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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday, 26 February 2019


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On Street and Track


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Tom Sykes clarifies: "Not where BMW really stands"http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/139567/Tom-Sykes-stellt-klar-Nicht-wo-BMW-wirklich-steht.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 25.02.2019 12:02
After the sprint race Tom Sykes had to tackle the second Superbike World Championship race on Phillip Island from 10th place. After verkorkster initial phase of the Englishman fell from the BMW team back to 13th place.
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Sykes: BMW's "outstanding" chassis masked by lack of powerhttps://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/new...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 4h
On his first weekend as a BMW rider, Sykes came away with a best finish of seventh in the opening race in Australia, before finish 11th in the short-distance Superpole race and 13th in the third race of the weekend. It came after the


Rev Limits & 16,350 Reasons Why the Ducati Can Sing in WorldSBKhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/premium/ducati-panigale-v4-r-rev-limit-worldsbk/
200+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 7h
For our A&R Pro readers, a look at the WorldSBK rev limit structure, and how Ducati has built a motor that will test this performance-balancing system. The post Rev Limits & 16,350 Reasons Why the Ducati Can Sing in WorldSBK


World Superbike: Why Bautista's triple may not mean what you thinkhttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tre...-bautistas-triple-may-not-mean-what-you-think
RevZilla Articles / 15h
Álvaro Bautista put on a dominant display in Australia, but that doesn't mean the season will be a runaway.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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BMW F 850 GS + F 750 GS + G 310 GS: Road Triphttps://www.autox.com/travel/bmw-f-850-gs-f-750-gs-g-310-gs-road-trip-review-105480/
autoX / 1d
Road Trip autoX In 1980, BMW created the ADV motorcycle segment with the launch of the R 80 GS.


MC NEWS

The Most Important New Motorcycles Of 2019https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/most-important-new-motorcycles-2019?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcyclist / 4h
News Bikes worth making a fuss about Of the new crop of 2019 motorcycles, these ones have the most riding on them. So to speak. Which do you want to ride the most?


Top Automatic Motorcycles You Can Buy In 2019https://www.cycleworld.com/top-automatic-motorcycles-you-can-buy-in-2019?dom=rss-default&src=syn
400+Cycle World / 2d
Bikes You don’t have to give a shift with these 8 clutchless machines Even though the majority of motorcycles today use manual transmissions, there's a growing segment of automatic bikes out there.


Harley-Davidsons Of The One Moto Showhttps://www.cycleworld.com/harley-davidsons-one-moto-show?dom=rss-default&src=syn
200+Cycle World / 4d
Bikes Custom Harleys from restorations to racebikes Harley-Davidson models ranging from vintage restorations and custom choppers to racebikes at The One Moto Show in Portland, Oregon.


Made of Metal – Triumph Speed Triplehttps://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/triumph-cafe-racer/speed-triple-metalbike/
500+Return of the Cafe Racers / 5d
One place where form should never compromise function is in the world of motorcycle customisation. This is particularly relevant when customising a motorcycle such as the Triumph Speed Triple.


No Speed Limits? California Considering “Unlimited” Lanes on Two Highwayshttps://www.automobilemag.com/news/calinornia-speed-limit-unlimited-lanes/
400+Automobile Magazine / 5d
California state senator John Moorlach (R-Orange County) has introduced a bill to that state’s legislature that would add lanes to both north- and southbound Interstate 5 and State Route 99 that would have no posted speed limit. SB319


The Zero SR/F Finally Breaks Coverhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/zero-srf/
100+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 5h
The wait is finally over, It's finally here. The Zero SR/F electric sport bike has debuted with 110hp and 109 miles of mixed riding range specs...and a considerable price tag of $19,000 MSRP. The post The Zero SR/F Finally


Zero SR/F / Zero Motorcycleshttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2019/02/zero-srf-zero-motorcycles.html
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 8h
Technical Specifications Premium Top speed (max) 124 mph Peak torque 140 ft-lb Optimal Charge Time 60 minutes 200 mile range With Power Tank 161 miles City range 5 years/unlimited miles Power pack warranty* - Zero


Zero SR/F is a Harley LiveWire lookalikehttps://motorbikewriter.com/zero-sr-harley-livewire/
Motorbike Writer / 3h
Zero Motorcycles has pulled the rug out from underneath the coming Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric sports bike with its new Zero SR/F that looks uncannily like the Milwaukee product. However, the Zero SR/F has better


Exclusive: 2019 Zero SR/F Review – First Ridehttps://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/zero/exclusive-2019-zero-sr-f-review-first-ride.html
Motorcycle.com / 9h
2019 Zero SR/F Editor Score: 92.0% Engine 19.0/20 Suspension/Handling 13.5/15 Transmission/Clutch 10/10 Brakes 8.75/10 Instruments/Controls 5.0/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 9.0/10 Appearance/Quality 9.5/10 Desirability 9.0/10


RIDING

Five must-do Canadian rideshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/02/24/canadian-motorcycle-trips/
CMG News / 20h
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Pretty soon, somebody is going to start asking when you want vacation time this summer, so if you’re going to take a bike trip, you’d better get planning. Here are five of our favourites. British Columbia Pacific Rim Highway Cathedral



GEAR


10 Reasons Why I Ride With Soft Luggagehttp://www.advpulse.com/adv-products/why-i-ride-with-soft-luggage/
200+ADV Pulse / 7h
Still on the fence about what kind of luggage to use? Hard and soft luggage both have their advantages and disadvantages, but here are 10 good reasons to embrace the soft side of the debate: 1.


Smart Bike Helmethttps://coolhunting.com/buy/smart-bike-helmet/
Cool Hunting / 44min
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This safe and stylish helmet is also smart: outfitted with Bluetooth speakers for hands-free turn-by-turn nav, phone calls and music; and an LED light on the back to signal braking and turning. Though its primary function is protection,
FWIW This is a bicycle helmet; however, features start someplace.


TECH

More About Reinforcing Ribs On Highly Stressed Engine Partshttps://www.cycleworld.com/more-abo...stressed-engine-parts?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Cycle World / 7h
Bikes Reader Ryan Haag makes a good point “I beams and H beams demonstrate how certain forms of ribbing can add strength on a beam or support of a given weight, correct?” Kevin Cameron responds.


The Racing Sheet

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BMW Motorsport News

Three lessons learned – the Mexico City E-Prix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-learned-–-the-mexico-city-e-prix?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4d
In our new series “Three lessons learned”, we present three findings made by BMW i Andretti Motorsport after each race – this week, the Mexico City E-Prix (MEX).


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 05/2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-05/2019?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
BMW DTM drivers prepare for season start – Nick Yelloly to represent AAI Motorsports.


Yelolly Named BMW Factory Driverhttp://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/02/25/yelolly-named-bmw-factory-driver.html
dailysportscar.com / 9h
Racing Point F1 simulator driver and former Porsche Super Cup ace Nick Yelolly has been named a BMW factory driver ahead of the 2019 season. The Briton will drive GT3 machinery for the Bavarian brand and announced on


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2019 Qatar MotoGP Test Monday 6pm Times: Petrucci Leads Rins As Final Day Gets Underwayhttps://motomatters.com/results/2019/02/25/2019_qatar_motogp_test_monday_6pm_times.html
MotoMatters.com / 22min
A slow start to the final day of testing at Qatar, as the riders once again bided their time, waiting for the sun to start setting and the track temperature start to drop.


MotoGP set to adopt 'Long Lap Penalty' rulehttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 21h
The new initiative requires penalised riders to ride through a specially-marked area off-track, with the proposal being tried out for the first time in Qatar pre-season testing at Turn 8 (pictured top). Valentino Rossi estimated the time


Riders Approve the Long Lap Penaltyhttps://www.gpone.com/en/2019/02/24/motogp/riders-approve-the-long-lap-penalty.html
GPone RSS Feed / 22h
The experiment of an extended course as a penalty has been given the OK and will probably be introduced on all tracks


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Video: How all the 2019 F1 front wings comparehttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 5d
... Keep reading


Analysing the great Mercedes mystery of F1 2019 testing so farhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 4d
Is that a sign of its supreme confidence and a focus on heavily-fuelled long runs, or does it have anything to worry about? Motorsport Network’s F1 reporter Scott Mitchell and technical consultant Gary Anderson unravel what


Motor racing-Perez fears Mexico risks decades without F1https://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N20F71P?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 4d
Mexican driver Sergio Perez fears his country could spend decades in the Formula One wilderness if Mexico City loses its slot on the calendar after this year's grand prix.


Bigger Ferrari changes would've been "madness" - Vettelhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 6d
Despite much improved performance from its F1 cars, Ferrari's two latest title challenges collapsed in the latter stages of those respective campaigns as Mercedes maintained its unbeaten streak in the hybrid era.


We’re moving: Message to JA on F1 readershttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2019/02/were-moving-message-to-ja-on-f1-readers/
James Allen on F1 – The official James A... / 6d
The JA on F1 blog is moving. After ten years in its current guise, the content and comments will all be migrated to the Motorsport.com platform. The migration will happen today February 19 and you can find the content and the

Tech verdict: Latest F1 2019 tech developments explainedhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
It was also first the chance to see many of the parts the teams were either hiding or did not have ready at their launches. In this video, Jake Boxall-Legge and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take you through the most


Hulkenberg: New F1 rear wing feels like "parachute"https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
For this season, the FIA has mandated a larger rear wing with a bigger DRS effect as part of a new rules package designed to improve racing. This change, according to Hulkenberg, is having an impact on how his Renault feels in a


Video: How 2019 Formula 1 rules have made it harder for Mercedeshttps://www.autosport.com/f1/news/141686/video-how-rules-have-made-it-harder-for-mercedes
autosport.com / 2d
How 2019 Formula 1 rules have made it harder for Mercedes autosport.com Mercedes had hinted that it would show its hand a little more at the end of week one of 2019 pre-season Formula 1 testing and duly stepped up its pace


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Bimmer

Natural and fully multimodal interaction with the vehicle and its surroundings. BMW Group presents BMW Natural Interaction for the first time at Mobile World Congress 2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ime-at-mobile-world-congress-2019?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
Once again, the BMW Group is revolutionising how drivers interact with their vehicles: At Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona from 25 – 28 February 2019, the company will present BMW Natural Interaction.



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BMW Group News


BMW Group and Daimler Unveil New Mobility Companyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1XWv88I3O8
BMW Group / 2d
The secret is out. Now we will bring to life our vision of urban mobility through five joint ventures: REACH NOW, CHARGE NOW, FREE NOW, PARK NOW, and SHARE NOW. Together with Daimler AG, we are pooling our mobility


Satellite Data BMW Group and Daimler AG press conference.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...p-and-daimler-ag-press-conference?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4d
Satellite Data BMW Group and Daimler AG joint press conference launching their joint mobility company.

Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

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Is Tesla a Cult? A Dealer Wonders as Elon Musk Takes Bite Out of BMWhttp://fortune.com/2019/02/23/tesla-sales-bmw/
Fortune / 1d
A Dealer Wonders as Elon Musk Takes Bite Out of BMW Fortune Tesla has eschewed a traditional dealership network in favor of direct sales from its stores and through online ordering.


Rumor: Future BMW 7 Series Range to Be Electrified, V8 and V12 Mills Could Be Axedhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/02/20/...e-electrified-v8-and-v12-mills-could-be-axed/
Bmw Blog / 5d
The Geneva Motor Show, set to open its gates next month, is going to host the world premiere of the refreshed BMW 7 Series range . The new car will be shown in front of a live audience for the first time since it was digitally unveiled


Rumor: Next-Generation Lexus IS May Be Getting BMW’s B8 6-cyl enginehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/02/19/...lexus-is-may-be-getting-bmws-b8-6-cyl-engine/
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According to a report from Japan, the next generation Lexus IS sports sedan could make use of what is arguably BMW’s best engine. The B58 is a 3.0 liter six-cylinder straight engine which can produce different power outputs.


OTHER CAGE NEWS

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Quick Little Hotshothttps://thechicane.com/2019/02/19/quick-little-hotshot/
30The Chicane / 5d
You’re not likely to ever again see an ad that touts the 51 MPH performance of their racing machine.


Here Are the Most and Least Reliable Cars According to Consumer Reportshttps://jalopnik.com/here-are-the-most-and-least-reliable-cars-according-to-1832866813
300+Lifehacker / 6h
Even though a lot of buyers prioritize getting the latest technology in their new car purchase, reliability should still a key factor.


Someone Caught the Mid-Engine 2020 Chevy C8 Corvette Driving Around Californiahttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...vette-driving-around-california-ar184667.html
78TopSpeed Newsletter / 2d
The mid-engine Corvette is some 40+ years in the making and, come 2020; we’ll finally get to lay eyes on the first official, production Vette that sports a mid-engine layout.


There’s Another Hispano-Suiza Company That Just Presented a 1,000-Horsepower Supercarhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...ted-a-1-000-horsepower-supercar-ar184685.html
TopSpeed Newsletter / 6h
Spanish automaker Hispano-Suiza promised to deliver on its return to the auto industry with the Carmen. That’s a promise that we’re still waiting on, but another automaker that also calls itself Hispano-Suiza has unveiled the


Wanna Do Your Own Aero? This Book Tells You Howhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/wanna-do-your-own-aero-this-book-tells-you-how-ar183350.html
TopSpeed Newsletter / 1d
There are many ways that you can enhance your car’s performance, but usually, if you’ve already gone through the basics of lightening it, giving it more power, better suspension, and better brakes


Koenigsegg Exclusivity Will Drop as the Brand Aims to Taken on Ferrari in the Next Decadehttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...n-on-ferrari-in-the-next-decade-ar184654.html
TopSpeed Newsletter / 3d
The days of Koenigsegg holding court as one of the most exclusive automakers in the world could come to an end soon. A report from Bloomberg revealed that the Swedish automaker plans to boost its output of performance


2021 Ford Ranger pick-up truck leaked onlinehttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2021-ford-ranger-pick-truck-leaked-online
100+Autocar RSS Feed / 4d
Leaked image of the 2021 Ford Ranger First images suggest next iteration of truck will have unashamedly American looks inspired by the full-size Super Duty Pictures of what is claimed to be the 2021 Ford Ranger have been leaked


Aston Martin previews 'son of Valkyrie' hypercar for Geneva revealhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...-previews-son-valkyrie-hypercar-geneva-reveal
Autocar RSS Feed / 5d
Aston is expected to reveal its third hypercar, dubbed Project 003, at next month's Geneva motor show, and has released the first image Aston Martin is soon to reveal the new 'son of Valkyrie' hybrid hypercar, and has released the


New Citroen concept could be driven without a licensehttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...troen-concept-could-be-driven-without-license
Autocar RSS Feed / 6d
Ami One’s panels are duplicated, side to side, where possible Tiny, low-cost, low-tech, EV concept is designed to be robust for a car-sharing future Citroën has unveiled a tiny city car concept ahead of its public debut at the Geneva


Report: More Americans Behind on Car Loans Than Ever Beforehttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/american-car-loans-behind/
51Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 6d
Data shows that more and more car loans are going to default in the USA right now. Could the same happen in the motorcycle industry? The post Report: More Americans Behind on Car Loans Than Ever Before appeared first on


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FWIW

Trump administration breaks off negotiations with California on emissions standardshttps://www.autoblog.com/2019/02/21/trump-administration-california-fuel-efficiency-emissions/
100+Autoblog Green / 3d
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Emissions , Fuel Efficiency Looks like the fuel-efficiency fight is headed to court. Continue reading Trump administration breaks off negotiations with California on emissions standards


Countries with more butter have happier citizenshttps://bigthink.com/strange-maps/butter-and-happiness
1KBig Think / 2d
Haiti and other countries with low butter supply report low life satisfaction. The reverse is true for countries such as Germany, which score high in both categories. As the graph below shows, a curious pattern emerges across the


Details Of the Full-Scale LEGO Bugatti Chiron Are Incrediblehttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...o-bugatti-chiron-are-incredible-ar184624.html
TopSpeed Newsletter / 6d
Just when you thought you knew everything about the life-sized, brick-version Bugatti Chiron that LEGO created last year, this detailed look at the incredible creation opens up details that we didn’t know about the replica.


