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The manufacturer press conferences have begun at INTERMOT . This is the kickoff to the European Power Sports show season. If your news feeds have not blown up with information on the latest and greatest they will shortly.
INTERMOT is BMW Motorrad’s “Home Show” and has been the site for many of the major releases for the Roundel product line. Multiple introductions have been promised for this year. Does the announced upgrade to the boxer engine in the GS and RT count among them or are their others to come? A new S 1000 RR is expected. Are upgrades to the rest of the 1000 product line in store?
In November BMW Motorrad will be in Milan for the EIMCA Show. The BMW Rider Accessory line normally plays a big role for this event; however, not just gear. The S 1000 XR made its debut at Milan after the INTERMOT show had been used for product updates to other lines. Is a sub 500cc sibling in the works for current G line?
As time permits I will update you with BMW Pressclub and other manufacturer information. Until then, enjoy today’s post as a way to tide you over.
Tech talk: IMUhttps://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/tech-talk-imu/
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 2h
All you need to know about IMUs in less time than it takes to pluck up the courage to ask your mates about them. IMU (which stands for Inertial Measurement Unit) is an acronym that pops up in conversation more and more
The 2018 Bol d’Or: A crazy race!https://www.fimewc.com/the-2018-bol-dor-a-crazy-race/
FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 1d
Featuring multiple lead changes, high drama, major setbacks and many reversals of fortune, the 82nd Bol d’Or was a thriller of a race, packed with suspense for the entire 24 hours. A look back at the highlights of mid-September’s opening
url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/motor-f1-russia-verstappen/motor-racing-verstappen-stands-out-on-21st-birthday-idUKL4N1WG0E2?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews]Motor racing-Verstappen stands out on 21st birthday[/url]
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Max Verstappen celebrated his 21st birthday in style on Sunday with the Red Bull driver carving from the back of the Russian Grand Prix grid to first in the space of 19 laps.
Tuesday is press conference day at Intermot. In the past manufacturers had an hour slot to present their product lines for the coming year. Accredited journalist would move from one conference to next. Brand fans and reporters specializing in a marque or two will stay and dig deeper with the representatives. Years with large model reveals the press conference might move to an earlier time and become a special event.
BMW Motorrad appears to have taken a slot in the press conference schedule and used its time to focus on the R 12500 GS Rally and the R 1250 RT. The new engine is a major change and deserves the attention. Reporters will have had a chance to dig deeper into the wonky details of the new power plant, how it will roll out over the remaining wethead lineup and questions about the other Boxer line.
I always hope for more. I must admit in the back of my mind once again I hear Peggy Lee singing ”Is that all there is.” My sense is that is all there is for Intermot.
The Cologne show is BMW’s home show. The boxer is the backbone of the lineup especially in Deutschland. What is next may involve more boxer news, gear information and...
Milan EICMA runs November 6 - 11. BMW does the gear reveal here. Milan is also the place concepts and non-boxer products often break into the news and motorcyclists minds. The gear reveal is on the schedule. Motorrad honchos keep talking about multiple models coming out. I hope that will include more than boxer variations. The rumor mill has a new S 1000 RR coming out. Watch for leaks in the press.
Progressive International Motorcycle Shows open in L.A. when Milan ends. This was the show picked for the K 1600 B reveal and announcements of as many as an additional five U.S. market specific models in the future. I expect a U.S. boxer variant, at least in concept form, to show here. (This prediction and $5.00 will get you a coffee and fritter at the official BR&TMR coffee shop.)
I put together information from BMW and other marques from today’s press. Once again I am left flat and waiting for Milan.
BMW Motorrad Canada reported its September sales
Motorrad.
BMW Motorrad reported its best-ever September with 161 sales, an increase of +7.3% compared to September, 2017. Year-to-date, a total of 1,780 units have been sold, a slight decrease of -1.0% over the same period in 2017. The top performers in September were the R1200RT, K1600B, G310GS and K1600GTL.
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistanthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-gRJrDrICs
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The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant understands and supports you in everyday life. It is advisor, car expert and companion in one. In this clip you can take a look at the way it functions and how it makes your life easier.
