Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 4 January 2019




On Street and Track

Media Alert: BMW Motorrad USA Revs Up Dallas This Weekend At The Progressive International Motorcycle Show
BMW Group PressClub USA / 9min
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2019… Several new and updated 2019 Model Year BMW motorcycles will roll into Dallas this weekend for the Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center


BMW Group Canada achieves 28th consecutive year of growth.
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 3h
BMW sales reach record high with 39,033 vehicles delivered this year. MINI year-to-date sales decrease -1.5% versus the previous year. BMW Motorrad deliveries up record levels to 2,178 units in a single year.
Motorrad Sale:
The product offensive for BMW Motorrad continued in 2018 with the highly anticipated BMW 750GS and BMW 850GS models. This commitment to new model development contributed to BMW Motorrad delivering a record high 2,178 units for the year, an increase of +3.7% compared to 2017. This achievement was the best in the brand’s history. December sales were 178 units, up +182% compared to December, 2017.


BMW Reports December 2018 and Year-End U.S. Sales.]
BMW Group PressClub USA / 7h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2019… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.3 percent in December 2018 for a total of 34,357 compared to 34,253 vehicles sold in December 2017.
FWIW Cage only numbers




BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Rewind 2018: From BMW to Jawa, top 10 motorbike, scooter launches in India
bmw motorcycles
Business Standard / 10h

From BMW to Jawa, top 10 motorbike, scooter launches in India Business Standard Read more about Rewind 2018:... From BMW to Jawa, top 10 motorbike, scooter launches in India on Business Standard.


BMW G310 R and GS: a pair of entry level bikes to get people riding
bmw motorcycles
BizNews / 10h
a pair of entry level bikes to get people riding BizNews Motoring editor Miles Downard gets into the saddle of two entry level BMW motorcycles in the G310 range.


Top 5 Things You Should Know About TVS Apache RR310
bmw motorcycles
GaadiWaadi.com / 10h

Top 5 Things You Should Know About TVS Apache RR310 GaadiWaadi.com The motorcycle shares the engine and trellis frame with the entry-level BMW motorcycle and is the only fully faired motorcycle from TVS.
FWIW What I would really like to know is when BMW will include a version of this model of the 310 in their lineup? Yes, the conventional wisdom is the sportbike is dying. That assumption begs the question why market a G310RR? Because Santa didn’t leave one under the tree last year. Duh!


Top 10 most valuable brands in Europe | Top 10
bmw ag
Business Chief Europe / 10h
Top 10 most valuable brands in Europe | Top 10 Business Chief Europe Business Chief ranks the top ten most valuable brands in Europe according to the Forbes Global 2000 list. 10. Accenture. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, ...


Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Receives €86.36 Consensus Price Target from Analysts
bmw ag
Modern Readers / 10h
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Receives €86.36 Consensus Price Target from Analysts Modern Readers Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (ETR:BMW) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

The Full 2019 Indian Motorcycle Lineup Announced
Web Bike World / 1h

America’s First Motorcycle Company Sets Its Latest Lineup Indian Motorcycle solidified its lineup for 2019 , and soon those bikes will be rumbling to dealerships across the nation. The company breaks its lineup down like this:


World’s largest Harley-Davidson dealership group expands
Powersports Business / 11min
Powersports Business has learned that the world's largest Harley-Davidson dealership group, The Motorcycle Company, has started the New Year by acquiring Desert Wind Harley-Davidson in Mesa, Arizona. Principal Michael


Quad-Cities Harley-Davidson Sells With Help from Performance Brokerageservices
Motorcycle & Powersports News / now
Performance Brokerage Services, a new car and Harley-Davidson dealership broker announced the sale of Wiebler’s Quad-Cities Harley-Davidson in Davenport, IA, from Bob Wiebler to Michael McGrath.


Canadian dealer adds mall location
Powersports Business / 8min

According to a report from the Parry Sound North Star, Rosseau Road Powersports and Marine in Ontario, Canada opened a second store at the Huntsville Place Mall in November. "We did a display there last summer with ]


MC NEWS

Calgary, Toronto kick off motorcycle show season this weekend
Canada Moto Guide / 22min

This weekend, the Canadian motorcycle show season gets underway with events in Calgary and Toronto. In Calgary, it’s the first of the Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council shows; the MMIC shows are the official face of the


Opinion: A resolution for New Year
CMG News / 3h

A year ago, I published my motorcycle New Year Resolutions and they were filled with good intentions: ride more (I did), pay less for insurance (I didn’t), read more motorcycle books (I did), and fix my old DR600 (I didn’t).


Doing business in India.
Hero MotoCorp pitches for 18% GST on two-wheelers
Auto-Industry-Economic Times / 9h
In the calender year 2018, Hero MotoCorp sold 80,39,472 units of bikes and scooters, registering a growth of 11 per cent over 2017.


It’s time to go to the bike show!
CMG News / 9h

Now that your bike’s put away and all the wackiness of the holiday season is over, are you feeling kind of bummed? No fear, Canadian moto-nuts, the roads may be full of ice and the temperatures may be cold enough to freeze you into


5 Motorcycle Industry Predictions for 2019
50Web Bike World / 13h
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Let the New Year Begin As 2019 kicks off, I thought I’d put together a list of predictions for the upcoming months. Most of these are pulled straight out of my noggin without much to back them up.
FWIW I continue to think they have the idea right; they just have the wording of their first prediction wrong.


The view from DownUnder
Honda tipped to lead sales rush
Motorbike Writer / 10h
Honda has led the January sales rush for the past three years and there is good reason to believe they will get the sales rush going again. January is a big motorcycle sales month as manufacturers/importers offer discounts to get rid of


Florida Toddler Hijacks Dad's Can-Am Spyder, Miraculously Survives Heavy Crash
TheDrive / 3min
A Florida man’s Can-Am Spyder was hijacked by his three-year-old daughter who proceeded to speed across an intersection and slam into a wall at a high rate of speed. Luckily, the little girl was flung from the vehicle before the crash


Higher upfront insurance costs and tighter liquidity causes a speed bump in two-wheelers market
Auto-Industry-Economic Times / 7h
Improved liquidity in the market and the Sankranti and Lohri festivals in mid-January are expected to push up sales in the fourth quarter.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

Review: Himalayan vs G 310 GS vs Versys-X 300 comparison
Autocar India / 6h
Motorcycle travel has come a long way. From when it was solely the propriety of the brave to being a romanticised, welcoming forum for just about anyone with a running motor between two wheels – motorcycle travel has gone from


2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro | Ridden | Motorcyclenews.com
MCN - Motorcyclenews.com / 25min
Chief Road Tester Michael Neeves takes to the road and off-road in Tuscany Italy to ride Ducati's 2019 Multistrada 1260 Enduro. Watch the video above to see how he got on and read his review here:


RIDING

Kroger Just Started Delivering Groceries via Unmanned EV in Scottsdale, Arizona
TheDrive / 8d

American supermarket chain Kroger announced today that its unmanned grocery delivery pilot program launched in August has officially reached active implementation in Scottsdale, Arizona, Reuters reports
FWIW You may think this is an odd place for this article. I grant you that; however, this is something you should be aware of when riding around Scottsdale. It is a new element on the street, while long expected, that may not recognize riders and their motorcycles. Will you recognize them?


Registration opens for Fundy Adventure Rally
CMG News / 15h
Registration has opened for the 2019 Fundy Adventure Rally. At this point, Earlybird registration prices are in effect—the first to sign up get a $275 (plus HST) price for the captain and $235 (plus HST) price for team members. Head


heels: A 72-Year-Old Italian Star Barely Showing Its Age
NYT > Automobiles / 18min
With the exception of collectible vehicles, Vespa scooters hold their value better than anything else on the road.


Should riders be allowed on road shoulders?
Motorbike Writer / 7h
Highway road shoulders look inviting for motorcyclists when the traffic is heavy, but is it legal and are they a safety trap for riders? Some say it is actually safer than filtering between lanes of traffic as there are fewer


GEAR

EcoFlow Portable 50W Solar Panel – Stay Charged When You’re Off The Grid
Silodrome / 12h

The EcoFlow Portable 50W Solar Panel was designed to provide a miniature mobile power station for use when you’re off the grid and hundreds of miles from the nearest power outlet. It folds open to expose twin solar panels


The Original Petromax Lantern HK500
Silodrome / 2h
The original Petromax lantern was designed in 1910 in Germany by Max Graetz, the name of the lantern is a combination of “petrol” and “Max” a reference to its fuel source and its creator. Graetz developed the lantern based


Ask the doc: Do neck braces reduce injuries?
RevZilla Articles / 3h
An EMS company looks at more than 8,000 cases to clear up some questions about the use of neck braces in motocross and other sports.


Gear for Gear Heads: 7 Must Have Motorcycle Accessories
Motorbike Writer / 6h
(Sponsored gear heads post for our North American readers) If you’d rather ride on two wheels than step inside a car, then you should check out these must have motorcycle accessories. In 2017, the number of registered on-road


Rain, Rain, go away… In partnership with Bike It
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 1h
Staying dry in a downpour with the help of Bike It and BikeTek’s waterproof gear. It’s getting to that time of year when the weather takes a turn and the rain starts to fall. However, that doesn’t mean you should be put off taking to two


TOOLS

Every Tool Box Needs This $8 Universal Socket Set
22Gizmodo / 29min
While its grip might not be quite as secure as a perfectly-sized socket, this Tacklife universal socket can get a good-enough hold on almost any bolt, not to mention oddly-shaped things like hooks, without taking up a ton of space in


TECH

b]Will Exhaust Emissions Limits Kill Motorcycling?[/b]
Cycle World / 3min
Bikes In a word, no. The emissions problem is manageable. Will ever-tougher exhaust emissions regulate motorcycles out of existence? As Technical Editor Kevin Cameron explains, cars have laid a path bikes can follow.


The Racing Sheet



One Show/One Pro
sideburnmagazine / 16h
The mighty One Motorcycle Show is gearing up for its tenth year. If you've never got there, try remedy that for this year. If you have been, you'll be itching to return. It's got it all.


2019 Anaheim 1 Supercross Preview (10 Fast Facts)
Ultimate Motorcycling / 5min
Expect the unexpected at Anaheim 1 Supercross. Yes, that’s a cliché, and it is one that rings true when the Monster Energy Supercross season opens. The post 2019 Anaheim 1 Supercross Preview (10 Fast Facts) appeared first on


In conversation with CS Santosh, Rider, Hero MotoSports Team Rally
Autocar India / 9h
You’re returning to the Dakar for the fifth time. What keeps bringing you back? Dakar for me is an adventure. You could have done it once or five times, but every year is different and every year there are new challenges.


Why Sports Car Racing Still Matters
Automobile Magazine / now
For 50 years, the International Motor Sports Association has been sanctioning, promoting, and nurturing sports-car racing in America and beyond. We’re celebrating IMSA’s golden anniversary with a series of stories looking at




BMW Motorsport News

MINI 2019 Dakar media guides
BMW Group PressClub Global / 22min
Munich. This year’s (6-17th January) edition of the Dakar will see MINI Motorsport and its motorsport partner X-raid represented by two vehicle types: MINI John Cooper Works Buggy and MINI John Cooper Works Rally.


“A bit like Jimi Hendrix”: virtuoso performance from Alessandro Zanardi behind the wheel of the BMW M8 GTE.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 13d
The BMW M Motorsport engineers compare him to a drummer, while Alessandro Zanardi (ITA) himself says: “I feel a bit like Jimi Hendrix.” The manner in which the BMW works driver controls the BMW M8 GTE that he will





Will Marco Melandri Yamaha finally take the lead?
speedweek.com
In terms of paper format, Marco Melandri is the best of the four Yamaha drivers in the Superbike World Championship 2019. For the first time, the 36-year-old Italian speaks in an exclusive interview on the R1.





Repsol Honda Press Release: Jorge Lorenzo Talks Joining Repsol, Differences Between Honda And Ducati, And Marc Marquez As Teammate
MotoMatters.com / 3h
On the second day of the new year, and the first working day, the Repsol Honda Team seized the first opportunity to issue a press release containing a video and interview with Jorge Lorenzo, their new rider for the 2019 season.


Ducati expects benefit from smaller MotoGP satellite roster
100+Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 10h
Six privateer Desmosedicis competed alongside the works Ducatis this season, with Nieto and Avintia both running 2016-spec bikes in addition to the year-old GP17s. Nieto will vanish from the grid in 2019, replaced by Yamaha's


Lorenzo: Ducati is too high and big, with Honda I feel more at ease
GPone RSS Feed / 3h
"In the corners it gives me more confidence, because you are closer to the ground, and in a few days they have adapted it, including a new tank"





Sauber: "Spiral" was crucial to getting Raikkonen
100+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3h
In the summer of 2017 Sauber cancelled a planned Honda engine deal and inked a new arrangement with Ferrari that gave it the use of a latest-specification engine after spending that season with a year-old unit.


F1 tech review: How McLaren’s engine switch exposed own failings
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 8d
This deal came together extremely late in the car’s development cycle, so much so that it compromised the overall design decisions and weakened its challenge.


Mercedes: "Founding father" Schumacher key to F1 dominance
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2h
Schumacher came out of retirement to join the relaunched works Mercedes project in 2010 and although his three-year stint with the team featured just one podium finish, Wolff said his contribution had been felt during Mercedes'


Rediscover Michael Schumacher's 20 Formula 1 cars
100+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 9h
... Keep reading


Official Michael Schumacher app created for F1 star’s 50th birthday
James Allen on F1 – The official James A... / 50min
Michael Schumacher’s family and management team will release an official app created to display all the achievement’s of one of Formula One’s most successful drivers. Launching on his 50th birthday – 3rd January 2019 –


Family to celebrate Schumacher's 'victories and records' on 50th birthday
1KBBC Sport - Formula 1 / 7h
The family of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher say they will celebrate his "victories and records" when he turns 50 on Thursday.


Motor racing-Schumacher 'in the very best of hands', says family
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 4h
The family of stricken seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher have assured fans the Ferrari great is being well cared for as they prepare to celebrate his 50th birthday on Thursday





BMW: Do not rule Audi out of contention
formula e
Eurosport.com / 19min
Do not rule Audi out of contention Eurosport.com BMW motorsport director Jens Marquardt has warned that rival manufacturer Audi cannot be ruled out of contention in the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E season.







Bimmer

Out of this world: the BMW Individual M850i Night Sky.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2min
Stellar one-off version of the luxury sports car features controls made from meteoritic material, extra-terrestrial surface patterns, illuminated constellations on the centre console and 3D-printed components – BMW Individual takes


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS



BMW mulling idea of hybrid supercar with 700 hp
Bmw Blog / 1h
BMW fans have been waiting — scratch that — begging for their favorite Bavarian brand to create a proper supercar. Ever since the departure of the beloved but doomed BMW M1 , there’s been a void in the Bavarian brand’s


BMW plots supercar to take on McLaren
Autocar RSS Feed / 9h
What we think a BMW hybrid-powered supercar could look like Hybrid-powered super-sports flagship will be based on the i8 but with twice as much power BMW is actively considering introducing a flagship super-sports car


OTHER CAGE NEWS

Video: 1,750-HP SSC Tuatara Supercar Looks Stellar, Sounds Odd
TheDrive / 4h

A prototype of SSC North America's Tuatara hypercar has been recorded revving outside an upscale Connecticut car dealer. The Tuatara is the long-awaited successor to SSC's Ultimate Aero, which for three years held the


Why DS X E-Tense isn't another 'boring' concept car
formula e
Autocar / 10min

Why DS X E-Tense isn't another 'boring' concept car Autocar X E-Tense mixes Formula E running gear with a distinctive, asymmetric body.


Detroit motor show 2019 preview
Autocar RSS Feed / 3min
New Toyota Supra among the cars set to be unveiled at North American International Auto Show The Detroit motor show – officially known as the North American International Auto Show – has long marked the start of the


The Internal Combustion Engine Could Get a New Lease on Life Thanks to Digital Valves and Infinite Valve Timing
TopSpeed Newsletter / 5h
Everywhere you look you see automakers propping up their latest ’skateboard’ platforms jampacked with batteries, each with more power than the last and each offering a lower center of gravity and extended mileage.


General Motors Files 'Zora' Trademark With US Patent and Trademark Office
100+TheDrive / 9h
General Motors has made a bid for rights to the "Zora" name, which is historically associated with its flagship sports car: the Chevrolet Corvette. GM filed for the name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office


How Norway became a world leader in EV sales, and where it goes from here
200+Autoblog Green / 7d
Filed under: Green , Tesla , Volvo , Green Culture , Electric Continue reading How Norway became a world leader in EV sales, and where it goes from here


How Often You Should Really Wash Road Salt off Your Car
100+Lifehacker / 39min
Image: David Tracy If we are headed for another economic downturn (to say nothing of the subprime car loan bubble bursting ) it’s more important than ever to keep what you have now in peak condition.


Nearly a Third of Norway’s 2018 New Car Sales Were Electric
1KFuturism / 13h
Climbing Numbers Norway just hit a major milestone on its mission to stop selling gas-powered vehicles by 2025. Over the entire course of 2018, 31.2 percent of all the new cars sold in the country were entirely powered by





FWIW

Become a Better Photographer With This 52-Week Photo Challenge
200+Lifehacker / 14h
Image: Pexels “Become a better photographer” has been on my New Year’s resolution list every year for probably a decade. I guess it’s more of a goal than a resolution. I have made strides toward that dream, but have never really


Shop Talk: Is Your Trainer King Kong?
Motorcycle & Powersports News / 5h
I ’m sure you’ve seen the videos on social media. Perhaps you’ve even had a chance to see them live. If not, go to the mountaintop where they hang out and listen quietly. Soon you’ll hear the sounds of these beasts of the industry


Waymo's Autonomous Vehicles Are Reportedly Facing Ongoing Attacks in Arizona
Gizmodo / 16min
In Arizona, the same state where one of Uber’s self-driving cars struck and killed a pedestrian , people have reportedly been vandalizing autonomous vehicles operated by Waymo, the Google spin-off owned by Alphabet. Read


The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn
1KNYT > Automobiles / 27min
Mr. Ghosn, the ousted Nissan executive, wasn’t supposed to succeed in Japan, but he never expected to fail like this. He faces charges of financial wrongdoing at the company he helped save.


Carlos Ghosn’s Daughters See a Nissan Revolt Behind His Arrest
500+NYT > Automobiles / 27min
Breaking a silence, Caroline and Maya Ghosn said they suspected that talk of “reimagining the alliance” with Renault had played a role in their father’s ouster on allegations of financial misconduct.


[b]Rolls-Royce | SVAN - the world’s first fully autonomous ferry (the demonstration)[/b]
Rolls-Royce / 13d
On 3 December 2018, Rolls-Royce and Finnish state-owned ferry operator Finferries, successfully demonstrated the world’s first fully autonomous ferry in the archipelago south of the city of Turku, Finland. During the demonstration,


The Italian Job: Thieves Steal $2.3 Million From Armored Van Using Backhoes
TheDrive / 19min
No, this isn't the plot of a new blockbuster film , but certainly does play out like one. In a bizarre series of events on a highway in southern Italy, thieves made off with millions after they (quite literally) scooped the cash from an armored




BIKE CANDY

The Ducati 916 SPS That Lived Down The Road
88Silodrome / 8h
This article was written by Paul Brace, a life-long bike enthusiast with a background in professional engineering and restoration, including the design and construction of the Eagle E-Type Speedster



1973 Norton 750 Monocoque
MCNews.com.au / 7d
1973 Norton 750 Monocoque With Phil Aynsley The 1973 750 Monocoque was the first design that replaced the Commando framed bikes that Norton had been using up until that point in time. 1973 Norton 750 Monocoque Norton



R850r / Sur Les Chapeaux De Roues
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 15h
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[mika]

Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday, 8 January 2018



On Street and Track

BMW India announced sales figures for 2018. The full press release is in the Mothership News.
BMW Motorrad officially started its operations as a part of the Indian subsidiary of BMW Group in 2017. By selling 2,187 motorcycles in the first full year of operations, BMW Motorrad India has successfully created an intense demand for the ultimate riding machine.

BMW G 310 R and BMW G 310 GS have been developed in Munich, Germany by BMW Motorrad and are locally-produced by cooperation partner TVS Motor Company in Hosur, India. The range of BMW Motorrad motorcycles available in India as completely built-up units (CBU) include: Sport – BMW S 1000 RR, BMW R 1200 RS, HP4 RACE; Adventure – BMW R 1200 GS, BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW S 1000 XR, BMW F 750 GS, BMW F 850 GS; Roadster – BMW S 1000 R, BMW R 1200 R; Heritage – BMW R nineT, BMW R nineT Scrambler, BMW R nineT Racer and Tour – BMW R 1200 RT, BMW K 1600 GTL, BMW K 1600 B. Till date, BMW Motorrad India has set up eleven sales outlets in India.


BMW Motorrad lança conjunto de malas “Atacama Cases”
BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 2h
Linha de bagageiros inclui bolsas laterais e rolo de bagagem

São Paulo, January 7, 2019 - Breaking the innermost corners of the world is not an easy task: it requires disposition, courage and organization. To help the adventurers on two wheels in this mission, BMW Motorrad has just launched in the Brazilian market the Atacama Cases, dedicated to the pilots who explore ways and adventures on and off the asphalt.


Media Alert: BMW Motorrad to Showcase Riderless Motorcycle For The First Time In The U.S. At CES® 2019
BMW Group PressClub USA / 31min
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 7, 2019… BMW Motorrad will showcase a riderless motorcycle prototype for the first time in the U.S. at CES® 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. The BMW R 1200 GS, developed by BMW engineers


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS



Bmw Invents The Riderless Motorcycle: Adv Spotlight
Dirt Bike Magazine / 14h
BMW Motorrad will showcase a riderless motorcycle prototype for the first time in the U.S. at CES® 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. The BMW R 1200 GS, developed by BMW engineers as a research prototype for future mobility innovations, will


BMW K1600GT Sport | Bike of the week
50Visordown / 1d
Image: You’d be hard pushed to find a comfier, quicker and more pillion friendly tourer for £10k


Record-setting BMW K 1600 GT for auction
Motorbike Writer / 25min
This record-setting BMW K 1600 GT is up for auction in Las Vegas on Australia Day (January 26, 2019) with 20% of the proceeds going to a veterans charity. The bike belongs to Carl Reese who set records for fastest USA


Review: 2018 TVS Apache RR 310 long term review, final report
Autocar India / 26min
with the monsoons making a retreat, the Apache RR 310 finally managed to escape the urban jungle it was trapped in over the past few months. Another incentive for the long-delayed ride was to experience the new Apollo tyres we


BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS Contribute Over 75 Per Cent To BMW Motorrad Sales In 2018
bmw motorcycles
NDTVAuto.com / 1d
BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS Contribute Over 75 Per Cent To BMW Motorrad Sales In 2018 NDTVAuto.com BMW Motorrad India further revealed that the BMW S 1000 RR, BMW R 1200 GS and BMW R 1200 GSA were a favourite
FWIW This is an article about sales in India. With BMW recently announcing it had produced the 50,000th G310 recently, it will be interesting to see the impact on worldwide sales.

BMW R1250GS Adventure first ride | MCN | Motorcyclenews.com
MCN - Motorcyclenews.com / 1h
MCN Senior Road Tester, Adam Child, has attended the launch of the new BMW R1250GS Adventure and you can watch his full thoughts here! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more! Get the best of biking EVERY day...


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Harley-Davidson Announces LiveWire Electric Motorcycle Pricing
Rider Magazine / 5h
2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle. Harley-Davidson today announced pricing for the 2020 LiveWire, its first electric motorcycle, which is now available for U.S. dealer preorder. MSRP on the LiveWire is $29,799. Learn more about Harley-Davidson’s plans for 2019 and beyond The LiveWire, which Harley says represents the next chapter in the 116-year-old company’s history, offers the b

Harley-Davidson Reveals Two Electric Urban Mobility Concepts at CES
Motorcycle.com / 3h

Along side the new 2019 LiveWire , Harley-Davidson revealed two electric urban mobility concepts at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The two as-yet-unnamed concepts, a mountain bike-style vehicle and a scooterish


Zero Motorcycles Teases New Bike Called SR/F
Web Bike World / 1d
All New Electric Nake Street Bike Zero Motorcycles recently teased a new model it’s calling the SR/F. The company posted a super short video to YouTube. With just eight seconds of footage, Zero sent a lot of motorcycle


Harley-Davidson Surges Forward: Searching for the E-Bike Generation
Ultimate Motorcycling / 1h
The LiveWire represents the first electric bike Harley-Davidson plans to bring to market by 2022 to influence a new generation of Harley riders. The post Harley-Davidson Surges Forward: Searching for the E-Bike Generation


MC NEWS

Boomer bikers are turning to three-wheelers to keep up life in the fast lane
Motorcycle industry news
TheSpec.com / 18h
Boomer bikers are turning to three-wheelers to keep up life in the fast lane TheSpec.com The number of three-wheeled vehicles registered in Quebec rose 60 per cent to 15147 between 2014 and 2017


Are the sales Down Under a portent of another bad sales season for the US in 2019?

Australian Motorcycle Sales Figures 2018 | Down 8.7%
MCNews.com.au / 10h
Motorcycle Sales Figures Australian Market Calendar Year 2018 Australia’s Motorcycle Market (which includes the ATV/SSV and scooter market), overall fell 8.7 per cent in 2018, with total sales for the full calendar year of 95,080.


Australian Off-Road Motorcycle Sales Data 2018
MCNews.com.au / 9h
Australian Motorcycle Sales Data Off-Road Motorcycle Sales Data Calendar Year 2018 Kids bikes dominate the off-road charts with Honda’s CRF50F officially the biggest selling motorcycle in Australia with 2159 lucky kids


Australian Motorcycle Sales Figures 2018 | Road Top Tens
MCNews.com.au / 9h
Australian Motorcycle Sales Figures Road Motorcycle Sales Data Calendar Year 2018 In 2018 the road bike sector comprised 38.2 per cent of overall sales volume while the off-road contingent amounted to 36.6 per cent. Road


Why are bike sales in a two-year slump?
82Motorbike Writer / 10h
Motorcycle sales are now in a two-year slump in Australia and it’s time to ask what can be done about it. While it’s good news in the short term for customers with bike companies likely to offer discounts and dealers ready to


Where Did Those Middleweight Twin-Cylinder Motorcycles Come From?
28Cycle World / 4h
Bikes “Tying design to production so that more people could afford the product was one of Japan’s greatest contributions to motorcycle design” A half century on, the role of middleweight streetbikes—to achieve a “sweet spot” amid the


MO Books: The Harley-Davidson Story: Tales from the Archives
Motorcycle.com / 35min
MO Books: The Harley-Davidson Story: Tales from the Archives By Aaron Frank Ex- Motorcyclist staff writer, current Milwaukee-residing advertising man, and all-around good guy Aaron Frank’s new book puts an interesting twist on


RIDING

Tips for Riding Motorcycles in Italy | 10 Fast Facts
Ultimate Motorcycling / 23h
Some Top Tips on Motorcycle Riding Italy from Tour Operator Leod Escapes 1. Riding through little stories Everyone wants to ride Italy. It’s the timeless essence that gets you more than it’s beauty.


Superbike-Coach Announces Its 2019 School Schedule
Roadracingworld.com / 17min
Sacramento, CA - January 2019 Superbike-Coach announced its 2019 class schedule today. The popular riding school has upped the stakes to include new benefits and offers to their students and track day riders. Superbike-Coach


The Racing Sheet



Summary - Car/SxS - Stage 1 (Lima / Pisco) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 5min
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic! The brave


Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 01, Lima - Pisco
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
• First stage of Dakar 2019 ends with three MINI cars in the top five. • All eight MINI crews arrive at Pisco – five inside the top ten. • Carlos Sainz in the MINI JCW Buggy sits comfortable in second. • Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski (POL)


The Dakar Rally will start in earnest tomorrow [Today]
Canada Moto Guide / 4h
Despite organizers claiming all through 2018 that this year’s Dakar Rally would start in January 6, the racing will really start tomorrow, on January 8. This year’s race takes place entirely in the country of Peru; it ends on January 17,


Landscape of the day - Pre-race - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 6h
Discover the landscape of the day in Peru! For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to


Magazine - Van Beveren bouncing back - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 6h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic! The brave


How the Dakar Rally works
CMG News / 1d
In a few days, you’re going to see a lot of talk about the Dakar Rally — it’s exciting, and we like to cover the desert race. Here’s what you need to know before it starts on Sunday. What is the Dakar Rally? It’s known as the toughest


Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Set For 2019 Dakar Rally Action
News / 17h
PABLO QUINTANILLA AND ANDREW SHORT ALL-SET TO GET THINGS GOING IN PERU


Mini Thinks Dakar 2019 Is Payback Time
TopSpeed Newsletter / 7h
The factory-backed Mini X-Raid team returns to the Dakar rally with both the Mini All4 Racing model loosely based on the Countryman and the two-wheel-drive Transformers-esque Mini John Cooper Works Buggy. Their aim? To win.


AMA announces 2019 Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series schedule
Motorcycle.com News / 16h
Check out the 2019 Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series schedule to see if any of the 16 events land near you. Begin Press Release: American Motorcyclist Association announces 2019 Beta AMA National Dual Sport



BMW Motorsport News

An interview with Alessandro Zanardi: “I can’t wait to take on the 24-hour race weekend.”
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
In an interview, the BMW works driver and BMW brand ambassador talks about the significance of the 24-hour race of Daytona, the reception of the American fans, his impressions in the crucial stage of preparations and the





Carlos Checa (46): «Besser ein statt drei Rennen»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 13h
When Carlos Checa won the Superbike World Championship in 2011, he had to race two races at each meeting. That it will be three races from 2019, criticized the warhorse.


Marco Melandri: «Sprintrennen macht keinen Sinn»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl...
When the 2019 Superbike World Championship finals in February last week, Marco Melandri will make his 23rd season as a professional. A sprint race, the 36-year-old has never experienced in his long career.


Kurskorrektur: Yamaha musste die Ur-Idee verwerfen
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl...
For the first time, Yamaha equips two teams with factory equipment in the 2019 Superbike World Championship. The 36-year-old Marco Melandri came only because the Japanese manufacturer was forced to rethink.


Dramatic season finale offered in Qatar for WorldSBK
SBK / 8h
Title decider and race cancelled in the desert





Aprilia has "no excuse" not to improve in 2019
100+Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 13h
While Aleix Espargaro was paired up with rookie Sam Lowes and then Scott Redding in the past two years, Aprilia welcomes two riders with factory experience in Iannone and new tester Smith for 2019.


Yamaha must match Ducati's effort, says Rossi
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 3h
After a disappointing 2017 season, Yamaha endured an even worse 2018 campaign in which it broke its record for its longest-ever premier class win drought, which was finally broken by Maverick Vinales in Australia.





