mika
Still Wondering
TodayÔÇÖs Birthdays / Calendar
bikevoodoo.com
Schumacher gets on bikes with Schuberth Helmets
wheels24.co.za
KTM gets serious about quads
wheel24.co.za
HarleyÔÇÖs new XR1200 breathes life
motorcycle-usa.com
2009 Indian Motorcycles ÔÇô first look
thekneeslider.com
Homebuilt motorcycle dynamometer
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superbike-news.co.uk
AMA Superbike Championship ÔÇô Infineon Raceway
raodracingworld.com
Repsol Honda preview the French GP
motoblog.it
SBK Monza: photo gallery
BMW Sauber F1
BMW Motorsport
autoweek.com
Champ car assets to be sold at auction
autoweek.com
IRL: Dixon grabs Indy 500 pole
worldofcars.com
French GP axed
I have to admit this is one Italian I think is just plain sexy.
autospies.com
2008 Maserati Gran Turismo
thecarnnection.com
HeÔÇÖs back! Kowaleski joins BMW
The new brand rumors for BMW persist.
bimmerfile.com
BMW to add a brand
canadiandriver.com
Feature: Birth of the new Challenger
autoblog.com
Audi and BMW to utilize 8 speed gearboxes to take on Lexus
bimmeromania.blogspot.com
BMW M-Zero concept
BMW Website Review:
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BMW Yachtsport
BMW Golfsport
BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Sport website
BMW PressClub
THRILL SEEKERS REJOICE! BMW HP2 SPORT IS HERE.
05/09/2008
The Latest Sportiest Boxer Arrives at U.S. BMW Motorrad Retailers
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 9, 2008... Thrill seekers rejoice! The BMW HP2 Sport has arrived at U.S. BMW Motorrad retailers. The same high-performance sport bike that Richard Cooper and Brian Parriott rode to fifth and sixth place finishes in last month's Daytona 200 is now available in limited supplies for serious motorcycle enthusiasts. The high-performance (HP) two (2)-cylinder Boxer -- customized to meet the requirements of the ambitious sport rider -- has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $25,375 (excluding taxes, license, options, and handling charge).
The sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer ever manufactured, the HP2 Sport features numerous exclusive details, previously restricted to racing, that were never before seen in series production vehicles. Technology such as the self-supporting and aerodynamically optimized fairings made completely of carbon fiber, the quick shifter, a dashboard similar to that used in the MotoGP, the forged aluminum wheels and brakes with radially bolted calipers make the HP2 unmistakably athletic on both country roads or the racing circuit.
The most striking difference between the BMW HP2 Sport from the earlier endurance racing Boxer is the brand new cylinder heads: each of the double overhead camshafts (DOHC) uses a drag lever to actuate the valves that are larger than those on the BMW R 1200 S. Further modifications, such as the flow-optimized intake and outlet, new forged pistons and adapted connecting rod, help the engine to achieve the necessary higher output compared to the basic engine. A new stainless steel exhaust system is placed below the engine for the first time, keeping the lower area of the motorcycle extremely slim for greater freedom of movement for a "hanging off" riding position. Although designed for racing prowess, the BMW HP2 Sport does not forego the safety benefits of ABS. A sophisticated anti-blocking system, specially adapted to the HP2 Sport, is available as an option and is configured so that it can be deactivated for the racetrack.
Following the BMW Motorrad Motorsport design, the HP2 Sport features white lacquering on the windshield, rear, mudguard and side cover. The engine spoiler carries the two-tone "HP2" lettering; and the lattice frame and wheels are lacquered in the BMW Motorrad color of Motorsport Blue.
For enthusiasts who delight in racing technology, the HP2 is a dream come true! Stop by your nearest BMW Motorrad retailer and order one today!
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's
global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant
for all Z4 models, X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sport Activity
Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
BMW OFFERS MILITARY MOTORCYCLE PURCHASE PROGRAM
05/09/2008
Special Allowances on All Models Available to Members of US Armed Forces
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 9, 2008... In appreciation of the commitment and sacrifice of the men and women serving in the US armed forces, BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce a special motorcycle purchase program for all active members of the US armed forces. The program -- which runs through December 31, 2008 -- is designed to help military personnel purchase the BMW motorcycle of their choice for personal use.