Que Sonny and Cher, insert lyric ... The tease goes on, roaring motors keep pounding rhythms to my brain. La de da de de, la de da de da
(Man I am dating myself, )
Honda ( 18v630000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
66KVehicles Recalls / 3d
Dated: SEP 13, 2018 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda CRF250L motorcycles. The wiring harness may have been inappropriately installed, potentially resulting in damage to the wiring harness...
[b][url=https://www.fimewc.com/gearing-up-for-the-24-heures-motos-2019/]Gearing up for the 24 Heures Motos 2019[/b][/url]
FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 4d
The 24 Heures Motos 2019 is firmly on track. The road to the next FIM EWC race opened at the Paris Motorcycle Show with the unveiling of the official poster. Tickets go on sale from 9 October. Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the 24
Motorrad - On the Street and Track
The BMW Group sales for the first three quarters of 2018 are available in the Group section below. Here is the Motorrad summary from the report.
BMW Motorrad sales remain at around the same very high level as last year. In total, 126,793 (-0.8%) customers have taken delivery of a new motorcycle or maxi-scooter in the first three quarters of the year. In September, 14,124 (+0.2%) units were sold worldwide.
Are You Damaging Your Motorcycle With E15 Fuel?http://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=78581
Motorcycle.com / 2h
Keep an eye out for E15 fuel while filling up your motorcycle/ATV. Begin Press Release: American Motorcyclist Association opposes year-round sales of E15 fuel EPA change jeopardizes availability of safe fuels for motorcyclists
Will the BMW 8 Series Get a V-12 Option?https://www.motortrend.com/news/report-bmw-8-series-probably-wont-get-v-12/
500+ Automobile Magazine by Kelly Pleskot / 57min // keep unread // hide
BMW is launching the 8 Series in the U.S. this fall with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 that produces a healthy 523 hp. Some markets also receive a 3.0-liter turbo-six with 315 hp. The automaker hasn’t announced other variants, but it’s looking like a V-12 or plug-in hybrid powertrain isn’t part of the plan, at least for now.
History of the Porsche 911https://www.supercars.net/blog/history-of-the-porsche-911/
Supercars.net / 5h
The Story of the Porsche 911 – A Timeline Porsche Prepares To Evolve Beyond The 356 By the early 1960’s, with the commercial success of the 356 (in all of its variants) over the past decade, Porsche had garnered a reputation for building
California mulls formal counter offer to Trump emissions rollback[/b
9Automotive News Breaking News Feed / 4d
California is considering a formal, public counter-proposal to President's Donald Trump's proposed rollback of fuel and pollution requirements for cars and trucks.
Bmw ( 18v652000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Vehicles Recalls / 2h
Dated: SEP 20, 2018 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and MINI Cooper Countryman SE All4 PHEV vehicles, 2019 i8 and ...
Mini ( 18v652000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
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Dated: SEP 20, 2018 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and MINI Cooper Countryman SE All4 PHEV vehicles, 2019 i8 and ...
The best motorcycle ads aren't for motorcycles]
10RevZilla Articles / 1d
There are some great television commercials out there featuring motorcycles. Unfortunately for the industry, they're not selling motorcycles.
While F1's current focus has been on changes to qualifying to mix up the grid, the world championship leader believes more radical ideas should be considered. In particular, he thinks that at some venues where the racing is never exciting, that new formats like reverse grids should be rolled out. "I think one of the biggest changes that needs to be made is that at the moment it is the same ... Keep reading
A victim of working with the old Milwaukee motorcycle company? Alta Motors Ceases Operationshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/alta-motors-ceases-operations/
2KAsphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 15h
We are sad to report that Alta Motors is shutting down its business operations, effective immediately, after failing to find further investment and funding. The post Alta Motors Ceases Operations appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
Rolls Royce May Never Make a Hybridhttp://www.thedrive.com/news/24245/rolls-royce-may-never-make-a-hybrid
1KTheDrive / 12min
In a recent interview with Bloomberg , the CEO of Rolls Royce , Torsten Müller-Otvös, said the luxury British automaker will not be making any hybrid vehicles. Rolls Royce plans to stick with it's unique 12 cylinder engine for the time being. Müller-Otvös stated when the time comes the brand plans to go full electric for it's lineup. Müller-Otvös said, "it’s great that BMW Group is so forward-loo
Audi R8 LMS GT3https://www.topspeed.com/cars/audi/2019-audi-r8-lms-gt3-ar182824.html
1TopSpeed Newsletter / 1d
Audi is one of the most successful manufacturers in the highly-popular GT3 arena which attracted most of the world’s top manufacturers since the class debuted in 2006. The German manufacturer rolled out an update for its second-
Motorcylcle Journalism Is Deadhttps://www.motofire.com/2018/03/motorcycle-journalism-is-dead/
Motofire.com
I don’t know how much time I have left here so I’m getting straight to the point.
