Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

mika · Nov 1, 2011

Tuesday, 1 November

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SBK

worldsbk.com: A difficult 2011 season for Max Biaggi

MotoGP

motogp.com: 2011 season to wrap up in Valencia

motogp.com: San Carlo Honda Gresini and Gresini Moto2 will participate at Valencia

fim-live.com: Josh Hayes to join Tech3 Yamaha in Valencia

gpone.com: Lorenzo waiting until Wednesday

Formula 1

formula1.com: FIA post-race press conference

formula1.com: India analysis – Vettel just one of many winners

pirelli.com: Vettel keeps on track with Pirelli for another record

bbc.co.uk: Massa not planning truce with Lewis Hamilton

jamesallenonf1.com: Hamilton feeling the heat form Button [too]

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Other Racing

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Die Trag?Âdie von Le Mans 1955(HD
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On the Street

webbikeworld.com: EICMA 2011

motorcycledaily.com: 2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 – MD ride review

cyrilhuzblog.com: Harley versus Indian – It could get ugly

cycleworld.com: Cortech Sport saddlebags and sport tail trunk review

Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

TIP: Worst case scenario – suddenly your clutch cable breaks. Here’s what to do. P.45 http://t.co/jfDAORhW

QOD: When are roadways the most slippery? http://t.co/BpsHKQga

Bike Candy

A lot of candy leftover from Halloween

mika · Nov 2, 2011

Wednesday, 2 November

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SBK

crash.net: Corser ÔÇô I'm not disappearing

worldsbk.com: Crescent Suzuki SBK sign Leon Camier for WorldSBK campaing - Suzuki Racing release

MotoGP

motogp.com: Bridgstone preview MotoGP season closer

rizla-suzuki.com: Valencia becons for season finale

bbc.co.uk: Colin Edwards says he could not avoid Marco Simoncelli

superbikeplanet.com: Yamaha's Spies ready to race... but Lorenzo

motomatters.com: Consequences of tragedy ÔÇô MotoGP silly season afet Simoncelli's death

Formula 1

formula1.com: Grid penalty [ton positions] in Abu Dhabi GP for Maldonado
Ninth engine = 10 spots

bbc.co.uk: Deconstructing Lewis Hamilton v Felipe Massa crash

eurosport.yahoo.com: F1 set for customer car debate

Silly season ÔÇô espnf1.com: Par coy on Raikkonen rumors

Other Racing

cyleworld.com: Building, developing and vintage racing ÔÇ£the fastest Matchless G50 in the worldÔÇØ Team Obsolete began with number 1709

fim-live.com: FIM 2012 motocross calendars

IOM TT 2002
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On the Street

motorcycle-usa.com: War clouds on the horizon

webbikeworld.com: AGV ÔÇô AX ÔÇô 8 helmet review
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The Mothership

BMW Group Canada achieves best ever October
BMW and MINI brands maintain significant year-to-date edge over 2010

BMW Group U.S. Reports October [cage] Sales
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ÔÇô November 1, 2011ÔÇª The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 27,288 vehicles, an increase of 17.5% from the 23,222 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago

Rankin; Spirit of Ecstacy collection to be showcased at LA exhibition 16-23 November
The results of the collaboration between luxury British marque Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and renowned photographer Rankin are to be showcased to the public for the first time, at the Rankin Gallery in Los Angeles, USA on 16 ÔÇô 23 November 2011.

BMW PressClub Brazil translation by Bing

Angra dos Reis is the headquarters of BMW Motorrad Days 2011

01.11.2011
Between 18 and 20 November, Angra dos Reis, considered one of Brazil's most beautiful tourist destinations and located in the Western region of the State of Rio de Janeiro will host the 2011 BMW Motorrad Days.

For the first time, Brazil will receive such an event, which happens annually in countries of Europe to lovers of the brand. Will be an opportunity for customers and enthusiasts Brazilians get together to enjoy an intense program of activities that are part of the world BMW Motorrad.

Among the attractions are scheduled musical show with singer Edinho Santa Cruz and band, exhibition of products and releases, presentation of radical maneuvers with the already known streetbike freestyle rider and Chris Pfeiffer, plus the opportunity to keep in place the last round of the 2011 Championship Moto GP and BMW S 1000 RR 1000 Cup, in Jacarepagu?í.

The event will be held in the dependencies of the Vila Gal?® Eco Resort, located 385 Km from S?úo Paulo and 150 Km from the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Programming BMM Motorrad Days 2011
Angra dos Reis-RJ

18/11: dinner and show Edinho Santa Cruz and band
19/11: Luau
20/11: the last step of Moto GP Championship 1000 and S 1000 RR Cup, in Jacarepagu?í.

Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Bloomsburg, PA

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journeyÔÇª
Before a log tripÔÇª
Before winterÔÇª
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

TIP: Worst case scenario ÔÇô suddenly your clutch cable breaks. HereÔÇÖs what to do. P.45 http://t.co/jfDAORhW

Bike Candy

mika · Nov 3, 2011

Thursday, 3 November

Members with Birthdays Today

SBK

worldsbk.com: Ducati Roma starts preparations for 2012 WSB season

worldsbk.com: Laverty does a rookie season debrief

MotoGP

motogp.com: Lorenzo to miss Valencia

motogp.com: Final GP for Capirossi

ducati.com: Preview ÔÇô Curtain falls on 2011 MotoGP season at Valencia

Formula 1

austosport.com: Why Red Bull rivals are in a flap over 2012

Other Racing

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On the Street

A reader find: BackRoadsUK: ÔÇ£Richard Morgan is the Social Media Marketeer for Continental Tyres in the UK. He is an avid outdoorsman and aspiring Adventure Tourer. His blog has a nice kit sorted for motorcycle camping. ÔÇ£

nytimes.com: A bike to take you to the fare ends of the earth or to the supermarket

visordown.com: Hero Motorcorp forecast 27% sales growth

visordown.com: Compressed air powered motorcycle

motorcyclenews.com: Why you want Husqvarna's new Nuda 900

motorcyclenews.com: BMW adds QR codes to prototypes

cycleworld.com: 2012 Indian Motorcycle ÔÇô first look

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The Mothership

Recall: NHTSA Campaign ID no. 11V522000
Dated: OCT 20, 2011 ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 GHOST VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010, EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES, BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC ...

Change at the top of BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH
Professor Raymond Freymann hands over the reins for the executive management of the BMW GroupÔÇÖs think tank to Dr. Christoph Grote on 1 November.

[APPLICATION]Process for Automatically Turning Off and Starting an Internal-Combustion Engine
US Pat. 13157088 - Filed Jun 9, 2011 - Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
... Grasbrunn (DE) Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, ... an
intemal-combustion engine in a motor vehicle via a start-stop device, ...

[APPLICATION]Motor Vehicle
US Pat. 13106535 - Filed May 12, 2011 - Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
[0055] At this point the second motor vehicle-graphics object KG3 is depicted
even a step smaller. The infonnation ÔÇ£near field: impediment front rightÔÇØ is ...

[APPLICATION]Twin Scroll Exhaust Gas Turbocharger
US Pat. 13102607 - Filed May 6, 2011 - Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

[APPLICATION]Motor Vehicle Configuration System
US Pat. 13048272 - Filed Mar 15, 2011 - Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
US 2011/0237186 A1 Sep. 29, 2011 Patent Application Publication H HmDUE \f-Odu?«.
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Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Bloomsburg, PA

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journeyÔÇª
Before a log tripÔÇª
Before winterÔÇª
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

TIP: Worst case scenario ÔÇô suddenly your clutch cable breaks. HereÔÇÖs what to do. P.45 http://t.co/jfDAORhW

TIP: The solution to overriding the headlight -- Slow down. http://t.co/ZWxeceol

QOD: If riding directly beside another rider in a group, which of the following is true? http://t.co/q5tgXVNy

Bike Candy

A nice R100RS done by the Ritmo Sereno shop serves as something of a generic confection (if anything from this shop would ever be generic)

to serve as a comparison.