Brawn "impatient" for bigger changes to F1
64Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 15h
The former championship winning technical director and team boss was drafted in by F1’s new owners Liberty Media to help lead an overhaul of grand prix racing’s rules from 2021. Brawn has been clear that he wants closer racing,


The real F1 danger that Liberty must not ignore
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 6h
F1’s veracious appetite for consuming money has led to many a team’s sad demise. In Force India’s case, it was reborn thanks to a very smart, and very rich racing dad. Looking back now on the debacle of midsummer 2018, it


Racing Point facing different "peril" now - Szafnauer
43Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2h
Racing Point was granted an F1 entry from last year's Belgian Grand Prix as the Lawrence Stroll consortium-led reincarnation of Force India, which had fallen into administration. While the team's financial problems left it one full


Grosjean: Haas needs to adapt after "changing league"
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 11h
Having finished eighth in its first two seasons in the sport, the American squad made a jump in the pecking order in 2018, finishing in fifth place in the standings after a season-long battle for fourth with Renault.


McLaren made "big change" to development approach
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 33min
Norris steps up to a race drive with McLaren after two seasons with the British team as a young driver in 2017 and F1 reserve alongside his Formula 2 commitments last year. McLaren is bidding to get back to better form after


Ferrari to replace Arrivabene, Binotto new F1 team principal
James Allen on F1 – The official James A... / 6h
According to reports, in a bid to intensify their 2019 championship challenge, Ferrari have decided that a change at the top is required and replaced Maurizio Arrivabene with Mattia Binotto. With the decision-makers at Ferrari running out


Honda: STR using Red Bull rear end a "big advantage"
300+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
Red Bull is switching to Honda engines next year after its junior team’s successful first campaign with the Japanese manufacturer in 2018. Toro Rosso has traditionally used the same gearbox internals from Red Bull Technology,





Watch: Why you should be watching Formula E
formula e
GPblog.com / 2d
Why you should be watching Formula E GPblog.com With the new Gen2 cars having been introduced in 2019 in Formula E, the sport has been much better to watch for the spectator.


Vergne sees potential merger ahead for Formula E and F1
formula e
F1i.com / 2d
Vergne sees potential merger ahead for Formula E and F1 F1i.com Reigning FOrmula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne says the automotive industry's shift to electric cars could lead to a merger between F1 and FE in the future.


More than just the drivetrain: other in-house developments on the BMW iFE.18.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The BMW iFE.18, with which the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team won the opening round of this season’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship, consists of many features developed internally at BMW, as well as the standard parts


BMW 'particularly proud' of debut Formula E win
formula e
The Checkered Flag / 16h
BMW 'particularly proud' of debut Formula E win The Checkered Flag Jens Marquardt says that BMW's debut win in Ad Diriyah is the achievement he is most proud of from 2018.


BMW iFE.18 Formula E car - BMW outlines its technical specs
formula e
BMWBLOG / 17h
BMW iFE.18 Formula E car - BMW outlines its technical specs BMWBLOG BMW i Motorsport gives us an overview of the in-house development of the BMW iFE.18 Formula E racing car which has just won its first race in Abu


BMW calls up Wittmann for maiden Formula E run
formula e
Motorsport.com, Edition: Global / 6h
BMW calls up Wittmann for maiden Formula E run Motorsport.com, Edition:... Global BMW's two-time DTM champion Marco Wittmann will get his first run in the manufacturer's iFE.18 car in ABB FIA Formula E's Marrakesh rookie test.


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 01/2019.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
Marco Wittmann to test the BMW iFE.18 for the first time – Large BMW contingent at the 24 Hours of Dubai.







Bimmer

BMW Group [UK] reports 2018 sales
BMW Group PressClub UK / 23min
• BMW electric and petrol/electric vehicle sales up by 25 per cent • MINI achieves record UK market share



BMW Group News

Simply Unstoppable: BMW Group India delivers 11,105 cars (BMW + MINI) to customers with strong annual growth of 13%.
BMW Group PressClub India / 1d
+ BMW India achieves highest ever sales of 10,405 units clocking 11% growth. ++ MINI India accelerates with unprecedented growth of 66% with 700 units. +++ BMW Motorrad India stirs the premium motorcycle segment with


Media Alert: Bmw Group U.S. Corporate Communications Changes
BMW Media Site / 15h
Nikolai Glies, Vice President, Corporate Communications, BMW Group Americas Region, has announced that Kenn Sparks, Head of U.S. Corporate Communications is retiring today, January 4, 2019, after a nearly 20 year


Premiere in China: Alibaba voice assistant introduced into BMW vehicles.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 5h
BMW Group first premium carmaker to bring fully and seamlessly integrated Tmall Genie to market in 2019.


BMW Certified: Dog
BMW USA / 5h
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FWIW BMW is re-releasing old commercials with some tweaks as part of their Certified Car program. Some are a hooot.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS



See The Differences: BMW i3 Drivetrain Compared To BMW iFE.18
formula e
InsideEVs / 13h
See The Differences: BMW i3 Drivetrain Compared To BMW iFE.18 InsideEVs The 125 kW (or 135 kW) electric motor in BMW i3 (i3s) is quite brisk, but it is no match for the racing BMW Racing eDrive01 drivetrain for the Formula E.


The 2021 BMW i8 Could be a 700-Horsepower Hybrid Supercar Aimed Directly at the Heart of Ferrari
TopSpeed Newsletter / 12h
It took all of two days before the first supercar news of 2019 arrived. BMW, it seems, is cooking up an indirect replacement for the i8 hybrid sports coupe, only this time, the model in question is pegged as a new flagship M


Leaked BMW 7 Series Facelift Shows Heavy Inspiration From Vision Future Luxury Concept
BMW Forum, BMW News and BMW Blog - BIMME... / 8h
Leaked 7 Series Facelift Shows Heavy Inspiration From Vision Future Luxury Concept


Leading BMW Japan into new, sustaining directions
bmw motorcycles
The Japan Times / 12h
Leading BMW Japan into new, sustaining directions The Japan Times Name:... President and CEO, BMW Group Japan URL:


OTHER CAGE NEWS

Microlino: Isetta-Erbe mit Elektroantrieb: Mit dem Frühling kommt der Microlino
BMW / 1d

All information about the Isetta-heir Microlino
The Microlino is the spring messenger: The electric successor to the BMW Isetta is then delivered in Switzerland. German customers have to wait a while.

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport picks up power, hemp body parts
200+Autoblog Green / 23h
Filed under: Green , Porsche , Coupe , Performance , Racing It's going green and going faster. Continue reading Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport picks up power, hemp body parts Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport picks up


Cadillac XLR Successor
500+TopSpeed Newsletter / 2d
The Cadillac XLR was a high-performance, luxury roadster built from 2004 to 2009 on the same platform as the Chevrolet Corvette C6. The nameplate could return when GM introduces the mid-engined, C8-generation Corvette. Although


McLaren confirms another record year in 2018
Autocar RSS Feed / 6h
Models like the 720S have sold well globally Woking supercar manufacturer bucks UK trend to sell 43.9% more cars in 2018 McLaren has announced its eighth consecutive year of increasing sales since its formation in 2010, going


New Lamborghini Huracán Evo: updated 2019 supercar revealed
Autocar RSS Feed / 5h
Lamborghini's revised Huracán receives more power, greater aero and tweaked styling, and is priced from £165,256 Lamborghini has pulled the covers off its updated and more powerful Huracán , following a number of preview images


Brabham BT62: 700bhp hypercar to gain road-legal option
Autocar RSS Feed / 5h
Brabham BT62 gains road-legal option Buyers can now get a conversion kit to make limited-run track machine road legal Brabham Automotive will offer a conversion process for its limited-run BT62 track car that will make it road


’Zora’ May Be The Mid-Engined Corvette’s Moniker
TopSpeed Newsletter / 7h
Last month, General Motors filed for the ‘Zora’ name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), claiming the name to "motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles.” Chevrolet is ‘refreshing’ this trademark, and


The Tuk Tuk of Tomorrow
Yanko Design / 6h
Designed for the streets of Cambodia, Vincent Chan’s SmarTuk concept aims to provide a low-cost, modular solution for individuals selling foods and goods. The modular design can adapt to a variety of vendors’ unique requirements


Save Your Marriage and Get Your Husband This Lego Technic Porsche 911 RSR as a Late Christmas Present
TopSpeed Newsletter / 2d
Two years after Lego recreated the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in stunning fashion as part of the large-scale Technic collection, its race-going brother joins the fleet. Welcome to the 911 GT3 RSR by Lego Technic, with most of the aero



FWIW

Supersonic passenger jet firm raises $100 million, aims for 2019 test flights
1KArs Technica / 22h
Boom Supersonic Founded in 2014, Colorado-based Boom Supersonic says it has been making steady technical development toward the return of supersonic civilian travel. Now it has some considerable resources, as well.


Rolls-Royce hopes to set speed record with electric airplane
37Autoblog Green / 4h
Filed under: Green , Technology The ACCEL team wants to surpass 300 miles per hour in 2020. Continue reading Rolls-Royce hopes to set speed record with electric airplane Rolls-Royce hopes to set speed record with electric airplane
FWIW Note: This is not a Rolls Royce Motorcar Company project. Rolls Royce is a seperate company not owned by BMW.



The Spiderman Paradox
1KSeth Godin / 1d
On one hand, Uncle Ben’s rule makes great sense: “With great power comes great responsibility.” The essence of the rule is that once you have great power, you need to take the responsibility that goes with it. And yet, it’s
FWIW Ignore the national seen if you read this. I am not making a political comment. Or, at least not that kind. The piece showed up in my feeds shortly after reading the forum announcement of Karol Patzer’s death. I was struck with the relationship between the observations on the forum about the future of the BMW MOA as we move into another election round and those in the article.

It was my good fortune to meet and talk with Karol on several occasions. I will quickly admit that in several of those conversations I am sure she thought of me as a total PITA, and her conclusions were not without merit. We were two passionate people approaching a topic from different perspectives. However, I never doubted which side of the “Spiderman Paradox” she road; just the route she took.

Karol took her skills as a rider, businesswoman, her power to vote, to publish, innovate, lend a hand and applied them to our association with a great sense of responsibility and joy. To mix a metaphor when talking about the use of our Spidey powers, Karol understood my father’s rule about campsites - always leave it better than you found it. As her Spidey skills grew over the years, she helped sling many a web. Not to ensnare people for her own benefit but to feed and raise the association and now in leaving, leaves it a better place in so many ways, then she found it.

The challenge to us is not to try and fill her riding boots. The size of the boot may have been small relative to my size 14W, but the imprint hers made was far more significant. Instead, the challenge is to learn from her. To take our Spidey powers, no matter how small they may be in comparison, and use them to speak up, connect and help build what we imagine.




BIKE CANDY



RSD Blows Up The Past With Its Crazy-Cool BMW Concept 7
Motorcycle Cruiser / 1h
Bikes The BMW R7-inspired rolling sculpture features a modern R nineT’s internals Roland Sands Design’s Concept 7 is a labor of love inspired by the BMW R7 and built on the heart of a modern-day BMW R nineT.




BaT Auction: 1969 BMW R60US
96The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 2d
This 1969 BMW R60US is finished in black with white pin striping and receives power from a 600cc opposed-twin paired with a 4-speed gearbox.




Ms. Karolyn (Karol) M. Patzer
January 23, 1946 - December 28, 2018
Washburn-Mcreavy Funeral Chapel
Obituary for Ms. Karolyn (Karol) M. Patzer
Karolyn (Karol) M. Patzer

January 23,1946 - December 28, 2018

Karol Patzer, age 72, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018, at The Pillars Hospice Care Center. She was born January 23, 1946, to Mike and Bertha Gurgacz in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. Karol chose to live her life by this motto even after being diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in January 2016. She was a loving mother, an avid motorcyclist, a world traveler, a bird lover, a willing volunteer, and an outdoor enthusiast. It didn’t matter where Karol was her smile and positive attitude made an impact on everyone she met.

Early in her life, Karol developed a passion for motorcycles. As a Motorcycle Safety Instructor, she aided and mentored many new riders, and shared her passion for motorcycling with them. She was a member of multiple motorcycle organizations, held numerous volunteer roles, and for 25 years was chairperson for the BMW MOA International Rally Charity, where she helped raise money for numerous charities. Karol was well respected and loved throughout the motorcycling community.

In September 1986, Karol met the love of her life, Jerry, at the Wisconsin Dells BMW motorcycle rally. For the next 32 years they were nearly inseparable as they shared many interests and loved traveling the country. Be it on two or four wheels, they camped along the way. Karol and Jerry made several trips to Mexico, and shared many adventures south of the border. Their motto was “toes in the sand”.

Karol’s adventurous nature showed through in her travels, including Africa, and as she rode in long-distance motorcycle rallies. She proudly finished four, eleven-day “Iron Butt” rallies on her BMW K75. Karol had an inner strength and showed determination throughout her life. At age 55, she quit her job to pursue her dream of completing 55,000 miles on her motorcycle in one year. In June 2017, when she and Jerry rode in Alaska, Karol completed her goal of riding a motorcycle in all 50 states.

After retiring, Karol was able to share her passion and knowledge of birds with others by volunteering at the MN Raptor Center, MN Zoo, and by working part-time at her favorite bird store.

Karol was loved, and will be greatly missed, by many friends and her family. She is survived by her life partner, Jerry; three sons, Tony (Amy) DeLorenzo, Brian (Katherine) DeLorenzo, and Mark (fiancé Nickole) DeLorenzo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Bertha Gurgacz, and her sister, Patricia Knight.

Karol’s life will be honored at two events. A Memorial Service will be held at Washburn-McCreavy Funeral Chapel at 5000 West 50th St in Edina, MN on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The visitation for Karol will be held from 2-4 PM followed by a service at 4 PM. The family is also planning a celebration of life T.B.D. in spring. This will enable her motorcycling family, and other friends to meet and share stories about Karol’s spirit and zest for life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Karol’s honor to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA).

“Ride hard, go far, keep smiling” - Karol Patzer

[mika]

Bench Racing and The Morning Reads:


On Street and Track


Designworks Collaborates with The North Face to Imagine New Camper Concept.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
In Las Vegas today, BMW Group subsidiary Designworks unveiled a new camper concept and virtual reality experience, in partnership with The North Face, to imagine the future of protection from the elements.



BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS



BaT Auction: 1-Mile 2018 BMW HP4 Race
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 1d
This 2018 BMW HP4 Race is a track-specific model and one of only 750 produced worldwide. Based on the S1000RR, the HP4 Race features a 215-horsepower 999cc inline-four mated to a 6-speed EVO gearbox and utilizes


Bike sales up year-on-year
Visordown / 5h
Image: Bucking the retail trend...


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Ducati Partners With Audi and Ford To Debut Car-To-Bike Communication Technology At CES
Motorcycle.com News / 1d

The future of safety between motorcycles, cars, pedestrians, and even the very roads we occupy was displayed in a joint venture between Ducati, Audi, Ford, and Qualcomm at CES 2019, in Las Vegas. Begin press release: Ducati


Indian Files Trademark Application for Indian Renegade
400+Motorcycle.com / 1d
Indian has filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to reserve the name “ Indian Renegade ” for use on “motorcycles and structural parts therefor.” The filing follows another trademark application submitted last


5 Things Harley-Davidson Got Right With Its New Electrics (And 4 it didnt)
Motorcycle.com / 3h
Harley-Davidson smartly used the Consumer Electronics Show 2019 as its launch point for the 2020 LiveWire . No, the LiveWire isn’t much of a secret anymore, but at least we’re finally getting more details about the machine H-D


Battle looms on big electric motorcycles
Motorbike Writer / 2d
The big electric motorcycle battle is looming this year between Harley-Davidson with its expensive LiveWire and Zero Motorcycles who are launching a new “effortlessly powerful” naked bike. But Australia will be at least another


2020 Triumph Rocket III Spy Photos
Motorcycle.com / 2h
A new Triumph Rocket III has been spotted by spy photographers, revealing substantial changes to the British manufacturer’s mammoth cruiser. The current Rocket III has been around in various forms since 2004, and though it


s Honda Developing A VTEC Superbike?
500+Cycle World / 2d
Bikes CBR1000RR may variable valve timing Patent drawings shows variable valve timing may be in the works for the Honda CBR1000RR.



Patent Application Hints at Honda Bringing Back the VTEC
67Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 1d
A patent application at the USPTO hints that Honda is working on a new VTEC setup. Could it be coming to the CBR1000RR? The post Patent Application Hints at Honda Bringing Back the VTEC appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber


MC NEWS

1966 MZ RE250 two-stroke racer
MCNews.com.au / 17h

1966 MZ RE250 two-stroke racer With Phil Aynsley It’s a bit difficult to think that 50 years ago a venerable East German company could be at the forefront of motorcycle design, but such was the case with VEB Motrradwerk Zschopau


26 Pictures Unseen For Over 25 Years: A Visit To The Britten Motorcycle Workshop In 1993
200+Silodrome / 9h

This series of 26 images were taken in March 1993 by Matt Thompson and his family, on a special birthday trip to the Britten workshop near Christchurch in 1993. These photographs been completely unseen by anyone other than Matt
FWIW
Long term readers are familiar with this story and these pictures. They are worth revisiting.


An Incredibly Rare Honda CR750 Factory Racer
500+Silodrome / 2d

The Honda CR750 is an exceptionally rare motorcycle, the factory-built examples like the one shown here are even rarer still. The original idea to build a full race version of the Honda CB750 didn’t start in Japan, it was the idea of


Royal Enfield Builds Two $6,000 Bikes For Everyone
Motorcycle Cruiser / 5h
Bikes The INT650 and Continental GT are affordable, stylish, and a blast to ride Royal Enfield expands to new international markets with two highway-ready 650 twins, the Continental GT 650 and INT650.


Hot Bike magazine closes
RevZilla Articles / 1d
Hot Bike joins the rapidly growing list of motorcycle magazines that are no longer in print.


Top 5 Things We Can Learn From Watching Online Motorcycle Videos (Especially Stupid Ones)
Ultimate Motorcycling / 2d
The videos I refer to are those that show some hair-raising, tragic, stupid, preventable, dangerous, uncalled-for moments in the lives of motorcyclists from around the world. The post Top 5 Things We Can Learn From Watching Online


Minibikes Are Ramping Up For A Resurgence
Motorcycle Cruiser / 31min
News There are lots of big fun to be had on these smaller machines From the Sturgis Rally to the Mooneyes show in Japan to the high desert of Oregon, the popularity of minibikes is on the rise.



ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

2019 Honda Crf450x: Full Test
Dirt Bike Magazine / 36min
Motocross bikes, closed-course competition bikes and even dual-sport bikes are alive and well in their respective markets, but off-road bikes— real off-road bikes—are a vanishing breed.


WBW Motorcycle Preview: 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R
100+Web Bike World / 5h
KTM’s New ADV Class Game Changer I spent the last two days at the Calgary Motorcycle Show gawking longingly at what is slated to be my next motorcycle. I put a deposit down on one back in November without even





RIDING

A New Year Riding Plan from Professional Instructors
Cycle World / 4min

Ienatsch Tuesday Expert eyes, part 1 Nick Ienatsch’s fellow YCRS instructors relate the biggest mistakes they see from riders on the track and street.


The Racing Sheet




Female Rider Makes History Racing in Dakar’s Toughest Class
3KADV Pulse / 2d
Courtesy Kfoto – Kico Moncada Women are killing it, smashing barriers all over the world stage, and this week, with Dakar 2019 underway, one of the women we have our eyes on is rally debutant Sara Garcia.


Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 01, Lima - Pisco
BMW Group PressClub Latin America & the ... / 2d
First stage of Dakar 2019 ends with three MINI cars in the top five. • All eight MINI crews arrive at Pisco – five inside the top ten. • Carlos Sainz in the MINI JCW Buggy sits comfortable in second. • Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski (POL)


Rallying-Loeb wins Dakar second stage in Peru, De Villiers leads
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 2d
Nine times world champion Sebastien Loeb won the second stage of the Dakar Rally in the Peruvian desert on Tuesday, with South African Giniel De Villiers taking the overall lead for his Toyota team.


Andrew Short Inside The Top 10 After Stage Two Of Dakar Rally
News / 1d
ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER MOVES FORWARD IN THE EVENT’S OVERALL STANDINGS


Summary - Bike/Quad - Stage 2 (Pisco / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 1d
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Landscape of the day - Stage 2 (Pisco / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 1d
Discover the landscape of the day in Peru! For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled.


Short clips - Stage 2 (Pisco / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 1d
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Dakar Heroes - Stage 2 (Pisco / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 1d
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Race Beauty - Stage 2 (Pisco / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 1d
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic! T


Top Moment - Stage 2 (Pisco / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 1d
Discover the top moment of the day! For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind



Touristic postcard - Stage 2 (Pisco / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 1d
Discover the landscape of the day in Peru! For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to


Top Moment by Rebellion - Stage 3 (San Juan de Marcona / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 19h
Discover the top moment of the day! For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind


Dakar Heroes - Stage 3 (San Juan de Marcona / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 20h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Summary - Truck - Stage 3 (San Juan de Marcona / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 21h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Summary - Car/SxS - Stage 3 (San Juan de Marcona / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 21h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Summary - Bike/Quad - Stage 3 (San Juan de Marcona / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 21h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Short clips - Stage 3 (San Juan de Marcona / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 21h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Magazine - Stage 3 (San Juan de Marcona / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 22h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Rallying-Dakar champion Sainz out of contention, Al-Attiyah retakes lead
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 20h
Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah retook the lead in the Dakar Rally after Wednesday's third stage while last year's winner Carlos Sainz saw his hopes of defending the title effectively disappear in the Peruvian desert.


Dakar 2019: Stage 3 Chaos
Dirt Bike Magazine / 17h
Stage three of the Dakar rally turned the standings upside down. When it was all over, Yamaha’s Xavier DeSoultrait would win the stage and Husqvarna’s Pablo Quintanilla would be at the top of the combined standings.


Toby Price is Mr Consistency in Dakar Rally
Motorbike Writer / 6h
Consistency is the key to Australian rider Toby Price’s fourth Dakar Rally , now sitting in third place after four stages and carrying the hopes of his nation for a second historic win. Unfortunately, fellow Aussie Rodney Faggotter is out after


Magazine - Stage 4 (Arequipa / Tacna) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 6h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Summary - Bike/Quad - Stage 4 (Arequipa / Moquegua) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 5h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!


Touristic postcard - Stage 4 (Arequipa / Tacna) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 5h
Discover the landscape of the day in Peru! For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to


Dakar Heroes - Stage 4 (Arequipa / Tacna) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 5h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic! The brave


Summary - Car/SxS - Stage 4 (Arequipa / Tacna) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 5h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic! T


Epic Story by Motul - Stage 4 - English - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 4h
Motul wishes to rewards the most beautiful stories, acts of ingenuity and fighting spirit. In short, the extraordinary everyday life of the Dakar Heroes! Be ingenious, be brotherly, be brave. More information on: https://www.dakar.com

Short clips - Stage 4 (Arequipa / Tacna) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 4h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic! The brave


Landscape of the day - Stage 4 (Arequipa / Tacna) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 3h
Discover the landscape of the day in Peru! For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to


Summary - Truck - Stage 4 (Arequipa / Tacna) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 3h
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic! The brave


Top Moment by Rebellion - Stage 4 (Arequipa / Tacna) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 3h
Discover the top moment of the day! For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to


Jeff Ward Is Going to Race American Flat Track TTs
40Motorcycle.com News / 2d
Wait, how old is Jeff Ward? He was already a grizzled veteran when he won his second AMA Supermoto championship in 2006 – which is the same year he was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.




BMW Motorsport News

BMW i Motorsport Media Guide.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
The new BMW iFE.18 and the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team.


BMW i Andretti Motorsport travels to Marrakesh well prepared for race two.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
New year, new challenge: After victory on its debut in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in December, the BMW i Andretti Motorsport Team is now focussing on the second race of the season in Marrakesh (MAR) this Saturday.


Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 02, Pisco - San Juan de Marcona
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
• Four MINI crews complete Stage 2 inside the top ten. • Nani Roma takes second place in Stage 2. • Yazeed Al-Rajhi secures fifth. • Sixth place result for Cyril Despres. • Carlos Sainz finishes Stage 2 in eighth.


Zanardi's Road to Daytona: Alessandro Zanardi conquers New York: Media marathon and special honour at the New York NASDAQ stock exchange.
BMW Group PressClub USA / 16h
After the “Roar before the Rolex”, the official test ahead of the 24-hour race at Daytona (USA), BMW works driver Alessandro Zanardi (ITA) headed straight to New York (USA), where the Italian received a great and rare honour.


Alessandro Zanardi: From sprint to marathon, from the BMW M4 DTM to the BMW M8 GTE.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
In just over two weeks (26th/27th January), the BMW works driver will contest the 24-hours of Daytona (USA) in the BMW Team RLL BMW M8 GTE. For Zanardi this means the transition between totally different challenges: from





World Superbike: Ten Kate Racing Selling Its 2018 Honda CBR1000RR SP2 Racebikes
200+Roadracingworld.com / 1d
Ten Kate Racing is selling its Red Bull Honda CBR1000RR SP2 World Superbikes in full race-ready condition. According to social media posts by the Dutch racing team, the same bikes raced by Leon Camier and Jake Gagne in


Urteil von Melandri & Davies: Was hat BMW noch drauf?
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1d
Marco Melandri und Chaz Davies sorgten 2013 für die letzten Podestplätze von BMW in der Superbike-WM. Wie sie den bayerischen Hersteller nach der werksseitigen Rückkehr einschätzen, verrieten sie SPEEDWEEK.com.






Dani Pedrosa Breaks Collarbone, KTM Testing Derailed
500+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 19h
Dani Pedrosa's career as test rider for KTM has gotten off to an unlucky start, as the Spaniard has suffered a broken collarbone during testing.


Pedrosa will undergo surgery
4Knews RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 1d
Red Bull KTM test rider will undergo surgery with his stem cells for double fracture of the right collarbone







F1 using "world's first overtaking sim" for track designs
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1h
F1 bosses have commissioned a series of working groups evaluating several ways to improve the quality of grand prix racing, and one of those is the Vehicle Performance Group that operates under Symonds' direction. Speaking at the


Formula 1 should slash downforce by "40-50%"
500+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
F1 cars will have simplified front wings and bargeboards, and other small changes, this year in a bid to reduce their sensitivity in dirty air and make the quality of racing better. The changes are a precursor to a much bigger car





19 questions for 2019: Can F1 stars mount a challenge?
formula e
Motorsport Week / 2d
19 questions for 2019: Can F1 stars mount a challenge? Motorsport Week Motorsport Week's team of writers got together to discuss what they believe will be the big questions for the 2019 motorsport season, covering all the major


ATTACK MODE | A New Dimension To Formula E Racing
ABB Formula E / 2d
With no more car swaps, ATTACK MODE is a new concept designed to make racing faster and more exciting in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. Here's how it works. Subscribe for more ABB Formula E: http://bit.ly/2QwPZwC


When is Formula E’s Marrakesh E-Prix and how can I watch it?
formula e
crash.net / 2d
When is Formula E’s Marrakesh E-Prix and how can I watch it?... crash.net All you need to know about following the second round of Formula E's Season 5 from Morocco, the Marrakesh E-Prix, live this weekend.







Bimmer

BMW Group delivers over 140,000 electrified vehicles in 2018
BMW Group PressClub Global / 9h
Electrified vehicles sales up 38.4% year-on-year +++ BMW Group European market leader in electromobility +++ Krüger: Once again, we’ve achieved our ambitious target +++ Company set to continue leading role in technology


BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
At the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 8 – 11, 2019, the BMW Group will present its vision of intelligent connectivity to the public, highlighting the potential for future individual mobility.



BMW Group News

Leading the way in digitalisation: World Economic Forum in Davos names BMW Group Plant Regensburg ‘Lighthouse of the Fourth Industrial Revolution’
BMW Group PressClub Global / 7h
+++ Plant Regensburg appointed member of WEF Network of ‘Lighthouses’, representing BMW Group Production System +++ WEF particularly commends fast, streamlined connection of new digital applications enabled by Intranet-of-


BMW i Ventures Announces Investment in Tekion.
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2h
January 10, 2019 (Mountain View, CA) – BMW i Ventures announced today an investment in Tekion, a technology provider that delivers the most modern cloud platform available for the automotive retail space.


b]Rolls Royce Motorcars[/b]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Achieves Historic Business Record
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 16h
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has achieved the highest annual sales in the marque’s 115-year history, with 4,107 cars delivered to customers in over 50 countries around the world in 2018, and continues to generate a positive contribution to


Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Achieves Historic Business Record
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 18h
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has achieved the highest annual sales in the marque’s 115-year history, with 4,107 cars delivered to customers in over 50 countries around the world in 2018,


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS



BMW Z4 configurator live on BMWUSA website
300+Bmw Blog / 21h
I must admit, I’ve been waiting for this day for a while now. While there are a lot of BMW enthusiasts that feel the new Z4 is odd looking or disappointing, I’m very excited about it. I think it looks great, has great potential and is probably


An In-Depth Review of My Access, BMW Car Subscription Service
BMW Forum, BMW News and BMW Blog - BIMME... / 2d
In-Depth Review of My Access, BMW Car Subscription Service


Upcoming Electric MINI to Be a Hot Hatch, Dubbed Cooper S E
Bmw Blog / 2d
MINI has been working on an all electric model for quite some time now. The concept previewing the future MINI EV was launched in 2018 and it was well received by the car community. According to a new report coming from MINI’s


OTHER CAGE NEWS



Superformance Will Build Production Version of Shelby GR-1 Concept
Supercars.net / 2h
Dreams Do Come True The 2004 Ford Shelby GR-1 concept car first made it into the public eye in 2004 at Pebble Beach as a clay model. In 2005 Ford had a full concept car version that it showed at the North American International


Retro-Licious Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept Entering Production Thanks to Superformance
79TheDrive / 2d
The 2004 Ford Shelby GR-1 concept car will finally enter licensed production by classic car replica manufacturer Superformance. Ford first displayed the Shelby Daytona -inspired vehicle as a clay model at the 2004 Pebble Peach


American Royalty: 1965 Ford GT Competition Prototype Roadster
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 20h
This 1965 Ford GT Competition Prototype Roadster (chassis 109) is one of just two survivors from a run of five, is the only example with racing history (Le Mans 1965), was used as the develop mule for the J-Car


50th anniversary of Andretti’s Indy win to be celebrated at IMS
100+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 21h
The Italian-born American, who in 1965’s Indy 500 started fourth and finished third – behind only Jimmy Clark and Parnelli Jones – to earn the Rookie of the Year title became famed for his bad luck at the Speedway.


The Elextra is Switzerland’s answer to Tesla
1KYanko Design / 1d
4 seats. 4 doors. 4 wheel drive. That’s the first sentence that greets you when you visit Elextra’s website. The car models itself on a sporty yet spacious supercar that’s capable of seating 4 people… an unusual categorization,


The Fascinating Engineering Behind VW's Electric Car Platform of the Future
1KGizmodo / 1d
Volkswagen , the company that brought us Dieselgate , wants us forget its last eco-disaster by promising to bring affordable electric cars to the masses starting in 2020.


Hyundai reveals Elevate walking car concept at CES
Autocar RSS Feed / 2d
Elevate concept is geared towards emergency response 'Ultimate mobility vehicle' could improve disaster response times and facilitate easier urban mobility Hyundai has unveiled a concept vehicle that has the ability to walk at





FWIW

In 1917 Halifax, Nova Scotia, was devastated by an exploding munitions ship
Boing Boing / 2d
In 1917, a munitions ship exploded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, devastating the city and shattering the lives of its citizens. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow the events of the disaster, the largest man-made


End of the Boom: Germany Prepares for an Economic Downturn
300+SPIEGEL ONLINE - International / 2d
Clouds are gathering on the horizon of the global economy and the risk of a recession is growing. Many experts believe that the international banking system is unprepared and Germany has begun getting ready for the worst.