2017 saw a stunning number of magazines close, sold or get reformatted into paid mouthpieces for advertisers. Traditional news media disappearing is old news, but as more and more of the public prefer to get their news and reviews from amateurs, bloggers, and the social media echo chamber, the specialty press is feeling the pain too.
FWIW Join the article’s discussion over in the Motorrad subforum.
This electric trike could be the future of mobility\
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle News / 6h
Imagine a ride with the open-air freedom of a motorcycle but the overhead frame of a car. Now put it on three wheels, ride in it silence and plug it in when the day is done.
American Motorcyclist Association Announces 2019 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days]
Motorcycle.com / 2d
If you’re a fan of vintage motorcycles, then the AMA Vintage Motorcycle days is not to be missed. For 2019 Honda will be the featured marque, as the company celebrates the 50th anniversary of the CB750, and the 60th anniversary of
Bmw ( 18v674000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
67KVehicles Recalls / 2d
Dated: SEP 26, 2018 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 BMW 760Li vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) may have been programmed with incompatible software during a service visit, possibly c...
BMW Motorrad celebra 50 mil motos produzidas no Brasilhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...50-mil-motos-produzidas-no-brasil?language=pt
BMW Group PressClub Brazil 5min // keep unread // hide
Prestes a completar 9 anos de produção no país, marca inaugurou fábrica própria, em Manaus (AM), em 2016
São Paulo, October 25, 2018 - BMW Motorrad has just completed the brand of 50,000 motorcycles produced in Brazil. The commemorative ceremony took place on Wednesday (24), at the BMW Group factory in Manaus (AM), for exclusive production of motorcycles, and the model chosen to celebrate this milestone was the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, an icon of the segment adventure for more than three decades and sales leader in the country
Here is a snip from the October BMW Motorrad USA Newsletter
NEXT STOP FOR BMW AND THE IMS: LONG BEACH
Demo the BMW motorcycle of your dreams at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show, which runs November 16-18 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Make sure to pre-register now for a discount, courtesy of BMW, using code BMW19. Follow the link to fill out the form, then check in with a member of our demo team when you arrive to select a time and get set up. Don’t forget to bring your gear! We’ll see you there.
Yamaha ( 18v695000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
67KVehicles Recalls / 56min
Dated: OCT 04, 2018 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the acceler...
Yamaha ( 18v730000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
68KVehicles Recalls / 3h
Dated: OCT 16, 2018 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 motorcycles. The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire....
Suzuki ( 18v694000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
68KVehicles Recalls / 3h
Dated: OCT 04, 2018 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have ...
Bmw ( 18v680000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
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Dated: SEP 28, 2018 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, poss...
FWIW You won’t like this road. The scenery is bad. The road surface defines potholes. No food worth eating will be found along this route. People are not friendly. If you venture here you may see me saving other riders. Do not stop. Keep moving. Nothing to be seen here.
Documentary: The Flying Boatshttps://silodrome.com/documentary-the-flying-boats/
100+Silodrome / 1d
Documentary: The Flying Boats Flying boats were initially considered to be the only way to feasibly build large aircraft successfully due to the fact that they didn’t need heavy and complex landing gear, just a hull-shaped underside
2019 Front Brake Ductshttps://www.f1technical.net/news/21878
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Continuing our series analysing the biggest changes in the 2019 bodywork regulations changes, we take a look at the new restrictions for the front brake
While we wait for the formal announcement of the new S 1000 RR and BMW’s return to WSBK, let’s take a look back a decade to some pictures from the BMW 2008/2009 testing and first racing season.