To be eligible for the program, purchasers must be active members of the US Armed Forces. Active members include active duty (including activated Reservists) of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard, and those who have recently finished active service (within 6 months) with a current military identification card. A copy of Department of Defense form 214 may be necessary for retired service members and those who have recently been discharged from active service.
The following allowances are available on all models within every BMW model series:
K-Series $500
R-Series $400
G-Series $250
F-Series $250
For details regarding eligibility and purchase terms, visit www.bmwmotorcycles.com and click on "Promotions;" or contact your local BMW Motorrad retailer.
Conversion tools:
Periodically articles in the Morning Reads list things such as prices in units you may not be familiar with. Here are links to some conversion tools for your use.
Universal Currency Converter by xe.com
Online Conversion tools by onlinecoversion.com
Morning Reads standard measure of bike value is the Rdstr. The Rdstr is pegged to the U.S. Dollar and is currently trading at 1 Rdstr = $12,620 U.S. dollars
BlogRoll: some of the blogs I have collected while purposefully wondering around the internet.
Stuff: A place for everything and everything in its place, including stuff.
reuters.com
EnCana to split in two with oil at record highs
reuters.com
London: Chef wants to outlaw out-of-season food.
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wsj.com
Toyota delays Mississippi plant amid credit crunch slowing sales
startribune.com
Move over, hamburgers: Latin American Pollo Campero opens inside US Wal Mart store
Spiegel.de
Unexplained mass die off hits German hives
nam.org
Sluimgullion ÔÇôwhat others are reading
physorg.com
Oil powered Norway gradually turns into the wind
earthtimes.org
Sales of beer decline in Germany as wine takes the fore in the German drink market
M.R. Traveler
Places 2 Ride Blog
www.biker-events.com
Finding the Good Times on 2 Wheels
Horizonsunlimited.com ÔÇô Newsletter
2008 International Rally
Gillette, Wyoming, July 17-20 2008
Mining The Website
Threads worth following:
Road Side Attrations
The elections threads; then vote early and often.
TodayÔÇÖsRoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Packer News: Packers.com, jsonline.com - Packers Plus Online
Humor
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Sluggy Freelance
The Onion
xkcd
Bike Candy:
THE END
bikevoodoo.com
Schumacher gets on bikes with Schuberth Helmets
wheels24.co.za
KTM gets serious about quads
wheel24.co.za
HarleyÔÇÖs new XR1200 breathes life
motorcycle-usa.com
2009 Indian Motorcycles ÔÇô first look
thekneeslider.com
Homebuilt motorcycle dynamometer
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superbike-news.co.uk
AMA Superbike Championship ÔÇô Infineon Raceway
raodracingworld.com
Repsol Honda preview the French GP
motoblog.it
SBK Monza: photo gallery
BMW Sauber F1
BMW Motorsport
autoweek.com
Champ car assets to be sold at auction
autoweek.com
IRL: Dixon grabs Indy 500 pole
worldofcars.com
French GP axed
I have to admit this is one Italian I think is just plain sexy.
autospies.com
2008 Maserati Gran Turismo
thecarnnection.com
HeÔÇÖs back! Kowaleski joins BMW
The new brand rumors for BMW persist.
bimmerfile.com
BMW to add a brand
canadiandriver.com
Feature: Birth of the new Challenger
autoblog.com
Audi and BMW to utilize 8 speed gearboxes to take on Lexus
bimmeromania.blogspot.com
BMW M-Zero concept
BMW Website Review:
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BMW Yachtsport
BMW Golfsport
BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Sport website
BMW PressClub
THRILL SEEKERS REJOICE! BMW HP2 SPORT IS HERE.
05/09/2008
The Latest Sportiest Boxer Arrives at U.S. BMW Motorrad Retailers
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 9, 2008... Thrill seekers rejoice! The BMW HP2 Sport has arrived at U.S. BMW Motorrad retailers. The same high-performance sport bike that Richard Cooper and Brian Parriott rode to fifth and sixth place finishes in last month's Daytona 200 is now available in limited supplies for serious motorcycle enthusiasts. The high-performance (HP) two (2)-cylinder Boxer -- customized to meet the requirements of the ambitious sport rider -- has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $25,375 (excluding taxes, license, options, and handling charge).
The sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer ever manufactured, the HP2 Sport features numerous exclusive details, previously restricted to racing, that were never before seen in series production vehicles. Technology such as the self-supporting and aerodynamically optimized fairings made completely of carbon fiber, the quick shifter, a dashboard similar to that used in the MotoGP, the forged aluminum wheels and brakes with radially bolted calipers make the HP2 unmistakably athletic on both country roads or the racing circuit.
The most striking difference between the BMW HP2 Sport from the earlier endurance racing Boxer is the brand new cylinder heads: each of the double overhead camshafts (DOHC) uses a drag lever to actuate the valves that are larger than those on the BMW R 1200 S. Further modifications, such as the flow-optimized intake and outlet, new forged pistons and adapted connecting rod, help the engine to achieve the necessary higher output compared to the basic engine. A new stainless steel exhaust system is placed below the engine for the first time, keeping the lower area of the motorcycle extremely slim for greater freedom of movement for a "hanging off" riding position. Although designed for racing prowess, the BMW HP2 Sport does not forego the safety benefits of ABS. A sophisticated anti-blocking system, specially adapted to the HP2 Sport, is available as an option and is configured so that it can be deactivated for the racetrack.
Following the BMW Motorrad Motorsport design, the HP2 Sport features white lacquering on the windshield, rear, mudguard and side cover. The engine spoiler carries the two-tone "HP2" lettering; and the lattice frame and wheels are lacquered in the BMW Motorrad color of Motorsport Blue.
For enthusiasts who delight in racing technology, the HP2 is a dream come true! Stop by your nearest BMW Motorrad retailer and order one today!
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's
global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant
for all Z4 models, X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sport Activity
Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
BMW OFFERS MILITARY MOTORCYCLE PURCHASE PROGRAM
05/09/2008
Special Allowances on All Models Available to Members of US Armed Forces
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 9, 2008... In appreciation of the commitment and sacrifice of the men and women serving in the US armed forces, BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce a special motorcycle purchase program for all active members of the US armed forces. The program -- which runs through December 31, 2008 -- is designed to help military personnel purchase the BMW motorcycle of their choice for personal use.
To be eligible for the program, purchasers must be active members of the US Armed Forces. Active members include active duty (including activated Reservists) of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard, and those who have recently finished active service (within 6 months) with a current military identification card. A copy of Department of Defense form 214 may be necessary for retired service members and those who have recently been discharged from active service.
The following allowances are available on all models within every BMW model series:
K-Series $500
R-Series $400
G-Series $250
F-Series $250
For details regarding eligibility and purchase terms, visit www.bmwmotorcycles.com and click on "Promotions;" or contact your local BMW Motorrad retailer.
Conversion tools:
Periodically articles in the Morning Reads list things such as prices in units you may not be familiar with. Here are links to some conversion tools for your use.
Universal Currency Converter by xe.com
Online Conversion tools by onlinecoversion.com
Morning Reads standard measure of bike value is the Rdstr. The Rdstr is pegged to the U.S. Dollar and is currently trading at 1 Rdstr = $12,620 U.S. dollars
BlogRoll: some of the blogs I have collected while purposefully wondering around the internet.
Stuff: A place for everything and everything in its place, including stuff.
reuters.com
EnCana to split in two with oil at record highs
reuters.com
London: Chef wants to outlaw out-of-season food.
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wsj.com
Toyota delays Mississippi plant amid credit crunch slowing sales
startribune.com
Move over, hamburgers: Latin American Pollo Campero opens inside US Wal Mart store
Spiegel.de
Unexplained mass die off hits German hives
nam.org
Sluimgullion ÔÇôwhat others are reading
physorg.com
Oil powered Norway gradually turns into the wind
earthtimes.org
Sales of beer decline in Germany as wine takes the fore in the German drink market
M.R. Traveler
Places 2 Ride Blog
www.biker-events.com
Finding the Good Times on 2 Wheels
Horizonsunlimited.com ÔÇô Newsletter
2008 International Rally
Gillette, Wyoming, July 17-20 2008
Mining The Website
Threads worth following:
Road Side Attrations
The elections threads; then vote early and often.
TodayÔÇÖsRoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Packer News: Packers.com, jsonline.com - Packers Plus Online
Humor
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Sluggy Freelance
The Onion
xkcd
Bike Candy:
THE END