Tesla Could ‘Make a Gazillion Bucks' Thanks to New Chinese Gigafactory, Expert Says
TheDrive / 2d
The automotive teardown expert Sandy Munro first made headlines when he stated the Tesla Model 3 had the build quality of a 1990s Kia. He has since changed his tone as Tesla made improvements to the production of its entry-


Intelligent Tires of the Tomorrow
Yanko Design / 1d
Part of Hankook Tire’s annual Design Innovation Project, this collaboration with a student team at the Royal College of Art explores the theme, “Extending Future Life Beyond Mobility.” Adapted for autonomous vehicles in private,



BIKE CANDY

Street tracker gold: building a road-legal Harley XR750
1KBike EXIF / 2d

The biggest cliché in motorcycle journalism is the ‘listicle’ of the best-looking bikes ever made. If we ever run out of ideas and succumb at EXIF, you can guarantee that the Harley-Davidson XR750 flat tracker will be in our list.
FWIW I like Street-Trackers!


Bmw R1100gs
An-Bu / 13h

80年代のパリダカ仕様 これがオーナーの希望デザイン。 おシャレに街乗りでき、 本格的に林道などオフロードコースも走れるよう製作したBMW R1100GS オーナーお気に入りのガソリンタンクはストックをそのまま。 シー

[mika]

Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday, 15 January 2019


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Sales shocker for Triumph, but owner Bloor still pockets £6m dividend

25Visordown / 40min
Image: The motorcycle side of the business suffered, with profits dropping more than half

MC NEWS

In India -
Riders migrate from scooters to bikes as ownership costs rise
Auto-Industry-Economic Times / 1d
Sales growth of scooters lagged motorcycles in 2018 after a decade.


Matt Le Blanc says electric bikes ‘the future’
Motorbike Writer / 2d
“This is definitely the future,” says Matt Le Blanc in the latest Top Gear video where he and motoring journalist Chris Harris ride electric dirt bikes through a forest looking for Big Foot. It’s a great endorsement for electric motorcycles; at


The 5 Spring Motorcycle Shows You Can’t Miss
Motorcycle Cruiser / 2d
News These upcoming motorcycle events will keep your fire stoked through the dark days of winter From flat-track racing to custom bike competitions and even minibike build-offs, our list of upcoming motorcycle events has


Upcoming Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction(s) Will Be A Deusy
Motorcycle.com / 2d
Mecum’s auction will include The “Stockholm Collection” for one thing, which is supposedly kind of a big deal. It includes such juicy motorcycles as the 1939 Crocker Big Tank in our lead image, which will be sold with no reserve


BaT Auction: 2012 BMW R1200GS Rallye
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 3d

This 2012 BMW R1200GS Rallye is a limited-edition model equipped with a 1,170cc boxer-twin and a 6-speed gearbox. The selling dealer purchased this motorcycle a couple years ago from the original owner and has since used it


Top 10 Sportbikes Of The 1990s\
1KCycle World / 2d
Bikes A chronological list of all the sportbikes that made the ’90s rad Cycle World ’s 10 Best Awards of the 1990s showcased a generation of rapidly evolving superbikes.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

Review: 2019 Honda Gold Wing review, test ride
Autocar India / 1d

The most American motorcycle to come out of Japan has to be the Gold Wing. Essentially developed for the North American market, the motorcycle started life in 1974 as a 265kg tourer. Expectedly, the Gold Wing got on an American


Production Motorcycles Turn Into Icons—Will Custom Bikes Stand The Test Of Time?
88Motorcyclist / 2d
News The craft of building legends The custom motorcycle scene is stronger than ever. The best examples are art. But can a one-off machine ever be as significant as a production model?


2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT: Triple-Powered Sport-Tourer
RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel M... / 2d

Ahead of me, a runaway train of 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GTs barrels up the winding road. I’m wringing out second gear in between connecting corners to keep up, the screech of the bike’s inline triple reaching its highest register.


WATCH: 1926 world first motorcycle parachute jump goes horribly wrong
Visordown / 2d
Image: The first of many crazy moto parachute jumps didn't exactly go to plan...


The Bimota DB1 SR – A Double-Barrelled Italian Superbike
26Silodrome / 3h

The Bimota DB1 was the first Ducati-engined bike from Bimota, it was originally developed as a joint project between the two companies overseen by Dr. Frederico Martini – a former Ducati engineer – but things soured before the project was completed, and the bike was very nearly never built. The Bimota DB1 The Bimota DB1 is a bike that I personally consider to be one of the most beautiful motorcyc


RIDING

Five great motorsport destinations to tick off your bucket list
63Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 9h
F1 Belgian Grand Prix Fernando Alonso, McLaren MCL33, crashes over Charles Leclerc, Alfa Romeo Sauber C37, after contact from Nico Hulkenberg, Renault Sport F1 Team R.S. 18, at the start Photo by: Glenn Dunbar / LAT


Studs on ice: Three idiots, two vintage bikes, one semi-frozen lake
200+RevZilla Articles / 2d

Our Upper Midwest correspondent seeks out new ways to fall down on a motorcycle.


Long Ride: The road to Casablanca
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 5h

There’s more to Morocco than desert. Chris and Dee Finch tackled the Atlantic coast and mountain passes. With autumn weather approaching, we couldn’t resist the lure of sunshine in Morocco – specifically, the Sahara and some



GEAR

Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent
38Silodrome / 2d

The Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent is now on its third generation, when Redverz first released the Atacama back in 2008 it revolutionized motorcycle camping, and it spawned a slew of copycats.


TECH

Lightness And Simplicity Are The Basic Appeals Of A Two-Stroke Motorcycle Engine
200+Cycle World / 2d
Bikes A narrative of two-stroke scavenging, part 1 It’s pretty easy to get more power from a four-stroke, notes Technical Editor Kevin Cameron, but when tuners tried to soup up simple two-strokes……


Problems That Motorcycles Used To Have
88Cycle World / 4d
Bikes A little vibration never hurt anybody, right? Why did engines operated infrequently often rust internally? Technical Editor Kevin Cameron explains that and other problems motorcycles used to have.




BMW issued a recall on the X5 model
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 8h
The affected vehicle may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. The airbag warning label on the driver and/or passenger side.

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


The Racing Sheet



Laverda 750 SFC | Fritz Egli Racer as raced at Imola 200
MCNews.com.au / 3d
Fritz Egli Laverda 750 SFC With Phil Aynsley This is one of two bikes commissioned in 1972 from Fritz Egli by the Swiss Laverda importer, Roland Borel. The bike raced in national as well as international events including the


Dakar Controversy: Paraplegic Rider, Nicola Dutto, Disqualified
500+ADV Pulse / 6h
The world fell in love with Nicola Dutto as he throttled off into Peru’s Atacama desert to make history as the first paraplegic rider to race in the Dakar. Days one-through-three brought challenges for the unconventional hero and his team


Magazine - Stage 5 (Tacna / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 2d


The Truck Minute - Stage 5 - Dakar 2019
Dakar /


Summary - Bike/Quad - Stage 5 (Moquegua / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
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Top Moment by Rebellion - Stage 5 (Tacna / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
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Summary - Car/SxS - Stage 6 (Arequipa / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Summary - Bike/Quad - Stage 6 (Arequipa / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Top Moment by Rebellion - Stage 6 (Arequipa / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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]Touristic postcard - Stage 6 (Arequipa / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Dakar Heroes - Stage 6 (Arequipa / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Summary - Truck - Stage 6 (Arequipa / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Short clips - Stage 6 (Arequipa / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Epic Story by Motul - Stage 6 - English - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 3h
Motul wishes to rewards the most beautiful stories, acts of ingenuity and fighting spirit. In short, the extraordinary everyday life of the Dakar Heroes! Be ingenious, be brotherly, be brave. More information on: https://www.dakar.com


Summary - Truck - Rest Day (Arequipa / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
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Landscape of the day - Rest Day (Arequipa / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
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Summary - Car/SxS - Rest Day (Arequipa / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
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Summary - Bike/Quad - Rest Day (Arequipa / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
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Magazine - Rest Day (Arequipa / Arequipa) - Dakar 2019
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Short clips - Stage 7 (San Juan de Marcona / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Top Moment by Rebellion - Stage 7 (San Juan de Marcona / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Touristic postcard - Stage 7 (San Juan de Marcona / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Race Beauty - Stage 7 (San Juan de Marcona / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Dakar Heroes - Stage 7 (San Juan de Marcona / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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Summary - Car/SxS - Stage 7 (San Juan de Marcona / San Juan de Marcona) - Dakar 2019
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BMW Motorsport News


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 02/2019.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 9h
BMW DTM drivers Spengler and Wittmann test the BMW iFE.18 – BMW Customer Racing teams triumph in Dubai.


“It’s a dance”: how Alessandro Zanardi’s driver changes will work at the 24 Hours of Daytona.
31BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
BMW works driver and brand ambassador Alessandro Zanardi’s (ITA) start in the BMW M8 GTE at the 24 Hours of Daytona (USA) in two weeks is not only possible thanks to technical adjustments that BMW M Motorsport engineers


Day 6: The official rest day and halfway point of Dakar 2019.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
• Stéphane Peterhansel and his MINI John Cooper Works Buggy retain second place overall after Stage 5. • Six MINI crews finish Stage 5 before Dakar officials stop the race due to severe fog. • Five MINI crews inside the top ten


[url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0289948EN/sims-scores-the-first-points-of-his-formula-e-career-%E2%80%93-f%C3%A9lix-da-costa-retires-early-in-marrakesh?language=en]Sims scores the first points of his Formula E career – Félix da Costa retires early in Marrakesh.[]/url]
28BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
After victory in the season-opener, BMW i Andretti Motorsport continued to put on a strong performance in the second race of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship – but without the reward of a similar result this time.


Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 06, Arequipa - San Juan de Marcona
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
• Three MINI crews inside the overall top five. • Carlos Sainz takes third place in Stage 6. • Stéphane Peterhansel third in the general standings.


Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 07, San Juan de Marcona - San Juan de Marcona
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
• MINI crews make it a one-two-three at end of Stage 7. • Stéphane Peterhansel takes his second stage win in a MINI John Cooper Works Buggy. • Joan ‘Nani’ Roma places MINI John Cooper Works Rally in second. • Carlos




SRC Kawasaki France back on track
FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 4d
Team SRC Kawasaki France had their first outing on the track for 2019 in Spain, at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo, and are gearing up to retaliate after their difficulties at the Bol d’Or. Jérémy Guarnoni, David Checa and Erwan


AM Moto ups the ante
FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 2d
AM Moto Racing Compétition have rejigged their line-up to battle for the Superstock win. Frenchmen Clément Stoll and Julien Pilot join German racer Janusch Prokop to ride the Kawasaki #3. The French privateer team have




A New Year’s Message From Wayne Rainey
MotoAmerica » Feed / 2d
MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. Photo by Paul Carruthers First things first, Happy New Year. Last year was good, this year is going to be even better and I’m excited for the 2019 MotoAmerica season. In fact, I’m ready for the





2019 WorldSBK entry list revealed
56SBK / 2d
Provisional WorldSBK line up for the new season announced.


WorldSBK in 2019: Breaking down the numbers
SBK / 6h
18 riders set to lock horns for the top prize of production-based motorcycle racing


James Toseland: «Ich wurde von den Stars respektiert»
27Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 18h
Mit vier Titeln in Folge hat sich Superbike-Weltmeister Jonathan Rea unsterblich gemacht. Trotzdem nennt ihn James Toseland nicht in einem Atemzug mit Biaggi, Haga oder Fogarty, die deutlich weniger gewannen.


BMW überzeugt: Eigene Elektronik ein großer Vorteil
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 2d
Nach fünf Jahren Pause kehrt BMW 2019 mit einem Werksteam in die Superbike-WM zurück. Wie Tom Sykes die hauseigene Elektronik einschätzt, verriet Motorsport-Direktor Marc Bongers im Exklusiv-Interview.




News Round Up: KTM Open To Marquez Approach, Ducati Looking At 2020 Already
MotoMatters.com / 2h
The MotoGP riders are just two weeks into their shiny new contracts, but already, there is talk of what happens next. In Italy, there is a discussion of who gets the factory Ducati seat alongside Andrea Dovizioso in 2020. In Spain,


Why are there no American riders left in MotoGP?
100+Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 10h
Ever since Pat Hennen joined the 500cc World Championship in 1976, the US has played a key role in shaping the history of what we now know as MotoGP. From Kenny Roberts Sr revolutionizing the sport in the late 1970s to Hayden's


Exactly What Does Ducati's Torque Arm Do?
200+MotoMatters.com / 2d
The forces in play with Ducati's torque arm Ducati has always been known for taking the path less traveled when it comes to their MotoGP bikes. Their willingness to experiment and innovate – and sometimes, pick up old solutions





Ferrari has made the "wrong decision" picking Binotto
500+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
Binotto took charge of Ferrari's engine development after its dismal performance at the start of F1's V6 turbo-hybrid era in 2014. He was then promoted to a role as overall technical chief in mid-2016 as part of an overhaul


Haas says not being a "pushover" annoys rivals
100+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
Haas joined the F1 grid in 2016 and, after scoring points on its debut, finished eighth in the constructors' championship in its first two seasons. It rose to fifth last year, when its improved form and ongoing technical alliance with Ferrari


"No point" staying in F1 without change – Steiner
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3h
The current grid has been divided into two, with a gulf of performance between the top three squads - Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull - and the rest of the field. Some have referred to F1 being split in to Class A and Class B, because





Melee In Morocco | Race Highlights - 2019 Marrakesh E-Prix | ABB FIA Formula E Championship
ABB Formula E (uploads) on YouTube / 1d
Another unpredictable E-Prix kicked off in Marrakesh. Would Sam Bird be able to defend his pole, or would Jean-Eric Vergne, Antonio Felix Da Costa, Jerome d'Ambrosio, Robin Frijns or Alex Sims have something to say about it?


Formula E Marrakesh race highlights | RACER
formula e
Racer / 1d
Formula E Marrakesh race highlights


Formula E: Jerome d'Ambrosio wins second Formula E race in Morocco
formula e
BBC Sport / 1d
Formula E:... Jerome d'Ambrosio wins second Formula E race in Morocco BBC Sport Belgium's Jerome d'Ambrosio wins the second Formula E race of the season following a dramatic race in Marrakesh, with Britain's Sam Bird


Antonio Felix da Costa takes blame for 1-2 BMW Formula E crash
Bmw Blog / 8h
Toward the end of the Marrakesh Formula E -Prix, both BMW drivers Antonio Felix da Costa and Alexander Sims crashed, costing them both the 1-2 finish they were about to have. It’s a crash that da Costa takes the blame for. Sims


Da Costa hit with Marrakesh Formula E grid drop
formula e
crash.net / 9h
Da Costa hit with Marrakesh Formula E grid drop crash.net Da Costa drops three places on the starting grid for the Marrakesh E-Prix after exceeding the permitted power usage on his warm-up lap in qualifying.


The second round of Formula E was pretty eventful
formula e
techAU / 19h
The second round of Formula E was pretty eventful techAU Formula E season 5 is underway and the second race in Marrakesh in Western Morocco.


Vergne: I'm an "idiot" for first-corner Marrakesh lunge
formula e
Eurosport.co.uk / 4min
I'm an "idiot" for first-corner Marrakesh lunge Eurosport.co.uk Jean-Eric Vergne says he was an “idiot” to hit polesitter Sam Bird at the first corner of ABB FIA Formula E's Marrakesh E-Prix, which he feels cost him victory.


Verstappen handed 'public service' punishment for shoving Ocon
100+BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 2d
Max Verstappen will serve part of his "public service" punishment "as an observer to the stewards" at Saturday's Formula E race in Marrakesh.


BMW Showcases Virtual Simulator Used to Create iFE.18 Formula E Car
formula e
BMWBLOG / 3d
BMW Showcases Virtual Simulator Used to Create iFE.18 Formula E Car BMWBLOG In order to develop a competitive car for this season of Formula E, the engineers and drivers over at the BMW i Motorsport are using the iFE.18


BMW's new Formula E simulator is what we wanted for Christmas
formula e
AutoIndustriya.com / 2d
BMW's new Formula E simulator is what we wanted for Christmas AutoIndustriya.com See how BMW's i Motorsport division practices for


Massa already upsetting Formula E rivals!
formula e
GPblog.com / 16h
Massa already upsetting Formula E rivals!... GPblog.com It's fair to say Felipe Massa hasn't set the world of Formula E alight with his performances so far, finishing 17th and 18th in his first two races.


Max Verstappen: Formula E driver Sam Bird questions FIA over Marrakesh community service
formula e
Express / 1d
Formula E driver Sam Bird questions FIA over Marrakesh community service Express SAM BIRD has moved to defend Formula E after Red Bull ace Max Verstappen carried out 'community *service*' with the FIA at the Marrakesh







BMW Group News

BMW Group remains world’s leading premium automotive company in 2018
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Eighth consecutive year of record sales +++ Best-ever sales figures for BMW, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad +++ BMW sales up 1.8%: 2,125,026 sold worldwide +++ More than 140,000 electrified vehicles delivered worldwide +++



b]Rolls Royce Motorcars[/b]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Announces New Foothold In Spain
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 55min
Today, the House of Rolls-Royce extends its presence in Spain, reflecting the marque’s confidence in growing demand for true luxury products in the country


Cages- On the Street and Track



You’ll be Shocked When You Find out Who Geely-Owned Lotus will Soon Compete Against
TopSpeed Newsletter / 13h
Geely is one of China’s automotive giants, an industrial colossus that owns Volvo, Proton, Lynk & Co, the London Taxi Company and as of 2017 sports car manufacturer Lotus, as well. Its most recent acquisition was made with the


Volkswagen and Ford set to confirm 'global alliance'
Autocar RSS Feed / 1h
All future Volkswagen EVs will be based on the company's MEB platform German and American manufacturers to reveal expanded link-up, including collaboration on electric tech, at Detroit motor show Volkswagen and Ford will


Ford Plans to Cut Thousands of Jobs Across Europe
200+NYT > Automobiles / 2h
The automaker, which has 68,000 employees in the region, including through joint ventures, is also reviewing its factory operations there.


Here's How Ford Will Improve on a Dismal 2018 in China
The Motley Fool / 3h
The full-year numbers are in, and it was a tough, tough year for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) in China. The Blue Oval's sales in China fell 36.9% in 2018, with mainstream Ford passenger models accounting for much of the


Audi Will Build Production Version of PB18 e-tron
Supercars.net / 11h
An All-Electric, German Supercar Audi confirmed in a recent interview that it will take the PB18 e-tron concept car that it showed off last year and make a production model. The all-electric supercar is a model that wowed everyone


EV-swapped Porsche 356 Speedster is actually a great idea
TopSpeed Newsletter / 13h
Now I don’t know about you, but I really like the idea of marrying classic sports car looks from the 1950s and 1960s with modern tech and electric powertrains. There’s really nothing wrong with that, no matter what some so-called purists


There’s a Bentley Bentayga Speed in the Works and It’s Going to be Lambortastic
TopSpeed Newsletter / 1d
Volkswagen has done this before as well, and it is doing it again. This time, the automaker is pitting two of its most esteemed marques against each other. Bentley is working on the Bentayga Speed, and it might be just as powerful as



FWIW

Motorcycling's British Invasion
93Motorcyclist / 4d
News Triumph, Norton, BSA, Ariel. Barry Sheene, Cal Crutchlow, Carl Fogarty. The British have been banging at the heart of motorcycling. From the wild, wall-lined madness of the Isle of Man TT and gnarly bike racers, to Triumph


What is Nissan Trying to Tease in this Weird Video for the Detroit Auto Show?

TopSpeed Newsletter / 1d
The 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the final show to be held in January before the NAIAS moves to warmer months, is shaping up to be rather thin in comparison to years before. I just recently looked up the floor plan for the Cobo Center this



BIKE CANDY

"R9T" + "Mantaray" barchetta / Bally Hoo
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 5h
Impossibile non restare affascinati dalle forme eleganti delle Mante , che stregano da sempre le fantasie dell'uomo con la loro possenza e grazia scivolando sinuose sotto i fluttui marini degli oceani terrestri.




Setting the bar: UFO Garage’s BMW R100R cafe racer
1KBike EXIF Update / 4d
We’re always on the hunt for custom motorcycles that push boundaries. So if you’re going to tread familiar territory, you better do an exceptional job of it. This right here is a classic BMW cafe racer —a genre that’s quite frankly been



BMW R NineT Roadster
200+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / 1d
BMW R NineT Roadster in pale strawberry red. The JVB Moto has a particular style that is recognized by some distinctive elements, such as the lighthouse and the tail, which are found in several specials, which have a well-defined and




"Cavaliere Oscuro'' R9T / Mehmet Doruk Erdem
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 3h
- Mehmet Doruk Erdem

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 18 January 2019




On Street and Track

Straight Eight: BMW Motorrad achieves eighth all-time sales high in succession in 2018.
200+BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d

Worldwide deliveries increase by 0.9% to 165,566 vehicles. BMW Motorrad continues on its path of growth. Focus on new markets and new segments and continue with model initiative.


Experiencia innovadora en el CES 2019: BMW R 1200 GS con conducción autónoma.
BMW Group PressClub Spain / 1d
16.01.2019 Press release
In the BMW Motorrad exhibition center, a unique experience has been presented: the BMW R 1200 GS equipped with autonomous driving technology, capable of accelerating, maneuvering in different corners, braking and stopping. Everything by itself.


BMW Motorrad Brasil convoca recall das linhas F, G, K e R
BMW Group PressClub Brazil /

BMW Motorrad Brazil calls for recall of F, G, K and R lines

17.01.2019 Information to the Press
Calling involves models F 650 GS / CS, F 650 GS Dakar, F 800 GS / S, G 650 XMoto / XCountry and XChallenge, K 1200 RS / S / R and R 1100 R / S, R 1150 GS / RT / Rockster, R 1150 GS Adventure, R 1200 GS Adventure, R 1200 C / GS / RT and HP2 Enduro. Owners of affected motorcycles should contact an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer to schedule the repair.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS



BMW VP Says Motorcycling Must Be More Accessible
300+Cycle World / 1d
Bikes “We need to listen to what is going on in the market to broaden our appeal” —Michael Peyton, BMW Motorrad USA VP How is BMW using technology to create better, safer, more connected riders? VP Michael Peyton


BMW Motorrad Sets Eighth Record Year of Motorcycle Sales
97Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 22h
BMW Motorrad has recorded its eighth-straight year of growth in the motorcycle industry with its sales results from 2018...though just barely. The post BMW Motorrad Sets Eighth Record Year of Motorcycle Sales appeared first on


BMW G310 Twins India Sales In 2018 Better Than Expected
bmw motorcycles
ABP Live / 2d
BMW G310 Twins India Sales In 2018 Better Than Expected ABP Live The German marque sold 2187 units in calendar year 2018, among which the G 310 Twins accounted for over 75 per cent 75 per cent of 2187 units.


CES 2019: BMW's self-riding motorcycle is packed with near-future tech
bmw motorcycles
CNET / 2d
BMW's self-riding motorcycle is packed with near-future tech CNET BMW isn't going to make self-riding motorcycles like this for the public, but the tech behind it could show up in a GS near you sooner than you'd think.


What's the point of a riderless motorcycle?
bmw motorcycles
Popular Science / 2d
What's the point of a riderless motorcycle?... Popular Science A motorcycle without a rider might not seem to make sense, but BMW says that tech like this has a point.


BMW makes a self-riding motorcycle. We ask, ?Why?? - Autoblog
bmw motorcycles
Autoblog / 2d
BMW makes a self-riding motorcycle.... - Autoblog Autoblog BMW Motorrad showed off its riderless motorcycle at CES 2019, and we asked why they would bother to build such a thing.


Self-balancing Motorcycles Market 2019: Future Demand, Market Analysis and Outlook To 2025 – Daily Updates
bmw motorcycles
Daily Updates / 2d
Self-balancing Motorcycles Market 2019:... The Self-balancing Motorcycles Market report provides overview of Self-balancing Motorcycles Industry, including industry characteristics, ...


BMW Motorcycles May One Day Predict The Future
bmw motorcycles
Cycle World Daily / 2d
BMW Motorcycles May One Day Predict The Future Cycle World Daily If you look at the driver-assistance systems in cars compared to what is available for motorcycles, we basically only have ABS and traction control.




OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Motorbike sales slump ahead of Brexit
300+Visordown / 1d
Image: The uncertainty of Britain's economic future has had an effect on bike sales...


The New Lightning Strike Makes Big Promises For Little Money
Motorcycle.com / 17min

Lightning Motorcycles may have been quiet from the electric motorcycle scene lately, but that silence ends now, as the company has announced its next model to accompany the LS-218.


Ducati’s CEO: “Soon – an electric Ducati! We are not far from starting production.”
MoreBikes / 8h

Oh look, it’s an electric Ducati race bike. Speaking at an event at the University of Bologna, CEO of Ducati Claudio Domenicali (below) gave the clearest indication yet that we will have an official electric Ducati – and it’ll appear


Suzuki files PATENT for new variable valve control system. More POWER. Less EMISSIONS.
MoreBikes / 6h

Suzuki has filed a patent, which reveals that the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer is working on a new variable valve control system to help improve power output while meeting ever stricter emissions regulations. Of course,


Honda Neowing three-wheeler to replace Goldwing?
300+Motorbike Writer / 1d

A Honda Neowing leaning three-wheeler looks likely to be coming soon, possibly as a replacement for the ageing Goldwing. Honda has now applied for a patent for the power steering of its Neowing leaning three-wheel concept


Is Honda Working On Power Steering for a New Bike?
100+Web Bike World / 2d

Power Steering on a Motorcycle? Power steering, while ubiquitous on automobiles, isn’t found on motorcycles. At least, not traditionally. It seems that Honda may add a new power steering system to one of its future bikes.


2019 Can-Am Ryker: All-new Chassis, Engines, Entry Level Pricing
RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel M... / 2d

Can-Am has taken aim at a previously untapped market with the introduction of its all-new 2019 Ryker. Designed as a lower-priced model for local and day-trip use, it is intended to attract new and more youthful buyers to the brand, which


MC NEWS

Top 10 Sportbikes Of The 2000s
100+Cycle World / 19h
Bikes A chronological list of all the sportbikes that made the biggest impact in the new millennium Ten Best Awards of the 2000s showcased a generation of superbikes that rapidly evolved and adapted to a shifting marketplace.


Bridgestone Releases Battlax Hypersport S22 Motorcycle Tire
100+Motorcyclist / 1d
News Less warm-up time, better wet-weather performance Bridgestone announces the release of the successor to the S21, the new Battlax Hypersport S22.


Handcrafted – Custom Motorcycle Film
the Bike Shed / 12min
Living on a giant island miles from anywhere instills a make do and mend culture, and the Australian custom motorcycle culture has wholeheartedly embraced this. Some of the best bikes we’ve seen over recent years have


Riding A Motorcycle Reduces Stress Levels, Harley-Funded Study Finds
Motorcycle.com News / 1h
File this under “Duh…” Begin press release: Motorcyclists have long championed riding as their main road to stress relief and positive mental health. Today, the results of a neurobiological study conducted by a team of


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

Yamaha Tracer 900 long term round up
Visordown / 5h

Image: Official Yamaharr hot grips, and a catalyst for change


GEAR

Motorcycle Gadgets Buyer’s Guide 2019
Motorcycle.com / 1d
It’s safe to say you ride – or at least have an interest in – motorcycles, right? Of course. So by extension, the very fact you’re reading these words means you own an electronic device.

TECH

Exploring Two-Stroke Motorcycle Engine Design
Cycle World / 3min
Bikes A narrative of two-stroke scavenging, part 2 Kevin Cameron explains how three transfer ports, a rotary intake valve, and counter-cone exhaust design put two-strokes on par with the very best four-strokes.




HARLEY-DAVIDSON issued a recall on the STREET 750, and STREET 500 models
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 1d
On certain motorcycles, the brakes could drag due to corrosion of the brake caliper piston bore. If undetected, increased brake drag could adversely affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash causing...


BMW issued a recall on the X5, and X6 models
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 22h
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This...


BMW issued a recall on the X1 model
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 22h
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag.


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

The Racing Sheet



1992 Honda NR750 | RC40 oval piston V4 Honda Superbike
MCNews.com.au / 17h
1992 Honda NR750 With Phil Aynsley Honda’s concept of an oval-pistoned engine (or more correctly, a bore/piston with straight sides and semicircular ends) began with the development of the 1979 NR500 GP machine.


Short clips - Solidarity - Stage 8 (San Juan de Marcona / Pisco) - Dakar 2019
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Top Moment by Rebellion - Stage 8 (San Juan de Marcona / Pisco) - Dakar 2019


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Top Moment by Rebellion - Stage 10 (Pisco / Lima) - Dakar 2019
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Toby Price Wins 2019 Dakar Rally
Dirt Bike Magazine / 1h
KTM, it seems, can do no wrong in the Dakar Rally. Toby Price today won the final stage of the 2019 rally, and in so doing he captured his second personal win and KTM’s 18th consecutive one. Price was considered somewhat of an


BMW Motorsport News

Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 08, San Juan de Marcona - Pisco
BMW Group PressClub USA / 15h
• MINI John Cooper Works Rally crew of Joan ‘Nani’ Roma / Alex Haro move up to second in the overall ranking. • Four MINI crews complete Stage 8 inside the top ten. • Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski / Tom Colsoul finish third in stage.


Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 09, Pisco - Pisco
BMW Group PressClub Global / 20h
• MINI John Cooper Works Rally crew Joan ‘Nani’ Roma / Alex Haro complete Stage 9 in second to maintain second in the overall ranking. • Five MINI crews finish inside the top ten. • Stéphane Peterhansel retires from Stage 9 due to


Dakar Rally 2019 – Second place for Nani Roma
BMW Group PressClub USA / 1h
• Six MINI crews complete Dakar 2019 – five inside the top ten. • MINI John Cooper Works Rally crew of Joan ‘Nani’ Roma and co-driver Tom Colsoul secure second place overall. • Carlos Sainz in a MINI John Cooper Works


Sheldon van der Linde completes 2019 BMW DTM driver line-up as the first South African in the DTM.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
Sheldon van der Linde will make his DTM debut with BMW Motorsport in 2019, completing the BMW driver line-up. He will be 19 years and 356 days old when the season gets underway at Hockenheim on 5th May 2019, just 45 days older


“Welcome back, Alex”: US companions talk about the phenomenon that is Alessandro Zanardi.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
For Alessandro Zanardi (ITA), starting at the 24-hour race in Daytona (USA) is a bit like coming home. At the official pre-event test, the “Roar” in Daytona, Zanardi received an enthusiastic welcome. He met numerous old




MotoAmerica Taking Over TV Production Of Races
Roadracingworld.com / 18h
MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey Talks About 2019 Exciting Season On The Horizon For MotoAmerica COSTA MESA, CA (January 16, 2019) - First things first, Happy New Year. Last year was good, this year ...


