colours
Rachael Clegg, renowned artist and art director, recently went through the BMW’s Rider Training programme in Stoke. She was more than a little nervous after failing her test several times before… “Looks like dad was right… “I am a serial motorcycle test failure. “The statistics back this up: I have failed four times on the full motorcycle test. I’d decided to write off this motorcycle caper. I ha
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BMW of North America Presents the New BMW Cruise e-Bike as Part of its 2016 Bicycle Collection.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 6, 2016… BMW of North America proudly presents its largest bicycle collection to date, featuring the BMW Cruise e-Bike, ideal for commuters, built with a BOSCH Performance Line electric motor.
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FWIW It has two wheels.

MINI

Best Global Brands: No top-100 premium automotive brand makes bigger gains than MINI. Brand value rises 18 per cent, climbs ten places in Interbrand ranking.
An emotional, authentic brand, with attractive products and distinctive brand communications: The systematic realignment of the MINI brand is proving a success. In the current Best Global Brands ranking compiled by the agency Interbrand, the value of the MINI brand climbed 18 per cent – the highest increase of any premium automotive brand in the top 100, with only two others able to match this str
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ROUNDEL MOTORSPORTS

FIM Superstock 1000 Cup and CEV: Podium finishes for BMW S 1000 RR racers Raffaele De Rosa and Maximilian Scheib.
MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, FIM Superstock 1000 Cup, FIM CEV Superbike European Championship and British Superbike Championship: BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders in action in France, Spain and the Netherlands.
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BMW Motorsport News – Issue 39/16.
Podium position for ROWE Racing in the Eifel – BMW DTM driver Bruno Spengler celebrates successful Nordschleife debut.
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MS Amlin Andretti starts the 2016/17 FIA Formula E Championship season with fifth and sixth places.
The MS Amlin Andretti team got off to a successful start in the 2016/17 FIA Formula E Championship season at the Hong Kong ePrix on the narrow streets of the Chinese harbour city. BMW works driver António Félix da Costa (PT) finished in fifth place in the ATEC-002 number 28 car. His team-mate Robin Frijns (NL) staged a sensational catch-up race from the back of the field.
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Alessandro Zanardi behind the wheel of the BMW M6 GT3 for the first time – Successful testing day in Mugello.
On Tuesday, Alessandro Zanardi (IT) started the decisive preparation phase for his maiden race in the BMW M6 GT3 with a successful day of testing in Mugello (IT).
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Title to be decided at finale: BMW teams and Marco Wittmann battle for the final points of 2016 in Hockenheim.
The battles for the drivers’, team and manufacturers’ titles in the DTM will all be decided at the Hockenheimring (DE) this weekend. Races 17 and 18 on the 4.574-kilometre track mark the grand finale of a thrilling and turbulent 2016 season.
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Rally Oilibya of Maroc 2016 completed with three MINI ALL4 Racing in the final top five. Challenging North Africa terrain proves to be valuable test ahead of countdown to 2017 Dakar Rally
Russian duo Vasilyev / Zhilstsov complete Rally Oilibya of Maroc 2016 with third place. Terranova (ARG) / Fiúza (POR) take fourth. Przygonski (POL) / Colsoul (BEL) secure fifth spot. Garafulic (CHI) / Palmeiro (POR) seal top ten placing with ninth place.
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An interview with Jens Marquardt and Michael Andretti ahead of the start of the FIA Formula E Championship.
The MS Amlin Andretti team takes to the track for the start of the new FIA Formula E Championship season this weekend. As partner of the team from Indianapolis (US), BMW will also be involved in the 2016/17 season. In an interview, BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt and team owner Michael Andretti (US) discuss the new partnership and their expectations ahead of the opening race of the season,
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Recalls

KTM issued a recall on the 250 XC-W, 150 XC-W, 450 XC-F, TC250, and 300 XC-W models
On certain motorcycles, the front brake master cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing which could lead to premature wear of the sealing cup. This could result in degraded front brake performance, which...
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Search for Recalls Here

US - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues
Canada - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/....aspx?lang=eng
UK - http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
EU - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety...nt=main.search
Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/

On the BMW MOA Forum > The Garage > Links and References > Listing of Recall Notices

Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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SPY SHOTS! Here’s EVEN MORE shots of the F310GS mini-Adventure bike!
SPY SHOTS! Here’s EVEN MORE shots of the F310GS mini-Adventure bike! The guys at the Italian publication Motociclismo have bagged these great pics of the little BMW Adventure bike – the F310GS, which is going to be a big (small capacity) addition to the German company’s 2017 range. We’re calling it that because it’s powered by the same 38bhp lump that’s at the heart of BMW’s G310R naked roadster – pictured below – (and because it’s a little GS). Of course, when the bike actually makes its appearance at Milan next month, it might do so with another name. But for now, it’s the F310GS. So on top
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BMW hires creative agency
BMW Motorrad USA announced that M&C Saatchi has been named its creative agency of record, following a competitive review. The agency will work closely with BMW Motorrad USA’s marketing team to provide strategic recommendations, creative development and implementation of digital, print and social media initiatives to drive brand awareness of the entire range of BMW ...
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Honda, Yamaha announce possible scooter, electric bike team-up
Two former rivals say they may work together on scooter design, and on electric motorcycles.
14 CMG News / by Zac Kurylyk /

Yet Another Teaser of the 1,200cc Norton V4 Superbike
It looks like Norton wisely waited until after the bevy of press releases from the INTERMOT show, before teasing its V4 superbike again. Actually, it looks like we will have to wait until after the EICMA show as well, since Norton’s new teaser video promises a November 19th debut. Norton’s V4 superbike […] The post Yet Another Teaser of the 1,200cc Norton V4 Superbike appeared first on Asphalt &
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Gallery: KTM’s 1290 Super Adventure S
This motorcycle ‘massively shifts the performance benchmark of Travel Enduros on tarmac’. The Austrian manufacturer has put the rest of the Adventure and Travel bikes on notice. We took an up close and personal look at the new road-based warrior whilst at the INTERMOT show in Cologne. What KTM says about their new Super Adventure […]
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Suzuki’s Adventure-chasing V-Strom 650 and 1000 updated for 2017
Flagship Adventure and Suzuki’s global best seller get upgrades for 2017. More power, less weight and additional traction control; those are the headline features behind the new Suzuki V-Strom 650 and 650 XT released at INTERMOT. The V-Strom 650 has been the biggest seller in its market segment across the world since its introduction in 2004, and […]
2 Motofire /