Ritmo Sereno Euro motorcycle shop has been at it again. I have been following CEO Siro Nakajima's 46 Blog watching this bike develop for several months.

Visian · Nov 3, 2011

^^^ sweet bike candy!!! ^^^

jstrube · Nov 3, 2011

Today, I am stunned!

40427 · Nov 3, 2011

I am addicted to this page of the forum, and today's bike candy is outstanding !!!

mika · Nov 4, 2011

Friday, 4 November

Members with Birthdays Today

MotoGP

motomatters.com: Valencia MotoGP Thursday roundup

gpone.comMotoGP and the CRT bikes discussed

bbc.co.uk: Misano circuit to be renamed after Marco Simoncelli

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Formula 1

bbc.co.ukTeam Lotus and Renault change names

formula1.com: Lotus confirm Rossi for Abu Dhabi young driver test [Alexander Rossi]

reuters.com: HRT to use Williams gearbox and KERS in 2012

On the Street

BMW's press department is pushing hard.

thenational.ae: If Bugatti built bikes they would like the BMW S1000RR

motorcycledaily.com: Husqvarna Nuda 900 and 900R MD first ride

cyrilhuzeblog.com: How motorcycle trailers enhance the riding experience

motorcycleshows.com: Women riders and authors at San Mateo Show

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The Mothership

Down Load: BMW Group Quartely report to 30 September 2011

Husqvarna Motorcycles off-road ABS technology day
Husqvarna Motorcycles – 108-year tradition with 82 world championship titles. There is hardly any other motorcycle brand able to boast a 108-year tradition of motorcycle production and racing like that of Husqvarna. The first Husqvarna motorcycles were built in 1903, with victory coming just 13 years later in 1916 at one of best known enduro races of the time, the Novemberk?Ñsan. This laid the foundation for a success story which remains unparalleled to this day.

BMW Facebook Wall: The BMW 3 Series, a story of success

BMW Motorsport: Champions – Black Falcon celebrates title win in VLN

Application Tire of a vehicle with sensor element
US Pat. 13160673 - Filed Jun 15, 2011 - Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
... Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Muenchen GE) Appl. No. ... 152/
450, 73/146 (57) ABSTRACT A tire of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle ...

FWIW

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Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations – Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Bloomsburg, PA

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series – Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey…
Before a log trip…
Before winter…
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

TIP: Worst case scenario – suddenly your clutch cable breaks. Here’s what to do. P.45 http://t.co/jfDAORhW

QOD: Which of the following is true when riding in a group? http://t.co/asLHQ7Uo

Bike Candy

I am pleased you enjoyed yesterday's offering. As I watched it unfold in the blog I knew it would be another hit for the Japanese shop. It is a hard act to follow and perhaps more than a bit unfair to this BMW offering.

There is a simple elegance to it.

I will continue to ride the internet in search of Bike Candy to share and have a bit of fun along the way

As to the addictive nature of this thread, whom am I to speak?

mika · Nov 4, 2011

Friday, 4 Novemebr: Update - MotoGP Friday Practice Sessions

MotoGP

FIM-live.com: Riders ready for final round

Friday

motogp.com: Stoner leads Pedrosa and Rossi in Valencia FP1

motogp.com: bautista tops rainy FP2, Stoner leads the day

mika · Nov 5, 2011

Saturday, 5 November

Members with Birthdays Today

SBK

worldsbk.com: World Superbike gears up for 2011 EICMA show

worldsbk.com: Superstock 1000 FIM Cup season review

MotoGP

fim-live.com: Stoner quickest off the mark at Valencia

motop.com: ÔÇ£Surreal atmosphereÔÇØ in San Carlo Gresini box

ducati.com: Ducati Team starts Valencia weekend well

rizla-suzuki-motogp.co.uk: Bautista on top at a rain soaked Valencia

teamtech3.fr: Crutchlow and Hayes shine on wet first day at Valencia

eurosport.com: Rapid Capirossi confident for race

teamaspar.net: Hector finishes wet & difficult day one in 12th

crash.net: Ben Spies a little beat up

Formula 1

formula1.com: Abu Dhabi preview quotes

autosport.com: How the GPDA has made F1 a safer place

speedtv.com: F1 ÔÇô Panel says no to customer cars

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Other Racing

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On the Street

thecitizen.co.tz: remember BSA motorcycles? I still do

motorcycle-usa.com: Lehman Trikes consider sale or merger

motorcycle-usa.com: London police testing Zero Motorcycles

timescolonist.com: S1000RR still the fastest thing on two wheels

webbikeworld.com: Custom earplugs

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The Mothership

2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition featuring frozen silver exterior
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ÔÇô November 4, 2011ÔÇª BMW of North America today announced the 2012 M3 Competition Edition featuring Frozen Silver exterior paint and other enhancements. To honor the 40 years since the founding of BMW M in 1972, production for the United States of these very special M3 Coupes will be limited to 40 identically-equipped cars. Each features BMW Individual Frozen Silver Metallic exterior paint with a deep metallic luster to accentuate the athletic lines of the legendary M3. The unique exterior treatment also includes black hood intakes and dark chrome exterior trim, including the kidney grills, the M side gills and the exhaust tips. Black M3 GTS wheels complete the striking exterior. The interior features black Extended Novillo Leather with unique palladium silver accents and palladium silver-contrast stitching on front seats, headrests, door trim panels / handles, center console, and center armrest. The interior is further distinguished with an Alcantara-covered multi-function M steering wheel with M3 Checkered Flag logo inlay. The door sill finishers also feature the M3 Checkered Flag logo while the handbrake lever sports an embroidered M Power logo. As a final touch, genuine Carbon Fiber trims the dash and center console. The 2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition will be offered for an MSRP of $81,060 including destination and handling.

](Application) Motor vehicle operating system
US Pat. 13106604 - Filed May 12, 2011 - Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
[0027] Particularly preferably, it is provided that, in the zoom operating
condition, a graphic motor vehicle object is displayed on the display device,

FWIW

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Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Bloomsburg, PA

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journeyÔÇª
Before a log tripÔÇª
Before winterÔÇª
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

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mika · Nov 5, 2011

Saturday, 5 November | Update: Valencia MotoGP FP3 and Qualifying

MotoGP

motogp.com: Stoner shines in Saturday FP3

Stoner continues to shine in Qualifying.

1 27 Casey STONER AUS Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'31.861 18 21 309.9

2 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'32.875 18 22 1.014 1.014 309.4

3 11 Ben SPIES USA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'33.057 22 22 1.196 0.182 303.0

4 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 1'33.118 23 24 1.257 0.061 305.1

5 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI 1'33.443 26 30 1.582 0.325 305.6

6 46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Ducati Team DUCATI 1'33.478 25 27 1.617 0.035 303.7

7 69 Nicky HAYDEN USA Ducati Team DUCATI 1'33.656 25 29 1.795 0.178 304.2

8 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'33.824 23 25 1.963 0.168 306.8

9 8 Hector BARBERA SPA Mapfre Aspar Team MotoGP DUCATI 1'34.186 21 22 2.325 0.362 307.8

10 17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing DUCATI 1'34.265 29 30 2.404 0.079 306.6

11 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'34.329 23 25 2.468 0.064 303.1

12 65 Loris CAPIROSSI ITA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 1'34.671 20 24 2.810 0.342 303.3

13 24 Toni ELIAS SPA LCR Honda MotoGP HONDA 1'34.680 24 28 2.819 0.009 313.2

14 7 Hiroshi AOYAMA JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 1'34.838 24 27 2.977 0.158 305.7