The Silence Of The Supersports: Are 600s Going The Way Of The Dinosaurs?
MotoAmerica » Feed / 1d
Despite dwindling OEM production of 600cc race replicas, MotoAmerica Supersport is very much alive and well, with exciting racing and top talent competing in the class. For the past three decades, the American Motorcyclist

Rainey: This will be the best American Superbike of recent years
GPone RSS Feed / 2d
Wayne: "2018 was good, but 2019 will be better. The rider list includes Beaubier, Elias, Gerloff, Herrin, Beach and Scholtz, the strongest since we began"





Wo steht Reiterberger im Vergleich zu Tom Sykes?
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1h
With ex-world champion Tom Sykes and European Superstock champion, BMW Motorrad has a strong driver pairing for the 2019 Superbike World Championship. SPEEDWEEK.com spoke with Motorsport Director Marc Bongers.


David Pittard Signs 2 Year Deal With Walkenhorst Motorsport & BMW
dailysportscar.com / 10h
After bursting onto the European GT3 Scene with a VLN pole position at the Nurburgring in only his third outing in a GT3 car, David Pittard has signed a new, two year, deal with 2018 Spa 24 winners Walkenhorst Motorsport.


James Toseland über den fehlenden Willen der Werke
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 12h
With BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha in the Superbike World Cup 2019 five plants are represented, which contribute heavily. For former World Champion James Toseland the first step to better entertainment.


Winter tests: WorldSBK returns to Jerez and Portimao for the first outing of 2019
SBK / 9h
Riders and teams prepare for the final two winter tests on European soil ahead of the 2019 season opener.


Einheitselektronik: Wieso BMW Zustimmung verweigerte
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 2d
Since June 2017 Promoter Dorna thought about introducing a unified electronics for the Superbike World Championship - BMW was always the main critic. For a good reason, as we know today.





Launch Season Is Upon Us: Ducati Kicks Off Weeks Of Team Presentations On Friday
MotoMatters.com / 6h
As we inch closer to the official start of the MotoGP season at Sepang, where the first test of the year is set to be held from 6th-8th of February, we enter the season of team and factory launches. Over the course of the next couple of







F1 Explained: What Do Teams Do on the Grid?
100+FORMULA 1 / 1d
To most of us, the F1 grid is a chance to get close to the cars and drivers, feel the excitement before a race. But for teams it's a moment of "stress, tension, pressure" as they make final changes that could define a race.


Robert Kubica EXCLUSIVE: F1 recovery isolation revealed by former team-mate Nick Heidfeld
Daily Express / 2d
ROBRT KUBICA was impossible to contact in the aftermath of his horrific rally accident, according to former BMW Sauber team-mate Nick Heidfeld.


Ferrari plans to run new car before first F1 test
500+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
Like last year, the Italian team intends to utilise one of its two permitted promotional events to shake down its car before the first of two tests at the Barcelona circuit. Ferrari's 2019 car, known as the ‘670' internally, will be


Study into Finland F1 race at new MotoGP track
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1h
Finland is one of the most successful countries in F1 history, boasting four world champions and 50 grand prix victories, the fifth-highest victory tally of any nation. However, it has never hosted a grand prix, with New Zealand the only


F1 2019 changes produced "worst possible outcome"
400+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
Simplified front and rear wing regulations will be introduced for 2019 with the aim of improving on-track action by reducing front wing sensitivity in turbulent air and minimising the difficulty of following another car closely.


Niki Lauda: Former F1 world champion released from hospital after lung problems
81BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 10h
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda is released from a Vienna hospital after treatment for influenza.


How to build a budget Formula 1 car
85Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
Formula 1 has changed almost beyond recognition since March pitched up to the 1970 South African Grand Prix with five Robin Herd-penned 701s. Each cost £6000 - later upped to £9k after a friendly word of advice from Ford's


Schumacher Jr joins Ferrari driver academy
300+BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 2d
Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time champion Michael, has joined the Ferrari driver academy, sources close to the team say.





]Formula E: Team points implications of disastrous BMW crash in Marrakesh
formula e
Beyond the Flag / 16min
Formula E:... Team points implications of disastrous BMW crash in Marrakesh Beyond the Flag The crash between the BMW i Andretti Motorsport teammates in the Marrakesh ePrix had major points implications in the Formula E team


Will Formula E overtake F1?
formula e
Read Motorsport / 18h
Will Formula E overtake F1?... We are one race into season 5 of the all electric racing series formula e and it is as exiting as ever but will the ...


Jaguar insists it's committed to Formula E despite job losses
formula e
autosport.com / 23h
Jaguar insists it's committed to Formula E despite job losses autosport.com Jaguar's ABB FIA Formula E team principal says the manufacturer remains committed to racing in the championship despite its parent company recently ...







Bimmer

Stage set for the Class 1 era: A detailed look at the new BMW M4 DTM for the most powerful DTM ever.
100+BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
2019 welcomes the new Class 1 era in the DTM. BMW M Motorsport has built the most powerful DTM car ever: the BMW M4 DTM, has been modified in accordance with Class 1 regulations. At the heart of the car is the newly


BMW model update measures for spring 2019*.
23BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
New and attractive items of standard equipment and individualisation options for the BMW 2 Series Coupe, BMW 2 Series Convertible, BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo and BMW 4 Series models, BMW M4 Coupe and BMW M4


Progressive luxury meets creative excellence. A design collaboration between BMW and Patricia Urquiola.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
When a plan was hatched to create a very special stage for the new flagship models in BMW’s product portfolio, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design Adrian van Hooydonk, Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola


MINI

With traditional sporting spirit and British flair: the MINI 60 Years Edition.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
MINI celebrates the brand’s 60th anniversary with an exclusive design model – Specific design features for the exterior and interior emphasise the authentic background and agile character of the original in the small car segment –


b]Rolls Royce Motorcars[/b]

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Opens Ski Season With Alpine Studio Hotspot
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 8h
The marque will return to the spectacular Le Lana Hotel in the key weeks of the European winter sports season (18 February - 10 March).


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BaT Auction: 1973 BMW 3.0CS
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 16min

This 1973 BMW 3.0CS is powered by a replacement 3.0-liter inline-six equipped with Weber carburetors and paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The selling dealer purchased the car on BaT in 2016 and has
I always have had a soft spot for the CS models.



New BMW M4 DTM Can Reach 186 MPH with Its 2-Liter Engine
Bmw Blog / 1h
The upcoming DTM season is bound to feature the most powerful cars ever to race in the popular German touring car racing championship. The BMW M4 DTM will now abide to Class 1 rules, as will all the other cars, and that implies a


OTHER CAGE NEWS

Ferrari 512 BB “Competizione” – A 475 HP Flat-12 Track Weapon
Silodrome / 5h
The Ferrari 512 BB “Competizione” was the competition version of the standard 512 BB – Ferrari offered a “Le Mans” kit to upgrade standard cars after a flood of requests from serious customers. The development of the racing version was


Ferrari chairman reiterates support for CEO Camilleri
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 1d
John Elkann, chairman of Ferrari and main shareholder in Exor, reiterated his support for Ferrari chief executive Louis Camilleri, denying speculation a top management purge could be on the cards.
FWIW This is the type of news story which would have me updating my resume immediately.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Around the Nürburgring in 7:25
Supercars.net / 1h

Five Seconds Faster Than the Previous Car In case you were worried that the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S wouldn’t be quick enough, Porshe took it on the Nürburgring to demonstrate it’s speed and track prowess.


A One-of-One 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Sold for $2.2 Million at a Mecum Auction
TopSpeed Newsletter / 4h
Let the brand-new 2019 Mustang Shelby GT500 take the back seat for a moment because this one-of-one 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 Super Snake is far cooler. Why? Well, it just became the most expensive Mustang sold at


Ford Confirms Development of Electric F-Series Pickup in Addition to Hybrid Model
20TheDrive / 2h
Long ago Elon Musk declared that he was going to produce an electric pickup truck . Since then, Bollinger came along with their proposed offering and Rivian made waves at the most 2018 LA Auto Show.


Ford and VW are forming an alliance—here’s why it’s a smart move
100+Ars Technica / 2d
Enlarge / Artist's impression of a VW-branded Transit van. (credit: Aurich / Ford) We have seen a couple of big news days for two of the world's biggest automakers. On Monday, Ford used the North American International Auto


Lexus LC Debuts At The 2019 Detroit Auto Show In A Topless Avatar
TopSpeed Newsletter / 1d
Lexus shares a special bond with the North American International Auto Show. The brand officially made its debut during the first year of the auto show in 1989.


Moving Cars Around the World: How the Auto Transport Industry Works
365 Days of Motoring On-Line Magazine / 6h
The automotive industry operates in a global marketplace and that means that cars get shipped to all sorts of different destinations around the world. Whether you are wanting to transport a prestige or classic car because you are a


Tesla accuses engineer of plotting secret project, she denies it and sues
Ars Technica / 21h
Enlarge / Tesla's Fremont factory in July 2018. (credit: Mason Trinca for The Washington Post via Getty Images) An ex-Tesla engineer has sued her former employer, accusing the company of defamation.


McLaren 600LT Spider Breaks Cover
Supercars.net / 1d
It’s Fast and Beautiful We teased what we believed to be the 600LT Spider not long ago. Now the car’s here for real. McLaren’s fifth car to have the Longtail name, the 600LT Spider is a speed demon with agonizing good looks


Can’t Afford a McLaren Senna? Here’s a cool Lego you can buy
TopSpeed Newsletter / 1d
I’m pretty sure everyone reading TopSpeed loves the McLaren Senna. Unfortunately, most of us can’t afford one. The good news is that we can find plenty of miniature replicas that we can afford and Lego just added another mini



FWIW

Opinion: Brave New World
Canada Moto Guide / 1d
It’s not been a good start so far this year for motorcycle journalism. Two print magazines closed down – Hot Bike in the US and Performance Bikes in the UK – and the editor of CityBike in California moaned publicly about being asked to


Should cyclists wear identification?
40Motorbike Writer / 16h
The Tasmanian Motorcycle Council (TMC) has called for free identification numbers, not registration, for cyclists over 18 so their traffic offences can be reported and riders fined. It’s an old complaint about cyclists disobeying road


YouTube bans dangerous pranks
Mashable / 43min
YouTube has banned its users from uploading dangerous challenges, citing similar instances such as the Tide Pod challenge and the Fire challenge. Read more...



BIKE CANDY

RENAISSANCE IN VERMONT. John Stewart’s Restomod MV Agusta 250B
300+Pipeburn.com / 2d
Written by Andrew Jones There’s more than a few Italian moto designs that are so close to perfection, only Tamburini himself could improve on them. It seems that every line, bolt and curve was placed by the hand of il Dio himself.



"Kappa" endurance racer #2 / BSK SpeedWorks
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 22min
- BSK SpeedWorks



R9T / Van Harten Amersfoort B.V.
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 6h
- Van Harten Amersfoort B.V.

[mika]

Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday, 22 January 2019


On Street and Track

Fascination of travel and motorcycling adventures in a new dimension: The all-new BMW R 1250 GS and the all-new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure launched in India.
BMW Group PressClub India / 3d

+ BMW R 1250 GS embodies a unique combination of touring and long distance suitability with off-road capability. ++ BMW R 1250 GS Adventure offers excellent off-road and adventure prowess. +++ Introducing new BMW


BMW Rider Experience inicia temporada 2019
BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 1h

São Paulo, January 21, 2019 - The BMW Rider Experience, the official experience program of BMW Motorrad, begins the 2019 season. The program is aimed at brand clients and motorcycle enthusiasts in general, who aim to improve driving in and off the asphalt. At the end of this month, there will be two Basic Mechanics workshops: the first on January 29 at the Power concessionaire, in the city of São Paulo (Rua Serra de Bragança, 592 - Tatuapé), and the second on January 30 at the concessionaire Power , in Santos (Avenida Conselheiro Nébias, 404 - Encruzilhada), on the south coast of São Paulo. Both take place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS


Facebook - BMW Airheads Down Under

Church of MO: 1999 BMW R1100S
bmw motorcycles
Motorcycle.com / 2h

1999 BMW R1100S Motorcycle.com "the best looking rear end this side of Jennifer Lopez"
FWIW This model remains one of the best buys in the used BMW market.


KTM Duke 390 generating better sales figure than TVS Apache RR 310
bmw motorcycles
Car Blog India / 2h
KTM Duke 390 generating better sales figure than TVS Apache RR 310 Car Blog India TVS Apache RR 310 has been launched for a year now. On an average montly basis, it makes around 400 units, lower than KTM Duke 390
FWIW KTM has time in India that gives the home field advantage to them.


Honda CB300R vs KTM 390 Duke vs BMW G 310 R: Spec Comparison
bmw motorcycles
Outlook India / 2d
Honda CB300R vs KTM 390 Duke vs BMW G 310 R:


Electric Motorcycles & Scooters Market to Hit 5% CAGR to 2024: BMW, KTM, Terra Motors Corp., Zero Motorcycle, Alta Motors, Hero Eco, AIMA Hi-Tech - Press Release
bmw motorcycles
Digital Journal / 2h
Electric Motorcycles & Scooters Market to Hit 5% CAGR to 2024:... BMW, KTM, Terra Motors Corp., Zero Motorcycle, Alta Motors, Hero Eco, AIMA Hi-Tech - Press Release Digital Journal Marketstudyreport.com allows you to


BMW G310 is among top 5 BMW motorcycles sold in the world
bmw motorcycles
RushLane / 2h
BMW G310 is among top 5 BMW motorcycles sold in the world RushLane BMW G310R and G310GS have become one of the best selling BMW motorcycles world wide.


BMW G 310 among brand’s top 5 models
Autocar India / 33min
BMW Motorrad’s international sales in 2018 have eclipsed the previous year’s figures, with 1,65,566 units delivered during the year compared to 1,64,153 units in 2017.


TVS Apache RR310 sales at just half the expectation
bmw motorcycles
CarToq.com / 2h
TVS Apache RR310 sales at just half the expectation CarToq.com TVS Motors aimed to sell 10000 units of its flagship motorcycle - the Apache RR310, which was launched last in 2017.


BMW Group Classic at Rétromobile 2019 in Paris • TotalMotorcycle
bmw motorcycles
Total Motorcycle News / 2d

BMW Group Classic at Rétromobile 2019 in Paris • TotalMotorcycle Total Motorcycle News Munich/Paris.



OTHER MANUFACTURERS


TRITON 650 pre-unit Special by Stile Italiano.

Moto Guzzi reveal V85 TT price and specs
50Motorbike Writer / 1d
Moto Guzzi has released the tech specs for the 58kW V85 TT that arrives here in June in two models with a choice of two colours, initially. Base-model single-colour “Grigio (grey) Atacama” (pictured above) will cost $18,890 (plus on-road


SPY SHOTS: Next generation KTM RC390 spotted TESTING.
MoreBikes / 3d

KTM’s next generation RC390 mid-capacity sportbike has been spotted out testing in Austria – and we’ve been sent some snaps of the new machine in action. First introduced at EICMA back in 2013, KTM’s RC390 has cemented


Ducati’s Future Is Electric
100+Web Bike World / 1d
An Electric Italian Stallion Is Coming Electric motorcycles are starting to really come into their own. I made a prediction that 2019 would be a breakout year for electric bikes. It’s shaping up to be true. Ducati is in the game.


Ducati Factory Begins Production Of Diavel 1260
Roadracingworld.com / 31min
Production of the Diavel 1260 begins in Bologna •The first Ducati Diavel 1260 rolls off the production line at Borgo Panigale •Eagerly awaited new bike to arrive at dealerships in mid-February


Lucas TVS in talks with e-bikes maker for supply of motors
Auto-Industry-Economic Times / 2d
The 55-year-old TVS Group company will use the e-two-wheeler project as an evaluation opportunity for further production of electric motors for two-wheelers.


Honda discontinues CBR650F
Autocar India / 2d
Honda has discontinued the CBR650F in the country. It was one of the large-capacity motorcycles that Honda sold in the country via its Wing World outlets, and it was brought to India as a CKD. This comes after Honda replaced the


Lightning Strike at Harley’s electric LiveWire
Motorbike Writer / 3d
The world’s fastest electric motorcycle, the 351km/h Lightning LS-218, will soon have a mass-market brother called the Strike that beats Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric. A teaser photograph of the Strike above) shows a


Campagna Motors, Makers Of The T-Rex, Shuts Down
Motorcycle.com / 2d
If there’s one thing that gets motorcycle riders – and Motorcycle.com readers – worked up, it’s the debate about whether a three-wheeler is considered a motorcycle or not.


Bajaj auto unveils new brand identity
Auto-Industry-Economic Times / now
The company, which has increased share in the local motorcycle market by 6-7% in the past nine months, said domestic business would get greater management attention.


MC NEWS



Motorcycle News Roundup – Week Ending January 19
Web Bike World / 1d
The Stories You Need to Know This is the news roundup for the last couple of weeks ending today, January 13th of 2019. There’s been a lot of news recently and rather than bore you with all the details, we thought we’d pick the most


The Vintagent Classics: Taken For A Ride
The Vintagent / 1d
Two joyriders steal an Excelsior-Henderson sidecar outfit, but find themselves 'taken for a ride' instead in this 1923 silent classic comic short, with Bobby Tansey and stunt rider Easter Walters.


What does Brexit mean to bikers?
300+Visordown / 3d
Image: What are the effects of a no-deal Brexit on motorcycling?


Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman Are Back At It
bmw motorcycles
RideApart / 2d
Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman Are Back At It RideApart Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are planning their third long way adventure ride, will they be back on BMW Adventure bikes?


RIDING

Favorite Ride: Washington’s Glacier-Fed Jewel
Rider Magazine / 3d
Weaving ridiculously close to Lake Chelan’s western shore at times, State Route 971 serves travelers up a scenic platter of lakefront views. Photos by the author. When the need arises for a quick, fun jaunt that includes great food,


Harley-Davidson-funded UCLA study reveals riding benefits: report
Powersports Business / 3d
A study by UCLA and funded by Harley-Davidson, Inc., of 50 motorcycle riders showed that motorcycling is indeed a stress reliever, according to a report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s JSonline.com. “Three UCLA researchers


Kung Fu Riding
Motorcycle.com / 24min
After riding 5,000 miles through the Western States on CSC ’s RX3 mini ADV motorcycle I figured the gig was up for me: Motorcycle manufacturers are usually left unsatisfied and hollow feeling whenever I butcher a motorcycle


GEAR

Tusk Camp Chair: Compact, Comfortable and Budget Friendly
ADV Pulse / 4min
When it comes to motorcycle camping, it is all too easy to overpack and bring more gear than you really need. It tends to be a constant learning experience to figure what is essential and what can be left behind. One item that may not


Tried & Tested: Crash test special
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 5h
Mossy recently had a run in with a deer on his ride home. He survived the crash with only minor injuries, thanks to some quality kit. I’m of the opinion you never stop learning from riding motorcycles. When you part company with

TECH

What Gasoline Is And Isn’t, And Why Motorcyclists Should Care
73Cycle World / 4h
Bikes The nature of gasoline explained Why can we make more power with a high-octane fuel? Cycle World Technical Editor Kevin Cameron explains the nature of gasoline.


The Racing Sheet


Best Of Bike - Dakar 2019
Dakar / 3d
Bike: won the Dakar 2019 in front of and . For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to


Best Of - Dakar 2019
86Dakar / 3d
For the 2019 event, the Dakar’s traditional set-up has once again been overhauled. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic!



BMW Motorsport News

IMSA season kicks off with a highlight: BMW Team RLL ready for the 24 Hours of Daytona.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
The 2019 motorsport year begins with a true highlight for BMW Team RLL: the 24 Hours of Daytona (USA) this coming weekend (26th/27th January). The endurance classic traditionally opens the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar








GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team unveil 2019 colours
SBK / 5h
Italian based squad launch 2019 WorldSBK campaign at Motor Bike Expo in Verona


BMW mit neuer S1000RR zwei Monate handlungsunfähig
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 2h
In order to accelerate the development of the new S1000RR as quickly as possible, BMW even scored a test team for the 2019 Superbike World Championship. Motorsport Director Marc Bongers stumbles deeply, "The top 10 will be steep."





2019 MotoGP Calender Confirmed - No Changes Made
MotoMatters.com / 25min
The FIM today officially confirmed the 2019 MotoGP calendar. There were no changes made to the provisional calendar released in September last year. There will be 19 races, starting in Qatar on 10th March, and ending in Valencia


New KymiRing circuit “80% complete”
500+news RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 1h
Finnish circuit is close to being ready for action as they look set to host MotoGP™ races from 2020


Lorenzo completes operation and will miss the Sepang test
news RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 9min
The Repsol Honda rider wants to fully focus on his recovery


Dovizioso grants Petrucci access to support staff
100+Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 6h
Petrucci, who replaces Jorge Lorenzo alongside Dovizioso this year, will work with the 2017 and 2018 runner-up's doctor and psychologist, as well as moving close to Dovizioso's hometown Forli to train with his new partner. Speaking last





Why longer wheelbase cars could be the F1 trend in 2019
200+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 7h
In a bid to allow drivers to push harder for longer in races, rather than fuel save, a rule change has been introduced for this year to increase the fuel limit from 105kg to 110kg. The extra five kilos should help minimise fuel saving at


The true cost of F1: 2019 entry fees revealed in full
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 23h
Each year the price increases based on the US Consumer Price Index, and it means for 2019 that all teams have to pay a basic entry fee of $546,133, and then an extra amount depending on where they finished last year.


A rare insight into why Verstappen is so good
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
Five-time grand prix winner Verstappen has spent a lot of time over the winter competing on online racing platform iRacing, joining forces with the crack Team Redline operation.


Kubica will be "more like a rookie" in 2019
95Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
Williams announced Kubica's full-time F1 return last year, ending an eight-year absence after his life-threatening 2011 rally crash that left him with severe arm injuries. In the first phase of his F1 career, the 33-year old won the 2008


Formula 1: Why Formula 1 needs its backmarkers back
formula e
Motorsport Week / 3d
Formula 1:... Why Formula 1 needs its backmarkers back Motorsport Week Formula 1 history is littered with teams that operated on a wing and a prayer, had more than their fair share of entertaining stories, but whom no longer exist.


Formula 1 2019: Car launch & testing schedule
92BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 3d
Your guide to the key dates for pre-season car launches and testing for the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Is F1 growing?
Racecar Engineering / 2d
Usually when ‘F1′ and ‘growing’ are in the same sentence, we are referring to either the number of races on the calendar, the new regulations or driver’s egos. This time however, we are talking about the F1 audience, and the 2018







Bimmer

BMW Group Classic at Rétromobile 2019 in Paris
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
Exhibition presentation in the French capital city with highlights from the history of roadsters and luxury automobiles of BMW, motor sport and from the model history of BMW Motorrad – International network of certified BMW


The new BMW 7 Series. Official TV Commercial
22BMW (uploads) on YouTube / 5h
The new BMW 7 Series stands for an extraordinary presence, maximum performance and unique comfort. The newly designed super-slender headlight units provide an attractive visual contrast with the significantly enlarged BMW







BMW Group News

Milestone in the expansion of BMW Brilliance Automotive: CBA General Meeting approves stake sale
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
The long-term expansion of the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) Joint Venture has achieved a significant milestone: On Friday, a Special General Meeting of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd.


BMW Welt Jazz Award 2019 kicks off.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
“Saxophone Worlds” interpreted by Maciej Obara Quartet and Céline Bonacina Crystal Quartet.



MINI

MINI at the Brussels Motor Show 2019.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
British premium automobile manufacturer presents an exclusive design model to mark the 60th anniversary of the brand along with the MINI John Cooper Works, now fitted with a petrol engine particulate filter.




b]Rolls Royce Motorcars[/b]

The House Of Rolls-Royce Celebrates Most Successful Ever Year For Bespoke
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 3d
Following the House of Rolls-Royce’s recent announcement of the highest annual results in its 115-year history, the marque reflects on some of 2018’s finest examples of Bespoke engineering, design and craftsmanship.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Used car buying guide: BMW Z3
Autocar RSS Feed / 11h
1999-reg Z3 M 3.2 roadsters start from about £12,000 but an early 1.9 can be had for a quarter of that An ageing but robust BMW Z3 can make for a surprisingly cost-effective way in to rear-drive roadster ownership With rust


VIDEO: BMW M2 Competition — Manual vs DCT
400+Bmw Blog / 22h
Car enthusiasts love to talk about how the manual gearbox is the correct choice of gearbox, how three pedals are infinitely better than two. However, the manual gearbox is dying and we all know it.


BMW plans to further reduce the models offered with manual transmission
Bmw Blog / now
It is not yet official, but according to our sister magazine Bimmertoday , BMW plans to further reduce the variants offered with a manual transmission. The classic gearbox is therefore increasingly becoming the exotic in the model


Could BMW use hydrogen to charge its electric cars?
Bmw Blog / 22h
Electric cars are great. Let’s be real for a minute and not be petrol-head fanboys. The idea of a car that runs purely on electricity, has the same range as a gasoline or diesel powered car and has equal or better performance is a


Confirmed: Former BMW executive Hildegard Wortmann becomes Audi sales director
bmw ag
BMWBLOG / 3d
Former BMW executive Hildegard Wortmann becomes Audi sales director BMWBLOG Former BMW executive Hildegard Wortmann will join the board of Audi AG as expected.


Strong growth for BMW electrics
bmw ag
Inside Composites / 3d
Strong growth for BMW electrics Inside Composites BMW Group sold 142617 of its composites-rich electrified vehicles in 2018 – up +38.4% on 2017.



OTHER CAGE NEWS

Karma partners with Pininfarina on luxury EV development and technology
Autoblog Green / 52min
Filed under: Green , Sedan , Electric , Future , Hybrid , Luxury The 8-year-old Revero will finally get a replacement. Continue reading Karma partners with Pininfarina on luxury EV development and technology Karma partners with


Video: Settling the Winter Tire vs. All-Wheel-Drive Debate
1KTheDrive / 23h
With Storm Harper hammering much of the country right now, we figured it was a good time to share the good ol' basics of winter driving. As much as everyone has been taught otherwise , all-wheel-drive and traction control aren't


Germany Considers Putting Speed Limits on the Entire Autobahn
4KTheDrive / 1d
Speed junkies interested in visiting Germany's famously unrestricted autobahn highway network might want to make the journey sooner rather than later. According to a Reuters report, the country is considering imposing speed limits


First-Ever 2020 Toyota Supra Just Sold for a Whopping $2.1 Million
9KTheDrive / 1d
When Toyota announced that it would auction off the very first 2020 Toyota Supra for charity, we knew it would pull in big bucks, and boy, we weren't wrong.


There's a Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta Available With Just 174 Miles for $7 Million
500+TheDrive / 2d
Possibly the freshest Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta out there has come up for sale...at more than triple its reported original price. The Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta is the removable-roof variant of the Italian hypercar, built by Maranello to


The Government Shutdown Might Delay These New Vehicles
63Automobile Magazine / 2d
As President Trump and Congress feud over the government shutdown, regulatory agencies that test and approve vehicles for sale in the U.S. remain closed. That could impact the launch dates for several much-anticipated


Anticipating C8: The Tortured History of the Mid-Engined Corvette, Pt. 1
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 2d
It’s all but confirmed–the C8, or at least a version of it–will be the first mid-engined Corvette to reach production, ending a string of fascinating-but-ultimately-stillborn concepts, development mules, and experimental prototypes


FWIW

England's 97-Year-Old Prince Philip Rolls Land Rover, Injures Two in Violent Crash
500+TheDrive / 2d
England's Prince Philip, the 97-year-old Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is lucky to be alive and uninjured after rolling his Land Rover Freelander in a two-car crash that sent the royal SUV "tumbling" across



BIKE CANDY

****anes 61: VTR Customs’ outrageous BMW R nineT
2KBike EXIF Update / 2d
There’s a lot to be said for elegance and subtlety. And there’s also a time and place for going completely over the top. Dani Weidmann and his crew at the Swiss shop VTR Customs can play it both ways.

[mika]

Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 25 January 2019


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS



Michael Dunlop confirms TT return with Tyco BMW
Isle of Man TT Latest News / 4h
Fan favourite Michael Dunlop will return to the Isle of Man TT Races with Tyco BMW in association with TAS Racing. Michael added three more wins to his tally at TT 2018, riding a combination of Tyco machinery and his own MD


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

MIC Release: U.S. Households With A Motorcycle Climbs To Record 8 Percent In 2018
Motorcycle.com News / 12h

Here at Motorcycle.com , we’ve always got a motorcycle laying around. Turns out more of America has one, too. Begin press release: If you’ve noticed more motorcycles tucked inside garages across the country, or parked out front,


Ducati Strengthens Global Sales in 2018
Motorcycle & Powersports News / now

Ducati Motor Holding closed 2018 with no less than 53,004 motorcycles delivered to customers worldwide. That means the 50,000-bike threshold, first reached by Ducati in 2015, has now been achieved four years running.


Harley-Davidson Is in a Funk It May Never Recover From
88The Motley Fool / 21h

Business cycles affect every business in different ways, and the motorcycle industry is no stranger to ups and down. But Harley-Davidson 's (NYSE: HOG) recent drop in sales seems to be more than just the result of a business or


The United States Is No Longer Ducati’s Largest Market
500+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 15h
Ducati's worldwide sales dropped 5% in 2018, with the USA no longer the brand's largest market. Good news though, the Panigale V4 crushed it. The post The United States Is No Longer Ducati’s Largest Market appeared first on


Are slow motorcycle sales cause for panic?
Motorbike Writer / 13h
Motorcycle sales might be in a two-year slump in Australia, but there is no cause for general panic about the global motorcycle industry just yet. Several motorcycle manufacturers are reporting growth in profits and even record sales,


2019 Triumph Rocket III revealed
Visordown / 31min

Image: Hinckley firm launches new TFC Triumph Factory Customs range and sneaks out new Rocket III


All-new models announced in Triumph Factory Custom line
CMG News / 13h

Triumph confirms details of new Thruxton TFC model, and says a Rocket TFC will be full unveiled on May 1. Source


Moto Guzzi Launches Pre-Order Website For 2019 V85 TT
200+ADV Pulse / 17h

Want to be one of the first to own the 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 TT? After unveiling the new machine at the IMS Show in Long Beach, California, and continued interest throughout winter tradeshows, the Italian marquee has launched a


MC NEWS

MO Books: MotoGP Technology Third Edition
Motorcycle.com / 5d

If you had to restrict yourself to one word to describe Neil Spalding ’s epic MotoGP opus, that word could be “dense.” The level of technological detail is over the top, charting all the changes of every points-scoring motorcycle since


SWM makes UK comeback with new main dealer
30Visordown / 2d
Image: This means more motorcycles on the UK market!
FWIW SWM is building their motorcycles in the old Husqvarna plant purchased from KTM after they moved Husky production to Austria from the old BMW/Husky plant.