Lego Built a Life-Size, 400,000-Piece Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Vanhttp://www.thedrive.com/news/26544/lego-builds-life-size-400000-piece-volkswagen-type-2-camper-van
47TheDrive / 6d
Lego has built a full-size replica of a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Van out of its own interlocking plastic bricks. Built for the f.re.e outdoors trade show in Munich, Germany, the model was designed by one of just a dozen Lego-


Ferrari 156 F1 Sharknose – 1:8th Scale Model – $8,460 USDhttps://silodrome.com/ferrari-156-f1-sharknose-model/
Silodrome / 5d
The Ferrari 156 F1 “Sharknose” is remembered today as one of the most famous Formula 1 cars of its era, if not the most famous outright. The great tragedy of the Sharknose is that all of the original cars were scrapped – though


19 Planes, Motorcycles, And Cars Sitting In Brad Pitt's Huge Garagehttps://www.hotcars.com/planes-motorcycles-and-cars-sitting-in-brad-pitts-huge-garage/
HotCars / 1d
19 Planes, Motorcycles, And Cars Sitting In Brad Pitt's Huge Garage HotCars Let's take a closer look at a few of the planes, cars, and bikes the actor has owned over the years.


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BIKE CANDY

The Best of the 2019 Mama Tried Motorcycle Showhttp://www.bikeexif.com/2019-mama-tried-motorcycle-show
500+Bike EXIF Update / 22h
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There are only four or five months of good riding weather in the American Midwest. The rest of the time, motorcyclists keep sane by wrenching. And nothing offers more inspiration than the annual Mama Tried motorcycle show in


R100RS Basic-R - USED BIKEhttp://www.ritmo-sereno.com/usedbike/archives/2019/02/003893.html
リトモ・セレーノ / 3d
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メーカー:BMW 車名:Basic-R 価格:800,000- (※消費税・整備諸費用・納車整備費用別途) 車両番号 006 お問い合わせフォーム 90年式 走行距離 40,741km ・エンデュラオルタネーターキット ・プロパーステップ 綺麗なブルーのBasic


Fish in a barrelhttps://seths.blog/2019/02/fish-in-a-barrel/
200+Seth Godin / 2d
There’s some confusion here. Of course it’s easy to shoot fish in a barrel. The difficult part, the part no one talks about, is getting the fish into the barrel in the first place.
 
Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 1 March 2019



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On Street and Track


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BMW race director Marc Bongers: «We have to swallow»http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/139597/BMW-Rennchef-Marc-Bongers-Das-muessen-wir-schlucken.html
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By Ivo Schützbach - 26.02.2019 06:52
When BMW entered the World Superbike Championship in 2009, Troy Corser took the 8th place in Australia in the opening race. Tom Sykes raced to seventh place at the factory return last Saturday.
The new BMW factory team received a lot of attention at Phillip Island. Not only by impeccable appearance, but in view of only nine weeks preparation time, sometimes with considerable results. Dr. Markus Schramm, Managing Director of BMW Motorrad, and Motorsport Director Marc Bongers were in the paddock with satisfied faces. And even former BMW racing boss Berthold Hauser, retired since December 2016, had flown to Australia to support his former employees.
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BMW on performance search: The development is full throttlehttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/139604/BMW-auf-Leistungssuche-Die-Entwicklung-laeuft-Vollgas.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 27.02.2019 06:22
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The chassis of the new BMW S1000RR proved to be excellent at the start of the Superbike World Championship in Australia. Probably for the fifth event in Imola comes the first engine upgrade.
As it was the first time a Superbike factory team from 2009 to 2013, BMW always shone with good top speed values. Since the factory entrance for 2019 was decided late, the drivers still have to be patient until the racing department in Munich puts a podium-capable four-cylinder on the wheels. As long fight Tom Sykes and Markus Reiterberger on the straights with blunt weapons, as shown in Australia.
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BMW: 4 months from Go to the first Superbike enginehttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/139686/BMW-4-Monate-vom-Go-bis-zum-ersten-Superbike-Motor.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 28.02.2019 04:22
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In order to reduce the top speed disadvantage to the competition, BMW will bring several engine upgrades for the 2019 Superbike World Championship. That requires preparation time, as Motorsport Director Marc Bongers revealed.
On 17 December 2018, Tom Sykes and Markus Reiterberger drove for the first time on the Andalucia Ring near Almeria with the new BMW S1000RR in Superbike configuration. Nine weeks later, the World Cup began in South Australia in 2019. BMW has not had much time to prepare since the starting signal for the factory return.
- Mehr bei SPEEDWEEK:


Tom Sykes walks a new walk and talks a new talk in 2019http://www.mcnews.com.au/tom-sykes-2019/
SBK
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Tom Sykes With Mark Bracks During the week leading up to the opening round of the 2019 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship, it was noticeable on first sight of the 2013 Superbike World Champion, Tom Sykes, that there is a


“Only 18 riders on the grid? But the quality is greater in Superbike now”https://www.gpone.com/en/2019/02/28...-the-quality-is-greater-in-superbike-now.html
SBK
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GPone RSS Feed / 17h
INQUIRY – The team managers speak up: “A necessary skimming, better to have a grid like this than a packed one without substance. Never such a high level as in the last 5 years”


Checa: "Bautista surprised me… and everyone"http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/Checa+Bautista+surprised+me+and+everyone
SBK
SBK / 1d
The former Spanish rider and 2011 WorldSBK World Champion gives his opinion about the start of the 2019 season and Alvaro Bautista’s performance




BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

UPDATE: BMW brochure TEASES new F 850 RS. Coming for 2019?https://www.morebikes.co.uk/56433/update-bmw-brochure-teases-new-f-850-rs-coming-for-2019/
BRTMR
MoreBikes / 2d
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BMW has been in touch to tell us that there’s not a new F 850 RS on the way – suggesting that the 2019 brochure is actually referring to its existing F 800 GT. Earlier today we were sent some images of BMW’s 2019 brochure, and it


Hookie Moto-Kit for the BMW R NineT – Transform Your Bike In One Dayhttps://silodrome.com/hookie-moto-kit-bmw-r-ninet/
BRTMR
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The new Hookie Moto-Kit is a bolt-on set of parts for the BMW R NineT that transforms the look of the stock bike – requiring only a person with basic wrenching ability, their tools, and a few hours of spare time.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Yamaha reveals Tenere 700 price, availability for Europe but not Americahttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tre...price-availability-for-europe-but-not-america
BRTMR
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RevZilla Articles / 2h
“Why?” is for Yamaha.


Norton lands major £20m Japanese export contracthttps://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/norton-lands-major-20m-japanese-export-contract/
BRTMR
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 1d
Iconic British brand Norton Motorcycles has signed a new £20million export deal with Japan, which will support 200 jobs in the UK and see around 1000 new motorbikes sold to Japanese customers over the next five years.

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Norton Motorcycles headed for big yearhttps://motorbikewriter.com/norton-motorcycles-big-year/
BRTMR
Motorbike Writer / 2d
Norton Motorcycles is expected to improve reliability and spare parts availability as well as delivering important new models this year after two major cash injections. Australian importer James Mutton of Brisbane Motorcycles


Suzuki’s future single cylinder roadster revealedhttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/56437/suzukis-future-single-cylinder-roadster-revealed/
BRTMR
MoreBikes / 1d
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Two design patents have appeared showing a compact bike is on the way. Fresh from Asia comes news of a new, small capacity motorcycle from Suzuki.


Will cupholder thinking be Harley-Davidson's undoing?https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/will-cupholder-thinking-be-harley-davidsons-undoing
BRTMR
500+RevZilla Articles / 2d
They say it's the little things in life.




MC NEWS

Women Riders World Relay gets underwayhttps://www.visordown.com/news/general/women-riders-world-relay-gets-underway
BRTMR
Visordown / 2h
Image: The relay's UK leg began yesterday
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5 Best Bikes To Ride To The Quail Motorcycle Gatheringhttps://www.cycleworld.com/5-best-b...-motorcycle-gathering?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
Cycle World / 3h
Bikes We decide on the best motorcycles to ride to the northern California event What five motorcycles would you choose to take to the Quail Motorcycle Gathering? We have our list.


Steam Cycles and Historyhttps://thevintagent.com/2019/02/25/steam-cycles-and-history/
BRTMR
The Vintagent / 2d
How we see history, and what we consider relevant, can change with time or technology. Electric motorcycles were viewed as irrelevant until recently, which begs the question: aren't steam cycles motorcycles too?


RIDING

Watch One of the Most Inspiring Motorcycle Safety Videos Everhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/watch-one-of-the-most-inspiring-motorcycle-safety-videos-ever/
BRTMR
100+Web Bike World / 2d
Beautifully Shot, Beautiful Nature The Youtube channel Stories of Bike shoots some of the most gorgeous videos of riders and their motorcycles. Instead of focusing on the machine specifically, like a lot of channels do, the videos


Touring With Enfield Classic Moto Tourshttps://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/touring-with-enfield-classic-moto-tours/
BRTMR
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 12h
Come and enjoy one of our spectacular, fully guided Motorcycle Tours through the fascinating scenery, history and culture which shapes Andalucia.


Touring New York City by Motorcyclehttps://motorbikewriter.com/touring-new-york-city-motorcycle/
BRTMR
Motorbike Writer / 2d
(Sponsored post) Each year, tens of millions of tourists visit New York City to take in the sights, experience the city’s melting pot culture, catch a Broadway show, visit one of the world’s leading museums, shop on Fifth Avenue


Opinion: The Labrador optionhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/02/27/opinion-the-labrador-option/
BRTMR
CMG News / 1d
Riding season is almost here, and we’re getting serious now about some of the trips we’re planning for this year. Zac wants to finally ride the Labrador loop, heading up to Newfoundland to cross over on the short ferry to the mainland,


Why This is the Best Way to Experience Croatias Stunning Beauty by Motorcyclehttps://www.motorcycle.com/features...e-croatias-stunning-beauty-by-motorcycle.html
BRTMR
Motorcycle.com / 1d
“Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul.” —Anonymous If you’re reading this, you know the best way to travel, to experience a country, its sights, its food, culture and people, is by motorcycle.


Crash-proof Your Motorcycle Ridinghttps://www.cycleworld.com/crash-proof-your-motorcycle-riding?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
100+Cycle World / 2d
Ienatsch Tuesday Tips on keeping it upright from Nick Ienatsch This week Nick Ienatsch discussed how to crash-proof your riding.


GEAR

Best Motorcycle Touring Bootshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-motorcycle-touring-boots
BRTMR
Motorcycle.com / 2d
All boots are not created equal. Like motorcycles, we can always find a reason to have one more in the garage. Of course, if we had to have one, the touring genre usually fits the bill for being pretty good at a lot of things.


TECH

Carburetors And Vibration—50 Ways To Get It Wronghttps://www.cycleworld.com/carburetors-and-vibration-50-ways-to-get-it-wrong?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
100+Cycle World / 1d
Bikes Number seven in a series of motorcycle learning experiences What problem did Mikuni’s VM series carburetors solve? Kevin Cameron has the answer in his latest installment of, “50 ways to get it wrong.”…


Carbon Fiber Connecting Rods Are Coming to an Engine Near Youhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/carbon-fiber-connecting-rods/
BRTMR
4KAsphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 2d
Carbon fiber connecting rod technology is upon us, ready to liberate internal combustion engines from Newton's laws of motion. The post Carbon Fiber Connecting Rods Are Coming to an Engine Near You appeared first on Asphalt


Winter project: LED lightinghttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/02/26/winter-project-led-lighting/
BRTMR
CMG News / 2d
Like we’ve said before, the Canadian riding off-season is an ideal time to catch up on some overdue maintenance and tackle those get-around-to-it projects in the shop. At least, as long as your shop is heated — the polar vortex is


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KAWASAKI issued a recall on the Z900 RS, and Z900 ABS modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2019057
Recall
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 1d
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) may have been contaminated when it was made. This could cause the ABS to malfunction and could result in locking of the front or rear tire when the...

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

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FIA president hopes India will host Formula Ehttps://sportstar.thehindu.com/moto...dia-hosts-formula-e-races/article26368302.ece
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Sportstar / 3d
FIA president hopes India will host Formula E Sportstar FIA president Jean Todt was speaking on the sidelines of the FMSCI annual awards.


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Could Dakar Go to Saudi Arabia?https://www.webbikeworld.com/could-dakar-go-to-saudi-arabia/
Dakar
Web Bike World / 2d
It Seems Multiple Locations Want the Race Not long ago there was a rumor about the Dakar race leaving South America and going back to Africa . The race originated there, but it left the continent in 2009 due to security concerns.


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New apps are coming to enjoy VideoPass on TV!http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2019/02/28/new-apps-are-coming-to-enjoy-videopass-on-tv/284611
MotoGP
2Knews RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 13h
Enjoy the full MotoGP™ experience on AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV and Roku!


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Testing verdict: Why Ferrari can go even fasterhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2h
Leclerc later said that Italian team was not running “flat out” in the morning session where he set the quickest time, and then stayed on top in the afternoon. In this video from Barcelona, Ben Anderson is joined by Edd Straw

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Manufacturers push for changes to WEC hypercar concepthttps://www.motorsport.com/wec/news...ampaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Racing
Motorsport.com - WEC - Stories / 7h
The group, which is believed to include McLaren and Ferrari, has proposed that they should be allowed to develop a car for the new category out of a road-going hypercar rather than building a bespoke racing prototype that would


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BMW Group News

BMW two-man bob prototype passes challenging tests.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rototype-passes-challenging-tests?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
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The development of a BMW two-man bobsled, which is the result of the partnership with the German Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton Federation (BSD), has reached an crucial milestone: Test rides at Königssee and in Altenberg


BMW Group and Daimler AG to jointly develop next-generation technologies for automated drivinghttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...echnologies-for-automated-driving?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Global / 16h
+ Long-term strategic cooperation + Next generation of technologies for driver assistance systems and highly automated driving + Flexible platform and shorter innovation cycles + Technology to be market ready by mid-2020s +


BMW Group and Daimler AG Combine Mobility Serviceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OeMlzkQt3U
Mothership
BMW Group / 2d
For those of you who missed the exciting announcement at the LIVE press conference from the BMW Group and Daimler last Friday, you can catch the highlights here! RSubscribe to the official BMW Group YouTube Channel at


Natural and fully multimodal interaction with the vehicle and its surroundings. BMW Group presents BMW Natural Interaction for the first time at Mobile World Congress 2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-at-mobile-world-congress-2019?language=en_US
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Once again, the BMW Group is revolutionising how drivers interact with their vehicles: At Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona from 25 – 28 February 2019, the company will present BMW Natural Interaction.


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b]Rolls Royce Motorcars[/b]

Rolls-Royce Hosts Celebration Of Luxury On The Pistes Of Courchevel 1850https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/roll...-on-the-pistes-of-courchevel-1850?language=en
Mothership
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 2d
The success of the House of Rolls-Royce is built on an unparalleled understanding of the lifestyles of the remarkable men and women who patronise the brand. Therefore, the marque fundamentally believes in serving a

Cages- On the Street and Track

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BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW leaps on China export opportunityhttps://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/news/1635798/bmw-leaps-on-china-export-opportunity
Cages
Bangkok Post / 1d
BMW leaps on China export opportunity Bangkok Post BMW Group Thailand plans to export more locally assembled cars to China this year to expand the footprint of the Rayong plant.


Autocar confidential: Volvo's held back by politics, BMW needs smaller batteries and more...https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...back-politics-bmw-needs-smaller-batteries-and
Cages
Autocar RSS Feed / 2d
Peugeot boss is confident the firm can meet new fleet emissions regulations Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up this week's gossip from across the automotive industry This week, Autocar's compilation of motoring


BMW and Volvo Confirm Investments in Zūm, a Kids-Only Ride-Hailing Servicehttp://www.thedrive.com/news/26690/...ments-in-zum-a-kids-only-ride-hailing-service
Cages
33The Drive / 6h
BMW and Volvo simultaneously announced Friday that they will invest in Zūm , a California-based ride-hailing service for children. Founded in 2015, Zūm allows parents and schools to book rides for kids to get to classes or




OTHER CAGE NEWS

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Electric Dreams: Porsche's Quest to Make Eco-Friendly Sports Carshttp://www.spiegel.de/international...-make-eco-friendly-sports-cars-a-1255149.html
Cages
SPIEGEL ONLINE - International / 1d
Porsche is trying to reinvent itself in the wake of Germany's diesel-emissions scandal by turning itself into an environmentally friendly sports-car company. It's a billion-euro bet with enormous possibilities -- and enormous risk.