BMW ConnectedDrive. Apple CarPlay.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1g5Z6r4Uj8
21BMW (uploads) on YouTube / 2d
The BMW ConnectedDrive Apple CarPlay enables you to access selected apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, TuneIn, Spotify and Apple Music, and functions on your Apple iPhone . Thanks to its wireless integration, Apple CarPlay can be
Oh Hell Yeahhttps://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/oh-hell-yeah-1830126880
26Gizmodo / 19h
Have you heard the good news? The flying car is almost here! At least that’s what so many news sites have been telling me this month. Take, for instance, this recent article from Auto Week about Terrafugia—a company that’s been
Bmw ( 18v713000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V713000&refurl=rss
Vehicles Recalls / 2h
Dated: OCT 11, 2018 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the
Here are the BMW PressClub releases from the Milan show. The releases range from scooters to superbikes along with rider gear. BMW Motorrad Motorsports made its formal announcement of the their return to World Superbike.
There will be more on all of this and releases from other manufacturers in another post.
BMW Q3 Motorrad edit
This is an edit of the full BMW Q3 Report focusing on the Motorrad Segment. It is intended for information purposes only. Investors should read the full report and seek appropriate advice.
BWM GROUP AT A GLANCE
BWM Motorrad Deliveries
In the Motorcycles segment, third-quarter deliveries rose by 1.0% to a new record level (39,818 units; 2017: 39,429 units), despite the model change in the mid-class segment. Over the nine-month period, 126,793 units, the number of motorcycles delivered remained similar to the previous year (2017: 127,818 units; -0.8%).
GENERAL ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IN THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2018
International motorcycle markets
Motorcycle markets in the 250 cc plus class generally performed well during the first nine months of 2018, with registrations up by 2.7 % worldwide. Europe’s markets showed a welcome positive trend, expanding at an overall rate of 5.7 %. After performing well in the first half of the year, the German market continued its positive trend in the third quarter. For the period from January to September, the number of new registrations grew by 8.5 %. Rises were also recorded in Italy (+ 4.3 %) and Spain (+ 4.7 %). The French motorcycle market grew even more strongly (+ 5.8 %). The US market remained weak, reflected in a further 4.2 % drop on the previous year.
Motorcycles Segment
Motorcycle deliveries up in third quarter
BMW Motorrad delivered 39,818 motorcycles in the period from July to September 2018, slightly up (+1.0 %) on the previous year’s corresponding figure and there- fore setting a new record for a third quarter (2017: 39,429 units). Despite the model change in the mid- class Adventure segment in the first half of the year, deliveries to customers totaling 126,793 units in the first nine months were similar to the previous year (2017: 127,818 units; – 0.8 %).
In Europe, motorcycle deliveries between January and September 2018 totaled 77,788 units (2017: 82,601 units; – 5.8 %), including 17,798 units in Germany (2017: 20,403 units; –12.8 %), 12,955 units in France (2017: 13,558 units; – 4.4 %) and 11,827 units in Italy (2017: 12,160 units; – 2.7 %). Spain also recorded a slight year-on-year drop, with deliveries down to 8,179 units (2017: 8,282 units; –1.2 %). By contrast, the number of motorcycles sold on the highly competitive but contracting US market, rose slightly by 3.7 % to 10,581 units (2017: 10,200 units).
Motorcycle production influenced by model changes
A total of 37,172 motorcycles rolled off production lines between July and September of the current year (2017: 41,443 units; –10.3 %). A total of 125,180 units were manufactured during the nine-month period (2017: 146,995 units; –14.8 %). The significant reduction in production volume was primarily attributable to the model change in the mid-class segment.
Revenues and earnings down on the previous year1
Motorcycles segment revenues and earnings were negatively impacted by the ramp-up situation attributable to multiple model changes. Third-quarter revenues fell to €476 million (2017: €5121 million; – 7,0 %), generating a segment EBIT of €33 million (2017: €531 million; – 37.7 %) and an EBIT margin of 6.9 % (2017: 10.41%; – 3.5 percentage points). Profit before tax fell accordingly to €31 million (2017: €531 mil- lion; – 41.5 %).
Nine-month revenues totaled €1,658 million (2017: €1,8271 million; – 9.3 %). The segment recorded an EBIT margin of 12.5 % (2017: 15.41%; – 2.9 percentage points) on an EBIT figure of €208 million (2017: €2821 million; – 26.2 %). Profit before tax stood at €205 mil- lion (2017: €2811 million; – 27.0 %).