"100" Anniversary / Brough Superior Motorcycles SAS
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 2d

Dawn of the centenary, the Anniversary model is available upon order this year in limited edition of 100 units. - Brough Superior Motorcycles SAS


Requiem for the Kawasaki KLR650 (1987-2018)
Rider Magazine / 19h

With its original livery reflecting the style of the late ’80s, the 1987 Kawasaki KLR650 looked like a big dirt bike but was also good on the street and on long-distance tours. (Photo courtesy Kawasaki) Here we are, at the beginning of a


2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 | First Ride Review
22Rider Magazine / 20h

Yamaha’s top-selling motorcycle overall last year was the YZF-R3, and for 2019 it’s even better, with a noticeable suspension upgrade and a fresh new look. (Photos by Brian J. Nelson) Glittery, feature-laden flagship products may


Check out this BEAUTIFUL Ducati V4 streetfighter! (it’s not official, but it really should be…)
MoreBikes / 2d

Made by Italian specials bike builder Officine GP Design, the 200bhp naked is pricey (Euro 100,000), is built from a Ducati Panigale V4 and raises the bar with what can be achieved by stripping down a superbike and running riot with

WATCH: Man makes awesome cardboard Kawasaki
200+Visordown / 2d
Image: Serious skills!


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

Husqvarna Vitpilen Is The Anti-Cruiser
Motorcycle Cruiser / 17h

Bikes The aggressive naked sportbike takes fashionable motorcycles to a new level Lightweight and aggressive, the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 brings the class of fashionable motorcycles to a new level of performance.


RIDING

More Riding Tips For the New Year From Professional Instructors
300+Cycle World / 14h
Ienatsch Tuesday Expert Eye, Part 3 Nick Ienatsch’s third January installment of riding tips from professional instructors includes problems seen by a police motorcycle instructor.


Keeping it Clean. In partnership with…
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 3h

& Keeping your bike safe from the worst of winter Motorcycles have a tough time through the winter months. Grit on the roads and low temperatures are the perfect recipe for corrosion, but with just a little preparation and care, it’s


GEAR

Aerostich Cousin Jeremy One-Piece Suit Review
Motorcyclist / 1h
Gear You don’t need an odometer to know this suit’s traveled thousands of miles Here’s what a brutal commute does to an Aerostich one-piece waxed cotton suit.


New KLIM Krios Pro Adventure Helmet Hits The Market
Motorcycle.com News / 17h
The new KLIM Krios Pro has been designed for ultimate versatility and safety in a lightweight package. Begin Press Release: KLIM RELEASES NEW KRIOS PRO ADVENTURE HELMET You start riding on a cold morning before the sun


TECH

]Best Motorcycle Tech Innovations
Motorcycle.com / 11h
What a time to be a motorcycle rider. Why, you ask? Because motorcycles today are faster, safer, and more comfortable than ever before. Moan all you want about motorcycles becoming too smart for their own good, but it’s this


How Did Engineers Grind Down Two-Stroke Engine Problems?
Cycle World / 3min
Bikes A narrative of two-stroke scavenging, part 3 Racing helped Suzuki and Yamaha understand hard problems of higher-power two-stroke engines, as Kevin Cameron explains in the third of his multi-part series.


The Racing Sheet


BaT Auction: 1940s Belly Tank Lakester
42The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 19h
This Belly Tank Lakester was reportedly built to run on the El Mirage dry lake in the late 1940s and was discovered approximately 15 years ago near Victorville, California. It was purchased by the seller 10 years ago and was the BaT


Ducati evolution gallery: 2003-2019
news RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 20h
Look back at every Ducati machine that has taken its place on a Grand Prix grid – from their debut in 2003 to the new GP19


Ducati India announces one-make race cup
Autocar India / 2d
Ducati has announced that it will be hosting its very first one make race cup in India. Called the Ducati India Race Cup, it will be held alongside the season finale of the Volkswagen Ameo Cup 2019 in the beginning of October, this year.



BMW Motorsport News


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 03/2019.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4d
Interview with BMW DTM driver Sheldon van der Linde – Augusto Farfus competing in the BMW M8 GTE at Daytona.


BMW Team RLL ready for the 24 Hours of Daytona
Bmw Blog / 20h
BMW Motorsport and BMW Team RLL is heading back to Daytona this week for the iconic 24 Hours race. The endurance classic traditionally opens the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. As it did last year, BMW Team RLL wil


Road to Daytona: Top-notch BMW engineering, know-how and passion: the development of Alessandro Zanardi’s driving systems, from 2003 to now.
BMW Group PressClub USA / 21h
From the BMW 320i, the BMW Z4 GT3 and the BMW M6 GT3 to the BMW M4 DTM and the BMW M8 GTE: an overview of the continual further development of the modifications to Zanardi’s BMW race cars.


BMW i Andretti Motorsport eager to pick up points with both cars in Santiago.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
After two strong performances at the season opener of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, BMW i Andretti Motorsport heads to the Santiago E-Prix in Chile with the renewed aim of finishing in the points with both BMW iFE.18.


BMW M Motorsport Media Guide: Daytona 24 Hours.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 5h
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship combines magnificent cars, iconic racetracks, quality drivers and passionate fans. 2019 starts with an absolute highlight: at the Daytona 24 Hours, BMW works driver and brand


Xavier Siméon joins Viltaïs
FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 5d
Another MotoGP rider has joined the Endurance ranks. Xavier Siméon is to ride for Yamaha Viltaïs Pierret Experiences for the remainder of the 2018-2019 season. The Belgian rider will partner with Florian Alt for the ambitious French





Changes to the sporting and technical regulations for the 2019 season
SBK / 6d
Superbike Commission made important changes to the 2019 FIM Superbike and Supersport World Championships Regulations.


Interview: Markus Reiterberger and Tom Sykes prepare for their first 2019 winter test
34SBK / 5d
BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team duo share thoughts ahead of Jerez Test about their new season aboard the S1000RR of the German manufacturer.


Jerez Test: 2019 action begins at Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto
SBK / 8min
Testing gets underway in Southern Spain


Tom Sykes: «Musste BMW ein Kompliment machen»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 14h
"I like the German mentality," says Tom Sykes, who contests the Superbike World Cup 2019 for the factory team of BMW Motorrad. "I really appreciate her idea of ​​racing." The exclusive interview.


BMW schockt die Konkurrenz: Tom Sykes sehr schnell
500+Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 19h
BMW will be stacked deep for the Superbike World Cup 2019, the new S1000RR has only three days of testing behind it. Accordingly, the opponents were speechless when Tom Sykes excelled in Jerez with the third fastest time.


BMW-Star Tom Sykes: «Ich habe genaue Vorstellungen»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 6d
With the new S1000RR, new team and ex-world champion Tom Sykes, BMW wants to be victorious again in the Superbike World Championship. Since 2013, the Bavarian manufacturer has not conquered a podium finish.


2019 Jerez WorldSBK Test Times: Lowes Edges Rea As WorldSBK Returns To Action
MotoMatters.com / 20h
The winter break is officially over for the WorldSBK teams, as almost the entire paddock assembled in Jerez for the first test of 2019. The WorldSBK and WorldSSP riders took to a freshly resurfaced Jerez to get 2019 underway.


New Bathurst circuit eyeing World Superbike bid
80Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 13h
According to Bathurst Regional councillor Warren Aubin, the new 4.5-kilometre long permanent facility that is slated to sit alongside the existing road course could provide the ideal home for the WSBK series in the future.


Eugene Laverty nach Ducati-Debüt: «V4R wie ein Traum»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 6h
On the first day of the Superbike test day at Jerez de la Frontera, Eugene Laverty made his debut on the Ducati Panigale V4R of the Go Eleven team and lost time. On Thursday the Nordire wants to go on a time hunt.


Action continues at Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto for day two of testing
SBK / 1h
Keep up with the second day of testing at the Andalusian circuit


Jerez-Test, 12.30 Uhr: Ducati fährt mit V4R hinterher
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 17min
After two and a half hours of the second Superbike test day in Jerez, as on Wednesday, Alex Lowes (Yamaha) and Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) are ahead. Ducati is not getting going so far.


BMW-Star Tom Sykes: «Es gab keinen Grund zur Panik»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1h
The second Superbike test day by BMW works driver Tom Sykes in Jerez was severely affected by a crash in the morning. The Englishman is convinced that he would have landed far ahead without the mishap.


Rea fastest as Jerez WSBK test ends
52Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 4h
After finishing the opening day 0.008s behind Alex Lowes, Rea went faster than his Yamaha rival with his first flyer of the Thursday test, and kept improving during the session. He ended up with a 1m39.160s laptime six hours




25 years: Repsol Honda present 2019 bike in Madrid
6Knews RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 1h
Doohan and Criville joined Marquez and Lorenzo on stage as Repsol Honda unveiled their 2019 RC213V


Honda unveils 2019 liveries for Marquez and Lorenzo
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 2h
The works RC213V bikes will continue to carry its title sponsor's orange, white and red colours, which have adorned Honda's premier-class machinery since 1995. Repsol's current deal with the team runs through 2020.


Ducati Officially Introduces 2019 MotoGP Team
Motorcycle.com News / 5d
Mission Winnow is now title sponsor, and the red machines are now even…uh…redder. Begin press release: The Mission Winnow Ducati team, which will compete in the 2019 MotoGP World Championship


Ducati Desmosedici GP19 MotoGP Race Bike Debuts
500+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 5d
The first MotoGP bke for the 2019 season to debut, here is the Ducati Desmosedici GP19 in all its red desmodromic glory.


Philip Morris Clarifies MotoGP Partnership With Ducati
300+Cycle World / 4d
Racing Factory riders Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci reveal factory Desmosedici GP19 racebike Photo gallery reveals the newest version of the factory Ducati Desmosedici that has finished second in the MotoGP title chase


Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - MotoGP’s strongest-ever team is here
MotoMatters.com / 2h
Márquez and Lorenzo make the most successful team in premier-class history… shame they’re unlikely to be fully fit for the first race Most team launches are a bit, well, meh, because the future is like looking for Eldorado:


MotoGP to retire Hayden's number
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 32min
An event will take place at the Grand Prix of the Americas at Austin in April to mark the occasion. Hayden died as a result of head injuries sustained in a road traffic accident in 2017. Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna





Feared Sauber the "team to watch" in 2019
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
The Ferrari customer emerged as the most improved team of last season, starting the year at the back of the grid before developing into a regular top-10 qualifier and finisher. After clinching Alfa Romeo title sponsorship for 2018 it


F1 Admits Its Sponsorship Forecasts Skidded Off Track
Christian Sylt / 18h
Formula One has admitted that boosting its sponsorship revenue hasn’t been as easy as expected and brands now need to be encouraged back to the auto racing series.


F1 Explained: The TV Helicopter
300+FORMULA 1 / 20h
F1 race weekends wouldn't be the same without it. Go behind the scenes and find out how we capture the incredible footage from the skies. For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1® on Facebook:


McLaren presents extreme 2050 grand prix concept
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2min
As part of the vision, it has released images of a car concept dubbed the MCLExtreme, a 500km/h rear-wheel-drive electric car powered by a "foldable battery moulded to the aerodynamic package". The aero would be "shape-


How to tell Pirelli’s new F1 tyres apart in testing
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1h
The Italian company will provide five compounds this season, compared to seven in 2018. Pirelli will use three nominated colours to identify tyres at races in 2019: the white will be the hard, the yellow will be the medium and the red
FWIW I found this while being grumpy in the morning. That wouldn’t matter, I think it is going to be a grumpy day. How sad is it that I am posting an article about how to tell tires apart based on their color rather than something to do with racing them? Is this what F1 has come to?


A Guy Trained on Video Games Just Beat a Formula 1 Driver on a Real Track
27KFuturism / 2d
Shocking Victory Video games and simulators are getting pretty realistic — a video game pro beat a former Formula 1 driver in a race this weekend, without decades of real-world racing experience. In a shocking victory that left




The verdict on Formula E's attack mode so far
formula e
Motorsport.com / 18h
The verdict on Formula E's attack mode so far Motorsport.com ABB FIA Formula E's Mario Kart-inspired attack mode race format system has been a notable feature of both of the opening two rounds of the 2018/19 season.


News18 Explains: The EVM tampering controversy
formula e
News18 / 19h
News18 Explains: The EVM tampering controversy News18 Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs have been used for all assembly elections and general elections since 1999. While they have certainly improved the ...


Does BMW need FE team orders? - Formula E Videos
formula e
Motorsport.com, Edition: India / 17h
- Formula E Videos Motorsport.com, Edition:... India Formula E Videos.


Russian GP promoter eyes 2020 Formula E round in St Petersburg
formula e
autosport.com / 2d
Russian GP promoter eyes 2020 Formula E round in St Petersburg autosport.com The promoter of Formula 1's Russian Grand Prix is aiming to hold an ABB FIA Formula E race in St Petersburg in 2020.


Bimmer

BMW Group off to a winning start in 2019
BMW Group PressClub UK / 12h
• Double BMW victory at What Car? Car of the Year 2019. • Company Car Today CCT100 awards BMW and MINI multiple honours.


Above the clouds: The new BMW 7 Series – ready for a luxury experience at the highest level.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Powerfully emotional market launch campaign presents the new edition of the luxury sedan as a car that overcomes boundaries, expands the freedom of individual mobility and discovers new horizons.



BMW Group News

BMW i Ventures Announces Investment in Urgent.ly.
BMW Media Site / 31min
BMW i Ventures announced today an investment in Urgent.ly, the leading global mobility and roadside assistance platform.


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BMW Group PressClub Global / 6h
Media accreditation phase for the Concorso D´Eleganza Villa D´Este starts from this day forward. The beauty pageant for historic vehicles will once again be organised jointly by BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este


Cages- On the Street and Track



BMW IN THE NEWS

Daimler-BMW Mobility Services Joint Venture To Be Named "Jurbey"
TheDrive / 21h
Daimler and BMW's new joint mobility services company will operate under the name “Jurbey” according to multiple sources familiar with joint venture plans. The two companies are expected unveil the new joint mobility services venture


VW, BMW Consider More Cooperation Efforts for Self-Driving Cars
bmw ag
Bloomberg / 11h
VW, BMW Consider More Cooperation Efforts for Self-Driving Cars Bloomberg Volkswagen AG and BMW AG remain open to teaming up with more manufacturers and software providers worldwide to share the huge cost of


Upcoming Rolls-Royce Ghost wears evolutionary design in spy photos
Autoblog Rolls-Royce / 14h
Filed under: Spy Photos , Rolls-Royce , Sedan , Luxury The double-R is not known for making big splashes. Continue reading Upcoming Rolls-Royce Ghost wears evolutionary design in spy photos Upcoming Rolls-Royce Ghost


OTHER CAGE NEWS


The AMR Track Performance Pack for the Aston Martin Valkyrie Rides the Line Between Crazy and Insane
TopSpeed Newsletter / 2h
Such news always messes up my thought process for a while. How can an insanely powerful hypercar get add-ons that will make it all the more powerful? Somehow Aston Martin has managed to accomplish it.


Anticipating C8: The Tortured History of the Mid-Engined Corvette, Pt. 2
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 6h
Picking up where we left off last week, part two explores the evolution of the mid-engined Corvette from the Wankel-powered Rotorvettes right through 1990’s incredible, largely Lotus-engineered CERV III. Be sure to check out part one, here , first. -BaT It’s all but confirmed–the C8, or at least a version of it–will


Details on the New Porsche 911 GT3 RS Emerge
Supercars.net / 20h
Get Ready for the Most Track-Capable GT3 RS Yet Porsche is prepared to make the 992 version of the 911 GT3 RS the best it has ever been. According to Wheels magazine, quoted on Which Car the vehicle will be more of an


What does the future hold for the Detroit motor show?
Autocar RSS Feed / 13h
The Motor City event is set to move to June and become a car festival, aping the Goodwood Festival of Speed Major motor shows present windows on the future of motoring – but in recent years, the very future of those shows has


Unusual Vintage Auto Design: The 1959 Fiat 600 Multipla Microvan
Core77 / 21h
Something I love: Cars that look as if the designer has never seen a car before. That's praise, not an insult. If your brain wasn't clogged with 10,000 Instagram images of what a car is supposed to look like, what would you draw? D



FWIW

Skidmarks: LiveWire, Your Rent is Too Damn High
Motorcycle.com / 13h
I like electric vehicles. I mean, I really like them. But unlike a lot of journalists who say they like something, I actually went out and spent my hard-earned on an electric car, a 2018 Chevy Bolt; one of my best purchases ever.


Opinion: Winter is here
Canada Moto Guide / 2h
So it's finally cold and snowy in most of Canada - what to do about it?

If you think you know Dani Pedrosa, this video will change your mind
RevZilla Articles / 3h
You haven't seen the Spanish MotoGP rider like this before. And check out the sweet two-stroke supermoto Deus Ex Machina built for him as a parting gift.


Craving a New Career? The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Needs a Full-Time Driver
2KTheDrive / 19h
Looking to make a career change in 2019? Say no more, because Oscar Mayer is looking to hire a full-time driver for the world-famous Wienermobile , a 27-foot-long and 11-foot-tall hot dog on wheels. So if you like hot dogs, love the


Why should you read “Fahrenheit 451”? - Iseult Gillespie
300+TED-Ed / 21h
Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-shoul...eult-gillespie Ray Bradbury’s novel imagines


Boeing’s Flying Car Just Completed Its First Test Flight
2KFuturism / 19h
Passenger Air Vehicle On Tuesday, aerospace company Boeing completed the first ever test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) — a flying car, basically — at a facility in Virginia.




BIKE CANDY

BSA Hornet A65 – A 1960s California Desert Racing Icon
Silodrome / 23min

The BSA Hornet was developed on the same A65 platform as the British motorcycle marque’s Lightning model, to satiate demand from the United States for a stripped back desert racer to compete with the Triumph TR6C and


BaT Auction: 36 Years-Owned 1965 BMW R69S w/Sidecar at No Reserve
100+The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 16h

This 1965 BMW R69S is equipped with a custom-built sidecar and has been with the same owner for the past 36 years. The seller purchased it from the original owner and has added approximately 7,000 miles since.


Watkins M001
the Bike Shed / 21h

Setting out plinths at the Bike Shed show isn’t the most complicated of tasks but last year one of our volunteers began the task with a diagram and a tape measure. A change from the norm of laying them down and moving the whole


The Pedrosa Bike
200+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / 1d

Last year Dani Pedrosa decided to hang up his number 26 helmet after an illustrious career in MotoGP. In honour of his retirement Red Bull have made a film called” Silent Samurai” that explores the key moments that made Dani one

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday 29 January 2019


On Street and Track

BMW Motorrad startet in die Messe-Saison 2019.
BMW Group PressClub Deutschland / 2d

Even though it is still winterly cold in Germany,
BMW Motorrad is already starting full throttle into the new season. At the regional trade fairs in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Dortmund, BMW Motorrad welcomes visitors with a 400 m² exhibition stand and gives an overview of almost the entire 2019 model range.


BMW Motorrad präsentiert den neuen X2City.
BMW Group PressClub Deutschland / 5h
Start frei für den ersten zugelassenen E-Kick-Scooter mit Radwegebenutzung.

Translation: Relaxed, emission-free and cruising speedily through the city at up to 20 km / h - now you can start. As the first small electric vehicle according to the new regulation, which will come into force according to plans of the Federal Government in 2019, the electric kick scooter BMW Motorrad X2City can start its service in public. In addition to operating on public roads, the BMW Motorrad X2City may use bike lanes, much like a bicycle.


New direction in BMW Group sales regions
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Sales and marketing operations in Asia Pacific (excluding China), Eastern Europe (outside EU), the Middle East and Africa will be integrated into a single sales region. Hendrik von Kuenheim will take responsibility for this new region on 1st February 2019 and further leverage the opportunities for growth in this dynamic set of countries.

FWIW This shows up in the BMW Motorrad section as a “where are they now?” piece. Hendrik von Kuenheim’s BMW CV includes a stint as the President of BMW Motorrad before heading to the cage side.


Documentário ‘Claude – Além da Cozinha’ mostra chef a bordo da BMW R 1200 GS na região do Rio São Francisco
BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 5h

São Paulo, January 28, 2019 - Chef starring, businessman, presenter. One of the great names in international gastronomy, Claude Troisgros embarked on a voyage aboard the adventurous BMW R 1200 GS for four Brazilian states, passing cities along the São Francisco River and exploring from the coast to the caatinga. The chef's sensory experience will be shown in the documentary "Claude - Beyond the Kitchen", which opens this Thursday (31) at 11:30 pm on the GNT channel.

OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Is a Suzuki Twin-Turbo Motorcycle on the Way?

Web Bike World / 18min
A Forced Induction Force to be Reckoned With Back in the good old days of 2013, Suzuki showed off a new concept bike called the Recursion which featured a turbocharged system.


Why Harley's New Electric Motorcycle Costs $30000=
Motorcycle industry news
Outside / 11h
Why Harley's New Electric Motorcycle Costs $30000 Outside The motorcycle world is full of contradictions. On one hand, innovation is relatively inexpensive.


Kawasaki Meguro Trademark Filing May Hint at More Retro Models
Motorcycle.com / 3h

Kawasaki has been on a retro kick in recent years, following up on its Z900RS and Z900RS Cafe with its new W800 Cafe and W800 Street at EICMA in November. The company might not be done, as Kawasaki has filed trademark



MC NEWS

The World’S Most Valuable Motorcycles: The Wrap

Dirt Bike Magazine / 2d
MECUM’S IS UNDERWAY The Mecum motorcycle auction is currently underway at South Point Casino in Las Vegas, and there are some interesting motorcycle being sold.


1939 Crocker Big Tank Sells For $704,000 At Mecum Auction
45Ultimate Motorcycling / 1d
Mecum Auction: 1939 Crocker Big Tank Sells For $704,000 Casting aside a pre-auction estimated top selling price of $500,000, a 1939 Crocker Big Tank went for $704,000 today at Mecum Auctions


Full-Length Feature: Handcrafted – A Custom Motorcycle Film
41Silodrome / 7h

This film runs at almost an hour in length, and it includes interviews and insights with many of the leading lights of the Australian custom motorcycle scene. Although it isn’t often credited as such,


If Tesla made a motorcycle, hope it made a motorcycle that’s pretty much like this…
MoreBikes / 2d
What do you reckon to these designs from industrial designer James Gawley for an all-electric motorcycle that would fit into the Tesla style of future vehicles?


Are you ready to race? Rade/Garage unveils RALLY KIT for KTM’s 450 EXC.[
MoreBikes / 3h

Czech-based KTM and Husqvarna aftermarket accessories specialist Rade/Garage has created a brilliant kit for KTM’s 450 EXC, allowing customers to convert their bike into a ready to race Rally Raid machine.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

What It’s Like to Ride the Ducati Hypermotard 950, A Review]
Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 1h

In this review, we head to the Canary Islands to see if the Ducati Hypermotard 950 is any good. The short version: Yes. Yes, indeed.


Inside Paul Jr. Designs’ Buffalo Chip Legends Ride Custom: Exclusive Interview with Paul Teutul Jr.
31Ultimate Motorcycling / 1d
Paul Jr. Designs’ Buffalo Chip Legends Ride Custom Inside Look The nexus of “celebrity builder” and “hit television show” can make the hardcore motorcyclist wary.


Top 10 Motorcycles Of The 1990s
Motorcyclist / 2h
News Motorcycles that are as representative of the ’90s as dial-up and mom jeans. Are you a fan of the 1990s? Here are the top 10 motorcycles to go with your collection of Reebok Pumps and old video games.


RIDING

Connecticut politician proposes lanesplitting bill
Canada Moto Guide / 1d
If legalized, Connecticut would be only the second state to fully legalize the practice of riding between cars.


The Ride of the April Fool
CMG News / 18h
Zac spent last winter planning a two-wheeled getaway. Then spring came, and he had to follow through, even when the weather decided not to cooperate. Source


TOOLS

Inside Building English Wheels - A Metal Fabricator’s Best Tool
43Motorcyclist / 1d
News Lars Jansson and the control of metal Lars Jansson is hell-bent on teaching the world how to shape metal; he has created a library of instructional videos and hosts sold-out workshops in his studio.


TECH

How to read a motorcycle spec sheet
RevZilla Articles / 5h
All those numbers tell an interesting story, you know.


The Racing Sheet


Photo http://speedstar-gallery.tumblr.com/ / 19h




BMW Motorsport News

BMW wins the 24 Hours of Daytona and dedicates victory to Charly Lamm – Alex Zanardi makes inspirational appearance in the BMW M8 GTE.
100+BMW Group PressClub Global / 16h
BMW Team RLL took victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona (USA).


Alexander Sims in the points for BMW i Andretti Motorsport in Santiago – António Félix da Costa forced to retire.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 19h
Alexander Sims (GBR) gave another impressive performance in round three of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. Seventh place in the Santiago E-Prix (CHI) earned him valuable points in the Drivers’ Championship.


BMW Motorsport mourns the loss of Charly Lamm.
30BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
BMW Motorsport mourns the loss of Charly Lamm. The long-standing team principal of BMW Team Schnitzer passed away on 24th January 2019 unexpectedly after a very short and grave illness at 63 years of age.


Do virtual ao real: Desenvolvimento e aplicações do simulador BMW i Motorsport
BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 8h
BMW i Motorsport uses its own simulator in the development of the single-seat BMW iFE.18 and race preparation; Intens Intensive simulation work is the foundation for success in Formula E; The BMW Motorsport simulator can be used for all categories of motor racing competitions and is compatible with BMW Group simulators for production of series models.




Isle Of Man TT: Honda Announces Rider Lineup For 2019
Roadracingworld.com / 1d
Honda reveals a refreshed line-up on the roads as David Johnson joins Ian Hutchinson Honda is pleased to announce that David Johnson will line-up next to Ian Hutchinson on the roads,




[url=http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=5e8b99f0-d25a-4610-941d-98507a945efb]MotoAmerica: Tickets To All 2019 Events Are Now On Sale[/ur]
Roadracingworld.com / 2d
MotoAmerica 2019 Tickets Available Now Buy Online: Save Time And Money COSTA MESA, CA (January 24, 2019)– MotoAmerica has announced that tickets for all 10 of its 2019 series rounds are available


Crashing: We All Fall Down
MotoAmerica » Feed / 3d
Road Atlanta’s turn 10A/10B was the site of 48 21 crashes in the 2018 MotoAmerica Series, including Roger Hayden’s in the second Superbike race. Photo by Brian J. Nelson. Motorcycles tip over and fall down.


Kawasaki Offering Over $1 Million in Contingency In 2019 MotoAmerica Series
MotoAmerica » Feed / 3d
Kawasaki is offering over $1 million in contingency rewards in the 2019 MotoAmerica Series. Photo by Brian J. Nelson Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA has announced it will offer some $9 million in Team Green Racer Rewards




World Superbike: BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team Checks In From The Test At Jerez
Roadracingworld.com / 2d
The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completes first competitive WorldSBK test. 25.01.19 Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto Following on from a successful test at Andalucía back in December,


BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team unveil 2019 colours
SBK / 3h
British based squad revealed 2019 livery in Portimao



2019 WorldSBK pre-season testing continues in Portimao
SBK / 5h
Keep up with all the action from the first day of testing in Portugal


2019 Jerez WorldSBK Test Press Releases
MotoMatters.com / 2d
Press releases from some of the teams present at the Jerez WorldSBK test:


Portimao-Test, 13 Uhr: BMW stark, Ducati 4. Kraft
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 4h
The final European test before the season opener of the 2019 Superbike World Championship in Australia will take place in Portimao. At 1pm Kawasaki rider Toprak Razgatlioglu leads the timesheet. A total of 24 pilots are present.


More 2019 Jerez WorldSBK Test Press Releases
MotoMatters.com / 2d
Press releases from the SMR BMW team and from the GoEleven Ducati team of Eugene Laverty:


Reiterberger und Tom Sykes: Das BMW-Design für 2019
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 3h
After five dreary years, BMW is seriously approaching the Superbike World Championship again this year. In early November, the team was introduced with Markus Reiterberger and Tom Sykes, today in Portimao the design.


Alleingang von BMW: Was Sykes zu Nissin-Bremsen sagt
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 3h
Jahrelang war Honda das einzige Spitzenteam, das in der Superbike-WM auf Bremsen von Nissin vertraute. Für 2019 hat sich BMW mit dem japanischen Hersteller verbündet.
For years, Honda was the only top team to rely on Nissin brakes in the Superbike World Championship. For 2019 BMW has allied with the Japanese manufacturer.


BMW-Teamchef Shaun Muir: «Reiti empfindet viel Druck»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1h
Shaun Muir Racing has worked in BSB with Yamaha and since joining the 2016 Superbike World Championship, first with BMW's customer sport program and then with Aprilia. The current BMW team is a different league.


Markus Reiterberger (BMW): «Saß wie ein Cowboy drauf»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 18h
"Unfortunately it did not work out at the end with a fast lap with new tires because they broke off," said BMW driver Markus Reiterberger after the first test day in Portimao.


Portimao-Test, 14 Uhr: Ducati und BMW deutlich zurück
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 27min
imes Portimao test, Monday, 14 clock:

Superbike:
1 Jonathan Rea (GB), Kawasaki, 1: 41.187 min
2 Alex Lowes (GB), Yamaha, 1: 41.814
3 Leon Haslam (GB), Kawasaki, 1: 42.256
4 Michael van der Mark (NL), Yamaha, 1 42,488
5 Alvaro Bautista (E), Ducati, 1: 42,631
6 Tom Sykes (GB), BMW, 1: 42,718
7 Toprak Razgatlioglu (TR), Kawasaki, 1: 42,894
8 Sandro Cortese (D), Yamaha, 1: 43,296
9 Marco Melandri (I), Yamaha, 1: 43.358
10 Chaz Davies (GB), Ducati, 1: 43.644
11 Markus Reiterberger (D), BMW, 1: 43.748
12 Eugene Laverty (IRL), Ducati, 1: 43.950
13 Michael Rinaldi (I), Ducati, 1: 45.266
14 Alessandro Delbianco (I), Honda, 1: 45,789


Tom Sykes: «Sehr imposant, was BMW geleistet hat»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 4h
BMW ace Tom Sykes drove eye-to-eye with Bautista, Haslam and van der Mark on the second and final Superbike test day in Portimao. "It's difficult to tell who's where," the Englishman said.





Interviewing Suzuki Bosses: How Suzuki Went From Concessions Team To Potential Race Winner In 2018
MotoMatters.com / 4h
The following is an interview which leading Japanese MotoGP journalist and friend of MotoMatters.com Akira Nishimura conducted with the heads of Suzuki's MotoGP program, Shinichi Sahara, Ken Kawauchi, and Daijiro


Introducing the Petronas team's Yamaha: "we are chasing a dream"
GPone RSS Feed / 22min
Morbidelli and Quartararò's M1 bikes, along with Pawi's Moto2 machine and Sasaki and McPhee's Moto3 bikes have been unveiled in Kuala Lumpur


New Triumph 765cc engine busts records
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / now
At the final testing weekend of 2018 at Jerez race track, race teams weren’t just trialling their new race bikes ahead of next season, Triumph’s new and very exciting 2019 Moto2 engine was also under a spotlight. And it did the business.




F1 would "love" to add second China race
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
The Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai circuit has been ever-present on the calendar since the inaugural race in 2004, and this year’s race will be the 1,000th in F1.




UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Alonso and team win rain-hit 24 Hours of Daytona
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 16h
* Zanardi has trouble early in return to racing (Adds quotes and details)


Wayne Taylor Cadillac Wins Rain-Soaked, Red-Flagged 2019 Rolex 24
dailysportscar.com / now
The red flag-interrupted 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona was won in dramatic fashion today, by the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R of Jordan Taylor, Rengar Van Der Zande, Fernando Alonso, and Kamui Kobayashi.