Can an Amateur Push the 2017 Ford GT to It’s Rated Top Speed?https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...ford-gt-to-it-s-rated-top-speed-ar184702.html
Cages
TopSpeed Newsletter / 1d
The 2017 Ford GT is a car so exclusive it’s not even built by Ford. It’s also the most expensive new car you can buy that proudly wears the Blue Oval on it with an MSRP of $453,000. Also, it can reach 210.5 mph in less than three


The 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Joins Ferrari’s Lineup as a Successor to the 488https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...ineup-as-a-successor-to-the-488-ar184746.html
Cages
TopSpeed Newsletter / 11h
While some suggested Ferrari might give us a first glance at its upcoming SUV, it turns out that the other rumor - the one that said Ferrari was set to show off a successor to the 488 GTB - stood true. Meet the 2020 Ferrari F8


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BIKE CANDY

BaT Auction: 1989 Honda XRV650 Africa Twin RD03 at No Reservehttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-honda-xrv650-africa-twin-rd03-3/
BRTMR
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The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 8h
This 1989 Honda XRV650 Africa Twin RD03 is a Swiss-market example that shows 82k kilometers (~51k miles). It comes from the second year of Africa Twin production and is described as largely stock, though a touring windscreen


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From the 2013 BRTMR Files
 
Bench Racing and The Morning Reads:


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On Street and Track

All-New BMW Adventure Models Added To Demo Lineup At Daytona Bike Week BMW S 1000 RR With M Package And the “Departed” By Custom Works Zon On Displayhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...by-custom-works-zon-on-display?language=en_US
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub USA / 3d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 5, 2019… BMW Motorrad USA will return to Daytona Bike Week, March 9-16, with a full lineup of BMW motorcycles for attendees to demo, including the all-new BMW F 750 GS, F 850 GS, F 850 GS


BMW Motorrad consistently pursues individualisation offensive.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rsues-individualisation-offensive?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
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Option 719 milled parts now also available for all BMW R nineT models as part of the Original BMW Motorrad Accessories programme.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW Motorrad Brings GS Experience to Major Indian Citieshttp://bikeindia.in/bmw-motorrad-br...d-brings-gs-experience-to-major-indian-cities
BRTMR
Bike India / 6h
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The GS brand is synonymous with adventure motorcycling and today BMW Motorrad have a formidable line-up in their Indian portfolio.


2019 BMW S1000RR - first thoughtshttps://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/2019-bmw-s1000rr-first-thoughts
BRTMR
32Visordown / 5h
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Image: Our man Al's just back from the rather damp BMW S1000RR launch in Estoril, Portugal. Here's his first thoughts on the new bike...


BMW S1000RR (2019) Price and PCP examplehttps://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/bmw-s1000rr-2019-price-and-pcp-example
BRTMR
100+Visordown / 2d
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Image: With our man on the ground drip-feeding the info back to us, here's the price and PCP options for BMW's new superbike


Gone Riding: BMW S1000RRhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/reviews/2019-bmw-s1000rr-gone-riding-review/
BRTMR
47Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 4h
We sent Swedish fast-man Jonathan Balsvik to Estoril to ride the new BMW S1000RR superbike. Here's you chance to ask him live how it is. The post Gone Riding: BMW S1000RR appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .



OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Expanding the idea of cradle to grave product lines for motorcycles:
Harley-Davidson acquires StaCyc, Inc.http://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2019/03/07/harley-davidson-acquires-stacyc-inc/
BRTMR
Powersports Business / 1h
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Harley-Davidson recently announced that it has acquired StaCyc, Inc., producer of the 12 and 16 EDRIVE, electric-powered two-wheelers specifically designed for kids.


Harley-Davidson Releases Performance Numbers On The LiveWirehttps://www.cycleworld.com/harley-d...e-numbers-on-livewire?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
400+Cycle World / 1d
Bikes H-D shows it’s electric at Geneva and announces kid’s electric two wheelers. Harley-Davidson has released released more information on the LiveWire electric motorcycle including 0-to-60 times.


Patent Filings Show Interesting Kawasaki Electric Motorcycle Detailshttps://www.webbikeworld.com/patent-filings-show-interesting-kawasaki-electric-motorcycle-details/
BRTMR
Web Bike World / 2h
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Is Kawasaki Getting Close? Kawasaki patents of an electric motorcycle have surfaced before . Now more details are coming out thanks to more recent patent filings


MC NEWS

Footpath [sidewalk] parking was the only option to park in some parts of London when I was there. Motorcycles appealed to many and still do but what do you do with them once you get off is yet another issue our favorite means of transport faces while trying to survive.
Footpath motorcycle parking under siegehttps://motorbikewriter.com/footpath-motorcycle-parking-siege/
BRTMR
Motorbike Writer / 14h
Melbourne’s much-lauded motorcycle footpath parking is under siege by Lord Mayor Sally Capp who says a survey shows that motorcycles and scooters are a major obstruction to pedestrians.


Retired LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck Talks Motorcycles And Policinghttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/...orcycles-and-policing?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
100+Motorcyclist / 2d
News Long before he picked up a badge, he considered a life as a pro motorcycle racer While policing has defined former LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck’s professional life, riding has held a firm grip on his personal life since he


Let’s Get Motorcycle Lane Sharing Legalized in Oregon!https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/lane-splitting-oregon-hb2314/
BRTMR
60Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 1d
Efforts are underway to get lane splitting legalized in the State of Oregon. If you happen to be a resident of the Beaver State, we need your help! The post Let’s Get Motorcycle Lane Sharing Legalized in Oregon!


Opinion: The riding fraternityhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/03/06/opinion-the-riding-fraternity/
BRTMR
Canada Moto Guide / 1d
MotoStays was a great idea for a business, kind of like an Airbnb for motorcyclists, but its founders wrapped it up last week, as we reported here . “Unfortunately, the business models we were trying to leverage for a sharing


Best Motorcycles For Your Commuting Needshttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/best-motorcycles-for-your-commuting-needs?dom=rss-default&src=syn
32Motorcyclist / 4h
Reviews For the daily grind and everything else What do you need in a commuter bike? A modicum of practicality and everything else that makes a motorcycle great.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

10 Things You Need To Know About the 2020 Zero SR/Fhttps://www.motorcycle.com/manufact...ou-need-to-know-about-the-2020-zero-sr-f.html
BRTMR
57Motorcycle.com / 2d
Here at MO , we’re pretty excited about the 2019 Zero SR/F. With it, Zero has given us the third generation of its electric platform. In reality, however, this is the first time that Zero has delivered a full-sized-feeling electric motorcycle.


2019 KTM 790 Duke MC Commute Reviewhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2019-ktm-790-duke-mc-commute-review?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
200+Motorcyclist / 2d
Videos Tag along for a ride, MC Commute -style aboard KTM’s 790 Duke In Episode 4 of the 2019 MC Commute video series, we review KTM’s new parallel-twin-powered 790 Duke middleweight.


8 Great 300-Class Sportbikes For 2019https://www.cycleworld.com/8-great-300-class-sportbikes-for-2019?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
100+Cycle World / 1d
Reviews More than just beginner bikes, these lightweights hold promise for newbies and seasoned riders alike For 2019, the 300cc-plus class is bigger than ever.


GEAR

X-lite X803 Ultra Carbon Helmet | Gear Reviewhttp://ridermagazine.com/2019/03/07/x-lite-x803-ultra-carbon-helmet-gear-review/
BRTMR
Rider Magazine / 1h
X-lite X803 Ultra Carbon Helmet in Nuance Red. Does a rider really need a race-bred, made-in-Italy carbon fiber helmet with a translucent wash of subtle color splashing across it in the sun?


How to spot a fake motorcycle helmethttps://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/how-to-spot-a-fake-motorcycle-helmet/
BRTMR
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 5h
Online bargains can turn out to be real disappointments. We bought a discount Shoei helmet online and took it to the Shoei UK specialists to see if it was the real deal. Guess how that went… Full article in April 2019 issue of Motorcycle Sport& Leisure


Bushwacker Hand Guardshttps://www.giantloopmoto.com/bushwacker-hand-guards/
BRTMR
Giant Loop / 19h
It seems like almost everywhere got some snow over the last few weeks! Don’t let that stop you from riding, the Bushwacker hand guards will keep your hands free from the icy winds and debris!⁣


TECH

Exhaust-Pipe Retaining Springs—50 Ways To Get It Wronghttps://www.cycleworld.com/exhaust-...-ways-to-get-it-wrong?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
34Cycle World / 8h
Bikes Number eight in a series of motorcycle learning experiences Exhaust-pipe springs break unless you make life easy for them, as Technical Editor Kevin Cameron understands from personal experience.


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BMW issued a recall on the C600 SPORT, and C650GT modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2019109
Recall
Transport Canada - Motor Vehicle Safety ... / 1d
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose could crack and leak. This could cause a reduction or loss of front braking. Note: This does not affect the rear brake. Safety Risk: A reduction or loss of...

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

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BMW Motorsport News

BMW M Motorsport continues pre-season preparations with the new turbocharged BMW M4 DTM in Spain.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-turbocharged-bmw-m4-dtm-in-spain?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 23h
BMW M Motorsport heralded the critical phase of preparations for the 2019 DTM season with the first test of the year at Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. The three-day test, from Tuesday to Thursday, saw BMW engineers continue their


Milestone in Hong Kong: BMW i Andretti Motorsport looking for more success in the 50th race in Formula E history.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...he-50th-race-in-formula-e-history?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
This weekend, Hong Kong (HKG) is the venue for the first Far East round of the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship. After second place for António Félix da Costa (POR) in Mexico City (MEX), BMW i Andretti Motorsport is out




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BMW to Enter 50th Formula E Race This Weekend in Hong Kong]
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BMWBLOG / 1h
BMW to Enter 50th Formula E Race This Weekend in Hong Kong BMWBLOG This weekend will also mark the first Hong Kong round of the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship.


Post-Race Press Conference - 2019 HKT Hong Kong E-Prix | ABB FIA Formula E Championshiphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqVT7raGuN0
Fe
ABB Formula E / 13h
Join the top 3 drivers for a post-race debrief... and submit your questions in the live chat for a chance to have it answered by one of our podium-sitters... Subscribe for more ABB Formula E: http://bit.ly/2QwPZwC Join the fiercely


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Formula 1 mulling 'point for fastest lap' scheme for 2019!http://f1i.com/news/332015-formula-1-mulling-point-for-fastest-lap-scheme-for-2019.html
F1
F1i.com / 18h
Formula 1 mulling 'point for fastest lap' scheme for 2019!... F1i.com A last-minute change to Formula 1's 2019 sporting rules could see drivers rewarded with a championship point for setting the fastest lap during a race.


Lamborghini boss says time is not right for Volkswagen to enter F1https://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/lamborghini-boss-says-time-not-right-volkswagen-enter-f1
F1
autoweek.com / 18h
Lamborghini boss says time is not right for Volkswagen to enter F1 autoweek.com Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Volkswagen brand Lamborghini, says that VW has no plans to enter Formula 1 anytime soon.


Why F1's 2019 regulation changes "stung" for the teamshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
In a special interview with James Allison for the bumper season preview issue of F1 Racing, filmed before the start of testing, we asked the man with ultimate responsibility for the team's F1 cars to explain the challenge presented by the


F1 outlines two strategic "priorities" for 2019https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
The noise, cost and complexity of the V6 turbo-hybrids have been under fire ever since they were introduced in 2014, with then-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone and world champion Sebastian Vettel among the early and most high-profile


Motor racing-New wings, fresh faces and shiny tyreshttps://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N20H4QD?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
F1
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 1d
The Formula One season starts in Australia on March 17 with new regulations, changed lineups, a trio of young rookies fresh from Formula Two and the comeback of Poland's Robert Kubica.


What did we learn from pre-season testing?https://www.f1technical.net/news/21991
F1
F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / 3d
Having completed eight days of testing at Barcelona, the Formula One field has rounded off its on-track preparation for the 2019 World Champiopnship. F1Technical.net’s Balázs Szabó takes a look behind the number to find out


Tech verdict: Rating F1 2019's technical designshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 5d
That means the next time the cars will run will be at the 2019 season opener in Melbourne, where yet more updates will be revealed. In this video, our technical experts Giorgio Piola and Jake Boxall-Legge explain the intricate


Ranking the teams after F1 testinghttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3d
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103 years of BMW Group, 100 years of records and victories.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...00-years-of-records-and-victories?language=en
Mothership
21BMW Group PressClub Global / 7d
Courage, independence, competing with the best while forging new pathways – these have been the characteristics of the BMW Group since 7 March 1916. Today, BMW Group Classic is looking back on a series of events, record


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Bimmer

Statements BMW Group Press Conference, Geneva International Motor Show.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/fran...e-geneva-international-motor-show?language=fr
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub France / 3d
Statements Harald Krüger Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Pieter Nota Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Brand BMW, Aftersales BMW Group Adrian van Hooydonk Senior Vice


New plug-in hybrid models and further developed high-voltage batteries: BMW moves ahead consistently with electrification.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...consistently-with-electrification?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
World premiere for the BMW X3 xDrive30e and the BMW 330e, the BMW X5 xDrive45e and the electrified model variants of the new BMW 7 Series at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show – increased electrical range due to new batteries for


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BMW Group News

BMW of North America Reports February 2019 U.S. Sales.http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3392&mid=1
Mothership
BMW Media Site / 6d
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.2 percent in February 2019 for a total of 23,558 compared to 23,508 vehicles sold in February 2018.


BMW Group Canada reports February 2019 sales.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...anada-reports-february-2019-sales?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 6d
• All-new BMW X5 sales increase +22% in 2019 • High Performance BMW M Models increase sales by +7.3% • MINI John Cooper Works sub-brand increased sales +60%

BMW Group delivers over 171,000 vehicles in Februaryhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...over-171-000-vehicles-in-february?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h
New BMW 3 Series sedan arriving in showrooms in March +++ BMW i3 sales increase 20% in first two months of year +++ Nota: “confident we will achieve slight sales increase this year” +++


BMW Manufacturing Continues as Largest U.S. Automotive Exporter by Value.http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3394&mid=1
BMW Media Site / 2h
For the fifth consecutive year, BMW Manufacturing led the nation in automotive exports by value, according to data released this week by the U.S. Department of Commerce


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b]Rolls Royce Motorcars[/b]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars At The Geneva Motor Show: Remarks By Torsten MüLler-öTvöShttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...emarks-by-torsten-mueller-oetvoes?language=en
Mothership
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 3d
Welcome to the House of Rolls-Royce here in Geneva! Each year we come to Geneva to update you about our business and to share with you some truly special examples of our wonderful products.


Rolls-Royce To Showcase Full Bespoke Portfolio At 2019 Geneva Motor Showhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...rtfolio-at-2019-geneva-motor-show?language=en
Mothership
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 3d
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will return to the Geneva Motor Show and debut its full current product portfolio for the first time on an international stage. Representing the near-infinite Bespoke possibilities at the heart of its record-


Cages- On the Street and Track

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Question of the Week: What’s Your Favorite V8 or Eight-Cylinder?https://bringatrailer.com/2019/03/06/question-of-the-week-whats-your-favorite-v8-or-eight-cylinder/
Cages
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 19h
Happy Wednesday all! Time for a new BaT QotW. This week we want to know, what’s you’r favorite V8 or eight-cylinder? We’ve asked similar questions regarding to fours and sixes in past QotWs, and both sparked a lot of


BMW IN THE NEWS

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Mini Cooper SE 2019 review: first drive of electric Minihttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mini-cooper-se-2019-review-first-drive-electric-mini
Cages
26Autocar RSS Feed / 1d
A pure-electric Mini will finally go on sale later this year, a decade after the firm’s first public EV trials - and we've driven a prototype It has taken a decade but at last there’s an electric Mini that we can buy.


MINI Cooper SE electric to get 120 mile rangehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/03/06/mini-cooper-se-electric-to-get-120-mile-range/
Cages
Bmw Blog / 22h
MINI has just hosted the first press drives of the Mini Cooper SE electric car and shared with some preliminary data and specs on their upcoming electric car.


2019 BMW 3 Series vs Audi A4 vs Mercedes C-Class by Throttle Househttps://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1589066
Cages
BMW Forum, BMW News and BMW Blog - BIMME... / 2d
2019 BMW 3 Series vs Audi A4 vs Mercedes C-Class


Morgan Announces the Plus Six with a BMW enginehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/03/06/morgan-announces-the-plus-six-with-a-bmw-engine/
Cages
Bmw Blog / 23h
One of our favorite quirky automobile marques here at BMWBLOG is Morgan . And, as Nico DeMattia has covered, Morgan introduced a new ‘Plus Six’ model sporting a BMW B58 inline six cylinder engine .