Slight increase in workforce
The BMW Group had a workforce of 3,622 employees in the Motorcycles segment at the end of the reporting period (31 December 2017: 3,506 employees; + 3.3 %)
motorcycles segment
Motorcycles segment revenues fell moderately com- pared to the first nine months of the previous year, mainly due to the ramp-up situation attributable to multiple model changes. The decrease was also exacerbated by product mix and currency effects.
Nine-month profit before tax was therefore significantly lower than one year earlier.
REPORT ON OUTLOOK, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Economic trend with increasing uncertainties
Automobile and motorcycle deliveries – new record figures targeted
BMW Group changes outlook for full financial year
OUTLOOK
The report on outlook, risks and opportunities describes the expected development of the BMW Group, including material risks and opportunities, from a Group management perspective. It contains for- ward-looking statements and is based on expectations and assessments that are subject to uncertainty. As a result, actual outcomes, including those attributable to political and economic developments, could differ – either positively or negatively – from those described below. Further information on this topic is provided in the Annual Report 2017 (Outlook, pp. 90, Risks and Opportunities, pp. 96).
Global economy impacted by increasing trade disputes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its economic growth forecast for the current year to 3.7 %. One of the main reasons for the downward adjustment is the current trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies, the USA and China. The situation is also exacerbated by a host of other uncertainties, including Brexit.
The forecast for the eurozone has also been revised downwards compared to July. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the eurozone is currently expected to grow by 2.1 % over the year as a whole and therefore at a slower pace than in 2017. Although all economies within the EU are growing, there are significant differences in the pace of growth. In general, however, the economic environment is likely to remain conducive to further growth. Unemployment continues to fall; the weak euro is driving export growth and the ECB is only gradually running down its expansive monetary policy.
The German economy continues to grow, underpinned by historically low levels of unemployment. Despite a slight dip in market sentiment in recent months, the German economy is still expected to grow by 2.0 %, similar to one year earlier.
The French economy is only predicted to grow by 1.7 % this year, with both the lack of progress in reducing unemployment and the large trade deficit being cited as the main reasons for weaker economic growth.
The forecast for Italy will also have to be reduced, and at a rate of 1.2 %, is likely to remain at the lower end of the scale for Europe. Despite gradually falling unemployment figures and recent growth in domestic demand creating positive impulses, the country’s debt policy and the rise in interest rates for Italian government bonds are a source of great concern for capital markets.
In Spain, the consequences of the political uncertain- ty regarding Catalonia continue to have a negative impact on economic development for the country as a whole. Despite the prevailing political uncertainty, a growth rate of 2.7 % is nevertheless forecast for the current year, mainly driven by significantly lower levels of unemployment and robust domestic demand.
While eurozone markets for the most part continue to grow, the UK economy is being negatively impacted by Brexit and the uncertainties surrounding it. Even though the unemployment rate has continuously declined since the referendum and the country is enjoying record employment levels, growth forecasts have been revised downwards with frequent regularity. GDP is only expected to grow by 1.3 % in 2018.
Any continued intensification of the US trade dispute with key trading partners is highly likely to have a dampening effect on global economic growth for the remainder of 2018. The increase in customs duties for US imports from China and those from the USA to China, as well as other measures taken by the USA and countered by other countries, are having an effect on global economic growth. The tough nature of the negotiations between the USA, Canada and Mexico with the aim of replacing the existing NAFTA agreement were also a cause of apprehension on world markets. In the meantime, by agreeing to the “United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement” (USMCA), the countries concerned have decided on a new set of rules to replace the previous arrangements.
In the USA, the economic situation remains very positive despite the distortions caused by trade policies. Moreover, the Federal Reserve continues to act very cautiously with its interest rate hikes. Strong US labor market figures and the short-term stimulus generated by the corporate tax reform are providing a powerful boost to growth, resulting in market forecasts for the current year being raised to 2.8 %.
The Chinese economy remains on the course set by the country’s government, despite considerable risks and the escalation of the trade dispute. Economic growth in China is generally expected to run at 6.6 % in 2018, its greatest problem being the high level of debt, mostly of a corporate nature, even though the situation has not worsened. Moreover, a major drop in the continually rising property prices could trigger turbulence on financial markets as well as an eco- nomic downturn, not only in China, but worldwide.