Travel and Visa Issues Keep International Drivers From Competing in Rolex 24
41TheDrive / 20h
Prior to Saturday's green-flag start of the Rolex 24 at Daytona , and as recently as Friday evening, international drivers scheduled to compete in the day-long endurance classic were plagued with travel woes


BMW Wins the 24 Hours of Daytona (w/Full Gallery)
BimmerFile / 12h
BMW wins the 24 Hours of Daytona. Those are words even half way through the race that seemed implausible. But great pace (BMW set the fastest lap of the race in GTLM) and a great strategy lead BMW #25 to a well deserved


BMW Team RLL wins Daytona 24 Hours GTLM Class with No. 25 M8 GTE
500+Bmw Blog / 17h
This year’s Daytona 24 Hours featured some of the worst weather the race has seen in ages. It was an awful, torrential downpour and some team owners really feared for the safety of their drivers.


IMSA Discusses Its Decision Making During The Heavy Rain
50dailysportscar.com / 17h
After the 2019 Rolex 24 Hours, which was called 10 minutes early after heavy rain during the second half of the race resulted in numerous lengthy Full-Course Yellows and two red flag periods, IMSA official Mark Raffauf spoke to





Next post BMW drivers remain free to race despite their collision in Marrakesh
formula e
BMWBLOG / 6h
Next post BMW drivers remain free to race despite their collision in Marrakesh BMWBLOG Toward the end of the Marrakesh Formula E-Prix, both BMW drivers Antonio Felix da Costa and Alexander Sims crashed


UK's Bird wins in Santiago to close on Formula E lead
formula e
euronews / 4h
UK's Bird wins in Santiago to close on Formula E lead euronews Formula E:... Rita Ora looks on as Sam Bird wins in Santiago CNN Formula E Team Power Rankings after 2019 Santiago ePrix


Santiago Formula E race highlights
formula e
Racer / 3min
Santiago Formula E race highlights Racer The ABB FIA Formula E Championship contenders faced their most grueling test yet in the searing heat on the streets of Santiago, Chile.


VIDEO: Formula E Santiago - Race in 60 Seconds
formula e
crash.net / 4h
Formula E Santiago - Race in 60 Seconds crash.net Relive the best action from the third round of the 2018/19 FIA Formula E Championship as Sam Bird handled the heat to give Envision Virgin Racing its.


Concerns raised over ‘extremely dangerous’ Santiago FE track
formula e
crash.net / 11h
Concerns raised over ‘extremely dangerous’ Santiago FE track crash.net Concerns have been raised by Formula E drivers after the Santiago E-Prix circuit's track surface began breaking up during the race.


What Would a Ferrari Formula E Car Look Like?
formula e
Essentially Sports / 4h
What Would a Ferrari Formula E Car Look Like?










BMW Group News

BMW of North America Appoints Claus Eberhart to Vice President, Aftersales.
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 25, 2019… BMW of North America today announced the appointment of Claus Eberhart to the position of vice president, aftersales effective March 1.


Mini Usa Announces Executive Changes.
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 25, 2019 – MINI USA today announced senior management changes effective March 1st, 2019.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS



Is This 156,000-Mile BMW Z8 Worth $125,000?
21Bmw Blog / 2d
Prices for some of BMW’s most iconic models have gone through the roof lately. Even older M cars, not necessarily rare or special editions, are now on the rise, like the E36 M3 and even the E46 model.


New direction in BMW Group sales regions
Automotive World 17h // keep unread // hide
New direction in BMW Group sales regions Automotive World
Sales and marketing operations in Asia Pacific (excluding China), Eastern Europe (outside EU), the Middle East and Africa will be integrated into a single sales.


BMW will supply their i3 battery packs to Motiv Power Systems
Bmw Blog / 1h
BMW will supply their i3 battery packs to Motiv Power Systems, who will integrate them into their Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis (EPIC) for commercial vehicles.


OTHER CAGE NEWS


En vente aux enchères sur Catawiki jusqu'au 9 février 2019 20h00
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New Morgan 'Wide Body' sports car caught testing
500+Autocar RSS Feed / 2d
Morgan's 110-year anniversary model uses all-new aluminium platform and ditches V8 engine Morgan is set to launch an all-new sports car this year, and the first shots of prototypes testing have emerged.


Ford Shelby GR-1
TopSpeed Newsletter / 2d
Ford rebooted two of the cars that brought about some of its biggest victories ever scored on the world’s road courses. First, in 2004, Ford introduced the Shelby Cobra Concept,


Will the Hennessey HPE800 McLaren 600LT Have 800 hp?
Supercars.net / 4h
Its Name Suggests So Hennessey Performance, based in Texas, takes the worlds fastest and most impressive cars and makes them even more powerful.


Young Drivers Would Rather Buy Expensive Used Cars Than Cheap New Ones: Report
2KTheDrive / 1d
In a rather unsurprising new analysis by J.D. Power , young drivers in Generation Z (people born between the mid-'90s and mid-2000s) favor used cars with more features for less money over small, entry-level compacts


12 Automobile Mascots Of Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
71Silodrome / 1d
This series of 12 automobile mascots from the upcoming Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais are from the golden age of motoring, when exposed radiators led to an entire industry popping up to provide unique,


Mecum Barred From Selling Ford GT Within First Two Years of Customer Ownership
Supercars.net / 2d
Ford’s Buyers Agreement Reigns Supreme When you buy a Ford GT , you sign an agreement that prohibits you from selling the car within the first two years of ownership. Some people have violated that agreement.


Lotus and Williams partner to develop 'Omega' hypercar
Autocar RSS Feed / 3h
Lotus announces “strategic technical partnership” with Williams Advanced Engineering to develop electric powertrains Lotus has announced a collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering to develop and research



BIKE CANDY

New from Diamond Atelier: The ‘Groot’ BMW scramblers
500+Bike EXIF Update / 2d

In the premier league of custom builders, Diamond Atelier’s place is secure. The sleek creations of the Munich workshop look better than most factory-built show bikes—and they’re perfectly usable too.

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday 1 February 2019


On Street and Track

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its season preparation with a double test in Spain and Portugal.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d

In its preparation for the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed a double test.


Fecha de comercialización y precio en el mercado español para la nueva BMW F 850 GS Adventure.
BMW Group PressClub Spain / 2d
Last November BMW Motorrad presented at the EICMA in Milan, the last of its models in the Adventure range: the new BMW F 850 ​​GS Adventure. The most traveling GS of the medium displacement segment. Its launch date will be next February 11 and will have arecommended retail price in Spain of € 13,200.




BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS



BMW working on an electric front wheel
bmw motorcycles
iMotorbike News / 22h
BMW working on an electric front wheel iMotorbike News German BMW Motorrad is developing a new electric front wheel system for adventure and touring bikes, allowing better traction in specific riding situations.


Up-Close with the WorldSBK-Spec BMW S1000RR
2KAsphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 1d
We sent Steve English to get some up-close photos of the WorldSBK-spec BMW S1000RR. As you would expect, the details on this bike are very interesting.


BMW Takes a 1st!
10 most expensive bikes on sale in India
bmw motorcycles
The Hindu / 22h
10 most expensive bikes on sale in India The Hindu With 10 most expensive bikes currently on sale in India, it could just be that opportunity for you.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Polaris Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2018 Results
Business Wire Automotive: Motorcycles Ne... / 2d
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. releases fourth quarter and full year 2018 earnings results


Polaris 2018 Q4 Results Up 14%
Motorcycle industry news
Motorcycle & Powersports News / 9h
Polaris 2018 Q4 Results Up 14% Motorcycle & Powersports News Polaris Industries Inc. reported that adjusted fourth quarter 2018 sales of $1627 million, a 14 percent increase from $1431 million for the fourth quarter of 2017.


Polaris Ends 2018 Strong, Warns of Profit Headwinds Next Year
The Motley Fool / 1d
Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) announced fourth-quarter 2018 results early Tuesday, highlighting accelerated growth and stronger-than-expected profits despite the impact of tariffs and broader macroeconomic concerns.


Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
The Motley Fool / 1d
Image source: The Motley Fool. Harley-Davidson Inc (NYSE: HOG) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference Call Jan. 29, 2019 , 9:00 a.m. ET Operator Continue reading


Why Harley-Davidson Stock Dropped -- Then Popped 5%
The Motley Fool / 17h
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) shares took investors for a wild ride on Wednesday, first dropping on negative commentary from a stock analyst, then rebounding on positive news


Harley-Davidson Says Goodbye to Profits Thanks to Trump Tariffs
200+Web Bike World / 1d
Hard Knock Life for Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson’s earnings per share dried up due to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg , the earnings per share were zero.


Focus on cruisers hurts Harley, Indian as sales continue to slide
500+RevZilla Articles / 1d
Harley-Davidson reports sales down 10 percent in 2018.


What’s Kawasaki’s plan for the Meguro trademark?
Canada Moto Guide / 1d
Could Team Green be bringing a new retro line to market, or is this actually a "back to the future" move? Source


2018 Ducati Worldwide Sales Decrease 5% Overall; Takes Lead in Superbike Segment
Ultimate Motorcycling / 2d
Though 2018 Ducati worldwide sales were down 5%, it took over the lead in the superbike segement. One in every four superbikes sold was a Panigale. The post 2018 Ducati Worldwide Sales Decrease 5% Overall;


MC NEWS

Italians plan upside-down motorcycle
22Motorbike Writer / 1d
An Italian company plans to build a motorcycle with a howling, 150kW, upside-down, two-litre, triple engine and is seeking crowd-funding for the wacky idea. While many motorcycle manufacturers are trying to build bikes with a lower center of gravity.


WATCH: Exclusive Italian design house to build naked Ducati V4s
400+Visordown / 5h
Image: The 10 examples of the V4 Penta are being built by Officine GP Design in Turin


Re-cycle: Making furniture with motorcycle parts
RevZilla Articles / 6h
Getting more out of your moto parts.


Harley-Davidson Motorcycles' Appeal May Be Lost On Millennials
Motorcycle industry news
newstalkkit.com / 9h
Harley-Davidson Motorcycles' Appeal May Be Lost On Millennials newstalkkit.com Harley takes a hit and the industry looks to millennials as part of the problem.


Video Shows Harley-Davidson Electric Concepts in Action
69Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 1d
Harley-Davidson shows two of its electric concepts in action, and inadvertently tips how it will reach a new generation of motorcyclist.


Road rage against motorcyclists ‘on rise’
Motorbike Writer / 16h
The father of a young rider who was rammed from behind by a driver who had previously tried to block him from legally lane filtering says road rage against riders is on the rise.


2019 KTM 790 Adventure Gets An Attractive Price
400+Cycle World / 18h
Bikes Austria’s newest middleweight ADVs are priced to move Fancy KTM’s newest ADV weapon? The good news is the price is right.


Opinion: The Mad Bastard
Canada Moto Guide / 1d
It was sad news last week when we ran the story announcing the end of the Mad Bastard Scooter Rally. This event was created in 2004 by our founding editor Rob Harris and it embodied everything that was CMG,


2019 Las Vegas Auction Recap
The Vintagent / 2d
Some went high, some went low, and a lot went stratospheric. That's the takeaway from this year's Las Vegas vintage motorcycle auctions, the largest collection of old bikes and biggest sale of them in the world.


Coolest Motorcycles From The Bonhams And Mecum Auctions
98Cycle World / 1d
Bikes We picked a baker’s dozen (okay, a bit more) of these restored beauties from last weekend’s dueling events in Vegas With two motorcycle auctions–Bonhams and Mecum—happening last weekend,


Greens want us all on electric motorcycles\
Motorbike Writer / 16h
If the Australian Greens had their way, we would all be riding electric motorcycles like the one above by 2030 and would foot the bill via government incentives.


After 30 years, MSF national director retires
Powersports Business / 1d
David Surgenor, who dedicated nearly 30 years to enhancing motorcyclist safety, has retired from his position as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation National Director of Quality and Outcomes.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS



What is going on in the 300 class?
RevZilla Articles / 1d
A guide to a diverse group of motorcycles.


Honda CB300R vs KTM 390 Duke vs BMW G 310 R- Spec Comparison
bmw motorcycles
BikeWale / 22h
Honda CB300R vs KTM 390 Duke vs BMW G 310 R- Spec Comparison BikeWale The Honda CB300R is scheduled to arrive in India on 8 February with a tentative price tag of under Rs 2.5 lakhs.


Honda CB300R Vs BMW G310R – Comparison
bmw motorcycles
GaadiWaadi.com / 22h
Honda CB300R Vs BMW G310R – Comparison GaadiWaadi.com Find out whether the soon to be launched Honda CB300R has what it takes to compete with the entry-level motorcycle from BMW Motorrad.


FIRST RIDE: Honda Super Cub C125 (2019)
MoreBikes / 1d
WORDS: Ross // IMAGES: Honda and Gary D Chapman Remembered fondly by bikers from all walks of life right across the globe, the Super Cub has made a name for itself over the last sixty years as a bulletproof, do-anything


RIDING

Countersteer: Memories
Motorcycle.com / 11h
What makes the best memories? Is it the people you’re with? Is it the motorcycle you were riding? Perhaps the location where it all took place?


Ride scenic Croatia with a local couple
Motorbike Writer / 18h
What better way to see the scenic Adriatic country of Croatia but with a local couple who have more than 20 years of motorcycle experience! Robert and Andrea Vrabec of Moto Tours Croatia have planned a 2400km ride


Professional Motorcycle Instructors Have Seen It All
400+Cycle World / 1d
Ienatsch Tuesday Expert Eyes, Part 4—Why riders crash Nick Ienatsch’s fourth January installment of riding tips from professional instructors.


GEAR

Buyer’s Guide: Winter Gloves
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 5h
Arguably the single most important but of winter riding kit you could own, so knowing what goes into a good winter gloce is vital to any motorcyclist who rides through the cold weather.


Helmet Communicators Buyers Guide
100+Motorcycle.com / 1d
As motorcycle technology continues to progress, so too have motorcycle helmet communicators. We have Bluetooth ranges that continue to increase, voice prompts, group intercoms, mesh technology, apps, and more.


TECH

Why Yamaha Needed California Kart Racer Erv Kanemoto
Cycle World / 1h
Bikes A narrative of two-stroke scavenging, part 4 What happens when you get a cluster of hard-working racers—as opposed to degreed engineers armed with costly instrumentation—working on a problem?

The Racing Sheet



Ken Lucas Octogenarian racer scores OAM on Australia Day
MCNews.com.au / 1d
Ken Lucas Octogenarian Racer awarded OAM By Colin Rosewarne Kinda got a nice ring to it hey? For those that don’t know Kenny, he is not your typical, irascible old bike racer. Far from it. As a lover of all things beautiful on both


FIM Working to Add Trial-E to Olympics
Web Bike World / 18h
The First Motorsport in the Olympics? Thanks to the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) the 2024 Summer Olympics might include Trial-E as a sport. The 2024 Olympics will be held in Paris, France, and if successful, the FIM


Dunlop Launches New Website Dedicated To Motorcycle Racing Tires
Roadracingworld.com / 1d
Dunlop Introduces www.dunlopracing.com Site Dedicated to Race Tires Buffalo, NY: With the 2019 road-racing season right around the corner, Dunlop has launched an all-new dedicated race tire site.


Motorsport exempted from controversial insurance requirement
Motorcycle industry news
Motorcycle News / 9h
Motorsport exempted from controversial insurance requirement Motorcycle News Motorcycle racing has been exempted from a controversial insurance requirement, which threatened to end the competition.


Indian announces contingency for 2019 AMA flat track season
CMG News / 1h
First-place race finishers now get a $10,000 payout, if they're aboard an Indian FTR750 and follow the eligibility rules.


BMW Motorsport News

Opening round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge under a cloud of sadness for BMW Motorsport.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
This weekend, the Intercontinental GT Challenge kicks off the new season with the Bathurst 12 Hour (AUS). In the thick of the action will be two BMW M6 GT3s, run by BMW Team Schnitzer and Walkenhorst Motorsport.


BMW M Motorsport Media Guide, Bathurst 12 Hour.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
Run by SRO and now in its fourth season, the Intercontinental GT Challenge will stage five major endurance races on five different continents. The races are genuine classics in Australia, North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.


Effective and individual: the 2019 BMW Motorsport Junior programme.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The promotion of young drivers enjoys a long tradition at BMW Motorsport, dating back more than 40 years. During this time, the junior programme has uncovered many talented youngsters who have gone on to make a name for




Dominik Vincon joins LRP Poland
FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 1d
German rider Dominik Vincon has joined his fellow countryman Arnaud Friedrich and Polish rider Bartlomiej Lewandowski to race for BMW-mounted Team LRP Poland. Team LRP Poland have beefed up their roster of riders by


Mototech’s Franco-Belgian incarnation
FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 2d
Mototech EWC Team have roped in new Belgian riders to continue their progress at the 24 Heures Motos with a Franco-Belgian line-up. Grégory Fastré, Sébastien Le Grelle, Camille Hédelin and Bram Lambrechts will be




2019 Isle of Man TT: Top Riders & Teams Confirmed
Ultimate Motorcycling / 12min
Four months before the race on that tiny island between the UK and Ireland, the top riders who claimed podium wins in 2018 IOMTT have confirmed their seats.


Still time to be book ferries for TT 2019
Isle of Man TT Latest News / 2d
Every year it seems it gets harder to reserve a place on the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company sailings for the annual TT pilgrimage. As the popularity of the event has increased recently, so the scramble for ferry places - particularly for




Bobby Fong Set For MotoAmerica Supersport With M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
MotoAmerica » Feed / 22h
Bobby Fong will race an M4 ECSTAR Suzuki in the 2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Series. The following is from Team Hammer Inc. Team Hammer, Inc. is thrilled to announce the signing of Bobby Fong to contest the




Up-Close with the WorldSBK-Spec BMW S1000RR
2KAsphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 1d
We sent Steve English to get some up-close photos of the WorldSBK-spec BMW S1000RR. As you would expect, the details on this bike are very interesting.


BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its season preparation with a double test in Spain and Portugal • Total Motorcycle
bmw motorcycles
Total Motorcycle News / 23h
BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its season preparation with a double test in Spain and Portugal • Total Motorcycle Total Motorcycle News Jerez de la Frontera/Portimão.


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Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1d
"People see me laughing and joking, but behind the box gates I dedicate myself to my work," says ex-Superbike World Champion Tom Sykes, who has earned a lot of reputation at BMW within a short time.


Markus Reiterberger: «Damit muss ich mich abfinden»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 2d
Markus Reiterberger was bumped into the barriers at the Superbike tests in Jerez and Portimao by his BMW team-mate Tom Sykes. "As soon as I feel good, I'm also fast," the Bavarian is convinced.


World Superbike: BMW Motorrad Team Checks In From The Test In Portugal
Roadracingworld.com / 1d
BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team concludes second shake-down test in Portimao. Autódromo Internacional do Algarve After the two-day test in Jerez last week, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team relocated across th...


Honda breaks its silence: Camier and Kiyonari on track at Buriram
GPone RSS Feed / 1d
The Fireblades of Leon and Ryuichi are finally in action, at a top secret test for the team that readies its weapons ahead of Phillip Island


2019 Portimao WorldSBK Test Press Releases
MotoMatters.com / 2d
Press releases after the Portimao World Superbike test: Jonathan Rea tops final day of pre-season testing at Portimao.


2019 Portimao WorldSBK Test - Even More Press Releases
MotoMatters.com / 1d
Some more press releases from Yamaha WorldSSP, BMW, and the GoEleven Ducati team after the Portimao test:


2019 WorldSBK Testing Round Up: Panigale A Work In Progress, Rea Dominant, Lowes One To Watch
MotoMatters.com / 41min
Testing paints a picture but it’s never a complete one. It shows only what the artist wants you to see with their work in progress. The winter is a time to work through your program and do it at your own pace.




Lorenzo: 2019 "same situation" as Yamaha debut with Rossi
500+Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 2d
Lorenzo has left Ducati to replace Dani Pedrosa at the Repsol Honda outfit, which helped Marquez to five MotoGP riders' titles in the past six years. Rossi was likewise a five-time champion when Lorenzo arrived at Yamaha in 2008,


Sepang: the first test for Marquez’ shoulder
2Knews RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 2d
Reigning World Champion underwent surgery on his left shoulder during the winter break – how will he fair at the Sepang Test?


Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - How I ride: Aleix Espargaró
MotoMatters.com / 1d
One of MotoGP’s most exciting riders tells us how he gets the best out of his bikes, tyres and electronics Aleix Espargaró is yet to win a MotoGP race but he is one of the category’s most exciting riders, with an all-attack riding


KTM race riders join Sepang shakedown in Pedrosa's absence
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 32min
Pedrosa, who wrapped up his grand prix racing career last year after 13 MotoGP seasons with Honda, was signed by KTM as a test rider and has already sampled its RC16 bike.




Has Red Bull fallen into McLaren's Honda trap? - F1
formula e
autosport.com / 1d
Has Red Bull fallen into McLaren's Honda trap? - F1 autosport.com Red Bull has not been shy about its big expectations for its switch to Honda power. Neither was McLaren four years ago, and that story ended badly.


F1 to rethink TV camera positions for 2019
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3h
The idea is to make the current generation of high downforce cars look more "edgy" than they have done in the past. "There's a big push for 2019 is to reflect the speed of the sport, and the pace of the cars,


F1 news: Daniel Ricciardo thankful after brutal Formula One rule change
Daily Express / 5h
DANIEL RICCIARDO has revealed Formula One drivers starve themselves on race weekends - but they will no longer have to do so.


F1's 2019 rules changes you may have missed
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
The push to get rid of the 'outwash' effect of the old wing designs, and help reduce the turbulence for following cars, is aimed at trying to help improve the chances of overtaking.


F1 race promoters criticise Liberty Media's approach
400+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
Amid ongoing uncertainty about the fate of five races whose contracts are up this year (Britain, Italy, Spain, Germany and Mexico), there has been a growing unity among the race organisers about the need for things to change.


Russian GP defends Liberty against "toothless" criticism
79Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
A statement issued by the 16 members of the Formula One Promoters’ Association [FOPA], of which Russia is not a member, took aim at Liberty over concerns it has about the future direction of the sport.


Will Formula 1 follow Formula E and switch to electric power to survive?
formula e
KXLH Helena News / 2d
Will Formula 1 follow Formula E and switch to electric power to survive?


The varied visions of F1's potential future
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
MAT revealed arguably the most extreme and comprehensive F1 vision yet as it explored what F1 could become in 2050. Though it went much further than simply its centerpiece concept car, the MCLExtreme,


Lewis Hamilton: Formula E chief predicts Mercedes contract plan and makes Extreme E wish
Daily Express / 1h
LEWIS HAMILTON has been backed to continue racing in F1 with Mercedes beyond the end of his current contract, according to Formula E and Extreme E founder Alejandro Agag.




WEC | 2020 Hypercar update
32Racecar Engineering / 3h
Not a single team or manufacturer has uttered a word since the 2020 Hypercar regulations were revealed. So Racecar Engineering did some digging and here’s what we found…


Bathurst 12 Hours, Thursday Paddock Notes
dailysportscar.com / 8h
The Road Run into Bathurst town centre with a car apiece from each of the GT3 manufacturers present (plus a Group I Mustang) took place late morning with the cars on display in Bathurst under clear skies.


VIDEO: Bathurst 12 Hour Pit Walk
dailysportscar.com / 7h
Watch the DSC editor’s pit walk ahead of the 2019 Bathurst 12 Hour, looking at some of the key cars in Aus this weekend, including the Brabham BT62, with the video below:






Bimmer

BMW CarData B2B – Access to vehicle data. Secure and transparent
BMW Group / 6h


MINI

"Best Cars 2019": MINI wins readers’ vote once again.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
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BIKE CANDY

An MV Agusta-Powered Tony Go Kart – 150cc Two-Stroke 4-Speed
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[mika]

FWIW





BMW Motorrad turns sixteen on 1 February 2019!

Writers are told to imagine the audience they are writing for while they are staring at the first blank page. In my mind’s eye, I see a large group of readers dressed in ATGATT with helmets in hand slowly filtering into three cohorts. The first, and largest, cohort is scratching their heads, some totally clueless about the headline and the rest trying to remember what they forgot. The second cohort is actively debating as they organize themselves into centuriae based on their answer. The third cohort has their helmet in one hand and a large cup of Fly-Over-Land Coffee in the other, and a quizzical look on their faces as they look for a place to sit. Someone in the back spouts off, “I wonder what kind of nonsense Mika has in store for us this time?” and the rest of the cohort chuckles. With that image in mind let me explain the headline.

1st Cohort
Before the Christmas break, I asked readers how old they thought BMW Motorrad is. I don’t post much to the MOA forum or threads et al. beyond the posts in this thread. However, I do read many of them. When the thread banter turns to discussions of the Mothership, posters seem to take sides based on how they see it. There are many lenses to view the Mothership through, and one of the common elements making up a posters lense is when they look at BMW Motorrad being founded. Posters may be using the same words, BMW, Motorrad, Mothership, etc. yet because of the different understanding of age the words have very different meanings.

2nd Cohort
Readers in this group fall into two broad headings that qualify them for service here. One title is for those remembering the question, and that did some research to arrive at an answer. The rest have done their research in the past for a variety of reasons leading them to a solution. In my mind's eye, I see some of you printed out BMW’s pdf of critical dates in their history. The multi-page document has many candidate dates, but there are four that, like cream, rise to the top.

7 March 1916
BMW centenary date from 2016 - But this is when the company was formed.
Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG is established as the successor to aircraft manufacturer Gustav-Otto-Flugmaschinenfabrik with registered office at Lerchenauer Straße in Munich. In 1922, engine construction, the name and the brand logo of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG are transferred to this company. This is therefore regarded as the date of establishment of the “New BMW AG.”

This is the date BMW celebrated the centarie of the Group. But does this really get to what members think of as the start of BMW Motorrad?

28 September 1923
At the German Motor Show in Berlin, the BMW R 32 is presented: the first motorcycle produced under the brand, developed under the management of Max Friz, powered by a horizontally opposed twin-cylinder, four-stroke Boxer engine.

Excellent choice.

Historians may quibble over details. There are other dates such as when the R32 is introduced to the BMW Directors, and they give the approval to production or any of the dates for crucial precursor steps. Yet this is the date when the R32 was introduced to the public and, for many, serves as the start of BMW Motorrad.

The R 32 is BMW’s first motorcycle but many historians will point out BMW’s serial production is not continuous. Production of motorcycles for sale to the public ceased in 1941. The R75, with sidecars, would continue production for the military until 1944 then cease. BMW would continue aero-engines until April 1945 when the 7th US-Army reached Munich and captured the plant. The existence of BMW, in any form, was seriously in doubt after this.

17 December 1948
Motorcycle production is started up again in Munich. A BMW R 24 powered by a single-cylinder engine is manufactured there as the first vehicle from BMW AG in the post-war era.

BMW motorcycles have been in serial production since this date. Certainly, we can agree that this is the beginning date of the modern BMW Motorrad.

[Cue the sound of other centuriae of the 2nd Cohort shouting, “But what about DD/MM/19XX?”]

DD/MM/19XX
That we have three dates to this point in the discussion should give you the sense there are many ways to answer the question of how old BMW Motorrad is. Members can point to various dates after the resumption of serial production as the start of BMW Motorrad as we know and debate it on the forum. The introduction of the Quandts in the late 50s as major investors, changes in models such as the end of the R69 and beginning of the R75, the jolting introduction of the Brick and other key dates will mark the birthdate of BMW Motorrad for them. For some, it is not a date on the BMW Media Information timeline but the date they bought their first BMW.

Legitimate cases can be made for many dates. Each one gives an insight into how a member sees BMW Motorrad, what they expect and how they make their case in discussions of the Mothership.

3rd Cohort - 1 February 2003
I have included a link to the BMW Media-information piece - The History of the BMW Group: 100 years of fascination with mobility - at the end of this article. Enterprising members of this cohort have purloined a copy of the date sheet from a member of 2nd Cohort or found the document on the BMW PressClub. Rapidly two things become apparent. First, the list of dates seems a bit heavy on the cage side of the calendar. Secondly, BMW doesn’t list 1 February 2003. Huh?

Just before Christmas 2002, BMW PressClub announced a new president for BMW Motorrad was coming. Herbert Diess would take over 1 February 2003 making today my choice for the birthday of BMW Motorrad as we know it now.

The choice of Diess would turn out to be an excellent one; however, he is not the driving force behind my case. Instead, it is based on the fact that after a period of turmoil at BMW AG a new president of BMW Motorrad was named at all.

This is the first in a series of articles explaining my view of BMW Motorrad. In the next installment, we will look at the years just before this date in 2003. It is a time that contains all the elements present in both the 1923 and 1948 periods that make them critical dates in the history of BMW Motorrad.


The history of the BMW Group: 100 years of fascination for mobility.
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...n-for-mobility

New President at BMW Motorrad
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/a...language=en_US

Birthday Cards pictured in the opening may be found at: https://www.pinterest.com/danmichael...ikers/?lp=true

[mikegalbicka]

Thanks for the history lesson. Quite interesting.

[mika]

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BMW Group Canada reports January 2019 sales.
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 3d
• Product offensive continues; four all-new models arrive in Q1. • Electric vehicle sales increase +8%. • Motorrad experiences double-digit growth to start the year.


The JOY of Art and Automobile: BMW Group brings the14th BMW Art Car to India.
BMW Group PressClub India / 3d
#14 BMW Art Car David Hockney - 1995 BMW 850 CSi on exclusive display at India Art Fair.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

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BMW Forum, BMW News and BMW Blog - BIMME... / 3d
F90 M5 Competition vs Aston Martin Vantage Drag Race


BMW i8 - Driven
TopSpeed Newsletter / 3d
If you have ever wondered what the sports car of the future will look like, a great place to look is at your BMW dealership. The BMW i8 is how BMW sees it, and if that is the case, the future may be brighter than we thought.


2020 Mercedes CLA vs 2019 BMW 3 Series
TopSpeed Newsletter / 3d
Highly popular in its first years on the U.S. market, the Mercedes-Benz CLA returns in 2019 with a brand-new design. Drawing inspiration from both the sleek CLS and the latest A-Class, the CLA remains the sporty four-door coupe


OTHER CAGE NEWS

Crate Engine Royalty: A 740 HP Ferrari F50 GT V12 Engine
500+Silodrome / 2d

This Ferrari F50 V12 engine was built to F50 GT specifications along with three chassis and another three or four race-specification engines. The F50 GT (also known as the Ferrari F50 GT1) was built by Ferrari in collaboration with


First-Gen Boxster Market: Is the 986 the New 914?
42The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 9h
There certainly are a lot of similarities. Introduced 26 years apart as mid-engined, entry-level alternatives to the 911, both were initially very well received and sold in healthy numbers,


A Brief History of the Porsche 912 – Everything You Need To Know
64Silodrome / 16h
Introduction: Porsche is Born Dr. Ferdinand Porsche had long dreamed of building high performance sports cars just as he had also dreamed of creating cars that ordinary people could afford to own and run prior to Hitler’s program


Volkswagen’s Electrify America will buy Tesla Powerpacks to manage peak demand
Ars Technica / 40min
Enlarge / An Electrify America charging station. (credit: Electrify America) On Monday, Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify America announced a partnership with Tesla to deploy Powerpack batteries (the utility-grade version of the


Brabham BT | Black Beauty
100+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / 1d

La Brabham scuderia di Formula 1 fu fondata dall'ex-campione del mondo del Jack Brabham e dal tecnico Ron Tauranac , dai loro nomi la sigla BT seguita da un numero progressivo per identificare le vetture Brabham.