MC NEWS

Why motorcycling's bad boys are a thing of the past
100+ Cars / by Richard Hammond /

How 600cc Sportbikes Came to Be
Blogs Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history, and much more.
Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron /

The Bikes of Intermot 2016
In Cologne, Germany, the Intermot motorcycle show is about to wrap up. We’ve been deluged with press releases and images all week, so we’ve picked out the four new launches that tickled our fancies the most—and will be competing for your dollars in 2017. BMW R nineT Racer and Pure The inevitable has happened: the runaway success of the R nineT has spawned new models. We’ve already covered the Scr
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Custom-Bikes auf der INTERMOT 2016
Hauptsache anders In Halle 10 auf der INTERMOT 2016 findet ihr den FUEL-Stand. Und jede Menge schöne Custom-Bikes, die Sven Wedemeyer von FUEL für uns eingefangen hat. ... > weiter
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1976 Suzuki RG500 XR14
1976 Suzuki RG500 XR14 The Suzuki RG500 has been hailed by many as the Norton Manx of the 2-stroke era. Its unusual square-4 engine launched the Japanese 2-strokes to the forefront of global motorcycle racing competition – and kept it there for the better part of 20 years. The water-cooled, square-4, 2-stroke powerplant used in the RG500 was a significant gamble for Suzuki, the bike was initially
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10 Tips For Packing For A Motorcycle Tour
While my colleagues do enjoy teasing me about my tendency to overpack, I have a pretty extensive background in motorcycle touring and, before that, backpacking. Also, I believe that I’m the only member of the MO staff that has ever lived on a bike for a period of months. (While chronologically, my cross-country trek took over three months, I spent about four weeks of that period living in a “nest
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MotorMedics are our new first responders
MotoMedics 2010 Yamaha FJR1300AF Rapid Response Vehicle A volunteer band of riders has formed MotoMedics Queensland to act as first responders to motorcycle accidents while the injured wait for the ambulance to arrive. They may be the last people you ever want to meet, but they will be at the Brisbane Bike Night tonight (Wednesday, October 5, 2016) at Harry’s Diner in Newmarket to answer your imp
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HJC Is Coming Out with Star Wars Themed Helmets
Pardon me while I geek out, just a little bit. It looks like HJC has gotten the rights to make Star Wars themed helmets for their 2017 collection. Right now, HJC is showing two helmets, one that mimic’s Kylo Ren’s helmet in The Force Awakens, and the other that replicates Boba […] The post HJC Is Coming Out with Star Wars Themed Helmets appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
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The Racing Sheet

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BMW Still Exploring Garage 56, LMP1 Programs
Photo: BMW BMW has not ruled out a future LMP1 effort despite its recently confirmed factory entry into the GTE-Pro class of the FIA World Endurance Championship. 12 FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by John Dagys /

Marquardt (BMW): “A WEC Program Brings Everything Together”
Photo: BMW BMW’s entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship for 2018 was influenced by the decision to build its first fully homologated GTE-spec car since the BMW Z4 GTE, according to motorsport boss Jens Marquardt.
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Start getting excited about Formula E
Probably one of the least popular and least known form of motorsport is the all-electric Formula E . It’s exactly as it sounds — Formula One but with electric cars. 1 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /

Drivers give Hong Kong edTerm'>Formula E track the thumbs up amidst public backlash
Drivers give Hong Kong edTerm'>Formula E track the thumbs up amidst public backlash South China Morning Post edTerm'>Formula E's Hong Kong debut may not have delighted everyone in the city, but Sunday's race has won over some key supporters – the drivers.
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Sauber admits interest in edTerm'>Formula E
Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Sauber admits interest inedTerm'>Formula E GrandPrix Sauber boss Monisha Kaltenborn has admitted the Swiss team thought about entering the all-electric singleseater series edTerm'>Formula E . edTerm'>Formula E is reportedly going from strength to strength, with Audi, Mercedes and BMW set to join Jaguar and Renault in ... Sauber could still diversify intoedTerm'>Formula E Motorsport.com, Edition: Global FE: Sauber nearlyentered edTerm'>Formula E Racer Sauber
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Mercedes-Benz wants to join edTerm'>Formula E in 2018
The Verge Mercedes-Benz wants to join edTerm'>Formula E in 2018 The Verge Mercedes-Benz wants to join edTerm'>Formula E . TheGerman automaker announced today that it has reserved a spot in theall-electric racing series for when the number of teams expands from 10 to 12 in the fifth season, which starts in 2018.
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Revealed: McLaren to use Sony cell technology in newedTerm'>Formula E battery
Revealed: McLaren to use Sony cell technology in newedTerm'>Formula E battery Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Motorsport.com has uncovered additional details on significant partners that will deliver technology for the next generation of battery used by the FIA edTerm'>Formula E Championship. McLaren Applied Technologies (MAT), which won the tender to supply the next ...
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Lorenzo makes "dream come true" with Mercedes F1 test
The Yamaha rider, who has three MotoGP titles to his name, took to the British circuit in a Mercedes W05, the car that Lewis Hamilton used to secure the championship in 2014, as part of an event organised by his Monster Energy, which sponsors both the Spaniard and the German team.1K Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories /

Is F1 A Better Showcase For EVs Than Formula E?
Over the past month the fortunes of electric auto racing series Formula E have been given a boost. The series launched in late 2014 and has only managed to get a fraction of the traction which powers its bigger brother Formula One. However, two recent announcements suggested that this trend [...]
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FWIW

IS THAT ALL THERE IS, MY FRIENDS?