Japan has been unable to maintain the pace of growth seen in the previous year and its economy is expected to grow by only 1.0 % in 2018. Uncertainties over trade relations with the USA are having a particularly
unfavorable impact on Japan, as an export-dependent economy. Any slow-down in international trade is therefore likely to curb the pace of growth.
India is now back on a growth course, having over- come the partially chaotic conditions caused by a banknote changeover and in the wake of an extensive reform to its tax system. The country’s economy is expected to grow by 7.4 % in 2018.
Despite the ongoing rise in oil prices, the Russian economy is forecast to grow by only 1.8 % this year. Recovery is also proving to be sluggish in Brazil (+1.6 %). Although some signs point to an upturn in domestic demand, uncertainty regarding future economic policies is unlikely to dissipate, even after the outcome of the presidential elections is known.
International motorcycle markets
The BMW Group’s forecasts are based on the assumption that worldwide motorcycle markets in the 250 cc plus class will continue to develop as well over the remainder of the year as in the first nine months. The positive trend in registrations in the major European markets of Germany, France, Italy and Spain is likely to continue, whereas market conditions in the UK should remain largely stable compared to the previous year. Continuing the trend seen in recent years, the US motorcycle market is likely to see a further decline in registration numbers in 2018.
International interest rate environment and pre-owned vehicle prices
Within the eurozone, the ECB has resolved to reduce the monthly volume of bond purchasing from €30 bil- lion to €15 billion with effect from October 2018. The ECB also announced its intention to discontinue bond purchases altogether as of January 2019.
In the UK, it remains the stated intention of the BoE to raise the key interest rate further in a limited and gradual manner. The central bank’s monetary policy over the coming months is very much likely to be geared to managing the economic impact of the Brexit negotiations.
In the USA, the Federal Reserve seems likely to raise the key interest rate further as long as the economy continues to perform well.
In China, fiscal policies will continue to focus on safeguarding the country’s financial stability. A rise in inflation rates or a general deterioration in the eco- nomic situation, for instance as a result of a worsening trade war, is likely to persuade the Chinese central bank to change its previously cautious and neutral monetary policy. In this case, the Chinese government could well intervene with measures aimed at stimulating the economy.
With the inflation rate remaining stubbornly low, Japan’s central bank is likely to maintain its expansive monetary policy.
The BMW Group expects prices of pre-owned premium-segment vehicles to maintain their current trend through to the end of the year. Due to the ongoing debate on potential driving bans for diesel-powered vehicles in certain countries, pre-owned vehicle prices will probably continue to fall slightly in Europe. The situation in the UK is expected to remain stable, at a similarly low level to previous quarters. Pre-owned vehicle markets in North America and Asia are expect- ed to remain largely stable.
Motorcycles segment
Deliveries to customers: slight increase expected The BMW Group expects business in the Motorcycles segment to develop positively in the final quarter of 2018. The renewal of the product range in the previous year, together with a variety of new models such as the recently launched R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT with their comprehensively further advanced boxer engine, should all have a positive impact.
Due to the ramp-up situation connected with various model changes in the Motorcycles segment, overall production was down for the nine-month period. With effect from the first quarter of 2018, deliveries in the Motorcycles segment have been forecast to increase slightly (2017: 164,153 units). In the Annual Report 2017, a solid increase was predicted.
eBit margin in target range between 8 and 10 % expected
The segment EBIT margin for 2018 is expected to lie within the target range of between 8 and 10 % (2017: 9.1 %).
Return on capital employed1:
in line with last year’s level expected
The Motorcycles segment RoCE in 2018 is expected to come in at a similar level to the previous year (2017: %). In the Annual Report 2017, it had been predicted that RoCE would increase slightly. The outlook for segment RoCE was revised in the first quarter of 2018 due to the ramp-up situation described above. The long-term target RoCE of 26 % for the Motorcycles segment is still expected to be surpassed.