FWIW

The Cost of Self-Driving Cars Will Be the Biggest Barrier to Their Adoption
500+Harvard Business Review / 4d
The technology is coming, but it’s going to be expensive.


ZX-10R-powered car takes on a Mercedes AMG E63 S
Visordown / 51min
Image: When can’t a Kawasaki beat a car?


De-Classified CIA Training Film: Car Surveillance
87Silodrome / 1d
This formerly classified CIA training film covers techniques used to surveil cars using multiple vehicle-based teams communicating by radio. The quality of the film’s production came as a bit of a surprise, the camera work is


Crypto Site Loses $137 Million in Dead Founder’s Encrypted Wallet
100+Futurism / 58min
Password Manager A prominent cryptocurrency exchange is scrambling to access $137 million dollars worth of Bitcoin after its founder died and took his passwords with him.


China Built a Robot Submarine to Shoot Rockets Into Typhoons
400+Futurism / 3d
Robot Submarine Chinese scientists built an autonomous submarine designed to travel into storms — including deadly typhoons — in order to fire off meteorological rockets that will collect data from the atmosphere.


Crypto Exchange Says It Can't Repay $190 Million to Clients After Founder Dies With Only Password
35KGizmodo / 1d
Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX says it cannot repay most of $190 million in client holdings after its 30-year-old founder Gerald Cotten, the only person who knew the passwords to its “cold storage,” unexpectedly died



BIKE CANDY

Bmw R80 247 „The Entelechy“
200+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / 2d

Bmw R80 cafe racer by Blackbean Motorcycles Starting point was a R80RT type 247 with original cast wheels, travel suitcases and full boarding. First, the machine was completely dismantled and carried out a detailed inventory.


Cafe Racer Design SourceBMW R100R 1991 @caferacerdesign
Cafe Racer Design / 3d
Cafe Racer Design Source BMW R100R 1991 @caferacerdesign

Via Vagabund Moto

[mika]

Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 8 February 2019


On Street and Track

BMW Motorrad India introduces the big GS to the Sub-Continent market.

Press Kit - The all-new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
BMW Group PressClub India / 1d

For decades, the boxer engine in the BMW Motorrad GS Adventure models has stood for distinctive, powerful and reliable propulsion when it comes to dynamic riding along country roads, sporty touring or enjoying long-distance


Press Kit - The all-new BMW R 1250 GS
BMW Group PressClub India / 1d

For more than 35 years, the boxer engine in the BMW Motorrad GS model has stood for distinctive, powerful and reliable propulsion when it comes to setting off on an extended tour or a long-distance journey – or simply enjoying the


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

2018 BMW R NineT Scrambler - Bike Reviews
bmw motorcycles
MotoPinas.com / 23h
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2018 BMW R NineT Scrambler - Bike Reviews MotoPinas.com BMW pays homage to the past with its take on the popular Scrambler class.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

2020 Africa Twin rumoured to be bigger than ever
400+Visordown / 8h
Image: The model will see an increase in capacity in order to meet Euro5 requirements


Could Suzuki Bring a DR Big Based on the V-Strom 1000 to Market?
71Web Bike World / 1d
Rumors Suggest It Is So Suzuki looks like it could soon be battling in the upper-middle-class adventure segment of the market. The bikemaker could revive the DR Big name with a bike based on the V-Strom 1000.


Harley-Davidson hires new agency to expand brand
Powersports Business / 4h
Harley-Davidson recently enlisted Droga5 to help expand the Harley-Davidson brand to riders worldwide. “We are excited to be part of the Harley-Davidson team that will help build the next generation of riders around the world,”


Harley-Davidson’s electric scooter concept is more exciting than its electric motorcycle
bmw motorcycles
The Verge / 23h
Harley-Davidson’s electric scooter concept is more exciting than its electric motorcycle The Verge The company made a working prototype and brought it to Aspen, Colorado for the Winter X Games last week.


Harley-Davidson Really Misjudged the Electric Motorcycle Market
200+The Motley Fool / 1d
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) had the opportunity to upend the motorcycle industry with its new electric LiveWire bike. Because of its size, production capabilities, and vast dealer network, Harley could have had a transformative impact on how high-performance electric motorcycles were perceived by the public by bringing an electric motorcycle to market that offered technical relevance and affordable


MC NEWS

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Adventure Build
62ADV Pulse / 1h

Kawasaki has always marketed their Versys-X 300 conservatively as a street bike designed to handle light off-road terrain.


What Is Driving Suzuki Turbo Motorcycle Engine Patents?
200+Cycle World / 7h
Bikes The latest news is tantalizing, but the usual turbo problems remain Back in the early 1980s, even the word “turbo” produced excitement. Kevin Cameron explains why boosted motorcycles from the Japanese Big Four were short-lived.

Motorcycle Industry Council Survey Shows Who Modern Motorcyclists Are
64Web Bike World / 1d
The MIC Takes a Look at Who’s Really Riding The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) recently did a survey that looked at the demographics of motorcycle riders across the country.


10 Motorcycles Under $10K For 2019
Cycle World / 21min
Bikes You don’t have to be flush to score the latest tech and performance features in 2019 motorcycles In 2019, $10K will get you plenty of motorcycle, including new models from Honda, Royal Enfield, and Triumph and even an
FWIW Yeah! BMW puts one on the list!


Classic motorbikes offered at no reserve
Motorbike Writer / 1d
If you’ve ever wanted to buy a classic bike at auction, it might be time to have a go as there are some potential bargains offered at no reserve in a Sydney auction next month. There are 14 motorcycles available at the annual


Honda covers a Fireblade, a CRF450L and a CRF50F in GOLD.
MoreBikes / 1d

Honda has just marked its 50th anniversary in Australia – and to celebrate the Japanese manufacturer has wrapped some of its most iconic machines in gold vinyl.


VIDEO: Lightning Motorcycle’s LS-218 can ACCELERATE from 100-150mph in TWO SECONDS.
MoreBikes / 1d
Lightning Motorcycles has just released a short video of its LS-218 electric superbike on the dyno – showing how quickly the world’s fastest electric motorcycle can accelerate from 100-150mph.


You Can Now Pre-Order the Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100
Web Bike World / 20min
High-Speed Racer? Yes Please Do you know what your life is missing? An Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100. Why? Because its 1100cc engine can make 217 HP at a screaming 13,200 rpm. That’s really all you need to know about it.

Top 10 Motorcycle Predictions!
Motorcycle.com / 41min
It’s that time of year again – that time where it’s my turn to do this week’s Top 10, and I’ve got nothin’. Time to make some predictions about the future, then! Let us prepare a beverage and gaze once again into the crystal ball.


Massive MV Agusta collection for sale
Motorbike Writer / 1d
One of the largest known collections of MV Agusta motorcycles will go up for auction on Saturday (February 9, 2019), including nearly every production model since 1945. Almost 100 motorcycles and even scooters from an


Why don’t medics rush to crashed riders?
Motorbike Writer / 4h
If you’ve ever been a witness at a motorcycle crash scene you may have noticed that medics (ambulance officers and paramedics) do not seem to be in any rush. I was at the scene of a crash on Abercrombie Rd near Obern, NSW,


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

Gone Riding: Honda Super Cub
47Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 4h
Today we are riding the new Honda Super Cub in Los Angeles, and trying to figure out if we can meet the nicest people on a Honda...again. The post Gone Riding: Honda Super Cub appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .


2019 Honda Super Cub Review: First Ride
Motorcycle.com / 3h
2019 Honda Super Cub Editor Score: 87.0% Engine 18.0/20 Suspension/Handling 13.0/15 Transmission/Clutch 9.0/10 Brakes 8.5/10 Instruments/Controls 4.5/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 9.0/10 Appearance/Quality


2019 Honda Super Cub C125 ABS Review (16 Fast Facts)
Ultimate Motorcycling / 1d
2019 Honda Super Cub 125 ABS Review: We test the latest iteration of the 60-year-running line and find out that it's a perfect urban motorcycle. The post 2019 Honda Super Cub C125 ABS Review (16 Fast Facts) appeared first on


GEAR

A Guide To Motorcycle Travel Bags And Luggage
Motorcyclist / 9h
Gear A basic rundown of different motorcycle luggage We outline the broad categories of motorcycle travel bags and luggage.


Top Touring Helmets of 2019
Motorcycle.com / 1d
Touring connotes long days in the saddle, and that means long days with your head inside your helmet. Fit, then, is going to be of utmost importance when it comes to selecting a touring helmet. A helmet that gives you a hot spot might


Survey lifts the lid on poorly-fitting helmets
38Visordown / 13h
Image: The Transport Research Laboratory wants riders to rethink their helmet sizing...


TOOLS

Workshop series – DIY motorcycle stand
Return of the Cafe Racers / 1d
Anyone who works on motorcycles knows the importance of a good stand. Raising your motorcycle up off the floor gives you easy access to hard to reach places along with making the whole process much easier on your body.


The Racing Sheet


Farcebook: BMW Cafe Racers Berlin

[url=http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=abbc6295-58f6-45e9-9c68-26408abe87cc]WERA West Presented By Lucas Oil Series Starts This Coming Weekend At Auto Club Speedway[]/url]
Roadracingworld.com / 7h
WERA WEST PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL STARTS THIS WEEKEND! The 2019 Season for the WERA West Sportsman...


CMRA Announces Its 2019 Class Sponsors
Roadracingworld.com / 7h
As the Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) heads into its 2019 opening round February 15 -17 at MSR Houston, a good lineup of Class Sponsors is forming for the Expert and Novice sprint classes as well as



BMW Motorsport News

Erik Johansson is the new BMW Motorsport Junior for 2019 following intensive selection process.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
After an intensive three-day selection procedure, the decision has been made: Erik Johansson (SWE) has been accepted onto the 2019 BMW Motorsport Junior Programme.





Isle Of Man TT: American Pete Murray To Once Again Compete With VRS Racing In 2019
36Roadracingworld.com / 11h
Notorious for running talented overseas competitors, Robbie Silvester’s highly acclaimed VRS Racing outfit for 2019 roads action has another truly global, worldwide themed rider line up. Remaining with the team for a third successive


Tom Brady's Media Company Releases Isle of Man Documentary
70Racer X Online / 9h
In season 3, the company profiled the Isle of Man TT, which has been held since 1907, and is one of the few—and most famous—road races still held on public roads.





Jake Gagne kehrt mit BMW in MotoAmerica-Serie zurück
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1d
Four top 10 finishes in 29 Superbike World Championship races were not enough for Californian Jake Gagne to qualify for 2019. The 25-year-old has to rebuild his career.
In 2010, Jake Gagne won the Red Bull Rookies Cup, but no Moto3 Grand Prix team was interested in signing it at the time. Instead, he returned to the US in 2012 and drove races in the US Superbike Championship MotoAmerica.





Markus Reiterberger (BMW): «Schon anders erlebt»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 9h
In the Superbike World Championship 2019, Markus Reiterberger from Team BMW Motorrad will be working with crew chief Pete Benson for the first time. "He writes a lot and listens well," praises the Bavarian.





New Suzuki fairing: the "catfish" slims down its whiskers
GPone RSS Feed / 7h
On the second day of testing at Sepang, Alex Rins presented an aerodynamic evolution on the GSX-RR, and the first results are positive.


Wednesday MotoGP Summary at the Sepang Test
30Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 12h
Honda's speed, injured riders, & hope for Yamaha yet...that's the first day of the preseason MotoGP test at Sepang in a nutshell. The post Wednesday MotoGP Summary at the Sepang Test appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber


Dovi “not 100% happy” but “the feeling is good”
1Knews RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 13h
Italian ended Day 2 at the Sepang Test in P4 as he and teammate Petrucci worked on a race simulation in tandem


Marquez now targeting full recovery for Argentina race
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 14h
Despite having still not totally recovered from his shoulder operation in December, defending champion Marquez kicked off 2019's official running by topping the opening day of the Sepang test on Wednesday.


Viñales obliterates the opposition on Day 2
8Knews RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 14h
Half a second clear after a last-minute leap up the timesheets, the Yamaha rider homes in on the fastest ever lap


2019 Sepang MotoGP Test Wednesday Round Up: Honda's Speed, Injured Riders, And Hope For Yamaha Yet
MotoMatters.com / 1d
The first day of the Sepang MotoGP test is always met with some trepidation. For the factories, have they responded to the feedback from before the winter break correctly, and developed the bikes in the right direction?


Sepang MotoGP Test: 2019 is go
Superbike News / 15h
After a shakedown test for factories with concessions, test riders and a few other bikes sharing the track, it’s now time for the season to begin proper. Sepang International Circuit remains the host, and the whole class of 2019 is





Sauber under new ownership
F1 Latest News / 2h
Sauber have announced new owners after current shareholders Longbow Finance S.A. agreed to fully acquire the team’s holding company. They will continue to race as Sauber, though founder Peter Sauber is to retire


Exclusive Q&A - Monisha Kaltenborn on Sauber’s rejuvenation
F1 Latest News / 2h
Last season was the worst in Sauber’s long history - 19 races and not a single point scored. Already, however, 2015 couldn’t be more different - a better car, a more competitive Ferrari power unit, and an all-new, young and hungry driver


Sauber retain Ericsson and Nasr for 2016
F1 Latest News / 2h
Sauber have announced the extension of their contracts with Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr. It means the Swede and the Brazilian will form an unchanged driver line-up for the Swiss team in next year's world championship.


Sauber: 2016 car still has untapped potential
F1 Latest News / 2h
Sauber may have missed this week’s Barcelona test, but team principal Monisha Kaltenborn insists there is more performance to come from their C35 car, despite Marcus Ericsson’s and Felipe Nasr’s disappointing start


How is a Formula One Car Born?
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport / 3h
A project 16 months in the making. The journey from first concept to first laps. Technical Director James Allison talks through how our latest Formula One challenger, the W10, was born...


No name change: Racing Point F1 name continues into 2019
James Allen on F1 – The official James A... / 7h
Despite their original choice of team name initially being described as a “placeholder”, the Racing Point F1 name will continue into 2019. Following their replacement of the Force India team part-way through 2018,


\Ex-Force India F1 boss Mallya’s extradition approved by UK Home Secretary
James Allen on F1 – The official James A... / 1d
Former Force India team owner Vijay Mallya will be extradited to India over allegations of fraud totalling around $1bn. The UK Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, has ordered the extradition of the 63-year-old businessman


'Only a matter of time' before Formula One and esports converge
formula e
ESPN / 7h
'Only a matter of time' before Formula One and esports converge ESPN Formula One bosses believe the world championship could have a complete overlap with the world of esports within the next 10 years.


The boss F1 needs but (probably) can't have - F1
formula e
autosport.com / 1d
The boss F1 needs but (probably) can't have - F1 autosport.com A common critique of Formula 1 under Liberty's control is that it lacks engagement and direction.


Formula 1 cost cap could be skewed towards Mercedes/Ferrari - Horner
formula e
autosport.com / 14h
Formula 1 cost cap could be skewed towards Mercedes/Ferrari - Horner autosport.com Formula 1 risks giving its biggest teams a clear advantage with Liberty Media's current cost cap plan, Red Bull boss Christian Horner has


A new look: Haas F1 unveil black and gold livery for 2019
James Allen on F1 – The official James A... / 14h
The Haas F1 team have become the first to display their 2019 challenger, with the American team taking on a revised black and gold livery for this season. Entering only their fourth season in the sport, Haas F1 have acquired title






GT News Notebook
27dailysportscar.com / 1d
Through January and into February GT3 grids have been building in Europe and the USA. Here’s a catch up on all the recent news from ADAC GT Masters, International GT Open and Blancpain GT World Challenge America: New colours for Callaway Callaway Competition has shown off a new livery f











Bimmer

BMW iNEXT undergoes winter trial tests: advancing the future of driving pleasure at the polar circle.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
New technology flagship of the BMW Group completes the first full vehicle tests for drive, chassis and suspension groups under extreme conditions in the Arjeplog winter testing centre.

Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Chamonix Driving Project: 1968 BMW 1600-2
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 23h

This 1968 BMW 1600-2 appears to be in nice condition throughout, as should be expected of a car which sounds to have spent most of the past 51 years stored indoors.


BMW Motorsport to launch a new GT3 racecar in 2022
Bmw Blog / 17h
According to Sportscar365 , BMW Motorsport is in the planning stages of a new GT3 racecar. The current GT3 is based on the M6 Coupe and in its fourth year of racing. The new racecar could arrive as early as 2022.


2019 BMW M2 Competition Review: A Fun Little Sports Coupe Borrows a Cup of Power From the M3
22TheDrive / 1h
How agile and effective was the BMW M2 Coupe? Well, it almost managed to quiet the choir-preachers of the automotive press, for whom every BMW story must begin with a lazy reverie for the brand’s Good Old Days


BMW Reportedly Working on i7 Electric Model with 600-Km Range
Bmw Blog / 2h
BMW is reportedly working on a fully electric car under the i7 moniker, which could arrive on the market somewhere around 2022, according to one of our sources in Munich.


OTHER CAGE NEWS

The First Bugatti Chiron Sport Delivered Is Beautiful in Blue and Black
Supercars.net / 58min

After About 11 Months of Waiting Abdulla Bin Fahad from Qatar recently took delivery of his Bugatti Chiron Sport. According to GT Spirit, it’s the first one that the car company has delivered to a customer.


Bugatti Chiron Sport '110 ans Bugatti' edition revealed
Autocar RSS Feed / 13h
Special-edition model celebrates brand's 110th anniversary and French roots; is limited to 20 examples Bugatti has revealed a special, ultra-exclusive version of the Chiron Sport as part of its 110th anniversary as a brand.


The Two-Rotor, Wankel-Powered Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette that Never Was
Automobile Magazine / 4h
Though a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette is now headed for production , the idea of a Corvette with such an exotic engine location is nothing new. Several such concepts were created, and at the 2019 Amelia Island Concours


Aston Martin previews Lagonda All-Terrain concept
Autocar RSS Feed / 14h
Production version of Rolls-Royce Cullinan rival will be built at new St Athan factory in Wales Aston Martin is to preview the second model in its reborn Lagonda range with the All-Terrain Concept at the upcoming Geneva motor show . The SUV, which will rival the Rolls-Royce Cullinan , follows the reveal of the Lagonda Vision saloon concept shown at Geneva last year, when Lagonda was relaunched as


Could Hispano Suiza Make a Comeback With Its Electric Supercar?
Supercars.net / 1d
The Spanish Automaker’s Return Could be Coming This year’s Geneva Motor Show is shaping up to be a blast from the past. Now, the long-dormant Hispano Suiza brand could start a comeback with an electric supercar.


Jaguar Land Rover posts £3.1 billion loss in final quarter of 2018
Autocar RSS Feed / 13h
Firm says huge one-off charge is part of recovery plan, while car sales falls are due to struggling Chinese market Jaguar Land Rover posted a pre-tax loss of £3.4 billion in the final three months of 2018, caused by a massive one-off


New Study Shows Japanese-brand Automakers Generate 1.52 Million Jobs in U.S. as Part of Decades-long Commitment
JAMA / 13h
For Immediate Release February 7, 2019 Contact: Juliet Guerra 202-617-3085 New Study Shows Japanese-brand Automakers Generate 1.52 Million Jobs in U.S. as Part of Decades-long Commitment Washington, D.C.




FWIW

Russia Plans To Launch Tiny Space Plane Off Back Of High Flying M-55 Research Jet
61TheDrive / 1d
As we took the time to explore in depth recently , the U.S. government has long been interested in the potential applications of a reusable manned and unmanned spacecraft , as well as a mothership aircraft to help loft them into


This Autonomous Navy Ship Just Passed a Huge Milestone
The Motley Fool / 22h
The research arm of the U.S. Navy has successfully sailed an autonomous ship from San Diego to Hawaii and back with little human intervention. That's a huge accomplishment for the Navy, as well as for the contractor who supplied


The pavement of the future turns your footsteps into electrical energy!
500+Yanko Design / 1d
I vividly remember a video by David Guetta back in the day. The song was called Alphabeat (a melodic masterpiece, honestly) and it showed off a really interesting concept. The DJ’s arena had a dance-floor that converted jumps


We need more powerful nuclear engines to explore farther and faster into space
200+New on MIT Technology Review / 15h
Nuclear power has powered rockets for decades, but reaching deep space will require a big leap.


Flickr: Seriously, Download Your Photos Before March 12 or Lose Them Forever
200+Gizmodo / 19h
The good news is that Flickr has extended the deadline for users to download their images from its servers before it starts mass deleting photos . The bad news is that this is definitely still happening in mid-March, so really, really




BIKE CANDY

BAJA HAHA. Moto Adonis’ Mad BMW R1100 Enduro Racer
200+Pipeburn.com / 1d

Written by Andrew Jones What do you get when you take a big serve of America’s world-class automotive obsession and crossbreed it liberally with the Mexican tradition of going loco and not giving a damn?

[mika]

Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday, 12 February 2019


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Is an electric Triumph around the corner?
Motorbike Writer / 2d
Triumph Motorcycles is surveying customers with an email asking if they’ve ridden an electric motorcycle and whether the British company should make an electric Triumph. It’s not the first time Triumph has surveyed its customers


New Suzuki KATANA Set to Headline London Motorcycle Show
Superbike News / 4h

Suzuki’s new KATANA is set to headline the forthcoming Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show, where it will be displayed for the first time in the capital alongside a stunning original 1981 machine.


Indian Motorcycle appoint new dealer for northeastern Netherlands
Superbike News / 4h

Indian Motorcycle extends the coverage of their retail network by welcoming Lowlands Biker Store to deliver the premium motorcycle experience to riders in the northeastern region. Based in Zwolle, 100km east of Amsterdam, Lowlands


Yamaha Motor Records Rise in Net Sales for 2018
Motorcycle industry news
Associated Press / 35min
Yamaha Motor Records Rise in Net Sales for 2018 Associated Press TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 12, 2019--Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7272)(ISIN:JP3942800008) announced today that for the fiscal year ending ...




MC NEWS

Why I Didn’t Buy A New Motorcycle This Weekend—And How The Dealer Lost A Sale
200+Cycle World / 2h
News Some motorcycle dealerships need to stop treating their products like lawn mowers Motorcycle dealers have to love their products as much as customers do.


The Vintagent Trailers: Oil In The Blood
The Vintagent / 1h
This is not a film about motorcycles, it’s about motorcycle people.



Blood Biker finds heartfelt thank you note left on motorcycle
57Visordown / 4h
Image: What a lovely gesture...


This Custom Motorcycle Isn’t A Motorcycle
Cycle World / 59min
Lifestyle It’s furniture When does a motorcycle stop being a motorcycle? When it’s turned into a chair.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

2019 Honda Super Cub first ride review
100+RevZilla Articles / 9h

The return of the Honda motorcycle that's friendlier than a basket of puppies.


Royal Enfield INT650 And Continental GT Reviews
89Motorcyclist / 7h
Reviews Meet the Royal Enfield INT650 and Continental GT The INT650 and Continental GT are Royal Enfield’s first real global products since the brand’s rebirth, and these motorcycles required international input.


Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: Worth the wait?
Autocar India / 2d
I am a big fan of the RE Twins. I’ve been waiting for the launch for a long time and I have decided to buy the Interceptor. Should I buy the bike right now or should I wait for a few months before making the purchase? Purbayan Roy,


Church of MO: 1999 BMW K1200 LT
Motorcycle.com / 1d
Yea, bigly did BMW’s first attempt at a Goldwing style luxo-cruiser enter the arena, and who were we to decipher what it meant or make a defining judgement?


2019 Honda CB300R vs rivals: Specifications comparison
bmw motorcycles
Autocar India / 2d
We see how it stacks up against a few other motorcycles at this price point.



DUCATI issued a recall on the PANIGALE 959, PANIGALE V4, and HYPERMOTARD models
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 21h
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear brake pads could separate. This would cause reduced rear braking. Safety Risk: Reduced braking could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a...


BMW issued a recall on the X1 model
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 21h
Issue: On certain vehicles, the brackets for the rear tail lights may crack. This could cause the tail lights to separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: If the tail lights separate from the vehicle, others...


Bmw ( 19v017000 )
81KVehicles Recalls / 2d
Dated: JAN 14, 2019 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-20...

Search for Recalls Here

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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/

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The Racing Sheet


Banatti Zig Racer[/b]Ottonero Cafe Racer / 2h- Christopher Paris Lacson

Minneapolis Supercross Results: New Point Leader!
32Dirt Bike Magazine / 1d
Cooper Webb rode to a hard-fought win in Minneapolis this week after an intense battle that involved Joey Savatgy, Ken Roczen, Blake Baggett and Marvin Musquin.


Breakdown: Minneapolis
Racer X Online / 33min
Jason Thomas talks about the tough-to-pass Minneapolis track, Jordon Smith's tire change before the 250SX East main event, and more.


BMW Motorsport News

BMW i Andretti Motorsport looking to back up strong performances in Mexico.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 7h
Having started the season with three impressive displays, the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team now travels to the Mexico City E-Prix, with its sights set on challenging for top results with both BMW iFE.18s in round four of this


Alessandro Zanardi: “It has been simply fantastic all the way”.\
63BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
BMW works driver Alessandro Zanardi (ITA) attracted global attention with his start at the 24 Hours of Daytona (USA) in the BMW M8 GTE. The Italian was the focus of reporting all over the world and was the fans’ favourite at Daytona.




MotoAmerica To Have Live And Same-Day Coverage On FOX Sports' FS2 Network In 2019 (Updated)
52Roadracingworld.com / 2h
Editorial Note: MotoAmerica is planning to issue two more announcements this week covering the remainder of its 2019 TV plans, including what coverage the support classes will receive, streaming plans, etc. Stay tuned. ...


MotoAmerica: Race Distances For 2019 Events Released
Roadracingworld.com / 10min
MotoAmerica has released the race distances for each class at each event on its 2019 schedule: Superbike: Circuit of The Americas, 15 laps (TBC), 51.45 miles Road Atlanta, 21 laps, 53.55 miles VIRginia




How much do you know about Phillip Island? Find it out!
SBK / 2h
Catch up with the facts and stats before ahead of the 2019 Yamaha Finance Australian Round


FIM: Ducati, BMW, Kawasaki werden für dumm verkauft
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 3d
In two weeks the Superbike World Championship 2019 will start in Australia, until today Ducati, BMW and Kawasaki do not know which maximum speed they will be allowed. The reasons for this unbearable situation.
FWIW The FIM has several racing rules intended to level the playing field between manufacturers. In the past these allowed I4 Japanese engines to compete with V-Twins such as Ducati. The Duc twin racer was allowed more CCs and was allowed a lower weight, Along with weight penalties/bonuses RPM limits on I4 engines have been another way of achieving this.

In 2018 BMW started the season with a rev limit of 14,700 RPM which was raised after the Brno round to 14,950. Obviously, with a new engine and limited time BMW is chomping at the bit to find out what their limit is to allow engine tuning and in turn chassis tuning to the power curve of the engine. WSBK is not drag racing. The tracks have curves and competitors must be able to deal with both. Truly sorting the chassis can not be finished until the engine limits are set. FIM rules allow for a 3% rev limit variance from the production versions of racers motorcycles. In an increasingly tight technical field a small error is quickly magnified.

In the 31 runnings of this race the eventual season champion has finished in the top 5 for this race. The Phillips Island track is often called an intermediate track demanding teams find a balance between power and handling to garnar a podium position. There is a long season after this race; however, it has been a strong predictor of how the teams will sort out over that time. BMW will want a strong showing or it will be a very long season.


Bevilacqua über BMW: «Ich blicke da nicht durch»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1h
From 2016 to 2018 Althea Racing was the figurehead of BMW in the Superbike World Championship. When it came to coming back in 2019 with factory work, Althea was as a partner for Bayern never just discussion.
"Althea is not a development team," BMW Motorsport Director Marc Bongers told SPEEDWEEK.com in June 2018. "You can use a fully developed bike, as shown in the past, as a customer team. Advancing a motorcycle with the support of the manufacturer is another story they have only a very limited cross. "






Sepang MotoGP Test: The MotoGP Bikes Up Close, by @colmobri
100+MotoMatters.com / 10h
Valentino Rossi's Yamaha M1 David Emmett: The Yamaha M1 barely seems to change from year to year. In recent seasons, even the livery has remained almost identical. Yamaha's philosophy is one of evolution and refinement


MotoGP Sepang Test Day 2: Maverick Viñales obliterates the opposition
Superbike News / 4h
Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) got within just 0.067 of Jorge Lorenzo’s fastest ever lap of Sepang on Day 2 of testing, with the 1:58.830 set by Lorenzo last season – although not an official lap record – now


Ducati domination on Day 3: Petrucci, Bagnaia set the pace
Superbike News / 4h
After Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) missed out on setting the fastest ever lap of Sepang by just 0.067 on Thursday, Friday saw action in Malaysia end on a high as not one but six riders went quicker than


Aerodynamics: Danny Aldridge unveils the magic box
GPone RSS Feed / 3d
They already call it the "magic box" in the paddock: an aluminum box into which a MotoGP bike must enter to meet aerodynamic standards.


Castiglioni: “Winning is essential for MV Agusta”
GPone RSS Feed / 1h
The president at the presentation of the F2: "I know that it’ll also take time, but it’s already a great feeling to see the brand in MotoGP, again."


MV Agusta: When the tail has a hole
GPone RSS Feed / 4h
PHOTO. The Italian motorcycle manufacturer pushes towards aerodynamics also in Moto2, unveiling an unprecedented tail on the F2 presented in Milan


cing return
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 14h
MV Agusta signed a four-year deal with existing Moto2 team Forward Racing to participate in the intermediate class, with the Swiss team's former constructor Suter staying on as a technical partner. There was controversy surrounding the




Slide view: Compare the Haas VF-19 versus 2018 car
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d


Haas "vastly superior" to rivals "by every metric"
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3d
British energy drinks company Rich Energy agreed a title deal with Haas late last year and this week the team unveiled its 2019 F1 car with a JPS Lotus-inspired black-and-gold livery to echo the colour scheme of its new backer's


Alfa/Ferrari tie-in "none of my business", says Haas boss
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3d
Sauber has been renamed Alfa Romeo as part of a major push by the Italian car manufacturer to increase its brand presences in F1. The move also suggests that Alfa Romeo will forge closer technical ties with Ferrari in the


Philip Morris unfazed by Ferrari F1 sponsorship investigation
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
Mission Winnow’s sponsorship of Ferrari was launched at last year’s Japanese GP, and represents a new scientific and technological push from Philip Morris in a bid to move its business away from reliance on tobacco products that had


Exploiting a loophole? McLaren announces partnership with British American Tobacco
James Allen on F1 – The official James A... / 7h
British American Tobacco will once again be sponsoring a Formula One team, having agreed a “global partnership” with McLaren in a deal that the Woking team say will be focusing on BAT’s “reduced risk products”.


F1 2019 car launches: When will Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull unveil new livery?
Daily Express / 2h
F1 NEWS - The new season is nearly upon us with teams this week unveiling their 2019 liveries. Express Sport gives you the lowdown on when the title contenders will reveal their cars.