INTERMOT is done and dusted. The Koelnmesse, which housed the big German motorrad event, is getting ready for the FILTECH 2016 event which runs from October 11th through the 13th and the next week an Exhibition for Human Resource Management. We have looked through press releases, articles, videos, and galleries of photos from attendees. We have burned through them like a fire devouring every piece of written, visual and audio bit of information. Perhaps I am jaded from looking for interesting, new and, hopefully at times, exciting things for this thread, when I ask with the old song as an ear worm in my mind: Is that all their is, my friends?

Probably not...EICMA is coming!

In BMW terms people come to INTERMOT to see what the German brand is featuring for its home market. BMW goes to Milan to appear on the EICMA stage and show the world what it has to offer it. Clearly the focus of the former show was on the introduction of updates of the known models. What does the latter show have in store for us.

At INTERMOT 2012 BMW announced its plan to expand into the sub 500cc market and then at a later a joint venture with TVS Motors. At the introduction of the G310 we were told it was the first of this new segments models to come.

This year the G310R was present at INTERMOT yet it did not seem to play a feature role. This may have gone unnoticed on the forum; yet, it seemed a bit curious to me. Plans G310 played a major part in the decision to build a motorrad assembly plant in Brazil and the rumors having the new Thailand plant have CKD assembly capabilities. Will it come in the GS, S and maybe even a XR type model?

Why the relative silence about the sub 500cc lineup. Why the silence about a major player?

I am expecting and waiting for more leaks abouts BMW’s new world motorrads before we arrive in Milan and the EICMA world stage.

This is the only picture in the INTERMOT BMW RIder Gear I did not recognize. Blowing it up my best guess is the cylinder head outlined in white is a R1200 on a tail bag you might find on a GS type bike. The 2014 BMW Rider Gear release gave the hint of the XR. It would look nice on the tail of something like this from TVS Motors, BMW’s G310R partner.

I will leave the conspiracy theories up to you gentle readers.

FWIW - Zweiter Teil

K 1600 B unveiled in Los Angeles
When BMW Motorrad unveiled its Concept 101 design study at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in May 2015, this elegant interpretation of a powerful, luxurious ‘bagger’ gave a hint of the kind of exclusive motorcycle that could reflect a whole new touring philosophy for the brand. On 10 October 2016 in California, this vision became reality with the unveiling of BMW Motorrad’s K 1600 B ...
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Oh, if it were always this easy.

This post was ready. I checked my PressClub feed to see if BMW had put out a global sales release. My plan was to start thinking about a FWIW related to motorcycle sales in the US. Instead, I found The Mothership is using the LA Show to release the K1600B.

The Concept 101 came out in 2015. Concept drawings showing up on loyal BMW aftermarket sites, such as Wunderlich, meant it had become a question of when not if the big BMW bagger would be released. Its INTERMOT absence disappointed me for two reasons. First, get it over with already! The long time faithful may have mixed feelings about it; yet, I think BMW is going to sell a ton of them to a new flavor of BMW rider. Secondly, this done it is about time to release the Concept 6.

BMW USA - Great jJob on getting the world release of the K1600B at a major US show! You hired a creative firm. With their help, figure out how to eat H-D’s lunch with the K 1600 B. Then tell the Mothership the world is ready for RR, XR, ABC...XYZ of the G310R, but the US is ready for a K1600 RR and they need to do it before the idea dawns on Polaris!!!

I guess the questions still remains: IS THAT ALL THERE IS, MY FRIENDS?

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MONO RACR / Huge moto
-- ".., A retro-modern design aesthetic combining the latest race bike technologies with track-proven frame/steering geometry, component set-up and aerodynamics. 57 Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero /

Design Corner - BMW R120 GS Basic by Oberdan Bezzi
Tavole: Motosketches
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R65 Delux Motorcycles
Il web è pieno di BMW modificate in qualunque modo, ma spesso sono simili tra loro , invece questa R65 dice qualcosa di diverso, magari non sarà un'esempio di bellezza, ma sicuramente qualcosa che esprime originalità, o forse volevano solo provocare questi due bravi ragazzi uniti dalla stessa passione tra cui il surf lo skateboard, la musica rock, RNB. La Moto è stata acquistata nel lontano 1983.
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Timeless American. A Selection of Pre-1916 Motorcycles To Celebrate the Golden Era Of Motorcycles.
Photographer and designer Edward “Eddie” Lee, is launching his highly anticipated coffee table book, Timeless American, a Selection of Pre-1916 Motorcycles, now available at Iron Vault Studio. www.ironvaultstudio.com. 6 Cyril Huze Post /

mika · Oct 11, 2016

Breaking News from Los Angeles

Tuesday Reader: 11 October 2016

SPECIAL EDITION

Following the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Vision Vehicles, the BMW Group has now revealed its next progressive solution, this time for the world of motorcycling: the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100. It was unveiled on 11 October at the “Iconic Impulses. The BMW Group Future Experience” exhibition in Los Angeles.

The MotherShip

BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100: The Great Escape

The Great Escape
“The BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 embodies the BMW Group’s vision of biking in a connected world – an analogue experience in a digital age. Motorcycling is about escaping from the everyday: the moment you straddle your bike, you are absolutely free. Your bike is The Great Escape,” says Edgar Heinrich, Head of Design at BMW Motorrad, outlining the core principles underlying his brand’s Vision Vehicle.

The BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 stands for the ultimate riding experience. Liberated from the need to wear a helmet and protective clothing, the rider is able to enjoy the forces. Acceleration, wind and nature as in touch with the surrounding world, savouring every moment. The design of the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 represents the essence of the motorcycle: the perfect synthesis between human and machine. Every detail is of the highest quality and the design incorporates all the most striking visual aspects of BMW Motorrad bikes across the ages. These elements, however, have a contemporary twist, both visually and in terms of function.