15 89 Katsuyuki NAKASUGA JPN Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'35.999 23 25 4.138 1.161 299.9

16 41 Josh HAYES USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'36.042 24 28 4.181 0.043 296.1

mika · Nov 6, 2011

Sunday, 6 November

MotoGP

motogp.com: Hayes the pace man in MotoGP warm up

In the main event Stoner wins a dramatic race to the finish line with Ben Spies.

motogp.com: Stoner wins dramatic Valencia GP at the line, Divizioso seals third in the championship

motogp.com: Sensational second for Spies in 800cc Grand Prix finale

fim-live.com: Stoner powers to Valencia victory

rizla-suzuki.com: First corner disaster ends Rizla Suzuki's season early

ducati.com: Ducati team out of Valencia in turn 1

teamtech3.fr: Fantastic fourth clinches Rookie of the Year title for Crutchlow

Pos Rider Nation Team Motorcycle Total Time Km/h Gap

1 25 27 Casey STONER AUS Repsol Honda Team HONDA 48ÔÇÖ18.645 149.221

2 20 11 Ben SPIES USA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 48ÔÇÖ18.660 149.220 0.015

3 16 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 48ÔÇÖ24.581 148.916
5.936

4 13 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 48ÔÇÖ27.363 148.773 8.718

5 11 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 48ÔÇÖ27.966 148.743 9.321

6 10 89 Katsuyuki NAKASUGA JPN Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 48ÔÇÖ42.463 148.005 23.818

7 9 41 Josh HAYES USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 48ÔÇÖ51.763 147.535 33.118

8 8 17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing DUCATI 48ÔÇÖ56.597 147.292 37.952

9 7 65 Loris CAPIROSSI ITA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 49ÔÇÖ07.598 146.743 48.953

10 6 24 Toni ELIAS SPA LCR Honda MotoGP HONDA 49ÔÇÖ11.146 146.566 52.501

11 5 8 Hector BARBERA SPA Mapfre Aspar Team MotoGP DUCATI 49ÔÇÖ25.164 145.873 1ÔÇÖ06.519

12 4 7 Hiroshi AOYAMA JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 49ÔÇÖ27.405 145.763 1ÔÇÖ08.760

Not Classified
14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI

19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI

46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Ducati Team DUCATI

69 Nicky HAYDEN USA Ducati Team DUCATI

MotoGP Video: Valencia pay tribute to Marco Simoncelli
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mika · Nov 8, 2011

Tuesday, 8 November

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FWIW

Motorcycles Business Also Continued to Perform Well.
BMW AG
Q3
Quarterly Report
to 30 September 2011

BMW published its Q3 report last week. After the cover page and the obligatory three pages of tables the report text portion of the report launches into its explanation of the numbers. Three paragraphs into this explanation investors and the two wheeled followers of the Roundel are told:

Motorcycles business also continued to perform well.
In total, 28,862 BMW and Husqvarna brand motorcycles
were sold during the third quarter, 6.5% up on the previous
year. Sales volume for the nine-month period increased
by 4.7% to 99,972 units.

For the general media and casual observers this paragraph will provide the 'sound bite' that will be used to report on BMW's performance in the world motorcycle market. BMW is showing sales increases over 2010, a year in which it bucked the market trend and showed increases over 2009. BMW continues to do well in the motorcycle market place at a time when others are finding the market tepid at best and some continue to find it down right unfriendly.

End of story; let's go riding!

Enjoy the ride. Those of us that read the first pages of tables and continued on to the more detailed analysis of the Motorcycle Segment in the report we may need a few moments to clear our heads so that we won't be distracted as we ride. For me this head clearing included remembering how I understand the purpose of quarterly reports, looking once more at BMW's Q1 and Q2 reports while anticipating the press conferences and various releases to come from Milan and the 2011 EICMA show.

Bench Racing Quarterly Reports

Business writing can be viewed as creative non fiction similar to what is found in the SBK/MotoGP/Formula 1 portion of this thread. The press releases, video, interviews, product reviews, product placement pieces and other forms of this genre's writing equate to the interviews, driver and team quotes and analysis articles. In point of fact all of these can be seen as falling under product placement pieces of creative business writing and are the grist of this threads mill.

All of these forms of business writing share the characteristic of being forward looking. The product review may look back at how a product's performance in a test but is written to help the reader make a decision about its future performance in their hands.

Quarterly reports are serialized formulaic business writing genre. They are published four times a year, hence the word 'quarterly' in their descriptive title and are summarized in the annual report. The annual report is the 'series yearbook' bringing together more detail than contained in the individual serial reports. Race grids, lap charts and results are roughly this threads analog to these business report charts and graphs. Racing notes are the analog of the quarterly report text. They are intended as measures of actual performance.

By the nature of the topic, accounting rules and the laws of most countries these are backward looking documents. Any forward looking statements contained in them are couched in so many disclaimers and caveats as to take all the speculative fun out of them making the most optimistic ones seem down right ominous.

In the non fiction world of business writing, writing about a business quarterly reports is an attempt to make sense of all of this, put it in some context while doing your best to keep the reader awake to the end.

Q1 Complexity simplified by success

The Motorcycles segment also recorded a strong first quarter
performance, with 25,049 BMW and Husqvarna
brand motorcycles sold in total (+11.4%), comprising
23,109 BMW (+10.9%) and 1,940 Husqvarna motorcycles
(+18.4%).

As I read the Q1 report for the first time I quickly realized writing any comment had just became a great deal more complicated. 2011 is the first year BMW will be including Husqvarna Motorcycles business activity directly in its business reports. Since the purchase to date the process of unraveling Husqvarna from MV Agusta and integrating it into BMW's financial reporting system would take time. Prior to the 2011 business year BMW had reported Husqvarna activity in separate reports to investors or in informational footnotes. The disparity in size and volume makes the shorthand of percentages +/- a bit misleading without the inclusion of a bunch of numbers making more detailed analysis a bit ponderous.

Sales were up. Production volume was up. Revenue was up. Work force required to do this was down slightly. Success simplified commenting on Q1. The report did caution us that the company expected sales in the motorcycle world market would be flat. With that caution in mind, in racing terms, BMW won its race to turn one and came out of turn three in good shape for the race that would be run the rest of the year.

Q2 (???) Peeling the onion (???)

The Motorcycles segment performed robustly during the
second quarter of the year, with a total of 39,061 (–0.3%)
BMW and Husqvarna brand motorcycles sold. Sales for
the half-year rose by 3.9% to 64,110 units.

The BMW Motorcycles segment was still ahead in the 2011 race with itself at the end of the second quarter. The internal assessment may have been the second quarter business track performance was robust but this observer had a little trouble getting past some of the numbers. Disparity is size confused the issues.

Overall the company remained 3.9% y-t-d ahead of last year. Great! However, total sales volumes for the quarter were down 0.3% overall. BMW was up 3.6% and Husqvarna was down a stunning 47.4% from the same 2010 period. Production figures apparently had been adjusted in response with BMW units built up 4.4% and Husqvarna down an even more stunning 69.9% for a combined drop of 2.9%. The most troubling numbers were a bit farther down page two of the Q2 report.

Profit before tax – Motorcycles - euro million: -11.3

I don't know if you are a tank is half full, half empty or just glad to have a tank kind of guy like me but that is not a number I hope to have in my tank at the half way point of the annual fiscal race.

The detailed explanation segment shed more light on the sales and production numbers. The European motorcycle market, the major market for the Motorcycle Segment, was down over 5%. The US market was weak and the once growing Japanese market was slumping.