RISK AND OPPORTUNITIES
As a globally operating company, the BMW Group is exposed to a wide range of risks and opportunities. Making full use of the opportunities that present themselves is the basis for the Group’s success. In order to achieve growth, profitability, efficiency and continued sustainable activity going forward, the BMW Group must consciously assume a certain amount of risk. During the period under report, risks increased slightly compared with the overall risk situation presented in the Group Management Report 2017. Current issues such as the progress of the Brexit negotiations, developments in trade policies as well as the impact of stricter legal regulations as well as goodwill and warranty measures will continue to be closely monitored and, where appropriate, factored into the Group’s forecasts. Further information on risks and opportunities, as well as on the methods employed to manage them can also be found in the “Report on Risks and Opportunities” section of the Annual Report 2017 (pp. 96).
FWIW: Honda gets my cheers and jeers for a pair of concept bikes. I like the looks of the adventure concept but lust after Mini-Moto Concept. These strike me as bikes that would get people off their scooters and Honda Cubs to the low end of the motorcycle market. Cheers for beginner bike concepts.
Jeers because I don’t have a beginner bike body. Please, please someone start building this in a 400cc range.
FWIW: Kawasaki is in retro mode once again. Back in the day, I spent time on BSAs. An acquaintance traded his Honda 305 scrambler in on a W650. I was offended, not by the cloning of the English brand, but the fact he spent more time riding than repairing. My heart skips a beat when a I see one of the Kawasaki Ws but for some reason my wallet puckers up.
Hiring: News Curatorhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/hiring-news-curator/
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Everyone Knows Two Wheels Are Better Than Four Are you tired of having to hunt to find solid information about the latest and greatest gear in the powersports industry? Are you sick of reading fake “reviews” that are little more
Like a sleeping princess, classic cars despise the damp and cold of an English winter. They much prefer being tucked up under a breathable cover, in a well-ventilated garage waiting for the first glimpse of spring.
Bmw ( 18v732000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
69KVehicles Recalls / 2d
Dated: OCT 17, 2018 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The capacitors within the Body Domain Controller (BDC) may short circuit and overheat.
Bmw ( 18v755000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
69KVehicles Recalls / 2d
Dated: OCT 25, 2018 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld
Billet Sting: DNA’s honeycomb monocoque BMWhttp://www.bikeexif.com/monocoque-chassis-bmw-r-ninet
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In the world of custom building, the frame is the bit you leave alone—unless you really know what you are doing. Anyone can chop and loop a subframe, but creating a stress-bearing main frame from scratch takes patience, guts and ...
FWIW: and maybe sometimes you don’t. Your mileage may differ on this interesting machine.
DNA’s BMW DCR-018 ‘Billet Sting’https://thebikeshed.cc/dnas-bmw-dcr-018-billet-sting/
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As people’s appetite for cookie-cutter, looped-and-knobblied customs appears to be waning builders are going to ever increasing lengths to demonstrate their engineering or fabricating prowess. A bit of fancy TiG work on an exhaust and a
2019 Bmw S1000 RRhttps://uncrate.com/2019-bmw-s1000-rr/
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Lighter, faster, stronger - the third generation of BMW Motorrad's liter bike, the S 1000 RR, promises to be the best yet. BMW aimed to best the previous generation's performance by a second, and with an all-new engine and
url=https://silodrome.com/16-cylinder-stirling-engine/]A Fully-Functional 16-Cylinder Stirling Engine Model – Butane-Powered[/url]
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This 16-cylinder stirling engine is a fully-functioning model capable of speeds of almost 2,000 rpm. It’s powered by burning butane (lighter gas), there’s a small clear cylinder at the rear of the engine that feeds gas through copper pipes up to
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By means of innovative motion mapping technology, the BMW iFE.18 completed an enthralling journey through seven cities on three continents.
A new era: MotoE™ and Moto2™ make headlines in 2019]
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A new class, a new engine supplier and everything to play for in Moto3™ – the World Championship is reaching new heights in 2019
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Have a Walkthrough with us and come closer to the newest details of our 6 world premieres at the EICMA 2018. Missing something? Let us know we will be more than happy to answer your questions.
00:01 Intro
01:30 C 400 GT
07:06 F 850 GS Adventure
11:06 BMW ShiftCam
13:15 R 1250 GS Adventure
16:28 R 1250 R and R 1250 RS
21:08 S 1000 RR