Morgan boss on how investment will boost companyhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...morgan-boss-how-investment-will-boost-company
Cages
Autocar RSS Feed / 21h
Chairman says cash infusion will lead to new models and expansion – but promises Morgan will remain a small-scale firm British manufacturer Morgan caused a major stir at the Geneva motor show , when it was revealed that an



OTHER CAGE NEWS

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1966 Shelby GT350 H – The Most Valuable Ex-Rental Car In The Worldhttps://silodrome.com/1966-shelby-gt350-h/
Cages
400+Silodrome / 6d
We can unreservedly say that the Shelby GT350 H is the most desirable ex-rental car in history. They were created for a partnership between Ford and Hertz Car Rentals to promote the automaker and their still-new Mustang model


Wheels24.co.za | Incredible classic car collection: 12 rare, historic Jaguars to go under the hammerhttps://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Cla...toric-jaguars-to-go-under-the-hammer-20190301
Cages
Wheels News / 6d
Some of the world’s rarest and most historically significant Jaguar models will be on sale for the first time.


Who has the right to use the Hispano Suiza name?https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...tor-show/who-has-right-use-hispano-suiza-name
Cages
Autocar RSS Feed / 6d
Two companies, one from Switzerland and one from Spain, claim to have the trademark for the historic Spanish luxury brand, but only one of them can be correct Two companies, one from Switzerland and one from Spain, claim to


Automakers Find It’s Hard to Make Money on Mobility, Not Carshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...-it-s-hard-to-make-money-on-mobility-not-cars
Cages
Bloomberg / 2d
Automakers Find It’s Hard to Make Money on Mobility, Not Cars Bloomberg Jim Hackett's first job at Ford Motor Co. was to figure out ways to make money that didn't involve selling cars.


The Future of Inner-City Travel?https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/03/05/the-future-of-inner-city-travel/
Cages
1KYanko Design / 2d
Could automated Taxis be the mode of transport of the future?! Well, designer Kwanjun Ryu certainly thinks so as he set out to design a vehicle fit for a futuristic city, this resulted in the creation of Voy, an electric and fully-


The 2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster is Just a Hair Heavier and A Hair Slower than the SVJ Coupehttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...-hair-slower-than-the-svj-coupe-ar184790.html
Cages
TopSpeed Newsletter / 2d
The awesome Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, the successor to the iconic Diablo Jota and Miura SVJ, joined the 2019 Geneva Motor Show in Roadster trim.


Aston Martin’s Valkyrie has 1,160 hp and 664 lb-ft of Torquehttps://www.supercars.net/blog/aston-martins-valkyrie-has-1160-hp-and-664-lb-ft-of-torque/
Cages
Supercars.net / 5d
A High-Revving Powerhouse The Aston Martin Valkyrie final horsepower and torque numbers are in . The hybrid powertrain in the car features a Cosworth-built 65-degree naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 paired with a Rimac-sourced


The Pininfarina Battista Is a Stunning, Fully Electric 1,874-HP Hypercarhttps://www.automobilemag.com/news/pininfarina-battista-electric-ev-hypercar-photos-specs/
Cages
5KAutomobile Magazine / 2d
It has 1,874 horsepower and 1,696 lb-ft of torque. It’ll hit 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, 100 mph in 4.3 seconds, and 186 mph in 11.8 seconds. The quarter-mile? Gone in 9.1 seconds. Top speed? An autobahn-busting 218 mph.


Pagani is developing a fully electric hypercar 'no one is asking for'https://www.autoblog.com/2019/03/06/pagani-electric-hypercar/
Cages
100+Autoblog Green / 1d
Filed under: Design/Style , Green , Geneva Motor Show , Green Culture , Electric , Future , Luxury , Performance , Supercars Horacio Pagani also says a Huayra successor is coming in two years.


Koenigsegg’s Jesko Comes With 1,600 HP and Can Do 300 MPHhttps://www.supercars.net/blog/koenigseggs-jesko-comes-with-1600-hp-and-can-do-300-mph/
Cages
Supercars.net / 2d
Mind-Numbingly Fast Koenigsegg’s new Jesko hypercar , named after his father who helped him start his company, claims over 300 mph as its top speed. While Koenigsegg hasn’t proven this in the real world, in simulations,


Mazda's rotary-engine range extender could serve as an emergency generatorhttps://www.autoblog.com/2019/03/06/mazdas-rotary-engine-range-extender-could-serve-as-an-emergency/
Cages
100+Autoblog Green / 1d
Filed under: Green , Geneva Motor Show , Mazda , Electric , Hybrid Mazda has more in mind than just transportation. Continue reading Mazda's rotary-engine range extender could serve as an emergency generator Mazda's rotary-


Elon Musk: Tesla Will Unveil Model Y Next Weekhttps://futurism.com/elon-musk-tesla-model-y-next-week/
Cages
500+Futurism / 2d
Model Y On Sunday, Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX made history by docking the first private American passenger spacecraft to the International Space Station.


5 Cars You’ve Never Heard Of From the 2019 Geneva Motor Showhttp://www.thedrive.com/news/26803/5-cars-youve-never-heard-of-from-the-2019-geneva-motor-show
Cages
33The Drive / 1d
The Geneva International Motor Show is regarded as one of the best auto shows by industry and media folks alike, because it features so many incredible sports cars, supercars, and hypercars.


GFG Style Kangaroo Hyper SUV Concept Revealed Ahead of Genevahttps://www.supercars.net/blog/gfg-style-kangaroo-hyper-suv-concept-rev-ahead-of-geneva/
Cages
Supercars.net / 3d
Sleek Style and Generous Ride Height The GFG Style Kangaroo Hyper SUV Concept was teased a few times over the last few weeks and months. The vehicle was revealed ahead of the Geneva Motor Show to get a jump on all the


The 6 Most Alluring Concept Cars of the 2019 Geneva Motor Show: Day 2http://www.thedrive.com/news/26806/...cept-cars-of-the-2019-geneva-motor-show-day-2
Cages
57The Drive / 21h
Concept cars preview how the cars of tomorrow will look, even if they do so in an exaggerated, unrealistic fashion. Tuesday, we ran through the first half of the 2019 Geneva Motor Show's best concept cars, and now, we're delivering


Best Car Trunk Organizers: Our Top Picks to Keep Your Trunk Tidyhttp://www.thedrive.com/reviews/26767/best-car-trunk-organizers
Cages
The Drive / 2d
TheDrive and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Read more. Keeping your trunk uncluttered can be a bit of a challenge. From carrying along important items like antifreeze bottles



White House to automakers: Side with us on emissions freeze, ignore Californiahttps://www.autoblog.com/2019/03/07/white-house-automakers-emissions-standards-freeze/
Cages
64Autoblog Green / 2h
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Emissions , Fuel Efficiency Not to mention the 20 other states who are backing California in the fight Continue reading White House to automakers: Side with us on emissions freeze, ignore


Goodyear unveils Aero tyre for flying cars of the futurehttps://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/07/goodyear-aero-tyre-flying-geneva-motor-show/
Cages
27Dezeen / 2h
This two-in-one concept wheel by tyre manufacturer Goodyear can be used to drive on the road and as a propeller for flying in the sky.


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FWIW

Lego Ideas BMW M1 needs your support right nowhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/03/04/lego-ideas-bmw-m1-needs-your-support-right-now/
Cages
40Bmw Blog / 3d
Lego Ideas is a fantastic program that allows fans to create their own, well, Lego ideas and offers a platform for those ideas to get support. If they gain enough support, Lego puts them into production.


Astronomers Predict Planet Nine Has 5x the Earth’s Masshttps://futurism.com/planet-nine-five-times-earths-mass/
FWIW
1KFuturism / 5d
Pluto 2.0 In 2006, the downgrading of Pluto left a planet-sized hole in our hearts. Then, in 2014, astronomers proposed that there could be a mysterious “Planet Nine” that’s never been observed and which could maybe, possibly, be


Delete Never: The Digital Hoarders Who Collect Tumblrs, Medieval Manuscripts, and Terabytes of Text Fileshttps://gizmodo.com/delete-never-the-digital-hoarders-who-collect-tumblrs-1832900423
FWIW
1KLifehacker / 2d
When it comes to their stuff, people often have a hard time letting go. When the object of their obsession are rooms full of old clothes or newspapers, it can be unhealthy—even dangerous. But what about a stash that fits on 10 5-inch


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BIKE CANDY

BaT Auction: 43-Years-Owned 1964 BMW R60/2https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-bmw-r-60-2-2/
Bike Candy
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The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 10h
This 1964 BMW R60/2 was purchased by the seller in 1976 and ridden regularly up through 2005. The numbers-matching 594cc opposed-twin is paired with a 4-speed gearbox, and equipment includes an Earles fork


BOXER BULLION. Untitled’s ‘Silver City’ BMW R80 Street Scramblerhttps://www.pipeburn.com/home/2019/03/08/bmw-r80-street-scrambler.html
Bike Candy
92Pipeburn.com / 2h
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Written by Marlon Slack We’ve had more airheads through here than a cheerleading college. We’ve had bobbers , choppers , cafe racers , trackers and everything in between.


KESSEL COFFEE RUN. Ironwood’s ‘Latte Stormtrooper’ BMW R80 Bobberhttps://www.pipeburn.com/home/2019/03/07/bmw-r80-bobber.html
Bike Candy
500+Pipeburn.com / 17h
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Written by Andrew Jones Since 2012, Dutch shop Ironwood Motorcycles have pretty much dominated the classic BMW custom market in Western Europe.
 
Bench Racing and The Morning Reads:Tuesday, 12 March 2019


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On Street and Track

Taste the Spirit of GS. BMW Motorrad kick-starts GS Experience in India.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/indi...ick-starts-gs-experience-in-india?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub India / 3d
Experience the thrill of riding the entire BMW GS range across 11 cities in India. ++Two-day adrenaline-pumping GS riding experience for motorcycle enthusiasts by BMW Certified Trainer.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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First ride: 2019 BMW R1250GS and R1250RT big boxer twinshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/03/10/first-ride-2019-bmw-r1250gs-and-r1250rt-big-boxer-twins/
BRTMR
CMG News / 23h
PALM SPRINGS, CA.—Mother Nature can be a bitch. She’s been experiencing some well-justified mood swings lately, and has battered California particularly hard with all kinds of weather.


2019 BMW R 1250 GS and GSA first ride reviewhttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2019-bmw-r1250gs-and-gsa-first-ride-motorcycle-review
BRTMR
43RevZilla Articles / 14h
BMW updates its most important model with variable timing. Spurgeon takes a test ride to see how it works.


Daytona Bike Week: BMW Bringing New Adventure Models In Demo Fleet, Will Display New S1000RR With M Packagehttps://www.roadracingworld.com/new...leet-will-display-new-s1000rr-with-m-package/
BRTMR
RoadracingWorld.com / 2d
BMW Bringing New Adventure Models In Demo Fleet, Will Display New S1000RR With M Package RoadracingWorld.com Daytona Bike Week:... BMW Bringing New Adventure Models In Demo Fleet


What It’s Like to Ride the 2019 BMW S1000RR, A Wet Reviewhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/reviews/2019-bmw-s1000rr-ride-review/
BRTMR
100+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 22h
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Our first date with the 2019 BMW S1000RR might have been a soggy one, but it gave us great insight into this new superbike. Come read the review.


TURN your BMW G310R into a mini-S1000RR with Atech’s new £1000 CUSTOM KIT.https://www.morebikes.co.uk/56746/t...to-a-mini-s1000rr-with-atechs-new-custom-kit/
BRTMR
MoreBikes / 12h
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Built from the bones of BMW’s G310R, Japanese magazine Young Machine has joined forces with bodywork specialist Atech and created a kit which will turn BMW’s G310R into a S310RR racer.


Touratech and BMW camp out in Aurora Province - Motorcycle Newshttps://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/touratech-and-bmw-camp-out-at-aurora-province.html
BRTMR
MotoPinas.com / 2d
Touratech and BMW camp out in Aurora Province - Motorcycle News MotoPinas.com As part of GS Camp tradition, Toto Villanueva, a BMW Motorrad Certified Instructor, demonstrated some essential techniques.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Honda celebrates 50 years in Canadahttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/03/11/honda-celebrates-50-years-in-canada/
21Canada Moto Guide / 2h
Honda is celebrating 50 years of sales in the Canadian market, as of 2019. Honda first entered the Canadian market in 1969 with its motorcycle and power tool lineup.


Can-Am to Host Ryker 13-City Ride Showhttps://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/can-am-ryker-13-city-ride-show/
BRTMR
Motorcycle & Powersports News / 9h
The 2019 Can-Am Ryker will be featured in a multi-city Ride Show over the coming months, giving riders across the country a chance to try out the all-new three-wheel motorcycle for themselves.


Norton: We’re Not Dead Yet!https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/norton-not-dead-yet/
BRTMR
34Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 2d
Despite what you may have read on the internet, Norton Motorcycles very much did not go out of business today.


MC NEWS

Daytona Bike Week Is Here, And This Is Your Cheat Sheethttps://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/daytona-bike-week-cheat-sheet?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
Motorcycle Cruiser / 8h
News The top tips hits and highlights to know before you go the big party Our tips, tricks, and highlights of things to do and how to get around will help you safely navigate the sprawling madness of Daytona Bike Week.


Mad Bastard Scooter Rally registration openshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/03/04/mad-bastard-scooter-rally-registration-opens/
Racing
44Canada Moto Guide / 7d
It’s March, and that means registration has opened for the 2019 Mad Bastard Scooter Rally.

RIDING

So You Want To Wheelie Like Chris Birch? Here’s How!]
100+ADV Pulse / 5h
You probably already know Chris Birch as an Enduro Champ, Extreme Enduro Winner, Dakar Racer, or the guy that does unbelievable stunts on big KTM Adventure Bikes.


Moto Guzzi V85 TT specs, tech and videohttps://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/moto-guzzi-v85-tt-specs-tech-and-video
BRTMR
90Visordown / 9h
Image: With the launch of Moto Guzzi’s new adventure bike nearly upon us, we thought we’d bring everything we know so far.


GEAR

Best Adventure Motorcycle Touring Suitshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-adventure-motorcycle-touring-suits
BRTMR
Motorcycle.com / 8h
Adventure riders know that choosing a jacket and pant that will offer versatility in a wide variety of scenarios is paramount to enjoying the ride.


Buying Tires for a Motorcyclehttps://motorbikewriter.com/buying-tires-motorcycle/
Motorbike Writer / 2h
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) The motorcycle is a fast and effective means of transport. It can take you anywhere when vehicles are stuck in traffic.


TECH

Have You Ever Hand-Cranked An Engine In The Dead Of Winter?https://www.cycleworld.com/have-you...engine-in-dead-winter?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
100+Cycle World / 2d
Bikes Pour point—the whys and wherefores about motor oils The pour point of an oil is the lowest temperature at which it can be poured. Kevin Cameron explains why it is critical to the life of your motorcycle engine.


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BMW issued a recall on the C600 SPORT, and C650GT modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2019109
Recall
Transport Canada - Motor Vehicle Safety ... / 5d
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose could crack and leak. This could cause a reduction or loss of front braking. Note: This does not affect the rear brake. Safety Risk: A reduction or loss of...


]TRIUMPH issued a recall on the SPEED TWIN modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2019113
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 2h
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the coolant hose between the radiator and expansion tank may be routed incorrectly. The hose may be damaged by contact with the exhaust.


HARLEY-DAVIDSON issued a recall on multiple vehicle modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2019088
Recall
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 10d
Issue: The compliance label on certain motorcycles may be missing information. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight rating (GAWR) values may not be listed.


KTM issued a recall on the 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2019081
Recall
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 10d
Issue: On certain motorcycles, a manufacturing defect could cause the fuel tank to leak. Safety Risk: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, creates the risk of a fire.


BMW issued a recall on the X5 modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2019070
Recall
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 10d
Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not be properly tightened. This could cause the seat or seat belt come loose or detach in a crash. Drivers may notice a rattling...


BMW issued a recall on the Z4 modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2019069
Recall
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 10d
Issue: On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may interfere with a wiring harness. This could cause the accelerator pedal to get stuck. Safety Risk: A stuck accelerator pedal would lead to unintended...