The iconic elements in the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 make it immediately recognisable as a “genuine BMW” and include the black frame triangle, white lines and classic, boxer engine forms. The bike itself, however, is powered by a zero-emissions solution.

The BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 unites the past of the BMW Motorrad brand with its future and is a powerful expression of both.

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The frame triangle – a classic icon reinvented
The black frame triangle of the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 is a deliberate reference to the first ever BMW motorcycle, the R32, made in 1923. On the vision bike, however, it has been reinterpreted to form a functional sculpture linking the front and rear wheels with a dynamic sweep. Bearings and joints are nowhere to be seen; instead the frame appears as a single, integrated whole.

Viewed from the side, the frame of the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 lends it the character of a naked bike, with ergonomics to match and a seat in the roadster position. The clever arrangement of surfaces protects the rider from wind and weather as effectively as a full fairing. The surface of the frame is covered in matt black textile, its silky sheen and fine lines highlighting the characteristic forms and representing a contemporary reinterpretation of this classic BMW detail. The BMW logo is optimally displayed on the dark frame. It is illuminated in the familiar blue and white colours while driving.

Flexframe – frame-assisted steering
The Flexframe appears as a single, integrated whole that extends from the front to the rear wheel of the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100. Being flexible, it allows the bike to be steered without the various joints found on today’s motorcycles. Turning the handlebar adjusts the entire frame, changing the direction of the bike. The amount of strength needed to steer depends on the situation: at standstill, the Flexframe allows a light steering whereas at higher speeds it remains very rigid.

Powertrain – inspired by the BMW boxer engine
In the middle of the triangle frame sits a style feature and historical reminder: the power unit. Designed and created in the image of the traditional BMW boxer engine, it actually consists of a zero-emissions drive unit. Its outward appearance changes depending on the circumstances: when the bike is resting, the power unit is compact, extending outwards only when the bike sets off, to enhance aerodynamics and protect the rider from the elements. Its polished aluminium finish confirms the superior quality of this component.

Minimalist form, maximum quality of details
The slender-looking BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 clearly expresses its qualities as a riding machine. The front is minimalist in design and enhanced with high-quality details. Integrated into the frame above the front wheel is a large metal reflector incorporating the two vertically positioned, U-shaped elements that make up the daytime running light. It also acts as a wind deflector and, in combination with the small, integrated windshield, helps to optimise the air flows.

Body elements such as the seat, upper frame cover and wings are made of carbon.

Beneath the seat shell, two fine, red, illuminated strips form the rear light and indicators - picking up on the typical double-C form of the rear lights on today’s BMW Motorrad bikes – but with a new, futuristic twist.

Damping is provided by the tyres, whose variable tread actively adjusts to suit ground conditions and ensure the best possible grip in any situation.

Analogue elements in the digital age
Overall, displays, cables and buttons are a rare sight on the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100. But amid the clear forms of its front is one element that immediately stands out: a red rocker-switch on the right-hand end of the handlebar. This obviously mechanical element blocks or releases the throttle grip and is a homage to the analogue days of original biking.

The hand levers with their outward-facing joints are also a reminder of days gone by.

BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100:
What kind of world will be home to the motorcycle of the future?
"Normally, when we develop a motorcycle, we tend to think 5 to 10 years in advance. On this occasion, we looked much further ahead and found the experience especially exciting. There are some very attractive prospects. I firmly believe the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 sets out a coherent future scenario for the BMW Motorrad brand," explains Edgar Heinrich.

When designing the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100, the team was thinking decades in advance. In tomorrow’s world, connectivity and digitalisation will be all-encompassing. Most vehicles will be driverless, and life will be organised largely by digital services. More and more of the world’s population will be living in urban areas.

Digital technologies for an analogue experience
Building on the benefits of the digital world, the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 takes the analogue riding experience to a completely new level. The unique sensation of freedom is made possible by intelligent connectivity between rider, bike and the outside world – a combination that also allows the prediction of critical situations on the roads. In conjunction with the active assistance systems, these connected elements help keep riders of the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 in complete control of their ride. As well as anticipating what lies ahead and alerting the user when action is needed, they offer active rider protection and will consign the helmets and body protectors of today to the history books.

"Self-balancing" – active, intelligent assistant systems
In certain situations, the active assistance systems of the future will also enhance stability and safety by automatically balancing the motorcycle, both out on the road and when stationary. Novice riders will benefit from additional guidance in all riding situations and from a bike that will never tip over.

The BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 rights itself while even stationary, remaining upright when the rider has dismounted. The balancing systems also work out on the road to ensure a particularly agile and dynamic riding experience with even lighter handling, which seasoned riders will appreciate, and all the benefits of assistance systems to enhance their capabilities even further. The BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 helps every biker become more proficient and enjoy an even more positive riding experience. Every trip becomes a journey of freedom, from beginning to end.

The Digital Companion – Connected. Ubiquitous. Discreet.
When combined, the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 bike and the special rider’s gear that has been designed to accompany it form a single functional unit: a Digital Companion that provides the situational information and active support the rider needs. But because biking is essentially about the experience, the Digital Companion remains in the background: though constantly active, it works away unnoticed until required to issue an alert via the user interface or provide active assistance, for instance. Unless the rider or circumstances require it, the Digital Companion remains silent.

“A key point with the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 was to make sure the constant digital presence doesn’t undermine the analogue riding experience. The display and operating concept works so subtly that the rider can enjoy an entirely natural biking experience, trusting the bike completely and enjoying complete freedom and ease. As interface designers, our job is to deliver the right amount of the right information at the best possible time and place," explains Holger Hampf, Head of User Experience at the BMW Group.

The visor – the right information at the right time
Information exchanges between rider and bike take place largely via the visor. This essentially consists of a pair of data glasses that extends across the wearer’s entire field of vision. As well as providing wind protection, it shows relevant data in one of four designated display areas. These are controlled by the rider’s eye movements: looking up or down changes the content that appears, and looking straight ahead switches the information off completely, leaving the rider to focus even more fully on biking experience. Information is only projected onto the visor on request, or to alert the rider to the fact that action is needed.