As I tried to understand the negative revenues I kept thinking about the release of the K1600, the press teases about the maxi scooter, the wasser-boxer, anticipating a new S1000RR. The company was doing a great deal of development work. This cost money. Were they front end loading the costs? Around the same time the news of the new Husqvarna 900cc engine broke. This was followed by sketches of the 900 Nuda and so on. I never went back to dig out an answer to my question. In stead I followed racing went riding and wondered what was up with Husqvarna.

The Husqvarna question I was mulling was a two fold question: why the drop in sales and what is up with a 900cc street going Nuda from Husqvarna?

Q3 (??But what about lines 28 and 34 of the table on page two?)

Motorcycles business also continued to perform well.
In total, 28,862 BMW and Husqvarna brand motorcycles
were sold during the third quarter, 6.5% up on the previous
year. Sales volume for the nine-month period increased
by 4.7% to 99,972 units.

As mentioned earlier, there is a standard format to the quarterly reports. This has resulted in a reading routine for me. I scan the numbers on page 2 and 3 checking the motorcycle sales, production and earnings numbers first. Then on to page three and the first motorcycle mention that always comes right after the automobile segment paragraph. (At this point I often pause to speculate on how to import a bottle of what ever the author was drinking or what they were smoking when they wrote this paragraph.) Then on to the more detailed explanation of the motorcycle segment sandwiched between the discussion of Rolls-Royce Motorcars and the Financial Services segment.

My jaw dropped as I read the 'Profit before tax' line: Motorcycles – euro millions -17

Sales had improved soundly over the same period last year and enough to recover and improve from the loss in track position experienced in the last quarter. At the same time these numbers were improving almost 6 million euro loss was added to the figure reported in the second quarter report. Off to page thirteen of the pdf file.

Strategic Realignment Pit stop strategy and the 2011 EICMA

Motorcycles segment revenues up
Increased sales volumes were translated into higher
revenues for the Motorcycle segment both in the quarter
(euro 334 million; +14.8%) and for the nine-month period
(euro 1,181 million; +9.3%). As a result of the strategic
realignment of the Husqvarna Group, the segment
recorded a negative EBIT of euro 16 million (2010: positive
EBIT of euro 2 million) for the third-quarter. EBIT
for the nine-month period was a positive euro 62 million
(–29.5%). As a consequence of these developments,
earnings for the Motorcycles segment were down on the
previous year, with a third-quarter loss before tax of euro
17 million (2010: euro 0 million) and a nine-month profit
before tax of euro 60 million (–27.7%).

A racing team refines in practice session the bike they built and prepared back in the shop to qualify for the race. Once they know how the bike is performing on the track and where they will start the race on Sunday the team will develop a strategy for the race. In an endurance race pit stops are planed out as the strategy is set. Race conditions often result in the need to change that strategy. Riders will need to change their shifts and how they race. Crews may have additional repairs. Team managers change their plans for equipment and members to hopefully maximize the long term race result.

If we use this as a simile for BMW's business planning we just found out about a major change in strategy for the 2011 business race and beyond. The cost, 18 million euro, is becoming a bit clearer but that may not be the final number. The decision to make a strategic realignment was no doubt made long before this quarter. It is the costs of that decision that are coming out in the open. What the realignment really is remains an unanswered question as I post this. It will become clearer later this week.

BMW Group’s outlook for the remainder of 2011

We expect macro-economic conditions to remain generally
stable for the remainder of 2011. Although the pace
of growth on international car markets is currently
showing signs of slackening, the BMW Group’s performance
will remain positively on track. The Group profit
before tax is set to improve significantly compared to
the previous year, reflecting strong demand for our vehicles
and services worldwide on the one hand and our favourable
position in terms of selling prices on the other...

Motorcycles segment
Despite the continuing process of consolidation on the
markets, thanks to our attractive range of products we
expect motorcycle sales to increase for the full year. Revenue
is expected to rise accordingly. As a consequence
of the new strategic direction being set for the Husqvarna
Group, earnings for the Motorcycles segment will be
down on the previous year.

The EICMA 2011 opens to the public on Thursday, 10 November running through the weekend. Press conferences will be held the night before. The maxi scooter will be revealed. More information on the S1000RR and the 900 Nuda will be published. A surprise or two should be expected. I have no idea what they could be, if I did they wouldn't be surprises.

Woven into all of this will be reveals of the new BMW corporate strategy for the Motorcycle segment. The Q3 report may describe the new strategic direction as being set for the Husqvarna Group but since the first of the year they are part of the Motorcycle Segment Team and the strategy is a team strategy.

More discussion to follow.

:lurk

BMW Quarterly Reports for download:
Quarterly Report to 31 March 2011
Quarterly Report to 30 June 2011
Quarterly Report to 30 September 2011

Disclaimers: I am not a financial anything. I have a direct ownership interest in a BMW R1150R Roadster but no direct or indirect stock ownership in the BMW Group. This article and a buck will get you a large cup of coffee and change at the official fly-over-land coffee shop. (Cream is still free)

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Follow the link to the PressClub pictures for the Concept C Maxi scooter from last year's EICMA.

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wezul · Nov 8, 2011

Definitely going to take a look at that scooter when it gets over here.
No lasers or blue tires in the production model though, which is fine by me.

Thanks John.
Love this thread.

mika · Nov 8, 2011

Tuesday, 8 November: EICMA Update

EICMA 2011: BMW cliff notes

The Mothership

EICMA 2011: The BMW Motorrad highlights from November 8th -13th
Brand new models and exciting model revisions: in November BMW Motorrad presents the absolute highlights of the upcoming season at the world's biggest motorcycle trade show. Once again this year, BMW Motorrad demonstrates an excellent model range for future motorcycling seasons. Get in on the action live - after all, the entire BMW world of experience awaits you, including numerous WSBK riders at ...

F800R model update
All eyes on me. This is the motto of the revised F 800 R, which has some exciting new features and three new paint finishes in store for fans as of the upcoming season. Dominance from the very first yard, a perfect combination of pure riding fun and excellent suitability for everyday use - all packaged in remarkably wide shoulders. ...

Special model R1200GS Rallye
With the special model R 1200 GS Rallye in a new, exciting colour combination you will be sure to make a splash wherever you go. Whether on dusty tracks or on burning asphalt. ...

K1300R special model
Something's brewing. No sooner has the new K 1300 R hit it big at this year's EICMA in Milan than a worldwide special edition of the bike is now available. Rear parts, fork trim and battery cover in Ostra Grey metallic matt give a tantalizing suggestion of the power of this machine. An intake silencer cover in Sapphire Black metallic rounds off its refined appearance, and you even save almost 900 ...

K1300S special model with HP package
All for one. The K 1300 S Edition with HP Package currently trumps the competition. Right now at this year's EICMA in Milan, but soon all over the world. With the very finest full range of fittings, the machine is now available in a limited edition of 750. Not only does it offer a brilliant blend of Alpine White non-metallic, mysterious Night Black non-metallic and glowing Lupine Blue metallic. ...

K1300S Dynamic Package
Next exit - top performance: the new K 1300 S with Dynamic Package. ...

Urban Mobility ÔÇô our future is on two wheels
Urban Mobility QR cordes: straight to the website for mobile devices

Many more updates to follow...

P.S.
Thank you Wezul

mika · Nov 8, 2011

The new BMW C 600 Sport and BMW C 650 GT.

08.11.2011

There have been drastic changes in the requirements for individual mobility concepts, specifically for conurbations. The challenges facing inner city traffic in future will be growing traffic volume, rising energy costs, and greater stringency of CO2 stipulations.