Bmw ( 19v074000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V074000&refurl=rss
Recall
88KVehicles Recalls / 2d
Dated: JAN 30, 2019 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack,


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

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PHOTO CREDIT HERE

Nicky Hayden’s Honda WorldSBK Race Bike Is for Salehttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/nicky-hayden-honda-worldsbk-race-bike-for-sale/
Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 7min
Here is your chance to own an amazing motorcycle, with an even more amazing pedigree, straight from the team that raced with Nicky Hayden.


Watch The 1984 Widowmaker Hill Climbhttps://silodrome.com/1984-widowmaker-hill-climb/
Racing
Silodrome / 1d
Editor’s Note: This film was transcoded from VHS so it’s not perfect, there are also a couple of black screen sections where I assume the original ad breaks were – I suggest fast forwarding through them.


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Advice for BMW: "You must listen to Tom Sykes"http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/139953/Ratschlag-fuer-BMW-Sie-muessen-auf-Tom-Sykes-hoeren.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 06.03.2019 10:11
In his first four months at BMW, Tom Sykes has earned a lot of respect. The 2013 Superbike World Champion can contribute much to the rapid development of the new S1000RR with his experience.


Break to Australia: Reiterberger trains againhttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/139889/Pause-nach-Australien-Reiterberger-trainiert-wieder.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 04.03.2019 17:18
Superbike World Championship driver Markus Reiterberger (BMW) has been complaining about pain in his back and shoulder since 18 February. On Wednesday Obinger receives the result of magnetic resonance imaging.


Tom Sykes (BMW): "These people have personality"http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/140006/Tom-Sykes-(BMW)-Diese-Leute-haben-Persoenlichkeit.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 08.03.2019 17:12
World champion Jonathan Rea and former champion Tom Sykes rode together for four years in the Superbike World Championship on the Kawasaki factory team, and they never became friends. The taunts have not stopped today.


Kawasaki demands customer bikes from BMW and Hondahttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/139925/Kawasaki-fordert-Kunden-Bikes-von-BMW-und-Honda.html
By Kay Hettich - 06.03.2019 06:56
The Superbike World Cup 2019 consists of only 18 fix starters, but there was no sign of boredom at Phillip Island. Nevertheless, Kawasaki team manager Guim Roda is calling on all plants to use customer motorcycles.


WorldSBK is… Where fans meet legendshttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/WorldSBK+is+Where+fans+meet+legends
SBK
SBK / 4d
For many years, millions of fans have met their WorldSBK idols and for many MORE years, it will stay that way


Quality over quantity! WorldSBK key people speak about the 2019 line uphttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...ldSBK+key+people+speak+about+the+2019+line+up
SBK
SBK / 7d
Team managers and other WorldSBK key people give their opinion about the 2019 grid after the season opener in Australia


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BMW Motorsport News

BMW Motorsport News - Issue 06/2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-06/2019?language=en
Racing
BMW Group PressClub Global / 8d
Fitness camp for the BMW drivers from WEC and Formula E – BMW teams kick off TC America season with one-two.


Edwards: “Easy Transition” to BMW MTEK for Sebring Testhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/edwards-easy-transition-to-bmw-mtek-for-sebring-test/
Racing
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / 1d
Photo: John Dagys John Edwards says it’s been an “easy transition” to BMW Team MTEK for this weekend’s FIA World Endurance Championship test at Sebring International Raceway, as the Sebring veteran helps get the GTE-Pro


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FULL RACE! - 2019 HKT Hong Kong E-Prix | ABB FIA Formula E Championshiphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0KeI8qIRcA
Fe
ABB Formula E (uploads) on YouTube / 1d
Join us LIVE for Round 5 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship's 2018/19 season, as the Formula E field bids to topple Jerome d’Ambrosio from his perch at the top of the championship standings.


Bird wins Hong Kong ePrix after Lotterer clash but investigation ongoing following racehttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...rd-Andre-Lotterer-Edoardo-Mortara-race-result
Fe
Daily Express / 1d
SAM BIRD moved to the top of the Formula E drivers' standings after winning the Hong Kong ePrix in controversial circumstances.


Sam Bird stripped of Formula E Hong Kong ePrix win promoting Venturi's Edoardo Mortarahttps://autoweek.com/article/formul...-eprix-win-promoting-venturis-edoardo-mortara
Fe
autoweek.com / 1d
Sam Bird stripped of Formula E Hong Kong ePrix win promoting Venturi's Edoardo Mortara autoweek.com Formula E:... Sam Bird denied Hong Kong E-Prix win after time penalty BBC Sport Hong Kong Formula E:


Formula E's Best Moments | Excitement, Controversy And Carnage!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFgGID0RwVU
Fe
ABB Formula E (uploads) on YouTube / 1d
Our drivers take a moment to reflect on the most exciting, crucial and controversial moments in Formula E history.


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Winter private testing at Le Manshttps://www.fimewc.com/winter-private-testing-at-le-mans/
Racing
FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 4d
With 45 days to go for the 24 Heures Motos, a few high-profile teams returned to the track on the Bugatti circuit for two days of very constructive private testing.


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Qatar MotoGP: Dovizioso edges Marquez by 0.023shttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
MotoGP
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 1d
In a repeat of last year's Qatar race, Dovizioso fended off a last-corner lunge from Honda man Marquez for victory, having been at the head of a multi-rider pack for much of the distance.


Qatar GP produces closest ever premier class top 15http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2019/03/10/qatar-gp-produces-closest-ever-premier-class-top-15/286470
MotoGP
2Knews RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 1d
A record-breaking opening weekend at Losail as MotoGP™ begins with an almighty bang!


Qatar GP protests referred to MotoGP™ Court of Appealshttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2019/...ts-referred-to-motogp-court-of-appeals/286459
MotoGP
21news RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 13h
FIM MotoGP™ Stewards will defer protests put forward by some teams with regards to Ducati aero.


LATEST. Dovizioso's win is sub judicehttps://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/11/motogp/latest-doviziosos-win-is-sub-judice.html
MotoGP
GPone RSS Feed / 12h
An appeal against the Stewards' decision has been made, but more information is required meaning the ball passes to the FIM Court of Appeal.


Ducati says "political" reasons behind rivals' Qatar protesthttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
MotoGP
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 11h
Four manufacturers - Honda, Suzuki, KTM and Aprilia - challenged the legality of the rear winglet seen on the Ducati bikes of Dovizioso, Danilo Petrucci and Jack Miller in the opening round of the season.


Aprilia against Ducati: they have circumvented the regulationhttps://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/11...ti-they-have-circumvented-the-regulation.html
MotoGP
GPone RSS Feed / 10h
Massimo Rivola explains the circumstances surrounding the protest: "I had warned Dall'Igna that we would take action if they used the 'spoon'"


Analyzing Ducati's Aero Attachments: Four Factories Protest, But Are They Legal?https://motomatters.com/analysis/2019/03/11/analyzing_ducati_s_aero_attachments_four.html
100+MotoMatters.com / 3h
Andrea Dovizioso's victory in the opening race of the 2019 MotoGP season at Qatar is currently subject to appeal.


Hamilton "building up" towards "dream" MotoGP testhttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
MotoGP
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
Monster Energy, which sponsors Hamilton as well as the Yamaha MotoGP factory team, is pushing for a ride swap between him and seven-time premier-class champion Valentino Rossi.


Testing Dates Mean Finland MotoGP Race Becomes More Realhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/finnish-gp-motogp-test-motomatters/
MotoGP
59Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 1d
The possibility of having 20 races in MotoGP for the 2020 calendar got more real today, with news that riders would test the Kymiring in Finland.


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UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Formula One approves point for fastest laphttps://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N20Y6K7?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 25min
* Last time point was awarded for fastest lap was 1959 (Adds Brawn quotes, detail)


F1 fans FUME at new points rule - ‘What an awful idea’https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...s-new-rule-point-fastest-lap-twitter-reaction
F1
Daily Express / 3d
FORMULA ONE fans have been left fuming after reports a new rule would be added this season.


Dirty air impact reduced by five times in F1 2021 concepthttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
F1's switch to higher-downforce cars in 2017 triggered a reduction in overtakes and wheel-to-wheel action, as drivers struggled to run close behind other cars due to an increased loss of performance.


Mercedes vs Alfa Romeo – F1 front wing airflow explainedhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3d
Nowhere is that more apparent than by comparing Mercedes’ and Alfa Romeo’s designs, with the five-time world champion outfit taking a more conventional approach while the former Sauber squad opted for a radical solution.


Lewis Hamilton makes Ferrari claim ahead of Australian Grand Prixhttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...errari-Australian-Grand-Prix-Mercedes-F1-news
F1
Daily Express / 12h
LEWIS HAMILTON claims the challenges posed by Ferrari are why he is still enjoys racing year on year.


Sebastian Vettel to be AXED by Ferrari? F1 insider discusses huge pressure - EXCLUSIVEhttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...ports-F1-news-David-Croft-Toto-Wolff-Mercedes
F1
Daily Express / 1d
SEBASTIAN VETTEL could be axed by Ferrari if he fails to finish inside the top two this year, according to Sky Sports F1 expert David Croft


Formula 1 has to "deliver" to keep Red Bull - Hornerhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 10h
Teams are not committed yet as no new Concorde Agreement has been signed, and F1's new management has made it clear that those who had preferential deals under Bernie Ecclestone.


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Sebring 12 Hours Previewhttp://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/03/11/sebring-12-hours-preview-2.html
Racing
dailysportscar.com / 12h
The wait for the second round of the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech season is over, and ‘Super Sebring’ race week is finally here. This coming week may well be remembered for the goings on off track due to the addition of the WEC


Opinion: Why sportscar racing’s great opportunity can’t be missedhttps://www.motorsport.com/wec/news...ampaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Racing
Motorsport.com - WEC - Stories / 9d
How would you like to see a grid of full-blown racing versions of the following cars: Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren Senna, Mercedes Project One, Aston Martin Valkyrie, Porsche 918, Lamborghini Aventador, Koenigsegg Regera, Pagani


Le Mans reveals remaining 2019 entrieshttps://www.motorsport.com/lemans/n...ampaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Racing
Motorsport.com - WEC - Stories / 10d
The US factory teams from Chevrolet, Ford and Porsche have been confirmed as part of the second batch of entries, with the first 42 having been named last month. Click here for the full entry list:


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BMW Group News

Start of production for new BMW 7 Series Sedanhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...uction-for-new-bmw-7-series-sedan?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Global / 9h
Extensive update for Dingolfing’s top model – First plug-in-hybrid with six-cylinder engine – Digitalisation supports production process


BMW Manufacturing Continues as Largest U.S. Automotive Exporter by Value.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-u-s-automotive-exporter-by-value?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Global / 9h
For the fifth consecutive year, BMW Manufacturing led the nation in automotive exports by value. BMW exported 234,689 X models from its Spartanburg, SC, plant during 2018


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b]Rolls Royce Motorcars[/b]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Backs County Council Parking Management Planhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...y-council-parking-management-plan?language=en
Mothership
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 11h
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today strongly endorsed the West Sussex County Council’s Parking Management Plan for roads around the company’s Head Office and Manufacturing Plant at Goodwood, West Sussex.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

The Eadon Green ZRR is a Gorgeous Retro-Styled Coupe Based on the Rolls-Royce Wraithhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...based-on-the-rolls-royce-wraith-ar184854.html
Cages
TopSpeed Newsletter / 2d
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You probably haven’t heard much about Eadon Green, but this small British carmaker just brought three cool-looking vehicles to the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.


OTHER CAGE NEWS

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Our Five Favorite Cars from the 2019 Geneva Motor Showhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/03/09/our-five-favorite-cars-from-the-2019-geneva-motor-show/
Cages
Bmw Blog / 2d
Now that the 2019 Geneva Motor Show is wrapping up, we can look back on all of the crazy things we saw in Switzerland. And there were a lot of crazy things to see. Unfortunate for BMW fans, the Bavarians were rather quiet this year. Sure, there were some cool BMWs


Geneva Motor Show: A $19 Million Bugatti and Supercars to Sparehttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/06/business/geneva-motor-show-bugatti.html
Cages
300+NYT > Automobiles / 8h
Here is a little secret: The “Black Car” at the show is merely a mock-up of what the finished product will look like, with no interior and nothing under the hood.


Best Car Dollies: Top Picks for Safe & Easy Vehicle Maneuveringhttp://www.thedrive.com/reviews/26875/best-car-dollies
Cages
The Drive / 1d
TheDrive and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Read more. Have a car that needs to be moved around your garage?


The Top 10 Easily Modified Used Cars to Buy Right Nowhttp://www.thedrive.com/news/26373/...cars-first-time-enthusiast-buyers-should-grab
Cages
50The Drive / 7h
Every young car enthusiast has a wish list for their first car. There are the traditional picks— Chevrolet Camaro SS , Nissan 240SX , Volkswagen GTI , Mazda MX-5 Miata —and they're all perfectly acceptable choices.


Still Waiting For a Savior: Before GM Left, Avanti Sold an Ohio Town an Impossible Dreamhttps://jalopnik.com/still-waiting-for-a-savior-before-gm-left-avanti-sold-1833122040
Cages
400+Gizmodo / 4d
When the first Avanti finished in Youngstown, Ohio, rolled off the line on Sept. 30, 1987, it was touted as a rebirth for both a once-revolutionary car and for a region ravaged by the closure of its steel mills.


Mercedes-Benz SLR Could Return, Trademark Filing Suggestshttp://www.thedrive.com/news/26835/mercedes-benz-slr-could-return-trademark-filing-suggests
Cages
200+The Drive / 4d
A new trademark filing by Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler suggests that the company could be preparing to revive the SLR supercar.


Morgan Plus Six Debuts in Genevahttps://www.supercars.net/blog/morgan-plus-six-debuts-in-geneva/
Cages
Supercars.net / 4d
A Morgan With a Straight Six Morgan is best known for the fact that it still uses wood on the frame of its cars. The company hasn’t debuted a new car in a long time now, but the Plus Six is one of its coolest yet.


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FWIW

Delete Never: The Digital Hoarders Who Collect Tumblrs, Medieval Manuscripts, and Terabytes of Text Fileshttps://gizmodo.com/delete-never-the-digital-hoarders-who-collect-tumblrs-1832900423
FWIW
1KLifehacker / 7d
When it comes to their stuff, people often have a hard time letting go. When the object of their obsession are rooms full of old clothes or newspapers, it can be unhealthy—even dangerous.


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BIKE CANDY

"Piston Reaper" BMW R9E -Electric converted / Luuc Muishttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2019/03/piston-reaper-bmw-r9e-electric.html
Bike Candy
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 3d
- Luuc Muis
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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 15 March 2019


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On Street and Track

Another outstanding year for BMW Motorrad in the “2019 Motorcycle of the Year” vote held by MOTORRAD magazine.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...r”-vote-held-by-motorrad-magazine?language=en
BRTMR
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
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Excellent result for BMW Motorrad with victories in three categories and a total of nine podium positions.


BMW Motorrad France présente sa BMW R Nine T Scrambler Vaillante aux couleurs de la célèbre bande dessinée Michel Vaillant.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/fran...re-bande-dessinée-michel-vaillant?language=fr
BMW Group PressClub France / 1d
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BMW Motorrad France s’associe à Graton Éditeur et propose une série limitée de la BMW R Nine T Scrambler, en référence à la représentation de ce modèle sur la couverture du dernier opus de la saga Michel Vaillant :


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Wunderlich put 1250 GS behind barshttps://superbike-news.co.uk/wordpress/wunderlich-put-1250-gs-behind-bars/
Superbike News / 1d
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Discreet, lightweight and very tough, Wunderlich’s new Stainless Engine Bars for the latest generation BMW R 1250 GS and Adventure offer protection without adding excess width or weight.


BMW F850RS: Typo or New Model?https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/bmw-f850rs-typo/
BRTMR
24Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 10d
A BMW Motorrad brochure seems to have leaked the arrival of the BMW F850RS sport-tourer...or did it? We discuss the possibility of the Germans accidentally tipping its new bike hand.


TVS Apache RR 310 receives complimentary updatehttp://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...ium=rss&utm_campaign=Autocar+India+Bikes+feed
BRTMR
Autocar India / 3d
TVS has issued a release to all Apache RR 310 owners to inform them of a complimentary update available for their bike. The most significant update the RR 310 gets is an updated ECU that might result in improved performance.