"The bike has the full range of connected data from its surroundings and a set of intelligent systems working in the background, so it knows exactly what lies ahead. By collating the data it has gathered, it can suggest ideal lines and banking angles, or warn riders of hazards ahead," Hampf continues. When suggesting lines and angles, the Digital Companion appears in the lower third of the field of view, represented by an upturned triangle from which two horizontal lines extend outwards. Like the display in an aeroplane cockpit, this symbol indicates the current banking angle and ideal lines. If the bike’s current position does not match what is suggested, the rider can correct it as necessary. If he or she responds too late or not at all, the bike will correct itself. The Digital Companion’s advice not only helps novices to learn more about what they and their bikes can do. It also supports experienced riders by allowing them to challenge themselves and continuously improve their skills.

Looking upwards activates the rear-view function in the visor, allowing the rider to see what is going on on the road behind. Lowering the eyes to normal levels opens a menu from which the rider can select an option by pointing a finger. Looking further down opens the map view showing the rider’s chosen route.

Smart. Active. Flexible – rider’s equipment
The rider’s gear accompanying the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 is integral to the unique overall experience. In classic black and white, the airy suit enhances the sense of freedom and is both fashion statement and weather-wear. Depending on conditions, it warms or cools the user. While the diagonal zipper across the chest is reminiscent of traditional motorcycle clothing, the flexible, banded structure of the suit and shoes is inspired by the muscle areas of the human body and provides body support and relief whenever needed.

At higher speeds, the neck section inflates to provide extra support for the upper vertebrae and improve overall comfort. Variable openings offer additional ventilation. Unlike present-day suits, however, the futuristic outfit for riders of the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 offers no safety features, because the bike’s intelligent assistance systems make them superfluous. Instead, sensors in the suit keep track of the wearer’s pulse rate and body temperature and provide the right level of heat or cold. The suit also delivers navigation instructions via the vibrating elements in the arms and legs, and alerts the rider when the banking angle is becoming critical. Rider and machine form a single functional unit to offer a more intense riding experience than ever before. Edgar Heinrich sums up: "The BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 unites the best of both worlds – digital and analogue – for the ultimate emotional experience: The Great Escape."

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GALLERY

BMW Group THE NEXT 100 YEARS.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...44EN/bmw-group-the-next-100-years?language=en
1. The BMW Group's view of the future. The BMW Group is celebrating its centenary under the motto “THE NEXT 100 YEARS”. Future orientation and adaptability have always defined the BMW Group’s identity as a company. Ever since it was founded in 1916, the BMW Group has played an important role in shaping the future of mobility.
1 BMW Group PressClub Global /

BMW Group: THE NEXT 100 YEARS “Iconic Impulses. The BMW Group Future Experience”
Krüger: “Our long-term corporate strategy, Number ONE > NEXT, focuses firmly on the customer and the experience of sustainable premium mobility. We want to offer our customers the ultimate in emotional products and innovative services – today and in the future.”
1 BMW Group PressClub Global /

BMW Motorrad INTERMOT 2016 - Highlights
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The question still remains: IS THAT ALL THERE IS, MY FRIENDS?

I'll be back when I have more answers.

mika · Oct 14, 2016

The Racing Sheet: 14 October 2016

Formula - e

FE: Andretti 'amazed' BMW with Frijns rebuildhttp://www.racer.com/formula-e/item/135394-andretti-amazed-bmw-with-frijns-rebuild
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Rosenqvist says Formula E his toughest series to adapt to yet]
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How Formula E electric-car series could make road cars better
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FWIW

BMW published the September sale press release Thursday. I expect the Q3 Report to come out as a late Friday news dump, or early on Monday. I will make the report part of the Tuesday Reader. Until then let’s look at the sales press release and another PressClub release of interest to the talk going on in the Forum and in the MOA Facebook group.

Sales are up, life is good, let’s eat.

BMW Group posts new September Global sales recordhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-september-global-sales-record?language=en_US
Worldwide sales total 237,973, increase of 10.5% +++ Year-to-date sales up 6.2%: 1,746,638 vehicles delivered +++ BMW deliveries increase 9.4% in September: 197,419 vehicles +++ MINI’s best-ever month: 40,164 units sold, increase of 16.1% +++ Rolls-Royce achieves record third-quarter sales +++ BMW Motorrad sales reach new year-to-date high +++ Sales of BMW electrified models top 40,000 in year-to-
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The Cage portion is verbose as normal. Those darn creative non-fiction business writers are like that. Cutting to the chase...

BMW Motorrad continued to grow sales through September with a total of 12,215 units sold in the month, an increase of 10.2% compared with the same month last year. Year-to-date sales are up 3.2% with a total of 116,044 motorcycles and maxi-scooters delivered to customers in the first nine months of the year.

Once again BMW Group USA did not release Motorrad Segment sales for the month of September and no mention of them is made in the Mothership’s release either. Their only comments about North America start,

Sales of BMW and MINI in the Americas decreased 2.7% in September compared with the same month last year, with a total of 38,258 vehicles delivered to customers in the region. Monthly sales in the USA totalled 29,413, a decrease of 5.2% compared with the same month last year.

Given the Motorrad Global initiative I suspect they don’t want to get into those numbers. Instead, let’s spend a moment thinking about what to look for in the Q3 Report when it is released.

Expenses
Look for the Motorrad Segment to book higher than normal expenses. In the Q3 Report the year before selling Husqvarna, BMW took a major expense hit as it cleaned up that Segment and prepared it for sale. Additionally, BMW has a history of front end loading model development costs early on. In those cases new models appeared to be charged only the normal operating expenses related to serial production.

BMW has built a new plant in Manaus Brazil for the assembly production of the G310R and other models. Expenses for training and equipment for the plant’s opening could be candidates to be charged to Q3.