The BMW Group has recognised these challenges and is developing series solutions for the mobility needs of today and tomorrow. As an integral part of the BMW Group, BMW Motorrad is also dealing with the issues of individual single track mobility and the future needs of customers. In this context,
BMW Motorrad is expanding its business activities to include urban mobility.
As its first offers on this sector, BMW Motorrad will be presenting two premium vehicles on the maxi scooter segment. The BMW C 600 Sport and the BMW C 650 GT combine the outstanding riding properties of a motorcycle with the specific agility and conceptual comfort of a scooter for a new kind of dynamic riding experience.

The new maxi scooters will be built at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin.

Two dynamic maxi scooters for sports and touring.

The differing characteristics of the concepts behind these two maxi scooters appeal to a wide target group: the C 600 Sport for the riders with sports ambitions, and the C 650 GT for customers attaching greater importance to comfort and touring ability.

Irrespectively of their differing concepts, the C 600 Sport and the C 650 GT present the unique design language of BMW Motorrad, setting new standards on this segment in this category as well. Modern and dynamic, they are the perfect examples of the BMW Motorrad design philosophy. *

Powerful 2-cylinder inline engine with CVT and characteristic sound.
The 2-cylinder inline engine of the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT is an all new development by BMW Motorrad with a displacement of 647*cc. In both models, its rated power output is 44*kW (60*hp) at 7500*rpm, and its
max torque of 66*Nm is available at 6000*rpm. The power is transferred via a directly integrated CVT, or continuously variable transmission.

The engine owes its low position and therefore low centre of gravity to its cylinder bank, which is inclined to the front through 70??. The characteristic sound and low vibration levels are the result of the 90?? crank pin offset, 270?? ignition spacing, and two balancer shafts driven by spur gears.

An electronic fuel injection system supplies the four valves under the two overhead camshafts. Oil is supplied from a dry sump with double oil pump, and an efficient cooling concept optimises the thermal equilibrium in the
2-cylinder engine.

The exhaust system is made completely of stainless steel and complies with motorcycle specifications. Fitted with a closed loop catalytic converter and an oxygen sensor, the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT fulfil today the Euro-4 emission limits of tomorrow.

Suspension with playful handling and best riding stability.
One objective in the development of the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT was to combine directional stability at high speeds on the motorway with playful handling in city traffic and clear feedback to the rider ÔÇô just like a motorcycle.

Accordingly, the design of the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT suspension features a torsionally rigid hybrid interconnection of a tubular steel bridge frame and a diecast aluminium unit at the swingarm bearing. In addition, the
2-cylinder inline engine functions as a bearing element, presenting a particularly rigid construction for stable and high precision response.

The greatest possible riding stability is also provided by the bearing for the cast light-alloy single swingarm with coaxial centre of rotation.

Also the suspension elements fulfil more fastidious needs for sporting character and comfort. At the front, an upside down fork presents a generous fixed fork diameter of 40*mm. The tail presents a reclining spring strut on the left side. The spring travels are each 115*mm, as they also occur quite commonly on the motorcycle sector. Also the tyre widths and cross sections of the C 600 Sport and the C 650 GT are aligned to motorcycle dimensions.

Powerful braking system with BMW Motorrad ABS fitted as standard.

The new C 600 Sport and C 650 GT are fitted with a generously sized braking system consisting of a two-rotor disc brake at the front and a single disc brake at the rear, each 270*mm in diameter. At the same time, the BMW Motorrad ABS fitted as standard ensures maximum possible safety.

Multifunctional instrument cluster and optional LED daytime running light.
The instrument cluster of the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT presents a large, easily readable LCD display with integrated engine speed readout and an analogue speedometer. The instrument cluster presents considerably more functions than usual in this vehicle class.

For the first time, BMW Motorrad is also offering an LED daytime running light as an optional equipment feature on its C 600 Sport and C 650 GT.
C 600 Sport with the world premiere FlexCase.

The FlexCase for the C 600 Sport is an innovative stowage space concept.
A flap in the tail base under the seat enlarges the stowage space on the stationary vehicle. This can be used e.g. to hold two helmets.

The highlights at a glance
ÔÇó Efficiency optimised 2-cylinder inline engine with high torque and CVT.

ÔÇó The most powerful and efficient engine of its class.

ÔÇó Compact design with dry sump lubrication.

ÔÇó Power output 44*kW (60*hp) at 7500*rpm, max torque 66*Nm at 6000*rpm.

ÔÇó Punchy sound and low vibration levels thanks to the 90?? crank pin offset, 270??
ignition spacing, and two balancer shafts.

ÔÇó Low fuel consumption and low emissions thanks to electronic fuel injection and closed loop catalytic converter.

ÔÇó Suspension concept similar to a motorcycle; particularly rigid and hence more stable suspension system of tubular steel bridge frame and diecast aluminium unit at the swingarm bearing.

ÔÇó Generously dimensioned upside down fork with 40*mm standpipe diameter.

ÔÇó Swingarm with wide bearing base and reclining spring strut on the side.

ÔÇó Swingarm's centre of rotation coaxial with the output shaft, so constant chain tension and reduced reaction torques.

ÔÇó Low maintenance, encapsulated secondary drive via roller chain in
oil bath.

ÔÇó High level of active safety thanks to generously sized braking system and dual channel ABS fitted as standard.

ÔÇó Hold brake engaged automatically via the side stand.

ÔÇó Multifunctional instrument cluster with onboard computer.

ÔÇó Optional LED daytime running light and way home function.

ÔÇó Either sporty, dynamic or luxurious, elegant in the characteristic
BMW Motorrad design language.

ÔÇó Generously sized stowage space. C 600 Sport with the world premiere FlexCase as an innovative stowage space concept.

ÔÇó Powered (C 650 GT) or manual (C 600 Sport) windscreen adjustments for the optimal protection against wind and weather.

ÔÇó Three colour variants for each.

ÔÇó Extensive equipment and custom accessories of the familiar high
BMW Motorrad quality.

The differences between the C 600 Sport and the C 650 GT at a glance

The sporty, dynamic scooter BMW C 600 Sport is characterised by a seat positioned for extremely active riding. This was made possible by the arrangement of the foot boards, seat, and handlebar in an ergonomic triangle. More fastidious needs for touring and long distance capabilities, on the other hand, are fulfilled by the luxurious C 650 GT. The rider and passenger can therefore adopt a more relaxed sitting posture that is highly appreciated especially over long stretches. The ergonomics designed for even greater passenger capability and comfort can be felt in particular on a more comfortable seat with adjustable backrest for the rider in conjunction with a higher handlebar and comfortable floor boards in lieu of separate footrests for the passenger. In addition, the C 650 GT presents a larger, powered windscreen for even better protection against wind and weather.

Ergonomics

ÔÇó C 600 Sport with dynamic seat position as a result of flatter handlebar, sporty seat design for both one and two persons, and sporty footrests for the passenger; seat height 810*mm.

ÔÇó C 650 GT with emphatically comfortable seat position as a result of higher handlebar, more comfortable and larger seat with adjustable backrest for the rider, and foot boards for the passenger as well; seat height 780*mm.
Windscreen

ÔÇó C 600 Sport with windscreen adjustable mechanically to three positions.

ÔÇó C 650 GT with larger windscreen adjustable electrically over 10*cm for even greater comfort and protection from wind and weather.

Body and design

ÔÇó C 600 Sport with sporty, spartan panels. The lean tail with the dynamic upswing and emphatic body edges lend it lightness and dynamics.

ÔÇó C 650 GT with an organic design language emphasising comfort attributes. Generously sized panel parts for outstanding comfort and protection against wind and weather.

Headlights, turn indicators, rear light

ÔÇó C 600 Sport: front turn indicators integrated in the panelling, twin circular headlights with two side lights on the left and right, LED rear light cluster with single turn indicators

ÔÇó C 650 GT: front turn indicators integrated in the mirrors, twin circular headlights with side lights between them presenting a vertical light strip of three elements, LED rear light cluster with integrated turn indicators.