OTHER MANUFACTURERS

The Numbers Are In: Ducati Boasts 7% Profit Margin For 2018https://blog.motorcycle.com/2019/03...re-in-ducati-boasts-7-profit-margin-for-2018/
Motorcycle.com News / 15h
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Some other standout numbers: Global Ducati sales in 2018 dropped 2.7% compared to 2017 (53,004 vs. 55,871). Sales in the United States dropped by nearly 9%.


An Extended Interview With Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnockhttps://www.motorcycle.com/manufact...-ducati-north-america-ceo-jason-chinnock.html
BRTMR
Motorcycle.com / 1d
Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnock has a lot to say, and given the chance, he’s more than happy to say it. With this in mind, rewind your clocks a bit to November 2018 and the first stop of the Progressive International


Harley Looks to Lime and Bird Scooters for Future of Mobility Markethttps://www.webbikeworld.com/harley-looks-to-lime-and-bird-scooters-for-future-of-mobility-market/
BRTMR
Web Bike World / 1d
More Electrics and Possible Ride-Sharing Are Coming We all know what Harley-Davidson is focusing on a greener, electric future to help the brand pivot as it attracts a new customer base.


The Fuel Flow’s Electric Wheel Motor Might Be What Sets It Aparthttps://www.webbikeworld.com/the-fuel-flows-electric-wheel-motor-might-be-what-sets-it-apart/
BRTMR
91Web Bike World / 3d
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A Unique Motor for a Unique Bike We recently reported on the Fuell motorcycle and ebike . While the ebike is interesting, the electric motorcycle called the Flow is what really grabbed our attention.


MC NEWS

Watch the World’s Fastest Electric Trike Silently Rage to 236 MPHhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/watch-the-worlds-fastest-electric-trike-silently-rage-to-236-mph/
22Web Bike World / 1d
That’s Not Even Its Fastest Run If you want to watch one of the eeriest things you’ve probably seen in a while, check out the 360-degree video of the electric trike below making a run on the Gairdner Salt Flats in Australia.


Will Electric Bicycle Manufacturers Overtake Traditional Motorcycle Manufacturers? (Bike Reports) (News)http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2019...vertake-traditional-motorcycle-manufacturers/
MotorcycleDaily.com - Motorcycle News, E... / 1d
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said “change is the only constant in life.” Change is certainly at the center of motorized vehicle industries at this moment, whether four wheels or two.


Does riding in the wind hurt your eyes?https://motorbikewriter.com/riding-wind-hurt-eyes/
Motorbike Writer / 1d
We love the wind in our faces, but the wind in your eyes can cause them to dry out, leading to itchy eyes and possibly blurred vision. Most riders wear goggles or windproof, wrap-around sunglasses when wearing an open-face helmet.


2019 Powersports Industry Profilehttps://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/2019-powersports-industry-profile/
BRTMR
Motorcycle & Powersports News / 2d
For the past seven years, we have surveyed a representative sample of dealers to find answers to key questions about your businesses, covering topics that range from shop operations, staffing and supply to online presence,


Best bikes from Daytona Bike Week 2019https://www.visordown.com/news/general/best-bikes-daytona-bike-week-2019
BRTMR
100+Visordown / 2d
Image: Some of the flashiest motorcycles riding down Main Street at Daytona Bike Week.


Advice on a good sports bike for daily commutehttp://www.autocarindia.com/auto-fe...ium=rss&utm_campaign=Autocar+India+Bikes+feed
BRTMR
Autocar India / 3d
I am new to the world of motorcycles and learned to ride one only a couple of months ago. Since then, I’ve been riding a Yamaha FZ version 1. Is it a good idea to upgrade to the TVS Apache RR 310, or is it too soon?


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

Husqvarna does it right with automatic clutch upgrade for 401 serieshttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tre...-with-automatic-clutch-upgrade-for-401-series
BRTMR
96RevZilla Articles / 2d
Making it easier to get into riding, one step at a time.


Motorcycles That Look Intimidating But Are Actually Easy To Ridehttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/...actually-easy-to-ride?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
200+Motorcyclist / 13d
Reviews Menacing machines with a soft side Motorcycles that hold your license hostage while flattering your ego.


GEAR

Spot X Satellite Messenger Reviewhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/spot-x-satellite-messenger-review?dom=rss-default&src=syn
54Motorcyclist / 1d
Gear Our electric GPS-enabled lifeline, updated The Spot X adds a keyboard, screen, and two-way satellite-based messaging to turn this latest tracker from a lifesaving device into a true communications tool.


Which air hoses are the most accurate?https://motorbikewriter.com/air-hoses-accurate/
BRTMR
54Motorbike Writer / 10d
If you are precious about your motorcycle tyre pressures, you should carry an accurate portable pressure gauge as many service station air hoses are damaged or inaccurate. That’s because they are often abused by motorists.


TECH

Motorcyclists I’ve Known Who Have Been Practical Problem-Solvershttps://www.cycleworld.com/motorcyc...tical-problem-solvers?dom=rss-default&src=syn
48Cycle World / 7h
Bikes People I’ve met at the motorcycle races, part 2 Motorcycling is full of bright, interesting people. Kevin Cameron remembers Don Tilley, John Britten, and Ian Gunn, all of whom were delightful company.


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Kawasaki ( 19v083000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V083000&refurl=rss
89KVehicles Recalls / 3h
Dated: FEB 08, 2019 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2019 Z900 ABS, Z900 RS ABS & Z900 RS CAFE ABS motorcycles. The ABS hydraulic unit (ABS unit) may have been contaminated with debris


KTM recallhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/03/15/ktm-recall-9/
CMG News / 2h
Recall #: 2019081 Models Involved: 2015-2016 KTM Super Adventure 1290 Number of Vehicles: 278 Problem: On certain motorcycles, a manufacturing defect could cause the fuel tank to leak


Recall: KTM 1290 Super Adventurehttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/ktm-1290-super-adventure-fuel-recall/
30Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 15h
If you have a 2015 or 2016 KTM 1290 Adventure motorcycle, you might want to take notice of today's recall from NHTSA.


Triumph recallhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/03/14/triumph-recall-16/
Canada Moto Guide / 23h
Recall #: 2019113 Models Involved: 2019 Triumph Speed Twin Number of Vehicles: 90 Problem: On certain motorcycles, the coolant hose between the radiator and expansion tank may be routed incorrectly.


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

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Fire In Jerez Paddock Destroys Entire MotoE Fieldhttps://www.motorcycle.com/manufact...erez-paddock-destroys-entire-motoe-field.html
Motorcycle.com / 1d
For those of us excited about the prospects of a grand prix level electric racing series in 2019, our hopes were given a severe blow this morning as the MotoE paddock in Jerez burnt to the ground, destroying the entire fleet of 18 Energica


MotoE will race in 2019http://canadamotoguide.com/2019/03/15/motoe-will-race-in-2019/
CMG News by Grandstand / 29min // keep unread // hide
Despite a disastrous fire at the MotoE paddock in Jerez yesterday, MotoGP organizers say the electric motorcycle series will indeed race in 2019.




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A constructive day of free practice for the Moriwaki Althea Honda Team in the searing Buriram heathttp://www.althearacing.com/2019/03...nda-team-in-the-searing-buriram-heat/?lang=en
Althea Racing / 3min
FREE PRACTICE REPORT Friday, Mar 15th 2019 A constructive day of free practice for the Moriwaki Althea Honda Team in the searing Buriram heat.


Tom Sykes (10th): "BMW is working on our problem"http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/140376/Tom-Sykes-(10)-BMW-arbeitet-an-unserem-Problem.html
By Kay Hettich - 15.03.2019 14:14
As tenth on Friday Tom Sykes put the new BMW S1000RR in the middle of the Superbike World Championship in Buriram. What the Briton misses is Power, Power, Power.
In the first practice session at the Chang International Circuit, Tom Sykes put the new S1000RR in solid fifth place, 0.940sec behind. In the afternoon, however, the BMW driver increased by only 7/1000 sec and dropped back to 10th place with 1.051 seconds behind - other drivers increased by up to 0.6 sec in the second practice session!
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BMW Motorsport News

Three lessons learned – Hong Kong E-Prix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...essons-learned-–-hong-kong-e-prix?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 20h
In our series “Three lessons learned”, we present three of the findings made by BMW i Andretti Motorsport after each race. This time: The Hong Kong E-Prix (CHN).


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Brivio: "Ducati goes against the spirit of the regulation"https://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/12...oes-against-the-spirit-of-the-regulation.html
MotoGP
GPone RSS Feed / 1d
The Suzuki team manager clarifies the reasons for the protest: "We want a clarification on what is allowed. We had warned them of our action."


Ducati case: the FIM will decide prior to the Argentina GPhttps://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/13...im-will-decide-prior-to-the-argentina-gp.html
MotoGP
GPone RSS Feed / 1d
The Federation has confirmed that the Court of Appeal will make a decision on the regularity of the 'spoon' prior to the next race


Why Ducati's new part has enraged its MotoGP rivalshttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
MotoGP
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 3d
The case centres around a winglet on the bottom of the Ducati, in front of the rear tyre, that was trialled by factory rider Danilo Petrucci and then used by Petrucci, his victorious team-mate Andrea Dovizioso and Pramac's Jack Miller


Biaggi: In aerodynamics, the limit between lawful and unlawful is very finehttps://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/12...between-lawful-and-unlawful-is-very-fine.html
MotoGP
GPone RSS Feed / 2d
"I believe that with the high levels of power involved, we can't do without aerodynamics, but regulations must be adapted quickly."


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F1 teams set for 2021 rules summit this monthhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 8h
After months of discussions aimed at trying to move ideas on for a closer and more exciting F1 from 2021, Todt revealed ahead of the Australian GP that full proposals will be presented to teams at the get together on March 26.


2019 Australian Grand Prix: Pre-Race Press Conferencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKiO6pX52UU
400+FORMULA 1 / 1d
The first pre-race conference of the 2019 season was centred on the sad loss of FIA race director Charlie Whiting, who passed in the early hours of Thursday morning.


2019 Australian Grand Prix: FP1 Highlightshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUJydFQ_Ux0
200+FORMULA 1 / 8h
After months of waiting, the first session of the 2019 Formula 1 season got under way in Melbourne - where we were treated to the closest top five ever seen at an FP1 session at Albert Park.


Obituary: Charlie Whiting, 1952-2019https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
Hugely respected by several generations of drivers and team personnel, Whiting grew from humble beginnings as a club racing mechanic to play a significant role in the development of modern F1 through the multiple functions


Charlie Whiting: Remembering F1’s much admired Race Director and Safety Delegatehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9NACTJu7rg
1KFORMULA 1 / 23h
A look back on the career of Charlie Whiting, who left an indelible mark on the history of motorsport and Formula 1 For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1® on Facebook:


Why Charlie Whiting will be impossible to replace in F1https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
Whiting had a lasting influence in F1 after climbing from a mechanic role at Hesketh to his race director position in which he wrote and policed regulations, took on the race starting role and considered the suitability of prospective race



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BMW Group News

BMW Group first auto manufacturer to join Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...recycling-transparency-initiative?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Company signals commitment to sustainable transport logistics.


Future-proof structures: BMW Group reorganizes Management Board divisionshttp://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3398&mid=1
BMW Media Site / 2min
The BMW Group is reorganizing its Board of Management to create a new leaner, future-oriented structure.

Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW Officially Confirms G80 M3 Will Get S58 Enginehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/03/12/bmw-officially-confirms-g80-m3-will-get-s58-engine/
Cages
500+Bmw Blog / 2d
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The upcoming BMW G80 M3 is nearly finished with the development and testing stage. We’ve already seen it out testing a couple of times and rumors about what kind of performance it will bring to the table have been going around.

FWIW As you know, I love pictures of engines (especially, motorcycle engines). A good V12 picture will get my mind revving at 18,000 rpm or higher piston deforming speeds. While I understand the design ideas behind all the shielding in current cage engine compartments, pictures like this are as exciting as the picture of the nine-volt battery that was in the instruction manual for a RC car controller.


OTHER CAGE NEWS

A 1:1 Scale Porsche 917 Door For Your Wall – The Art Of Joel Clarkhttps://silodrome.com/joel-clark/
Silodrome / 6h
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This Porsche 917 door is a unique piece of art by Joel Clark, each piece takes upward of 30 hours to complete, and its basis is a 1:1 scale 917 door made from fibreglass by Kraftwerkz Cars of Melbourne.


Bugatti’s Next New Model Could Be an All-Electric Daily Driverhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...be-an-all-electric-daily-driver-ar184919.html
TopSpeed Newsletter / 28min
Hot on the heels of unveiling the world’s most expensive new car, Bugatti is already looking towards its next project, and it might not be what most people expect.


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BIKE CANDY

Kompact Racer – BMW K1100 RS Cafe Racerhttps://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/bmw-motorcycles-cafe-racer/kompactracer-k1100-rs/
Return of the Cafe Racers / 4h
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When a builder chooses to convert a tourer into a cafe racer it’s always a bit of a surprise to me. Such bikes tend to be on the heavier end of the spectrum and although the BMW K1100 RS weighed in less than its predecessor, the LT,


BaT Auction: 1975 BMW R90Shttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-bmw-r90s-2/
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 1d
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This 1975 BMW R90S reportedly remained with the second owner for 25 years prior to the seller’s acquisition in 2017. The 898cc opposed-twin is equipped with twin Dell’Orto carburetors and mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
 
Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday, 19 March 2019


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On Street and Track

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Thailand: Both BMW S 1000 RRs in the points in the first Buriram race.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-points-in-the-first-buriram-race?language=en
SBK
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
The ‘Chang International Circuit’ in Buriram, Thailand is the second track which sees the brand new BMW S 1000 RR in action in its FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) debut season. I


2019 WorldSBK Championship Standings After Race 3, Buriram, Thailandhttps://motomatters.com/standings/2019/03/16/2019_worldsbk_championship_standings.html
SBK
MotoMatters.com / 2d
WorldSBK standings after the first race in Thailand: Round Number: 2 Year: 2019


Rea: "Ducati has too much of an advantage, it's tough like this"https://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/16...much-of-an-advantage-its-tough-like-this.html
MotoGP
GPone RSS Feed / 2d
"We are clearly disadvantaged and it's not easy to magically find twenty extra horsepower. The contact? A normal race pass, I was on the inside"


Concessions and engine rev limitations, here's what might happen to Ducatihttps://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/16...ations-heres-what-might-happen-to-ducati.html
MotoGP
GPone RSS Feed / 2d
Foti speaks. Bautista and the Panigale V4 are dominating the championship, but after Aragon it will be hard for other teams to receive help.


Rea "slowly getting used to" not being WSBK's benchmarkhttps://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/new...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
SBK
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 14h
Rea, unbeaten in WSBK between 2015 and 2018, had to endure a repeat of the Phillip Island season opener at Buriram, as he finished all three races of the weekend second behind Bautista.


Marc Bongers (BMW): «Have time to use Aragón»http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/140528/Marc-Bongers-(BMW)-Muessen-Zeit-bis-Aragon-nutzen.html
By Kay Hettich - 3/18/2019 11:14
Although preparation time is short, engine development is still in its infancy and there are still encouraging signs of a good BMW superbike comeback, the meeting in Buriram, Thailand was sobering.
- Mehr bei SPEEDWEEK:


BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team gains further experience with the brand-new BMW S 1000 RR in Thailand.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...and-new-bmw-s-1000-rr-in-thailand?language=en
SBK
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
On race Sunday at the ‘Chang International Circuit’ in Buriram, Thailand, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continued to collect valuable data with the brand new BMW S 1000 RR.


Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 95: Steve And Gordo Talk WorldSBK In Thailandhttps://motomatters.com/podcast/2019/03/18/paddock_pass_podcast_episode_95_steve.html
SBK
MotoMatters.com / 4h
With the latest round of WorldSBK behind us, it's time for another review of the Superbike series with WorldSBK commentator Steve English and the world's leading superbike guru Gordon Ritchie


Thailand WSB Results (Both Race 1 and Race 2) (News) (Race Results)http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2019/03/thailand-wsb-results-both-race-1-and-race-2/
SBK
MotorcycleDaily.com - Motorcycle News, E... / 1d
Ducati’s Alvaro Bautista repeated his dominant performance from Round 1 by taking both race wins in Thailand this weekend.


Lavilla: “Ducati? We're not here to punish those who win."https://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/17/sbk/lavilla-ducati-were-not-here-to-punish-those-who-win.html
SBK
GPone RSS Feed / 1d
EXCLUSIVE - SBK's sporting director: "Rea dominated the World Championship last year, but that didn’t mean we limited the revs of his engine during the Championship."