Finally the G310R production to fill pipelines and showrooms with product inventory has no offsetting revenue in Q3 or Y-T-D. The bottom line and balance sheet for the Motorrad Segment could be very thin; even with strong sales. In addition to the expenses the inventory produced should exceed units delivered.

NEXT

BMW Motorrad remains on course for growth.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...2EN/bmw-motorrad-remains-on-course-for-growth
10.10.2016 Press Release+++ Focus on new markets and continue with model initiative +++ Double market share in North and South America +++ Expand the worldwide dealer network +++ Sixth year of record sales in succession expected in 2016 +++ Bagger K 1600 B world premiere

Take a minute and read this interesting press release.

Peter Schwarzenbauer’s challenge, “We will continue to grow sustainably and profitably and want to increase motorcycle sales to 200,000 units worldwide by 2020” strikes me as underachieving. Dr. Norbert Reithofer, now chair of the BMW Supervisory Board, gave the segment an annual sales goal of 150,000 units by 2015, when he announced BMW’s reorganization in 2008 as the then Chairman of the Board of Management. Since then rival KTM have achieved and exceeded that level of worldwide sales. BMW Motorrad has not. Therein lies the challenge, I suppose.

How do they plan to do it?

Focus on new markets and continue with model initiative

BMW Motorrad has been very Euro-centric. The EU represents in excess of seventy percent of the total segment sales with the US the largest single country for sales outside the EU. Building the Manaus plant along with designing other plants worldwide to have the ability to do CKD motorcycle assembly as part of their production allows the Motorrad segment to ramp up numbers. This production with be used to expand sales in South America, Australia and Asia.

The G310R is the new effort in the 125 - 500cc segment. I expect to see RR and GS variants. The real question is what other models and cc sizes will join. The South American, Asian and other markets could support a variety of smaller Roundel bikes.

With all this development we are at the end of the product line. That is where the big touring bikes hang out. Before we get into this segment let’s deal with some other topic headings.

Double market share in North and South America
Again, this strikes me as low hanging fruit. BMW has done well in South America, but with the expansion of the Manaus plant and a G310 model line which would seem suited to many of the continent’s countries, doubling the market share is a goal, but perhaps not a big challenge there. Again let’s hold off on discussing North America a bit longer.

Expand the worldwide dealer network
This one is like, well, for sure like DUH, for sure. (My best Valley Girl writing) Whatever.

If you shift from a two continent sales focus to one that is worldwide in view the dealer network will need to expand. This seems to be a given. What about North America?

There is potential for dealer growth in both Canada and the US. That said I am not certain it will be growth that will make everyone happy. The growth will have to support itself selling the new product line. I am dubious about what that means for the needs of the Fly-Over-Land rider. The stories of two hundred mile trips to the dealer may well continue. Urban centers able to support a growing emphasis on scooters, EV bikes, and sporting riders may find themselves awash in dealers. I had been a two hundred mile round trip rider for years. I moved back to the Twin Cities and have three dealerships within forty miles, the closest one of which I ride/drive by every week day.

The US may top out closer to two hundred dealers by the end of the ten years. I don’t know what to think about Canada. Mexico and Central America are growing markets and should benefit nicely from this.

Bagger K 1600 B world premiere

I wonder if BMW silently happy at the reaction to the Los Angeles premiere of their K1600B Bagger on the forum. The disdain is mixed neutral comments and only the rare poster saying they like it. No doubt they had a fear of cannibalism among the natives. That would never do with their plans. The goal is to expand the customer range not churn the current base.

Remember the goal is to double the market share in the Americas; both North and South America. A new model which only cannibalized the existing customer base doesn’t increase the market share. At the same time remember the weight of that goal is not being lugged around in those big K1600B bags. While Bagger was designed with the US in mind BMW made it clear the G310R and any variants would be coming her too. You might be thinking these two models for barbell ends to the BMW product line for the US. Stephan Schaller, President of BMW Motorrad, teases, in the press kit, of more to come.

“After Germany, the USA will remain the second most important market for BMW in the coming years, too. This is where we see great potential. In the US alone we want to double our market share to ten percent in the next three years.” Schaller continues: “We will lay the foundation for outstanding growth with new products specifically tailored to the needs of the market and by expanding our sales base.”

In a year with US sales down an unknown amount, this is a serious time bound challenge. It is also a year to parse every word out of people’s mouths. Let’s pick apart President Scaller’s words.

The time line is three years. That is clear enough. What doubling the market share means is open for interpretation based on how you define your market.

“We will lay the foundation for outstanding growth with new products specifically tailored to the needs of the market [NA] and by expanding our sales base.”

“New products” is plural. Two new models coming to the US; a K bagger and a mini G. However, the G310R is and always has been described as a world bike. From the beginning many questioned if BMW would bring it to the US. BMW said yes they would, to expand the BMW sales base. This would meet the last clause of the sentence but leave us at least one bike short for the plural requirements of the previous clause.

What’s Next?

As always, the honest answer is, I don’t know. As always, I have some theories.

The EICMA in Milan is November 10 -13. BMW should have a pre-show press conference where I expect them to feature the G310R and at least one variant. The spy pictures of the G310GS motoring around the internet increasingly look like a production model. Milan would be the perfect place to introduce or at least tease a new sub 500cc model such as a new G450X. Both BMW and TVS would benefit from the world stage exposure the world stage Milan show would give to a new sub 500 model. Also, release of more variants for the R nineT are possible. The R nineT is based on the Low Rider Concept which consisted of both motorcycles and a mass customization production model. The production system was not adopted, thus, a series of variants are being released. The BMW Motorrad Concept Lac Rose may be an option. It is described as an exclusive interpretation of the legendary Paris-Dakar rallye bike for the Wheels & Waves Festival.