Stowage space

ÔÇó C 600 Sport with world premiere FlexCase and hence variable stowage space concept in the tail under the seat. Despite its sporty, spartan tail section, two helmets can be easily stowed in the parked vehicle.

ÔÇó C 650 GT with a large stowage space of about 60 litres in the tail for taking two helmets and other utilities.

Colours

ÔÇó C 600 Sport:
Cosmic blue metallic matt
Titanium silver metallic
Sapphire black metallic

ÔÇó C 650 GT:
Sapphire black metallic
Platinum bronze metallic
Vermilion red metallic

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mika · Nov 8, 2011

Combined Slide Show

BMW Motorrad presents three new special models:
BMW R 1200 GS Rallye, BMW K 1300 S with HP Package, and BMW K 1300 R.
Dynamics Package for BMW K 1300 S.
Special model BMW R 1200 GS Rallye.

Extended tours, long distance travels, and even journeys to the remote places of our planet run like a thread through the history of BMW GS, just like spectacular adventure rallies and magnificent sporting success. All of this now finds the ultimate testimony in the special model R 1200 GS Rallye from BMW Motorrad.

Body parts in solid Alpine white, graphics in the legendary BMW Motorrad Motorsports colours, and fork and engine in black lend the R 1200 GS Rallye its especially sporting, adventurous character. The Paralever swingarm in Asphalt grey metallic, cylinder head covers in Granite grey metallic, and an all chrome exhaust system provide a powerful contrast of engineering. A particular eyecatcher is presented by the rear frame with Magma red paintwork.

The sporting look of the 81 kW / 100 hp travel enduro is underscored by the seat in black and white. Cross spoke wheels, heated grips, hand protectors in white, case holder, onboard computer, and the electronic suspension adjustment Enduro ESA make this extraordinary GS ideal for a very wide range of applications.
The price in Germany is Ôé¼14,950.00 incl 19% VAT, and the launch is scheduled for January 2012.

The highlights of the BMW R 1200 GS Rally special model:

ÔÇó body parts painted in Alpine white

ÔÇó graphics in the BMW Motorrad Motorsports colours

ÔÇó fork slider tubes lined in black

ÔÇó engine lined in black

ÔÇó rear frame lined in Magma red
ÔÇó swingarm (Paralever) lined in Asphalt grey metallic
ÔÇó cylinder head covers in Granite grey metallic

ÔÇó seat in black and white

ÔÇó Enduro ESA

ÔÇó all chrome exhaust system

ÔÇó cross spoke wheels

ÔÇó heated grips

ÔÇó hand protectors in white

ÔÇó pannier holder

ÔÇó onboard computer

BMW K 1300 S with HP Package.

As the sportiest representative of the BMW Motorrad K Series, the BMW K 1300 S combines sporting character and riding dynamics with a high level of comfort, lightfooted handling with absolute riding stability, and superior performance with perfect everyday practicality. At the same time, it offers a high level of protection against wind and weather and perfected ergonomics for long hauls.

The special model BMW K 1300 S with HP Package emphasises these virtues and upgrades the popular sports tourer to a vehicle of even greater prestige.
The special model bears an exclusive Edition badge of brushed aluminium on the airbox cover. This sporting character is underscored by the paintwork of solid Alpine White / metallic Lupin Blue / solid Night Black contrasting with the HP carbon parts like the covers for the front wheel, airbox, clutch, and seat.

The technical highlights of the 175 hp packing K 1300 S are the HP gearshift assistant, the Akrapović sports silencer, the electronic suspension adjustment ESA II, the automatic stability control ASC, the tyre pressure control RDC, the heated grips, and an onboard computer.

In addition, the BMW K 1300 S as a special model with HP Package benefits from yet more high quality equipment details. Its standard equipment includes the HP footrests for rider and passenger and a tinted windscreen.

For the perfect accommodation in the garage at home, this fully equipped special model of the BMW K 1300 S also comes with a paddock stand.
The price in Germany is Ôé¼20,090.00 incl 19% VAT, and the launch is scheduled for January 2012.

The highlights of the special model K 1300 S with HP Package:

ÔÇó metal badge of brushed aluminium with edition number on the air box cover

ÔÇó special paintwork in solid Alpine white/Lupin blue metallic/Night black

ÔÇó HP carbon front wheel cover

ÔÇó HP carbon airbox cover

ÔÇó HP carbon clutch cover

ÔÇó HP carbon seat cover

ÔÇó HP footrests for rider and passenger

ÔÇó HP gearshift assistant

ÔÇó Akrapović sports silencer

ÔÇó electronic suspension adjustment ESA II

ÔÇó onboard computer

ÔÇó automatic stability control ASC

ÔÇó tyre pressure control RDC

ÔÇó heated grips

ÔÇó tinted windscreen

ÔÇó paddock stand

Special model BMW K 1300 R

Boasting a 127 kW (173 hp) engine and tipping the scales at 243 kg including fuel, the
extravagant power roadster K 1300 R is one of the most powerful vehicles on this segment for even the highest demands for riding dynamics.

The exclusive paintwork on the special model K 1300 R underscores the muscular face and the sporty, lean tail of this athletic naked bike. At the same time, the combination of mat metallic Ostra grey and metallic Sapphire black emphasises the uncompromising masculinity of this beefy roadster. The lettering in Sun yellow presents a play of harmony.
The special model also features a high quality carbon engine spoiler in support of its dynamic riding claims.

The price in Germany is Ôé¼14,910.00 incl 19% VAT, and the launch is scheduled for January 2012.

The highlights of the special model K 1300 R:

ÔÇó special paintwork in mat metallic Ostra grey and Sapphire black metallic

ÔÇó lettering with Sun yellow

ÔÇó carbon engine spoiler

BMW K 1300 S with Dynamics Package

The Dynamics Package from BMW Motorrad presents a range of optional equipment and
optional accessories that serve to enhance even further the riding dynamics, riding safety, comfort, and touring capabilities provided by the extensive equipment that is already fitted as standard.

The new Dynamics Package will be available from January 2012 for orders of new vehicles. The package price in Germany is Ôé¼1,010.00 incl 19% VAT (Ôé¼854 saving).

The scopes of the BMW K 1300 S Dynamic Package:

ÔÇó safety package with automatic stability control ASC and tyre pressure control RDC

ÔÇó heated grips

ÔÇó onboard computer

ÔÇó HP gearshift assistant

ÔÇó electronic suspension adjustment ESA II

mika · Nov 8, 2011

The new BMW F 800 R.

08.11.2011

BMW Motorrad presents the new BMW F 800 R.

Visual makeover for the 2-cylinder roadster.

Munich. Since its market launch in May 2009, the BMW F 800 R has provided impressive agility, sporty performance figures and light-footed handling combined with very low fuel consumption. In time for the start of 2012, the small BMW Motorrad roadster is to be given a visual makeover. Technically speaking, the new

F 800 R will retain its well proven concept.

The engine is still the liquid-cooled parallel twin with 4-valve technology and a capacity of 798 cc. The highly distinctive engine provides impressive pulling power, a spontaneous response and a low level of fuel consumption. The engine output is 64 kW/87 bhp at 8000 rpm, producing a torque of 86 Nm at 6000 rpm.

Even more than before, the sporty flair and agility of the BMW*F*800*R is now reflected in its highly dynamic design. The front side trim sections have been redesigned. They also serve as radiator covers and are now finished in body colour, as are the front mudguards. What is more, the spring of the rear spring strut is finished in red to highlight the sporty character of this naked bike. The Sport windshield finished in body colour and the white direction indicators are now part of the standard equipment of the new F 800 R.