2019 Buriram WorldSBK Sunday Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2019/03/17/2019_buriram_worldsbk_sunday_press.html
SBK
MotoMatters.com / 1d
Press releases from the series organizers and from some of the WorldSBK and WorldSSP teams after the second round in Buriram, Thailand:


2019 Buriram World Superbike Superpole Race Result: New Red Flag Procedurehttps://motomatters.com/results/2019/03/17/2019_buriram_world_superbike_superpole.html
SBK
MotoMatters.com / 1d
The Tissot Superpole race would determine the grid for race two and offered points for the top nine.


2019 Buriram World Superbike Race Two Result: Invisible Attritionhttps://motomatters.com/results/2019/03/17/2019_buriram_world_superbike_race_two.html
SBK
MotoMatters.com / 1d
One disadvantage of racing three times in a single weekend is the attrition that this can bring, and race two at the Chang circuit would start short of three riders


2019 WorldSBK Championship Standings After Race 4, Buriram, Thailandhttps://motomatters.com/standings/2019/03/17/2019_worldsbk_championship_standings.html_0
SBK
MotoMatters.com / 1d
WorldSBK standings after the second full race in Buriram, Thailand: Round Number: 2 Year: 2019


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

First Ride–Bmw R1250gsa: The Wraphttp://dirtbikemagazine.com/first-ride-bmw-r1250gsa-the-wrap/
BRTMR
Dirt Bike Magazine / 3d
The new BMW R1250GSA has dominated the week at Dirt Bike. This is the heir to the BMW legacy of Adventure bikes that goes back to the ’80s.


Travels With Travis: The Middle Wyman On Day Jobs, BMWs & Motorcycles In Madrashttps://motoamerica.com/2019/03/tra...wyman-on-day-jobs-bmws-motorcycles-in-madras/
Racing
MotoAmerica » Feed / 7h
Travis Wyman (center) is flanked on the starting grid by his mother Kim (left) and his crew chief Steve Weir (right). Travis Wyman’s first year in Stock 1000, and his first year aboard a BMW S 1000 RR, netted him a runner-up finish


MC NEWS

Beneath the Hood of the Energica Egohttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/energica-ego-superbike-no-fairings/
BRTMR
100+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 7h
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We get a chance to peel back the fairings on the Energica Ego electric superbike to see what we can see, and we came back with a bunch of high-resolution photos for your viewing pleasure.


5 Entry-Level Motorcycles You Can Grow Withhttps://www.motorcycle.com/features/5-entry-level-motorcycles-you-can-grow-with.html
BRTMR
Motorcycle.com / 1h
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Having grown up around motocross, and with a couple of years on the road on two wheels some 13-plus years ago, throwing my leg back over a motorcycle this past summer was anything but starting from scratch (thankfully).


Sunday Screening – DeBolex Energica Evahttps://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/video-motorcycle-cafe-racer/debolex-energica-eva/
BRTMR
100+Return of the Cafe Racers / 1d
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Today’s edition of Sunday Screening is brought to you by the chaps at The Bike Shed London . In this film, Ross from BSMC chats with Calum Pryce-Tidd about the latest project to roll out of the DeBolex Engineering workshop.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Adventure and V85 TT Review (22 Fast Facts)https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...tt-adventure-and-v85-tt-review-22-fast-facts/
BRTMR
100+Ultimate Motorcycling / 2d
2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Adventure and V85 TT Review: We put Moto Guzzi's two new retro ADV motorcycles to the test on the Italian island of Sardinia.


RIDING

How To Ride Your Motorcycle Faster At A Racetrackhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/...e-faster-at-racetrack?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
35Motorcyclist / 2d
News Battling with your instincts on the way to lap records Beating MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Richie Escalante’s kind of talent requires raw speed and precision, lap after lap. And a large dollop of patience.

GEAR

‘Cool idea’ for handlebar airconditioninghttps://motorbikewriter.com/cool-idea-handlebar-airconditioning/
BRTMR
Motorbike Writer / 1d
While most riders like to expose themselves to the elements, there have always been inventors trying to make the ultimate airconditioning unit to cool riders.


TECH

You Really Do Have To Test Everything—50 Ways To Get It Wronghttps://www.cycleworld.com/you-real...-ways-to-get-it-wrong?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
Cycle World / 11h
Bikes Number 10 in a series of motorcycle learning experiences Have you checked all the boxes, dotted every “i,” and crossed every “t”? Are you sure? Kevin Cameron explains how even the simplest tasks can go horribly wrong.

The Racing Sheet

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BMW Motorsport News

BMW Team RLL Comes Fourth and Seventh at Sebringhttp://www.bimmerfile.com/2019/03/17/bmw-team-rll-comes-fourth-seventh-sebring/
Racing
BimmerFile / 22h
Official Release: The second round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship concluded the ‘BMW M Motorsport Super Weekend’ at Sebring (USA).


“BMW M Motorsport Super Weekend” – Part One: BMW Team MTEK claims podium finish at Sebring.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...k-claims-podium-finish-at-sebring?language=en
Racing
32BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
The first part of the “BMW M Motorsport Super Weekend” – featuring FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races – is completed. In the sixth round of the WEC Super


BMW Team RLL Comes Fourth and Seventh in the GTLM Class at the 12 Hours of Sebring.http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3402&mid=1
Racing
BMW Media Site / 1d
The second round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship concluded the ‘BMW M Motorsport Super Weekend’ at Sebring (USA).


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 07/2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-07/2019?language=en
Racing
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
BMW M6 GT3 triumphs at China GT Championship season-opener – An interview with BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt.


BMW Team RLL comes fourth and seventh in the GTLM class at the 12 Hours of Sebring.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-class-at-the-12-hours-of-sebring?language=en
Racing
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The second round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship concluded the ‘BMW M Motorsport Super Weekend’ at Sebring (USA).



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BMW now the strongest it has been in WEC - Catsburghttps://www.motorsport.com/wec/news...ampaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Racing
Motorsport.com - WEC - Stories / 7h
The MTEK-run BMW squad scored only its second GTE Pro class podium finish on Friday as the #81 crew of Catsburg, Martin Tomczyk and Alexander Sims finished second behind the Porsche of Gianmaria Bruni


Sebring Race Highlightshttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/sebring-race-highlights/
Racing
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / 2d


Sebring 12 Hours: Race Galleryhttp://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/03/17/sebring-12-hours-race-gallery-2.html
Racing
dailysportscar.com / 1d


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TT 2019: Isle of Man Steam Packet announces annual TT ferry TICKET resale. Get yours NOW.https://www.morebikes.co.uk/57043/t...-annual-tt-ferry-ticket-resale-get-yours-now/
Racing
MoreBikes / 15h
The Isle of Man TT and Steam Packet has announced its annual resale of ferry tickets for TT – so if you’re still not sorted for the TT and fancy getting a ferry over to the island for some race action, now’s your chance.


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F1 engineers discuss the Ducati MotoGP aero disputehttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
MotoGP
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 11h
Honda, Aprilia, Suzuki and KTM lodged a complaint against Ducati over the legality of the winglet, which the Italian manufacturer attached to the swingarm of its bike, claiming it is used to cool down the rear tyre.


Energica: our bike is no more dangerous than a cell phonehttps://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/17...e-is-no-more-dangerous-than-a-cell-phone.html
MotoGP
GPone RSS Feed / 1d
Technical Director Giampiero Testoni stated: "In 10 years, we never had any problem. Every safety test performed on the Ego went beyond the best expectations."


A short circuit caused the fire in Jerezhttps://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/15/motoe/a-short-circuit-caused-the-fire-in-jerez.html
MotoGP
GPone RSS Feed / 3d
The official investigations have not yet been completed, but Dorna has communicated that the high-density battery of a charging column caught fire.


Further information released following fire at MotoE™ Testhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2019/...-released-following-fire-at-motoe-test/286953
MotoGP
2Knews RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 3d
Initial findings have been discovered after the E-paddock at Jerez caught fire on March 14th



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Motor racing-Team by team analysis of the Australian Grand Prixhttps://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N214075?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
F1
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 1d
Team by team analysis of Sunday's season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix (listed in championship order):


Bottas ignored Wolff instruction not to go for fastest laphttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
Wolff says he made it clear on Sunday morning that he didn't want his drivers to potentially lose a podium position by going for the fastest lap, which under new rules gets a bonus point if the driver finishes inside the top 10.


Motor racing-Fastest lap point helps Bottas make F1 historyhttps://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N21408B?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
F1
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 1d
Valtteri Bottas won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes with the fastest lap on Sunday and in the process achieved a Formula One first.


F1 Paddock Pass: Post-Race At The 2019 Australian Grand Prixhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDckuNnG2_I
F1
200+FORMULA 1 / 1d
Will Buxton is back to guide you through all the talking points from a dramatic opening weekend in Melbourne. For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1® on Facebook:


Australian GP flop leaves Ferrari confusedhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 12h
The Italian team was considered the early favourite after two very strong weeks of testing in Spain, where its rival Mercedes did not get to grips with a heavily-updated car until the final day.


Bottas explains "to whom it may concern" radio messagehttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
Having been congratulated by his engineer on the cool-down lap after taking the chequered flag in Melbourne,


F1's fastest lap bonus: A much-needed addition?https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 8h
With Liberty Media looking into more ways of "improving the show", a fastest lap bonus point was approved by the heads of Formula One just one week before the Australian Grand Prix, with mixed response from fans and pundits.


Wheelnut damage led to Grosjean's retirementhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
A year ago in Melbourne both Haas drivers retired because their wheels were not correctly affixed during pitstops. The team had been holding fourth and fifth places prior to that.


F1 news: Daniel Ricciardo tells reporter to 'shut the f*** up' after Australian GP shockerhttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...aniel-Ricciardo-Australian-Grand-Prix-Renault
F1
25Daily Express / 1d
DANIEL RICCIARDO got off to a nightmare start to the F1 season as he was forced to retire on his debut for Renault at the Australian Grand Prix.


Vettel: Ferrari had "way less grip" than in testinghttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
Vettel and Ferrari entered this weekend's 2019 season opener as the early favourites after a strong fortnight of testing at the Spanish Grand Prix circuit in which Vettel set the benchmark time.


[]url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2019/03/16/is-formula-one-overpriced/]Is Formula One Overpriced?[/url]
F1
Christian Sylt / 2d
Liberty Media has cast doubt on the sustainability of Formula One by claiming that its race hosting fees accelerated too much under the former management even though it previously claimed they were not overpriced.


Liberty blames Ecclestone for F1's calendar issueshttps://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/l...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 6d
Over the past two years the new management has successfully renewed deals of several races, with Azerbaijan the latest to agree to a contract extension.


FWIW
The Australian Grand Prix kicked off the new F1 season. Racers broke expensive cars before turn one. The Blue flag rule alowed Bottas to lap all but six other drivers. Teams seemed child like when it came to the fast lap poin - more interested in playing with the box than the toy within. I may be alone among fans. It may have been staying up until the raced started live at midnight. Whatever the reason, I was bored as _____.


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BMW Group News

BMW Group sets strategic course under challenging conditions.http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3399&mid=1
Mothership
BMW Media Site / 2d
In the course of a challenging financial year 2018, the BMW Group made important strategic decisions set to secure its long-term success.


[url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/canada/article/detail/T0293276EN/bmw-group-publishes-sustainable-value-report-2018?language=en]BMW Group publishes Sustainable Value Report 2018.BMW Group wins major engine-deliver...Group’s strategy to expand its business [b
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 8h
New benchmarks for energy consumption and CO2 emissions per vehicle produced. Market leader in electrified vehicles in Europe.


BMW Vision iNEXT World Flight - Film Documentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJNTRAbESMo
Mothership
BMW Group / 3d
World premiere in the 777F: The most efficient cargo aircraft of Lufthansa Cargo turns into an event location for the BMW Vision iNEXT — around the world in five days! Watch the whole documentary. Join us on Facebook:


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW Z4 M40i in San Francisco Red could be the perfect summer carhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/03/17/bmw-z4-m40i-in-san-francisco-red-could-be-the-perfect-summer-car/
Cages
Bmw Blog / 1d
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The iconic BMW Z4 Roadster gets another life with the latest generation G29. Unveiled in Sumer of 201 8 and it’s now getting ready to arrive on American soil.


BMW Keeps Its Lead in Electromobility Sales in Germany and Europehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/03/18/...-electromobility-sales-in-germany-and-europe/
Cages
Bmw Blog / 3h
BMW decided to put together the sales figures for electrified cars on various markets, to show the world how things are evolving.


SPIED: 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has fun sliding in snowhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/03/15/spied-2020-bmw-2-series-gran-coupe-has-fun-sliding-in-snow/
Cages
Bmw Blog / 3d
There’s been tons of hubbub about the upcoming BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and the fact that it’s going to be based on BMW’s front-wheel drive architecture. That switch to front-wheel drive has a lot of fans upset.


OTHER CAGE NEWS

Lister Will Bring Back The Knobbly As An Insane Speedsterhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...-knobbly-as-an-insane-speedster-ar184961.html
Cages
TopSpeed Newsletter / 8h
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In the late ’50s, Stirling Moss was a driver in high demand, and one of the brands he raced for was Lister.


There's a Documentary Coming Out About John DeLorean and You Need to See Ithttp://www.thedrive.com/news/26994/...ut-about-john-delorean-and-you-need-to-see-it
Cages
500+The Drive / 1d
There have been a number of movies made over the years about the mastermind behind the DMC-12, John DeLorean—and why wouldn't there be?


The Mid-Engine C8 Corvette’s Chassis Reportedly Can’t Handle Top-Spec Powerhttps://www.automobilemag.com/news/mid-engine-c8-corvette-chassis-reportedly-weak-power/
Cages
200+Automobile Magazine / 1d
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Thanks to a leak of what appears to be the mid-engine Corvette’s key fob , we’ve seen paperwork that suggests the C8 will be sold as a 2020 model .


Koenigsegg Jeskohttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/koenigsegg/2020-koenigsegg-jesko-ar184895.html
Cages
TopSpeed Newsletter / 1d
The Koenigsegg Jesko is the company’s latest supercar, third megacar, and spiritual successor to the iconic Agera. Unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show,


We Dig Into the Koenigsegg Jesko’s revolutionary Light-Speed Transmissionhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/03/16/...eskos-revolutionary-light-speed-transmission/
Cages
Bmw Blog / 2d
When Koenigsegg announced the Jesko at the Geneva auto show, a number of us at BMWBLOG zeroed in on the Light Speed Transmission.


The Affluence Agenda: Bugatti's Average Customer Owns 42 Carshttp://www.thedrive.com/news/26982/the-affluence-agenda-bugattis-average-customer-owns-42-cars
Cages
500+The Drive / 2d
Bugatti built its brand on exclusivity. The Molsheim-based coachbuilder is known for its high-speed sports cars that back a price so exuberant, you practically need to sweat money in order to afford one brand new.


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BIKE CANDY

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Bike Candy
http://speedstar-gallery.tumblr.com/ / 5h
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Classic take: Norton 16Hhttp://www.autocarindia.com/auto-fe...ium=rss&utm_campaign=Autocar+India+Bikes+feed
Bike Candy
Autocar India / 1d
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See the building behind the low-slung motorcycle in this picture? That’s Metro Cinema. Of course, it isn’t called that anymore. It’s been 81 years since it was built, and by Hollywood’s Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio.


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Bike Candy
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 6d
- FRANK Industrial Design - Fabian Breës
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This BMW R nineT is a homage to Rickman Métissehttp://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-rickman-metisse-vtr
Bike Candy
1KBike EXIF / 3d
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In the world of vintage desert sleds, the Rickman Triumph Métisse reigns supreme. It was a pretty legit scrambler in its day, and also one of best-looking motorcycles from that era.
 
Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 22 March 2019


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On Street and Track

Green light for the 2019 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-2019-bmw-motorrad-race-trophy?language=en
Mothership
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BMW Group PressClub Global / 6h
The privateer BMW racers from around the world will take each other on in a unique competition once again in 2019: The BMW Motorrad Race Trophy enters its sixth season.