December 9 - 11 is when my news long shot is scheduled - New York stop of the Progressive Motorcycle Show Tour. The big right coast show would be a great place to announce a second North American market specific motorcycle. I am still rooting for a Concept 6 serial production version. (GALLERY LINK)It would be a nice balance to the Bagger and I believe would work great in the North American Market and a couple others. Japanese customizers, in 2015, took on a challenge from BMW and created some edgy possibilities for consideration.

There are rumors of a production version along these lines.

mika · Oct 18, 2016

Tuesday Reader: 18 October 2016

The MotherShip

Beemer

The next title win for the BMW S 1000 RR: Raffaele De Rosa is champion in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup.
At the season finale in Jerez de la Frontera, Althea BMW Racing Team rider Raffaele De Rosa secured the title win – Maximilian Scheib claimed a sensational race victory on the Graphbikes Easyrace SBK Team RR.
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Bimmer

BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition marking Marco Wittmann’s 2016 DTM championship title.
Limited to 200 vehicles delivering 368 kW/500 hp and featuring cutting-edge motorsports technology.
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BMW Group News

BMW Group THE NEXT 100 YEARS.
1. The BMW Group's view of the future. The BMW Group is celebrating its centenary under the motto “THE NEXT 100 YEARS”. Future orientation and adaptability have always defined the BMW Group’s identity as a company. Ever since it was founded in 1916, the BMW Group has played an important role in shaping the future of mobility.
1 BMW Group PressClub Global

BMW Group: THE NEXT 100 YEARS “Iconic Impulses. The BMW Group Future Experience”
Krüger: “Our long-term corporate strategy, Number ONE > NEXT, focuses firmly on the customer and the experience of sustainable premium mobility. We want to offer our customers the ultimate in emotional products and innovative services – today and in the future.”
1 BMW Group PressClub Global /

BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100: The Great Escape
Munich/Los Angeles. In 2016, its centenary year, the BMW Group is looking further into the future than ever before and developing a series of Vision Vehicles to address people’s mobility needs in about three decades from now. Its solutions are based on the assumption that mobility is set to become increasingly multifaceted and connected.
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MINI

Charging ahead – The MINI goes electric.
Head of MINI brand management Sebastian Mackensen and Head of MINI series management Peter Wolf preview the first plug-in hybrid model by the British premium brand.
BMW Group PressClub Canada /

“The sportiest cars in 2016”: the MINI John Cooper Works repeats last year’s victory.
In the readers’ vote held by the magazine “sport auto”, the top athlete of the British premium brand defends its title in the “small car” category importer ranking.
1 BMW Group PressClub Canada /

The MINI VISION NEXT 100: US premiere in Los Angeles. All four visionary vehicles can be experienced together for the first time at the “Iconic Impulses: The BMW Group Future Experience” exhibition.
Munich/Los Angeles. 2016 sees the BMW Group celebrate its centenery – under the motto THE NEXT 100 YEARS. The BMW Group continues to look first and foremost on the future, exploring the question of how individual mobility could look tomorrow for the four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorcycles.
1 BMW Group PressClub Canada /

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Rolls Royce Motorcar

Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 Makes North American Debut
“Today, Rolls-Royce, the world’s leading luxury brand, has defined the future of luxury mobility. The Grand Arrival of the Rolls-Royce VISION NEXT 100 boldly points to a bright future for our marque where our patrons’ individual demands for complete and authentic personalisation will be met through an exquisite fusion of technology, design and hallmark Rolls-Royce craftsmanship.” Torsten Müller-Öt
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ROUNDEL MOTORSPORTS

The 2016 DTM season in the BMW Motorsport review.
In our DTM review, we look back on the big stories from an eventful 2016, from a BMW Motorsport point of view.
1 BMW Group PressClub Global /

Marco Wittmann wins his second DTM Drivers’ Championship to make history in the Red Bull BMW M4 DTM in Hockenheim.
The race for the title in the DTM Drivers’ Championship is over: Marco Wittmann (DE) of BMW Team RMG is the new DTM champion. Fourth place in the final race of the year at the Hockenheimring (DE) was enough for the 26-year-old at the wheel of the Red Bull BMW M4 DTM to win the title.
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BMW facts and figures since the DTM comeback in 2012.
An overview of the most important facts and figures from the 2016 season and the five years since the return to the DTM.
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Reactions to the ninth race weekend of the 2016 DTM season.
Here you can read what BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt, the four team principals and the eight BMW DTM drivers had to say after the final race weekend of the season.
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Consistent, clever and incredibly cool: Marco Wittmann’s road to his second DTM title with BMW Motorsport.
Join us, as we look back at Marco Wittmann’s route to the 2016 DTM Drivers’ Championship.
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Fantastic debut in the BMW M6 GT3: Alessandro Zanardi races to victory in Mugello.
The emotions were overwhelming when Alessandro Zanardi (IT) crossed the finish line in Mugello (IT) as the winner. On his debut weekend in the new BMW M6 GT3, the BMW works driver and BMW brand ambassador was victorious in the final race of the 2016 Italian GT Championship. After finishing Saturday’s race in sixth position, he raced onto the top step of the podium in Sunday’s encounter, celebrated
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Motorrad
- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Rumours have BMW “Lac Rose” concept headed for production
Scramblerized R NineT with Dakar influence should be for sale next year, says Asphalt & Rubber.
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FWIW But we already knew the rumor.

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BMW G 310 R Roadster Coming To America For Less Than $5000 (Updated)
Editorial Note: The new BMW G 310 R will be built in India and will be sold in the U.S. for less than $5000, according to BMW Motorrad President Stefan Schaller. The new BMW G 310 R –the BMW roadster under 500 cc. One cy...
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BMW R1200GS Getting Updated for 2017
We call our inside sources in the industry “Bothan Spies” because they work tirelessly to provide us with good information, and today is no different. As such, Asphalt & Rubber can confirm that BMW Motorrad will update its best-selling motorcycle at the EICMA show in Milan, the BMW R1200GS. Our […] The post BMW R1200GS Getting Updated for 2017 appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
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mika · Oct 21, 2016

BRTMR EXTRA : 21 October 2016

The Big Tease

With the BRTMR EXTRA : 21 October 2016]EIMCA show is twenty days and change away, BMW PressClub has started to fight for its share of the press show press with their big tease. [emphasis in the press release add]

BMW Motorrad at EICMA 2016. The model offensive continues.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...d-at-eicma-2016-the-model-offensive-continues
21.10.2016Press Release

Munich. The BMW Motorrad model offensive now moves ahead to the next phase, with four world premieres and several motorshow premieres. BMW Motorrad will be represented at the EICMA motorcycle show from 8 to 13 November 2016 with a stand in Hall 14 of the Milan trade fair centre.