The new BMW F 800 R is available in three colour combinations. While Alpine white/Black satin gloss stands for uncompromising dynamic performance, Magma red/White aluminium metallic matt is sporty and provocative in style. Meanwhile
Mineral silver metallic gives the new F 800 R a refined, technological touch.
The price in Germany is 8,400. - euros incl. 19 % VAT.

The market launch date for Europe is December 2011.

An overview of highlights of the new BMW F 800 R.

• Compact, sporty naked bike with high level of riding dynamics and agility.

• Liquid-cooled parallel twin with a capacity of 798 cc, 4-valve technology, DOHC
cam follower valve drive and unique mass balancing.

• Output 64 kW/87 bhp at 8000 rpm, torque 86 Nm at 6000 rpm.

• Excellent pulling power for maximum riding fun on country roads.

• Manifold injection with electronic engine control.

• Torsionally stiff aluminium frame and dual swing arm.

• Dry weight/road-ready weight: 177/199 kg.

• Fuel tank positioned under seat for optimum centre of gravity.

• High-performance Brembo brake system, optionally with
BMW Motorrad ABS.

• New: Newly designed front side trim sections in body colour.

• New: Front mudguards in body colour.

• New: Spring of rear spring strut finished in red.

• New: Sport windshield in body colour (now as standard).

• New: White direction indicators (now as standard).

• New: Colour combinations in Alpine white/Black satin gloss, Magma red/ White aluminium metallic matt and Mineral silver metallic.

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mika · Nov 8, 2011

Speech
Hendrik von Kuenheim
General Director BMW Motorrad
EICMA Press Conference
Milan, 08.11.2011

Ladies and gentlemen, dear journalists, dear motorcycle friends,
buon giorno and a very warm welcome to BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna Motorcycles.
Today is a very special day for us - I might even say, it is an historical day.

 At the most important motorcycle and scooter fair, BMW is celebrating the world premiere of the first maxi-scooters in the history of the BMW Group.

With these two outstanding premium vehicles, we are once again entering a segment new to BMW: we are expanding our existing range of motorcycles to include the facet of ÔÇ£Urban MobilityÔÇØ.

 What is more, our Italian brand Husqvarna Motorcycles presents to the public the new NUDA 900 and NUDA 900 R in their final production trim; these are the first 2-cylinder road motorcycles to be produced since the Husqvarna brand stopped serial production of 2-cylinder motorcycles in 1937

And our colleagues from Varese have brought with them another big surprise.
As you will see in just a few moments, ladies and gentlemen, the Motorcycle Division of the BMW Group is investing heavily in the future of BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna Motorcycles, penetrating new segments and moving into new markets.
In a time in which the motorcycle markets are in a state of ongoing crisis, we are facing up to the challenges. Our aim is to continue to grow strongly and profitably within a difficult environment.

As you all know, times for the motorcycle industry are extremely tough.
However, the development of BMW Motorrad is running completely counter to that of the market.

 In 2010 we were already able to increase our sales significantly by 12.3 per cent.

 This year we have achieved further growth of more than 6.0 per cent so far.

 We are the absolute volume leader in 12 countries.

 In Germany we now have a market share of 25 per cent. Here we sell more motorcycles than all our major European competitors combined.

 And in Italy - the motorcycling paradise - we are the strongest brand, selling some 50 per cent more motorcycles than our closest Italian competitor.
These are just a few examples of our success. You will agree with me when I say that this is an outstanding good result in view of market situation.
As the motorcycling season comes to a close, we can now foresee that 2011 will be a record year for BMW Motorrad:

 We will have sold over 103,000 motorcycles - an historical retail record.

 Our worldwide market share in the segment over 500 cc has reached some 13 per cent this year: in the space of four years we have been able to almost double our market share from around 7 per cent to reach this all-time high.

 And we are also aiming for a new all-time high in terms of turnover and profits this year.

Here, I would particularly like to express my most sincere thanks to our many customers all over the world for the trust they have placed in the BMW Motorrad brand.

The business success we have achieved is an incentive for us to continue to enhance the appeal of the brand and its products.

This is why there are half a dozen new BMW models being showed to the public here in Milan in addition to the maxi-scooters.

Let me start with the model revision of the S 1000 RR: the first BMW superbike instantly captured the hearts of sports riders the world over.

In its very first full sales year in 2010 demand already exceeded our expectations. The RR has become a firmly established player within a very tough competitive field. It is embroiled in a neck-and-neck race to become the world's top-selling 1000 cc superbike.

At the moment we are very close to pole position.

After a period of two years, we have now taken customer feedback and our own experience and put it into creating the new RR. The S 1000 RR now offers even greater ride precision and agility as well as an improved power delivery.

In bringing out this update we once again face up to the current competition and very much look forward to fascinating comparative tests in the motorcycle press.

Another highlight is the new BMW G 650 GS Sert?úo: this bike extends the BMW Motorrad GS family by adding another sporty single-cylinder model.

The latest GS model by BMW combines all-round qualities with attractive value for money and improved off-road suitability. The new G 650 GS Sert?úo revives the spirit of the highly successful F 650 GS Dakar. Even visually it arouses the desire for a motorcycling adventure - for example in the Sert?úo, a semi-desert area in central Brazil.

But this new G 650 will be equally at home in the urban jungle or on breathtaking Alpine passes - not just in remote off-road regions.

Ladies and Gentlemen, there is also a new version of the big GS: as you know, the R 1200 GS is the highly successful pioneer of a motorcycle species which is constantly growing in popularity.

The ongoing market success of this big travel enduro is encouraging more and more competitors to put their own concepts and even imitations on the market.

We are the inventors of the big all-round enduro bike - and this might be one of the reasons for the ongoing high level of demand for the two unique boxer GS models.

The BMW GS motorcycles bear within them over 30 years of heritage and over 30 years of experience - that's something the competition canÔÇÖt catch up.

After the very successful launch of the Triple Black models we now present the R 1200 GS Rallye - yet another very attractive version. Its design and additional features are reminiscent of legendary achievements in rally racing.

And now from the off-road area back onto the road: three years ago the medium-class roadster F 800 R saw its world premiere here at the EICMA show.

From the very beginning, this motorcycle, with its very attractive concept, did extremely well in persuading riders of other brands to switch to BMW. Now this successful model has been given an additional touch of visual appeal.

And last but not least we are offering our fans of the great K 1300 4-cylinder bikes two very attractive models with special paint finishes and special equipment features: The special model K 1300 R and the K 1300 S with HP Package.

So much for the new BMW motorcycles here at the EICMA.

Immediately after the BMW press conference, Klaus Allisat, the Head of Husqvarna Motorcycles, will report on our Italian motorcycle brand.

Now, ladies and gentlemen, we come to the part you have all been so keenly looking forward to: the world premiere of the BMW maxi-scooters.

I said at the beginning of my speech that we aim to grow profitably in the future - with both brands, BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna Motorcycles.

To this end we are looking at which other business areas above and beyond our existing portfolio we might consider as potential new territory.

One such area is that of individual mobility in the constantly growing urban areas.
The requirements of mobility concepts, especially in big cities, are subject to considerable change. Increasing traffic, energy costs and CO2 constraints on travelling in inner city areas are the challenges of the future.

The BMW Group has identified these challenges and is already today putting solutions on the market to meet the needs for the future individual mobility.
As an integral part of the BMW Group, BMW Motorrad is now expanding its business activities to a new facet: that of "Urban Mobility".

Today we will be presenting to you the first products in this area - two premium vehicles in the maxi-scooter segment.

They are called: BMW C 600 Sport and BMW C 650 GT.
Both vehicles combine the agility and comfort of a scooter with the outstanding riding qualities of a motorcycle:

They are scooters "Made by BMW Motorrad".