Rokit Williams reveals new 2019 livery
F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / 2h
Williams have revealed their new 2019 car livery, introducing ROKiT as a new title sponsor. The global telecommunications company was added to the car during a special event held at Williams Racing HQ ahead of the 2019 season


Toro Rosso unveil Red Bull-inspired car and new driver line-up
20BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 4h
Toro Rosso unveil their new STR14 car for the 2019 Formula 1 season, saying it owes a lot to last year's Red Bull.


Fernando Alonso: Did you see where former F1 champion was on Sunday? McLaren return clue
Daily Express / 12h
FERNANDO ALONSO has dropped a big hint his work with McLaren’s F1 team is not over.


Max Verstappen: Red Bull ace speaks out after second part of Esteban Ocon clash punishment
Daily Express / 23h
MAX VERSTAPPEN has opened up after completing the second part of the punishment he received for clashing with Esteban Ocon at the 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix.


From inside Mercedes: Piola explains ‘simple’ keys to F1 success
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 14min
Piola and Autosport’s technical editor Jake Boxall-Legge travel to Mercedes' F1 factory to explain how the team has remained unbeatable throughout the turbo hybrid era so far – and why the secrets to its success are actually




The 2019 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list so far
Motorsport.com - WEC - Stories / 1h
N° Team Car Confirmed drivers LMP1 - 8 cars 1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R13-Gibson Andre Lotterer Neel Jani Bruno Senna 3 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R13-Gibson Thomas Laurent Gustavo Menezes Nathanael Berthon 4






Bimmer

The new 2020 ALPINA B7 xDrive Sedan - Power, Dynamics and Luxury in a new contemporary Design.
BMW Group PressClub USA / 6h
Woodcliff Lake – Feb. 11th, 2019…Today, ALPINA, together with BMW, introduces the revised version of its exclusive B7 xDrive sedan. The new 2020 B7 is the 6th generation full-size performance-luxury model from ALPINA


BMW Group News

BMW is official partner of Frieze Los Angeles. Frieze Music as part of BMW’s manifold contribution to the inaugural edition of the fair.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 59min
From February 15 through February 17, the first edition of Frieze Los Angeles will open its doors at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood, with a preview day on February 14, 2019.


b]Rolls Royce Motorcars[/b]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Announces Record Number Of Places Available For Apprenticeship Programme
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 1h
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that a record number of places are available for the company’s 2019 Apprenticeship Programme.


Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship Programme 2019: Apprentice Profiles
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 1h
After finishing his GCSEs, Mike was passionate about working on the best cars in the world and was keen to begin an apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce. Mike is now studying for a Diploma in Engineering at Chichester College


Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Calls For Improved Parking And Speeding Controls In Local Area
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 20min
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today called upon the local authorities to urgently improve parking and speeding controls on roads around the company’s Head Office and Manufacturing Plant at Goodwood, West Sussex.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Is the BMW i8 one of the prettiest cars on sale?
Bmw Blog / 2d

What makes a car pretty? I feel like that’s a difficult question to answer, as there doesn’t seem to be any specific guideline about what makes a pretty car, no clear-cut definition.


Rolls-Royce’s Collaboration with The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Chain is a Celebration of The Chinese New Year
TopSpeed Newsletter / 14h
The Chinese market is very important to Rolls-Royce. It’s so important that the British automaker is rolling a trio of special edition Cullinan SUVs to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year,


Video: Exclusive interview with Alex Zanardi
Bmw Blog / 1d
The 2019 Daytona 24 Hours was one of BMW Motorsport’s most memorable races . Not only the team clinched the No.1 spot in the GTLM class, but it also offered racing legend – Alex Zanardi – the opportunity to competitively race in


Opinion: a new role beckons for Mini, the master of invention
Autocar RSS Feed / 1d
2011's Rocketman concept was a sign of exciting things to come from Mini In its 60th year, Mini finds itself well placed to exploit the opportunities presented by electrification - here's why to get excited Mini has always been one of the


Happy birthday to Britain's favourite car: Mini at 60
21Autocar RSS Feed / 1d
Mini Cooper returned in 1989, initially as limited edition To mark the Mini’s diamond anniversary, we take a fast blast through the archives and come bang up to date with a ride in a Dakar raider It’s still here, 60 years and a whole



OTHER CAGE NEWS

A Brief History of the Volvo P1800 – Everything You Need To Know
100+Silodrome / 10h

Introduction: The Volvo “Chevvy Corvette” That Wasn’t The story of the creation of the Volvo P1800 begins back in 1953 when Volvo co-founder and Vice-President Assar Gabrielsson visited the USA and while there he had the


Brabham BT62 could make Australian Grand Prix appearance
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3d
The 700-horsepower supercar is currently midway through a series of demo runs in Australia, which started with the Adelaide Motorsport Festival back in November last year. The car then made a record-smashing appearance at


All There & Ready for Reassembly: 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 1d
This 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta (chassis 8MA1038) is described by it seller as a ~27k mile, rust-free and no-accident rolling project. With just three owners since new, the backstory is that the car was partially disassembled nearly four


Harley-Davidson F-150 pickup unveiled in Chicago
Powersports Business / 3d
Executives with Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Tuscany Motor Co., a Fox Factory Holding Corp. subsidiary, today introduced the 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 pickup truck at the Chicago Auto Show. A concept of the


What Sanctions? Kim Jong Un Gets Another New Limo, This Time An S600 Mercedes-Maybach
100+TheDrive / 1d
As many continue to claim international sanctions are crippling North Korea's economy and leaving the Kim regime starved of cash and luxury goods, we continue to get glaring indications otherwise.


The 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Italia Is the Best-Looking Debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, But Is It Too Little Too Late?
TopSpeed Newsletter / 2d
First introduced way back in 2013, the 4C was the first mass-produced Alfa Romeo vehicle for the North American market in the 21st century. And what a comeback - this thing ticks all the boxes when it comes to driving nirvana.


Porsche Carrera GT "Recommissioned" by Porsche Classic
TopSpeed Newsletter / 3d
When a car is about to die its natural death, most car owners scrap it off and replace it with a new one. However, we enthusiasts try to do our best to bring it back to life instead of just disposing of something close to our hearts.


Here Is the Future of Car Sharing, and Carmakers Should Be Terrified
bmw ag
Bloomberg / 3d
Here Is the Future of Car Sharing, and Carmakers Should Be Terrified Bloomberg When Evgeny Barkov owned a car, the 31-year-old software salesman would often look out of his Moscow window at it with disgust.


Clever Ways to Save Money when Buying a Supercar
Supercars.net / 2min
So you have finally decided that it’s time to upgrade to a vehicle that actually ticks off all the boxes and provides you with the driving experience you desire. Buying a supercar isn’t a purchase you’ll be making just any day,


This $350,000 Armored Cadillac Escalade Has Gun Ports, Electric-Shock Doors, Smokescreen System
TheDrive / 40min
Have you ever found yourself cruising down the highway in your Cadillac Escalade wishing your luxury SUV was a bit...safer? I'm not talking about having more airbags or blind-spot monitoring kind of safer, but features like
FWIW Perhaps a decade ago I ran some pieces on BMW armored limos in the Morning Reads. I did a quick Google search and came up with an BMW Australia page for an example of BMW’s idea of a vehicle “Customized for every level of threat.”


The New 7.3-Liter V-8 Gasser In the 2020 Ford Super Duty Is a Combination of Old School and New School
TopSpeed Newsletter / 6h
Boosted, small-displacement engines are all the rage these days, but Ford is breaking the mold by offering up a brand-new, naturally aspirated, 7.3-liter V-8 with the 2020 Super Duty. Built from the ground up and revealed for the first


Ford Can, But Won't Put New 7.3-Liter V-8 in the Mustang or F-150: Report
TheDrive / 40min
Ford has reportedly confirmed that its new 7.3-liter V-8 could be fit into a Mustang or half-ton F-150, but that the engine will at no point be an option from the factory.
FWIW Some place there is a gearhead reading this as a challenge.


FWIW

Elon Musk: A Round-Trip Ticket to Mars Will Cost Just $100,000
5KFuturism / 4h
Sticker Shock SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter Sunday night that he expects a round – trip ticket to Mars to eventually cost less than a luxury wedding


Try This At Home, Kids: Adam Savage On The Next Generation Of MythBusters
Arts & Life : NPR / 37min
The former co-host of MythBusters has a new show, MythBusters Jr ., featuring six young experts in engineering, welding, astrophysics and design. (Image credit: Jason Merritt/TERM/Getty Images)


What are your chances of successfully raising money on Kickstarter?
The Hustle / 1d
This year, hopeful entrepreneurs will list thousands of projects — books, films, drones, watches, board games, smart toothbrushes — on Kickstarter. Here, they’ll vie to bypass traditional fundraising models, collect cash directly



BIKE CANDY

R100gs / Gregor Halenda
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 2h
- Gregor Halenda



R1150 "Boxer X" / 牛仔工坊 Cowboy's chopper
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 3d
- 牛仔工坊 Cowboy's chopper



BaT Auction: Modified 1978 BMW R100/7 at No Reserve
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 4d

This 1978 BMW R100/7 is powered by a replacement 1,000cc horizontal twin reportedly sourced from an R100RS and featuring an upgraded camshaft, flowed dual-plug cylinder heads, electronic ignition, a deep sump, and a 2-into-


BaT Auction: 1960 BMW R50 at No Reserve
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 2h

This 1960 BMW R50 is a matching-numbers example that was purchased one year ago from a BMW mechanic who had owned it since 1970. Believed to have had three owners, the bike shows just under 77K miles

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 15 February 2019

On Street and Track

GS Trophy 2020 – Qualifier USA To Be Held May 30 Through June 2
BMW Group PressClub USA / 1h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 14, 2019…Do you love a challenge…a GS challenge? BMW GS riders will soon compete for the opportunity to represent the USA in the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 in New Zealand.


BMW Group global sales increase in January
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Group deliveries increase 0.5% to 170,463 +++ BMW sales up 0.8% to 149,616 +++ Mainland China main growth driver +++ BMW i3 sales increase 30.4% +++ Nota: “Further growth expected this year” +++
BMW Motorrad
“Following its eighth successive record sales year, BMW Motorrad began 2019 with a 1.5% increase in sales. In total, 8,578 premium BMW Motorrad motorcycles and maxi-scooters were delivered to customers around the world in January.”

FWIW: We have no idea what the US sales are. Canada has shown an increase but that is on a limited number of units. This allows us to parse things the way they see things. The bottom line from this report of sales is BMW continues to find ways to meet sales goals on a worldwide basis.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS



BMW-Chef Dr. Schramm: «Wollen nachhaltig in SBK-WM»
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 7h
In an interview with the Austrian Motorcycle Magazine, BMW Manager Dr. Markus Schramm the seriousness of the commitment in the Superbike World Cup.
Fans of BMW and the World Superbike Championship have long been waiting for such clear statements. Markus Schramm, who took over the management of BMW Motorrad in May 2018, not only made re-entry into the BMW Superbike World Championship with one of his first actions, thereby overturning the decision of his predecessor Stephan Schaller. In an interview with Ulf Böhringer for "Motorrad Magazin" from Austria, the manager also emphasized the long-term intention of the factory commitment.


Listen to the awesome 1800cc boxer Beemer
26Motorbike Writer / 16h
Hopes of BMW building an R18 with an 1800cc engine have risen with this new video showing a wild Japanese custom BMW “Departed” R18 in action. Doesn’t it sound absolutely awesome? 1800cc Boxer There is no reference to it being


2019 BMW S1000RR to launch in India soon
Autocar India / 1d
BMW Motorrad unveiled the next-generation of its flagship superbike, the S1000RR at EICMA 2018. The update comes a decade after the first generation of the RR was launched and BMW claims that it has revised almost


OTHER MANUFACTURERS



Remembered: John Harold Haynes OBE, creator of the Haynes manual
500+RevZilla Articles / 1d

The creator of the Haynes manual built a career on showing others the way.


Design Filings Offer Better Look at Harley-Davidson Pan America, Custom 1250 and Streetfighter
Motorcycle.com / 3min

Last July, Harley-Davidson announced a bold new direction for the company , revealing three new concept models, the Pan America 1250 , Custom 1250 and the Streetfighter 975 . Bold New Harley-Davidsons for 2020 Harley-Davidson


Barghest Motive Garmr – the Custom Harley Leaning Reverse Trike
The Kneeslider / 22h
This popped up for sale the other day with a rather unfortunate name, it's called the Barghest Motive Garmr, unfortunate because it's so hard to remember even if you like the concept


Polaris Still Has a Way to Go for a Turnaround
The Motley Fool / 8h
Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) is looking better after a fourth-quarter earnings beat, despite motorcycle sales plunging by double-digit rates. Improvement in sales of off-road vehicles, and its acquisition of Boat Holdings last year,


Indian Motorcycle opens 8th dealership in India: report
Powersports Business / 1d
Indian Motorcycle recently announced the inauguration of its newest dealership in Kochi, Kerala. An article from Autoportal states that the dealership will carry a variety of Indian Motorcycles, such as the Indian Chief Classic, Indian Chief


Is Kawasaki’s electric bike getting closer?

Visordown / 2h
Image: From the patent images we’ve found, you’d have to agree it is


Most powerful Piaggio Vespa goes on sale in foreign markets
Autocar India / 14h
During EICMA 2018, Piaggio confirmed that it would be updating its GTS 300 line-up and the new scooters have officially launched in international markets.


Taking a Peek Behind the Crimson Curtain
Motorcycle.com / 14h
As all projects do, the new Ducati Diavel started with an idea. The 2019 Ducati Diavel wouldn’t be an entirely new motorcycle as it was when the idea hit the drawing board in 2008 – later being released in 2010 as a 2011 model


Suzuki Files Patent for Unique Engine Placement
96Web Bike World / 1d
Just Flip It Around In a recent patent filing, Suzuki decided it would take the standard motorcycle engine placement and flip it on end. The company filed a patent for a bike with an engine that’s essentially flipped around with the


MC NEWS

IMS Makes It Easier To Learn To Ride With New To 2
Cycle World / 15min
Lifestyle New IMS initiative lowers barriers to new riders with comprehensive videos, shiftless bikes, and accessibility for all The new initiative from the IMS puts new riders on accessible, shift-less bikes and introduces them to a series

Sliding superbike sales prompt offers [India]
Auto-Industry-Economic Times / 10h
Sales of motorcycles with engine capacity between 800cc and 1600cc have taken a beating between April 2018 and January 2019. In comparison, sales of bikes with engine capacity greater than 500cc and less than/equal to 800cc


Royal Enfield factory workers begin striking again
Auto-Industry-Economic Times / 6h
The management refers to the strike as illegal, and that the majority of the workforce is still committed to production:


Toronto Motorcycle Show runs this weekend
CMG News / 1h
After the flap of Valentine’s Day is over, remember that you can look forward to the Toronto Motorcycle Show this weekend, running Friday-Sunday at the Enercare Centre.


Are eco-friendly motorbikes the future, or the now?
Motorbike Writer / 19h
(Contributed post for our eco-friendly UK readers) With air pollution responsible for some 50,000 deaths a year in Britain, electric vehicles may just be the future. However, their expensive price tags and charging mishaps mean that


On Two Wheels 2019 Video Series Premiere - Episode 1
83Motorcyclist / 20h
Videos Motorcyclist magazine reboots On Two Wheels with new hosts and even more high jinks Motorcyclist magazine premieres its new-and-improved On Two Wheels YouTube video series.


Gloucestershire Police motorcyclists equipped with airbag suits
100+Visordown / 1d
Image: Their custom-made BKS suits will feature Alpinestars Tech-Air vests inside


Airbag suit to ‘save millions’ of riders
Motorbike Writer / 1d
A patent is pending for a motorcycle seat that ejects a rider in a crash and then cocoons them in a full-length airbag suit to protect them from injury. Brooklyn start-up Airbag for Bike has posted a digital animation of the patent-pending


Automatic brakes in cars; motorbikes next?
Motorbike Writer / 1d
Automatic brakes that sense an imminent crash and activate an emergency stop have been endorsed in all new cars from 2020. Are motorcycles next?


The $1,000 adventure bike revisited
RevZilla Articles / 1d
What happens if you try Spurgeon's idea and limit your ADV-bike budget to a grand? We check in a year later to see how the experiment is going.


Perfect Motorcycle For The Rest Of My Life? I’d Choose Adventure
100+Motorcyclist / 1d
News If I had to choose… If you could only ride one type of motorcycle for the rest of your life, what would you choose? I’d choose adventure.


RIDING

Epic ride to the coldest place on earth
20Motorbike Writer / 1d
Despite a broken wiring loom, Lithuanian motorcycle adventurer Karolis Mieliauskas has successfully competed an epic ride to the coldest place on earth on a Yamaha Tenere .
FWIW Earth or Fly-Over-Land, either way I did not see them in my backyard.


GEAR

Shoei’s IT-HT Equipped With HUD Will Debut 2020
Web Bike World / 3h
The Smart Helmet Confirmed At the last CES, NS West and Shoei teamed up to bring a unique smart helmet with a head-up display (HUD) called the IT-HT.


Best Open Face Helmets
Motorcycle.com / now
The great thing about open face, or 3/4 helmets, is they’re open faced. You can talk to people, make funny faces, laugh out loud, drink things. The bad thing about open face helmets is also that they’re open faced.


Kriega R25 Backpack Review
Motorcyclist / 4h
Gear A moto backpack engineered for years of hard use We have yet to find a challenge the Kriega R25 backpack can’t handle.

TECH

Tech Tips: Off-Road Maintenance
Motorcycle & Powersports News / 2h
There are many reasons why a customer brings their ATV, side-by-side or motorcycle to your shop.


The Difference Between Phillips And JIS Head Screws
Motorcyclist / 2h
Videos In this episode of MC Garage we discuss the differences between two popular screw fasteners Not all cross-type screws are created equally. In this episode of MC Garage, get the lowdown about the ins and outs of these


Searching For Sense Among Different Two-Stroke Scavenging Schemes
75Cycle World / 1d
Bikes A narrative of two-stroke scavenging, part 6 Technical Editor Kevin Cameron recalls Alfred Jante, Charles Curtis, and his own experiences in the sixth installment of his two-stroke scavenging series.


The Racing Sheet



First ever FIM / FIA double-header event at Sepang on 13-15 December 2019
Superbike News / 1d
The Sepang International Circuit and Eurosport Events are breaking new ground in Malaysia by launching the first bikes/cars dual event from 13 to 15 December. The all-new event, which will go down in Asia’s motorsport history,



BMW Motorsport News

Andretti confirms technical partnership with Harding Steinbrenner
formula e
Motorsport.com, Edition: Global / 1h
Andretti confirms technical partnership with Harding Steinbrenner Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Andretti Technologies, the advanced technology arm of Andretti Autosport, has announced that it will provide




Early arrivals at TT 2019 set for thrilling classic racing at Billown
Isle of Man TT Latest News / now
2019 looks sets to be a classic year for fans of the Pre-TT races with nearly 100 entries already received. With nine races across the three-day event, the Blackford Financial Services Pre-TT Classic Races are a great draw on the




MotoAmerica scores NBC Sports Network deal
Powersports Business / now
MotoAmerica recently announced a network deal with NBC Sports Network that will feature 22 hours of racing highlights and more on NBCSN the week following each of the ten 2019 MotoAmerica rounds.




Phillip Island Official Test: last chance to get ready for WorldSBK 2019
Superbike News / 6h
WorldSBK and WorldSSP teams will have one last chance left to make their final preparations ahead of the 2019 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship season opener.


Phillip Island Official Test: Monday and Tuesday Schedule
SBK / 5h
Get all the two-day test scheduling info you need for both WorldSBK and WorldSSP!


Ducati, the most successful at Phillip Island. Will they be on the podium this year?
SBK / 1d
Find out who has been prospering and who has been struggling at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit


TT Circuit Assen gets in the mood for the WorldSBK Dutch Round
SBK / 1d
Visit TT Circuit Assen stand at Motorbeurs Motor Expo Show in Utrecht and get a closer look to Jonathan Rea’s Kawasaki machine.




KTM Press Release: KTM Launch Red Bull Factory And Red Bull Tech3 MotoGP Teams
MotoMatters.com / 1h
KTM launched their 2019 MotoGP campaign at their factory in Mattighofen, Austria today. They introduced the Red Bull Factory MotoGP team, and the Red Bull Tech3 satellite squad.


Monster Gallery Of Red Bull KTM MotoGP Photos
MotoMatters.com / 1h
The 2019 Red Bull KTM livery, much like the 2018 color scheme In contrast, a brand new color scheme for a brand new proposition: the Red Bull Tech3 KTM team colors


Red Bull KTM Tech3 initiates new era
Superbike News / 3h
With today’s team presentation close to KTM’s headquarters in Mattighofen, Austria, Red Bull KTM Tech3 ultimately kicked off the 2019 season


Red Bull KTM Tech 3: 2019 launch gallery
news RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 1h
Take a look at the stunning new liveries that Syahrin and Oliveira will be running in the premier class this season


Zarco: "What does KTM need? Patience"
GPone RSS Feed / 2h
"We can't go back in time and there's a lot of work to do. We're struggling through the turns, in Qatar I'll aim for the top ten"


Red Bull wants Tech 3 to be MotoGP's Toro Rosso
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 3h
Tech 3 has picked up the energy drinks company as a title sponsor as part of its transition from Yamaha to KTM machinery, and on Tuesday the team revealed a new livery for 2019 incorporating the same blue-and-silver colours


Gallery: KTM and Tech 3's 2019 bikes from all angles
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 4h
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The last budget Formula 1 car
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autosport.com / 4h
The last budget Formula 1 car autosport.com The HRT squad endured a hard and brief Formula 1 lifespan.


Renault Reveal The R.S.19 | 2019 Formula 1 Launches
FORMULA 1 / 41min
Renault take the covers off the car that Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg will drive in 2019. Where do you think the team will finish this season? For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1® on Facebook:


Motor racing-Renault F1 hoping for big step up on the engine side
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 6h
Renault aim to close the gap to Formula One's top three teams this season, and keep the smile on new recruit Daniel Ricciardo's face, after seeing a big step up in engine performance.


Slide view: Compare the Renault RS19 versus 2018 car
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 35min
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First Red Bull-Honda run left Verstappen "smiling"
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 23h
Red Bull revealed its RB15 in a one-off livery on Wednesday and shook the car down at Silverstone on the same day Mercedes did likewise with its 2019 challenger. Verstappen conducted driving duties for Red Bull, limited to 100km


F1 | Red Bull Racing RB15 Launch
Racecar Engineering / 22h
Red Bull Racing RB15 More RB15 analysis to follow… Red Bull Racing were the second team to unveil their 2019 contender in the flesh – the RB15. This racer completed a successful shakedown and filming day at Silverstone on the


McLaren: MCL34 car for 2019 Formula 1 season unveiled
30BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 3h
McLaren unveil their car for the 2019 season but team boss Zak Brown says the manufacturer is in a "rebuild process".


Slide view: Compare the McLaren MCL34 versus 2018 car
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2h
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Gallery: McLaren's latest Formula 1 challenger
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McLaren defends BAT sponsorship deal
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1h
BAT, which owned the BAR F1 team from 1999 until it morphed into Honda's works operation in the mid-2000s, appears on the 2019 McLaren via 'A Better Tomorrow' branding and has made clear it will not be promoting any tobacco


Mercedes W10 Makes Track Debut at Silverstone | 2019 Formula 1 Launches
27FORMULA 1 / 2h
After many long months of waiting, Mercedes racers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas got their first taste of 2019 machinery on Wednesday, as they took the new W10 for a shakedown at Silverstone Circuit. For more F1®


Mercedes unveil new F1 car for Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas - this is stunning
Daily Express / 1d
MERCEDES have unveiled the new car Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas will drive over the course of the 2019 F1 season.


Mercedes W10 Launch Analysis
F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / 1d
Mercedes unveiled their car on the track of Silverstone a hour before noon. The reigning champion is the first to show a 2019 car in real life, with a shakedown planned under the guise of a filming day.


F1 | Mercedes W10 EQ Power+ Launch
Racecar Engineering / 1d
Mercedes W10 EQ Power+ More W10 analysis to follow… Mercedes were the first F1 team (unsurprisingly) to give us a true insight into what the real cars of 2019 will look like as the team revealed its new W10 EQ Power+ contender at


The title defender? Mercedes F1 launch the W10
James Allen on F1 – The official James A... / 1d
Mercedes have launched the car that they will use to attempt to defend their titles, the W10. Looking to challenge for their record-breaking sixth drivers and constructors championship, Mercedes have unveiled the car that they hope will


Racing Point reveals livery and title sponsor
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
Racing Point will race in a largely pink livery that reflects ongoing support from BWT, which started sponsoring the team in 2017 in its Force India days, with blue flashes. To mark its new title sponsorship with African sports betting


SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team launches in Toronto
F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / 1d
Formula One’s newest team presented its fresh look today as Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll launched SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team in Toronto, Canada, in front of 200 media, hundreds of fans and select VIP guests.



F1 news: Robert Kubica prediction for 2019 season made by Williams ace George Russell
Daily Express / 1d
ROBERT KUBICA will be "on it" when the 2019 F1 season gets underway with the Australian Grand Prix.


Raikkonen debuts new Alfa Romeo at Fiorano
F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / 30min
Kimi Raikkonen today debuted the new Alfa Romeo Racing car for 2019 at Fiorano, Italy. Ferrari's private test track welcomed the so far unnamed new Alfa Romeo in a particular quadrifoglio testing livery.




ByKolles Reveals First Image of Planned Hypercar
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / 6h
Image: ByKolles ByKolles Racing has released the first render of its projected FIA World Endurance Championship ‘Hypercar’ for the 2020-21 top-level prototype regulations. The German squad, which currently runs its own


Keating: Ford GT Program a “Spectacular Opportunity”
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / 19h
Photo: Rick Dole/IMSA Ben Keating says the opportunity to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans as the first-ever privateer Ford GT entrant, while holding a deep personal and business connection to the American brand




Taking The Mic: Mexico City | Formula E Drivers React To Previous Races!
ABB Formula E (uploads) on YouTube / 1h
As Formula E prepares to return to Mexico, our drivers look back at past seasons outings!






Bimmer

BMW Group to Produce Two Additional All-New Models at Plant
Spartanburg.
BMW Media Site / 1d
BMW Group announced today the addition of the first-ever BMW X3 M and BMW X4 M models to the production line-up at Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina.


The first-ever BMW X3 M and BMW X4 M. All you need to know. (F97, F98, 2019).
BMW M / 1d
Striking technology and thrilling performance. Take a closer look at the first-ever BMW X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M Competition. BMW X3 M / X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M / X4 M Competition: Fuel consumption


The all-new high-performance BMW M six-cylinder engine.
BMW M / 1d
Have a detailled view at the newly developed six-cylinder M TwinPower Turbo in-line petrol engine.


The first-ever BMW X3 M and X4 M. Design.
22BMW / 1d
For the very first time, BMW M offers the BMW X3 M, BMW X4 M and Competition models. The model-specific design features are geared squarely to the functional requirements of a high-perfomance car. Underlined with M-


BMW Group News

Blockchain: Developing standards for universal application in the mobility sector.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The BMW Group is hosting the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative’s first European colloquium.


MINI

Faster and more powerful than ever before: the new MINI John Cooper Works GP.
BMW Group PressClub USA / 1d
The British premium brand announces new version of the extremely sporty small car to come out in 2020 – 4-cylinder turbo engine with more than 220 kW/300 hp and motor racing technology by John Cooper Works


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BMW IN THE NEWS

Will the BMW M2 CS be the car to get in 2020?
100+Bmw Blog / 21h
The BMW M2 CS continues to be an open secret. While the Bavarians have yet to officially acknowledge the supped-up M2, several magazines and sources have reported on its existence.


Mini's 300bhp John Cooper Works GP spied for the first time
Autocar RSS Feed / 23h
Production of hottest Mini ever confirmed for 2020, and spyshots show styling closely in-line with the concept Hours after Mini released details and the first teaser images of its most powerful and fastest model yet, spyshots of the



OTHER CAGE NEWS

Meet the Vandal One, an American-Made, 1,200-LB Track Car With a 560-HP Civic Type R Heart
2KTheDrive / 5h
Don't feel bad if you've never heard of Vandal Cars . Most people haven't. And with good reason. “You probably aren’t familiar because we just covertly launched the brand,” Jeremy Sutton, chairman of Vandal Cars, says.


Women Who Pioneered Automotive Interior Design
40Cool Hunting / 21h
A progressive hiring spree (at least, for the 1950s) by GM actively sought out women to design the interiors for all of the brands under their umbrella. The women, who held degrees from some of the country’s top design schools.


Driving a Tesla Model 3 Performance in the Cold Could Void Tire Warranty
TheDrive / 10min
It's no secret that running summer tires in the winter isn't smart. The Drive 's has discovered that the Tesla Model 3 Performance sedan doesn't come with an alternative.


Wheels24.co.za | WATCH: This awesome, life-size Lego F1 racer sold for R1-million!
Wheels News / 1d
A life-sized Renault Formula 1 car made out of 313 000 Lego bricks has been sold for R1-million in Paris.


FWIW

How to Set Up a Credit Fraud Alert in 3 Easy Steps
The Motley Fool / 17h
A fraud alert can prevent you from becoming a victim, and is easier to set up than you may think. Image source: Getty Images. A fraud alert is a proactive and free step you can take to protect yourself against identity theft.


The Soviet's 'Golden Fish' Missile Submarine Still Holds The Record As The World's Fastest
100+TheDrive / 21h
Sixty years ago, Soviet engineers began developing a new submarine under strict orders to eschew previous design decisions in favor of innovative concepts wherever possible. The resulting boat, a guided missile submarine


5 Simple Tips for Evolving During a Career Change
The Motley Fool / 1h
There are many reasons to make a career change, for example: While the reason will be different for every person, there’s one thing that stays the same: the need to evolve during this transition.



BIKE CANDY

Crossbreed: A Cub x BMX hybrid with a motorcycle engine
5KBike EXIF Update / 6d

Little bikes are getting big love right now, and nothing sparks admiration quite like the Honda Cub. But we’ve just found something even cooler: a hybrid of a Cub and a BMX. If your inner child isn’t bouncing off the walls right now, check


DeBolex gives the Energica Eva a classic spin
1KBike EXIF / 2d

A week ago , Ducati’s lead designer told Digital Trends that “Electrification will change bike design more than it will change car design.” We’re not so sure of that. Motorcyclists are an inherently conservative bunch—especially older


Benelli 750 & 900 Sei six-cylinder | With Phil Aynsley
MCNews.com.au / 16h

The first six-cylinder production motorcycle! With Phil Aynsley Argentine car designer and entrepreneur Alejandro de Tomaso bought both Benelli and Moto Guzzi in 1971-72 and immediately looked to introduce new models to refresh


ON THE GAS. Tattoo Customs’ ‘Blue Velvet’ BMW R80RT Cafe Brat
100+Pipeburn.com / 5h

Written by Martin Hodgson Forget the disco-era 1970s or even the golden age of the Renaissance, turns out men have been strutting the streets wearing colourful velvet since 200 BC in China . Personally I’ve never got the trend;


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