Here, another BMW motorcycle from the Heritage world of experience will see its world premiere. The family of classic yet modern motorcycles featuring the distinctive air-cooled flat-twin boxer engine will then number a total of five fascinating models. And the lead model in this world of experience, the R nineT, also has several technical and visual modifications in store at the EICMA.

Two more world premieres come from the range of BMW Motorrad models in the Adventure world of experience, making the GS family larger and more versatile.

Meanwhile world premiere number four features a luxurious touring motorcycle. As one would expect of BMW Motorrad, this model boasts a wealth of fittings that make motorcycle travel as comfortable and exciting as possible.

Just a few weeks after its international press presentation in Los Angeles, the new BMW K 1600 B will also be celebrating its first motorshow appearance in Milan. The bagger is a fascinating embodiment of Grand American Touring, combining distinctive styling with the supremacy of a 6-cylinder engine.

In addition to these new models, the 1,600 square metre BMW Motorrad stand also features the entire model program, an extensive range of Original BMW Motorrad Accessories including a wide selection of customising parts for the Heritage world of experience, the BMW Motorrad rider equipment for the upcoming season and all other products from the BMW Motorrad world.

All media representatives attending the EICMA Press Day are cordially invited to come to the BMW Motorrad press conference from 10:30 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday 8 November 2016 at the BMW Motorrad trade fair stand in Hall 14.

Press material on the new products will be provided after the press conference at the BMW Motorrad counter and in the BMW PressClub at www.press.bmwgroup.com.

FWIW

During the DDOS attack today,the BMW Facebook site and other places have been discussing what this PressClub release means. Once that was covered posters moved on to what they hope it means and what they are looking for in future releases as BMW expands its model line.

What follows is my best guess of what this means. This is my definitive analysis of the press release...until I make up another. In the following days I will look at my 2016 Motorcycle Show Question - Is that all there is?

The family of classic yet modern motorcycles featuring the distinctive air-cooled flat-twin boxer engine will then number a total of five fascinating models.

I continue to believe the new R nineT model will echo the Dakar bikes of old and be along these lines.

The Wheels and Waves BMW Concept Lac Rose, without the Marlboro lettering, probably is much closer to the production model we will see release. I just didn’t have to hunt for the picture. The R nineT and variants continue to be serial production versions of the Lo Rider Concept. The Lo Rider brought telescopic forks back to the boxer line. The mass customisation production model proposed in illustrations did not make it to the real world. Instead, we are getting tempting serial production variants. The variations are coming both in look and now with good old fashion steel in the Pure versions gas tank. Look for variants as long as they continue to sell.

Two more world premieres come from the range of BMW Motorrad models in the Adventure world of experience, making the GS family larger and more versatile.

This is where I don’t completely agree with what is being suggested elsewhere.

The first GS model I expect is a G300GS. The first spy shot posted has been followed by more. Expansion of the G300_ model line makes sense for BMW and TVS. The bike will be competing in the segment of the sub 500cc market targeted by all the manufactures.

Conventional internet wisdom is BMW will be coming out with some sort of new GS model of the R 1200 wet head. Concerns with weight, customer demand and the ability to continue to sell the cam head Boxer used in the R nineT, create the possibility of that engine coming to a GS model which more closely harkens back to the R 80 GS that started it all. I will look at that idea and others in future posts. I continue to believe the second addition to the GS line will be a G450GS.

The press in India noticed some strange goings on about a year after the announcement of their joint venture with BMW. What seemed strange was the appearance of some visitors from France which apparently came to stay for a while.

Were the visitors there to benchmark the G300R and some other yet to be announced model? Had TVS acquired for the taste for joint ventures and entered into some sort of yet to be announced joint venture? The appearance of the Sherco TVS Rally Factory RTR450 -Dakar motorcycle the project was described as a partnership. I continue to do background research on this.

It is clear, at least to me, once you look through the Sherco 450 SEF - R spec sheet and compare it to the Sherco/TVS Dakar bike they are siblings and not the BMW G 450 X.

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BMW announced the G450X at the 2007 EIMCA show. Planning and future development of that model probably began in the 2002-03 range. The demise of the production run began with the acquisition of Husqvarna.

Is EICMA when we will see the next G450 GS, X or...?

There is this pesky tail bag. At least I think that is what it is. It would nicely rest on the back of the Concept La Rose; however, the cylinder head on the bag appears to be a wethead cylinder. This brings us back to the conventional wisdom and my first backup explanation for a R nineT variation and GS models.

In this version the Concept Lac Rose is replaced by something along the lines of this motorcycle from Roland Sands

BMW has a history with Sands. If you remember, Sands delivered the BMW Concept Ninety to BMW to tease what would become the R nineT Bobber.

Bobbers are the new hot thing again. Look at what those silly Brits have put together.

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If a Bobber replaces the Concept Lac Rose then there may be a 1200GS. Thoughts on that for another post.

world premiere number four features a luxurious touring motorcycle

When I read the K1200B would have a reverse I instantly thought there would be a new luxury model come soon. But we already have a K1600GTL I have nothing to say. These kind of motorcycles are wonderful (if they have a reverse) and their pilots a wonderful riders. A convertible is my transportation preference when all the bells and whistles making transportation luxurious are put in one place on wheels.

Later this weekend, I will have more ramblings on this topic. Time to go meet some friends.

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