It was totally clear to us, that the standards among the top players of the established competition are very high. For this reason we focused on four main points in developing the two BMW scooters:

 An attractive, clearly identifiable BMW design.

 An exceptionally fine suspension.

 A particularly agile drive.

 And the functionality and everyday suitability which is typical of this segment.
Our high level of expertise and longstanding experience in building supreme touring and sports motorcycles provided the perfect basis for this project. It has meant we have been able to raise the benchmark to a somewhat higher level within the competitive field.
However, it is up to you to decide how well we have succeeded in doing so.
But above and beyond this, some high-quality technological solutions are to be found in the two models. They show just how much innovative power went into their development.

The new maxi-scooters are being built at our BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin.
Serial production is in fact already underway, but our future scooter customers will have to wait a little before it is time for the official market launch. Delivery of the two vehicles will start early spring 2012.

The C 600 Sport is mainly geared towards scooter riders with sporty interests, while the C 650 GT is aimed at customers who attach greater importance to comfort and touring orientation.

Although they are clearly distinct from one another, they are both based on the same technical backbone, i.e. the drive and the suspension are identical.
The scooters are powered by a very efficient 650 cc 2-cylinder in-line engine. It develops a maximum output of 60 bhp and has a powerful torque of 66 newton metres.

Its conceptual design focused particularly on low vibration and a strikingly individual sound. The power is transmitted to the rear wheel by means of a CVT gearbox.

The suspension of the two scooters is especially elaborate and unusual for this segment: the front wheel control is by means of an upside down fork; and for the first time in this class the rear wheel is controlled by a single swingarm.

In both vehicles two integral helmets can be stored. In the case of the C 600 Sport this is enabled by the very innovative and patented storage concept BMW FlexCase.

This are only a few highlights of the BMW scooter technology.

You will find all the technical details in the extensive press documents provided. And our experts will be more than happy to show you the technological highlights on the demonstration vehicles in just a moment.

I also believe it is important to mention that both maxi-scooters are typical BMWs when it comes to safety and environment:

Both vehicles have generously sized ABS brake systems as standard. They can also be optionally fitted with a so-called daytime running light, which enhances ride safety in city traffic especially.

And in addition to a low level of fuel consumption, the scooters also offer low emission levels. In fact they already fulfil the future exhaust gas limits defined by the Euro-4 standard.

Ladies and gentlemen,
The innovative and - as I believe - distinctive and very emotional design of the two vehicles was created by our design team under David Robb.

Before we go ahead and unveil the two scooters in just a moment, I would like to ask David Robb to explain certain key aspects of the new BMW scooter design to you

mika · Nov 8, 2011

BMW Motorrad Rider??s Equipment 2012.

08.11.2011

BMW Motorrad RiderÔÇÖs Equipment for 2012 is made up of two sections packed full of new products: BMW Motorrad Ridecontains the functional articles from helmets to rucksacks, while the new fan collections can be found in BMW Motorrad Style .

Rider Equipment 2012 ÔÇô Gallery

Once again, plenty of innovations and developments have been added to BMW Motorrad Ride for 2012: the products all feature meticulously selected materials, carefully crafted technology and safety concepts and modern design, constituting uncompromising, high-quality riderÔÇÖs equipment.

The AirFlow 2 helmet is a completely new development that lives up to its name in terms of aerodynamics and optimum ventilation. Carbon insets and padding foamed in a variety of thicknesses ensure maximum safety. The urban design, which includes aluminium applications for a modern look, leaves nothing to be desired. Some of the helmet colours have been chosen to coordinate with the BMW Maxi-Scooter.

The core of BMW Motorrad RiderÔÇÖs Equipment consists of five suits: TourShell, Start, Sport 2, DoubleR and KlimaKomfort 2. As well as offering excellent functionality, the well-conceived colour schemes and tailoring of the suits means that the products can be combined to unique effect: Thus, for example the Start suit for women goes very well with the DoubleR and Sport 2 suits.

It is now easier than ever to find the perfect individual combination for every tour thanks to the wider range of jackets and trousers available in the BMW Motorrad RiderÔÇÖs Equipment 2012 : Thus, the Boulder Neon, Urban and Venting jackets not only create an excellent complete outfit when teamed with Allround and Summer 3 trousers, but can also be combined with all BMW Motorrad suits thanks to zip adapters. Naturally, the jackets and trousers meet the same high safety standards as the suits. Of course, these highly functional, attractive jackets are not just designed as motorcycle equipment, but can also be worn as casual daywear.

The ProTouring 2 boot is now also available in a version for women . It has been completely redesigned, achieving optimum stability with a significant increase in the heel height that still remains discreet: the extra height is mostly hidden inside the boot. ProTouring 2 features a slim, feminine design and is the perfect professional standard all-year-round boot. Also in the same league is the SportDry boot, which has a patented safety system. Inside, the foot has maximum freedom of movement.

The GORE-TEX?« membrane ensures that the boot is waterproof and breathable. Its cutting edge technology offers perfect protection from injury. The Sneaker X2 has also been further improved, for example in the heel area, and, thanks to its breathable material and discreet design, is perfect for day-to-day city traffic and for the office.

BMW Motorrad RiderÔÇÖs Equipment 2012 stands for premium quality and safety from head to toe - and hand: the unique composite material Keratan was incorporated in the ProSport leather glove . This enhances the leatherÔÇÖs resistance to abrasion enormously. The understated colour scheme means that the glove can be combined perfectly with any equipment variant. The Urban glove is made form the finest goatskin and is particularly suitable for the city and short journeys. It may not look like a classic motorcycle glove, but the hands will be protected in the event of impact.

Socks and stockings are an important, often forgotten detail ÔÇô however functional socks and stockings from BMW Motorrad are designed to be teamed with boots and shoes with breathable membranes and ensure that the feet stay at the right temperature on every tour, whatever the weather.

The MessengerBag 2 and Function 3 rucksack round off the range of new features available in the BMW Motorrad RiderÔÇÖs Equipment. Both product have been developed from tried-and-tested products and provide plenty of storage space despite their compact dimensions. The MessengerBag 2can hold anything the average commuter needs for his daily journey to the office. The extra padding means that the laptop is particularly well protected, while the detachable hip belt ensures that the bag remains in secure contact with the rider. One of the special features of the Function 3 rucksack are the straps that enable the rucksack to be fastened directly to the motorcycle in a single move.

Under the familiar umbrella brand BMW Motorrad Style , the new fan articles from BMW Motorrad for the 2012 season are divided into the following areas.
BMW Motorrad Style Heritage,
BMW Motorrad Style Urban and
BMW Motorrad Style Motorsport.

Naturally, all the familiar articles from the BMW Motorrad Style logo collection will also be available in 2012.

BMW Motorrad Style Heritage turns the spotlight on historic
BMW motorcycles on jackets, tops or shirts and focuses on legendary rider Ernst Jakob Henne, who broke numerous speed records for BMW. In this case, ÔÇ£retroÔÇØ means: great motor sports history on high-fashion clothing and lifestyle products.

The BMW Motorrad Style Urban concept is synonymous with sporting elegance that can be combined to perfection with the functional equipment, as well as forming a separate, top-quality leisure collection . From trendy jackets and shirts to lifestyle products like sunglasses, caps and key pouches, this collection is designed for fans who wish to express their love of
BMW Motorrad in a discreet yet unmistakable way.

The new products from BMW Motorrad Style Motorsport are once again aimed at racing enthusiasts. Designed to closely correspond to official riders and crew equipment, all the textiles in this collection not only carry the BMW logo and the words ÔÇ£BMW Motorrad MotorsportÔÇØ, but also the sponsors' logos and reflect the BMW racing colours of blue, white and red. Many attractive lifestyle products round off the unusual fan collection.

AZ-J · Nov 8, 2011

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