The New 2020 BMW S 1000 RR: Pricing, Features, Packages and Options.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-features-packages-and-options?language=en_US
Mothership
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BMW Group PressClub USA / 2h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 19, 2019…BMW Motorrad USA has announced pricing, features, packages, and options for the new 2020 BMW S 1000 RR, scheduled to arrive in BMW dealer showrooms this summer.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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$380,000 Hover Bike That Claims to Fly at 15,000 Feet Now Available for Pre-Order, For the Gulliblehttp://www.thedrive.com/news/27087/...ims-to-fly-at-15000-feet-now-up-for-pre-order
Bike Candy
62The Drive / 3h
Excuse me, good sir. Do you dream about flying along in the open air three miles above the ground without the inconvenience of wings to hold you up?


Interview | BMW S 1000 RR Engineer Claudio De Martinohttps://www.mcnews.com.au/bmw-s-1000-rr-chief-engineer-claudio-de-martino/
BRTMR
MCNews.com.au / 21h
Claudio De Martino Chief Engineer of the 2019 BMW S 1000 RR With Steve Martin BMW Motorrad Design Claudio De Martino reminds me Patrick Swayze in the movie ghost, where he is moulding clay adding passion and love in the


Interview | Peter Hickman on the 2019 BMW S 1000 RRhttps://www.mcnews.com.au/interview-peter-hickman-on-the-2019-bmw-s-1000-rr/
BRTMR
MCNews.com.au / 21h
Peter Hickman on the 2019 BMW S 1000 RR With Steve Martin Peter Hickman knows a thing or two about BMW’s S 1000 RR, having raced and won the very prestigious IOM TT last year on the Smiths Racing BMW,


2019 BMW S 1000 RR M Review | Motorcycle Testhttps://www.mcnews.com.au/2019-bmw-s-1000-rr-review-motorcycle-test/
BRTMR
MCNews.com.au / 21h
2019 BMW S 1000 RR Review Testing the ‘M Package’ at Estoril BMW S 1000 RR Test by Steve Martin 2019 BMW S 1000 RR Review With a bike in the stable as proficient and fast as the 2018 BMW S 1000 RR is, it’s quite a big


First ride: 2020 BMW S1000RRhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/03/20/first-ride-2020-bmw-s1000rr/
BRTMR
CMG News / 16h
CIRCUITO DO ESTORIL, Portugal—The BMW S1000RR has been around for a decade now. It entered the open supersport class in 2009, and was instantly a serious contende


2019 BMW R 1250 RT first ride reviewhttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2019-bmw-r-1250-rt-first-ride-motorcycle-review
BRTMR
92RevZilla Articles / 14h
In which Spurgeon returns to the desert and arrives unruffled to his hotel, thanks to the new, ever more refined BMW boxer sport-tourer.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Could Triumph Be Working On an Electric Trident?https://www.webbikeworld.com/could-triumph-be-working-on-an-electric-trident/
BRTMR
30Web Bike World / 9h
The Resurgence of an Icon as an Electric The Triumph Trident was a high-performance model that helped define the company during the late ’60s and early ’70s. The bike is well-loved by those that remember it.


THREE new Benelli’s to be RELEASED next month.https://www.morebikes.co.uk/57131/three-new-benellis-to-be-released-next-month/
BRTMR
MoreBikes / 10h
We’ve heard on the grapevine that Benelli’s new TRK 251, Leoncino 250 and 502C Cruiser are set to arrive in dealers this April.


Royal Enfield Himalayan Gets North American Updateshttps://www.webbikeworld.com/royal-enfield-himalayan-gets-north-american-updates/
BRTMR
48Web Bike World / 10h
ABS and a New Color Are Coming Stateside The Royal Enfield Himalayan is the well-received little adventure bike that I’m super thrilled to see sold in North America.


MC NEWS

Drinking And Ridinghttps://www.cycleworld.com/drinking-and-riding?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
200+Cycle World / 1d
Ienatsch Tuesday How drinking affects your riding This week Nick Ienatsch discusses a test done in 1992 in which he got drunk and rode—on purpose.


Suzuki Motorcycle patent radar reflectorhttps://motorbikewriter.com/suzuki-patent-radar-reflector/
BRTMR
Motorbike Writer / 1d
Suzuki Motorcycles have developed a radar reflector, not to detect or jam a police speed radar, but to make motorcycles easier for hi-tech cars to detect them.


Opinion: Spring!http://canadamotoguide.com/2019/03/20/opinion-spring/
BRTMR
CMG News / 10h
It may still be cold, but today is the first day of spring, dammit, and I’m going to roll the bike out of the garage and go for a ride.


8 things nobody tells you about riding motorcycleshttps://www.visordown.com/news/viral/8-things-nobody-tells-you-about-riding-motorcycles
BRTMR
Visordown / 11h
Image: Some of these are brilliant - point one, so true.


Blind rider has ‘2020 vision’ for 300km/hhttps://motorbikewriter.com/blind-rider-vision-300km-h/
Motorbike Writer / 13min
The world’s fastest blind rider, Ben Felten, plans to return to Lake Gairdner in 2020 to raise the bar over 300km/h. Team Blind Speed Kawasaki took their 2018 Kawasaki ZX-10R to the South Australian salt flats recently to beat his own world record of 272.596km/h set in 2018 . While he repeatedly raced within 5km/h of his record, he says they still have “pace up our sleeves”. Watch this video and


Henry Crew Will Be the Youngest Person to Circle the World by Motorcyclehttp://www.thedrive.com/motorcycles...gest-person-to-circle-the-world-by-motorcycle
BRTMR
The Drive / 2h
Young Henry Crew from London, England, is on his way to becoming the youngest person to circumnavigate the world by motorcycle. The current record holder is Kane Avellano who completed a route in 2017 at the age of 24.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

2020 Suzuki Katana Review First Ridehttps://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/suzuki/2020-suzuki-katana-review-first-ride.html
BRTMR
45Motorcycle.com / 22h
2020 Suzuki Katana Editor Score: 87.5% Engine 18.0/20 Suspension/Handling 13.0/15 Transmission/Clutch 8.5/10 Brakes 9.0/10 Instruments/Controls 4.5/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 9.0/10 Appearance/Quality 9.0/10 Desirability 8.5/10


What’s The Best Motorcycle For Traveling?https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/whats-best-motorcycle-for-traveling?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR
53Motorcyclist / 11h
Reviews Is there even such a thing? Any motorcycle can travel, but there are some segments better suited for long trips than others.


Ducati Diavel S (2019) first lookhttps://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/ducati-diavel-s-2019-first-look
BRTMR
89Visordown / 12h
Image: Visrodown’s Harry McKenzie is in Marbella for the launch of Ducati’s new Diavel. Here’s what we know so far.


2020 Suzuki Katana Review | Motorcycle Testshttps://www.mcnews.com.au/2020-suzuki-katana-review-motorcycle-test/
BRTMR
MCNews.com.au / 20h
2020 Suzuki Katana Review Suzuki Katana Test by Trevor Hedge Suzuki Chief Engineer Saturo Terada, made it clear to the assembled press contingent at the world launch, staged amongst the bamboo forests that line Arashiyama-


7 Ways The Aprilia RSV4 Changed The Gamehttps://www.motorcycle.com/top10/7-ways-the-aprilia-rsv4-changed-the-game.html
Motorcycle.com / 21min
In just a few days I’ll be the lucky bas—- who gets to unwind the new Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory around the legendary Mugello circuit as part of the bike’s international press launch. Stay tuned next week for my thoughts on it.


RIDING

Motorcyclists ‘are forgotten commuters’https://motorbikewriter.com/motorcyclists-forgotten-commuters/
Motorbike Writer / 8min
A politician contesting the NSW state elections tomorrow (23 March 2019) says motorcycle riders are often the forgotten commuters. The politician is controversial former Senator David Leyonhjelm who will be the lead candidate


TOURING: Kickstart your next big adventure with Motorrad Tourshttps://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/touring-kickstart-your-next-big-adventure-with-motorrad-tours/
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 15min
There’s no doubt that the UK has some amazing motorcycle roads – and while there’s a huge amount to offer motorcyclists on our little island, chances are you might fancy venturing a little further afield to Europe


GEAR

Tail Bag for back-uphttps://superbike-news.co.uk/wordpress/tail-bag-for-back-up/
BRTMR
Superbike News / 5h
Compact and easy to attach, SW Motech’s ION S Tail Bag expands from 7 to 15 litres – perfect for carrying all those essentials needed for a ride-out.


Best Adventure Motorcycle Bootshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-adventure-motorcycle-boots
BRTMR
Motorcycle.com / 3h
Adventure boots are designed in a similar vein to adventure motorcycles, ready to handle the rigors of off-road, yet still be comfortable enough to use day in and day out.


Best Leather Motorcycle Jacketshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-leather-motorcycle-jackets
BRTMR
Motorcycle.com / 18h
If there’s a piece of apparel most associated with motorcycling, it’s undoubtedly the leather motorcycle jacket. As riders, we associate leather jackets as part of our uniform, but even non-riders search the bins for cowhide


The Racing Sheet

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Facebook: Herbert schek at karlskoga motorstadion,
41. International 6-day,
30. Aug. - 4. Sept. 1966,
Villingsberg / Sweden



Fast’ Freddie’s extraordinary career in his wordshttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2019/03/21/fast-freddie-s-extraordinary-career-in-his-words/287076
MotoGP
1Knews RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 8h
One of the most naturally gifted riders of all-time talks his career in-depth in the latest MotoGP™ podcast!


Colin Edwards’ Texas Tornado Boot Camp announces 2019 Schedulehttps://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/21...ornado-boot-camp-announces-2019-schedule.html
MotoGP
GPone RSS Feed / 5h
Texas Tornado Boot Camp returns in April with two four-day camps surrounding the MotoGP event at Circuit of the Americas.


Bloodhound land speed record project relaunchedhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport/bloodhound-land-speed-record-project-relaunched
Racing
Autocar RSS Feed / 10h
Bloodhound LSR New owner of 1000mph car vows to begin high-speed testing as soon as possible The Bloodhound 1000mph land speed record project has been relaunched with a new base and livery – with the project’s new owner



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Gordon Ritchie WorldSBK Blog: Are We Done Already?https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2019/03/19/gordon_ritchie_worldsbk_blog_are_we_done.html
MotoMatters.com / 40min
We have never seen anything quite like the arrival of Alvaro Bautista and his big red rocket of a Ducati Panigale V4R in WorldSBK history.


Perolari: "It was just like in motocross!"http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/Perolari+flies+OVER+Badovinis+fallen+bike
SBK / 1h
Flying Frenchman comments on superb Thai save


2002 or 2019? History has repeated itself, but will it do it again?http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/Baustista+vs+Bayliss+2002
SBK
34SBK / 11h
From years gone by, domination at the start of a WorldSBK season does not necessarily mean that is how it will stay…


The race within the racehttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/The+race+within+the+race
SBK
SBK / 10h
Alvaro Bautista has raised the bar in WorldSBK but this year's Pirelli Thai Round was much faster across the field. WorldSBK commentator Steve English looks back on Buriram.


World of Kawasaki Returns in 2019https://superbike-news.co.uk/wordpress/world-of-kawasaki-returns-in-2019/
SBK
Superbike News / 9h
Kawasaki Motors UK are pleased to announce that the World of Kawasaki event will be making a return in astonishing style this year on Sunday 30 th June at Donington Park.


Ten Kate Racing: Weshalb BMW das Team abblitzen ließhttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/140583/Ten-Kate-Racing-Weshalb-BMW-das-Team-abblitzen-liec39f.html
SBK
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1d
Am 12. März gab das niederländische Team Ten Kate Racing offiziell seine Rückkehr in die Superbike-WM 2019 bekannt. Mit welchem Hersteller und Fahrer und zu welchem Rennen, wird am 2. April verkündet.


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BMW Motorsport News

BMW i Andretti Motorsport eager to get back to winning ways as Formula E returns to China.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ays-as-formula-e-returns-to-china?language=en
Racing
BMW Group PressClub Global / 6h
Two weeks after the round in the Chinese special administrative region of Hong Kong (CHN), the ABB FIA Formula E Championship celebrates its return to mainland China.


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30 days to go for the 24 Heures Motoshttps://superbike-news.co.uk/wordpress/30-days-to-go-for-the-24-heures-motos/
Racing
Superbike News / 12h
The 24 Heures Motos, the 2nd round of the 2018-2019 FIM EWC, will take place on 20 and 21 April on the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans. 60 teams will line up on the grid, including 39 full-season squads. All eyes will be on F.C.C. TSR


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TT 2019 Superbike start numbers revealedhttps://www.iomtt.com/news/2019/03/21/superbike-top-20-start-numbers
Racing
Isle of Man TT Latest News / 4h
The top twenty seeded riders for the 2019 Isle of Man TT Races are confirmed as follows No. 1 Conor Cummins Milenco by Padgetts Motorcycles Honda ...


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It’s a triumph!http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2019/03/12/it-s-a-triumph/286609
MotoGP
500+news RSS on motogp.com - The Official Mo... / 12h
The first Moto2™ race of 2019 got us off to a stunning start, so motogp.com sat down with Triumph’s Steve Sargent to debrief Qatar and more


Analyzing The Ducati Aero Appeal: The Process, The Future, And Where The MSMA Goes From Herehttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2019/03/21/analyzing_the_ducati_aero_appeal_the.html
MotoMatters.com / 32min
Tomorrow, at 11am CET, the MotoGP Court of Appeal meets to consider the case of Ducati's swing arm spoiler, fitted to all three Desmosedici GP19s raced at the opening MotoGP round in Qatar.


What to expect from the Ducati winglet appealhttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
MotoGP
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 1d
As is always the case in this kind of situation, the conflict that has cast doubt on Andrea Dovizioso's Qatar Grand Prix victory has two possible interpretations.


Aprilia: Dovizioso shouldn't lose Qatar win in appealhttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
MotoGP
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 11h
Ducati will argue its controversial appendage should be allowed to remain on its bikes in front of the FIM Court of Appeals on Friday.


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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes star issued strong Ferrari warning after Australian Grand Prixhttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...rari-Toto-Wolff-Australian-Grand-Prix-F1-news
F1
Daily Express / 10h
LEWIS HAMILTON and Valtteri Bottas have been warned that Ferrari do have the speed to bounce back from the Australian Grand Prix and their Melbourne disappointments were a one-off.


Wolff: Heavy Ferrari defeat likely down to wrong set-uphttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 5h
Ferrari had gone into the Formula 1 season opener as clear favourites after a strong run in pre-season testing. But Mercedes turned the tables on the Italian outfit, and neither Sebastian Vettel nor Charles Leclerc finished on the podium.


Lewis Hamilton: Nico Rosberg has subtle dig at world champ with Valtteri Bottas quiphttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...Nico-Rosberg-Valtteri-Bottas-Mercedes-F1-news
F1
Daily Express / 10h
NICO ROSBERG says Valtteri Bottas can win the world title this year because Lewis Hamilton has “periods of weakness”.


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The Week In Sportscars – 20 March Editionhttp://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/03/21/the-week-in-sportscars-20-march-edition.html
Racing
dailysportscar.com / 4h
It’s the latest edition of The Week In Sports Cars podcast with Marshall Pruett and Graham Goodwin recorded after a busy ‘Super Sebring event where IMSA and the WEC headlines in Florida.


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Bimmer

BMW CarData – Your vehicle data. Under control at all times.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3oJ0K9JCLw
Mothership
BMW Group / 10h
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmwgroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/BMWGroup


Sporty, elegant, exclusive: The first BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-first-bmw-2-series-gran-coupe?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
BMW continues the current model offensive and announces innovative vehicle concept for the premium compact segment – world premiere in November 2019, worldwide market launch in the spring of 2020.


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BMW Group News

BMW Group Annual Report 2018https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...72EN/bmw-group-annual-report-2018?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
BMW Group Annual Report 2018


Statement and Presentation by Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, BMW Group Annual Accounts Press Conference 2019https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...al-accounts-press-conference-2019?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
Statement and Charts Krüger AAPC 2019


Statement and Presentation by Dr Nicolas Peter, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, BMW Group Annual Accounts Press Conference 2019https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...al-accounts-press-conference-2019?language=en
Mothership
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
Statement and Charts Dr Peter AAPC 2019


BMW Group sets strategic course for futurehttp://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3404&mid=1
Mothership
BMW Media Site / 1d
On its way towards the mobility of the future, the BMW Group is taking strategic steps to enhance its operating performance on a sustainable basis.


Perfect timing for the present – the all-new BMW watch collection.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-the-all-new-bmw-watch-collection?language=en
Mothership
63BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
A completely new range of watches is set to be launched in Summer 2019, created in cooperation with Fossil Group.


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b]Rolls Royce Motorcars[/b]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Announces Annual Global Dealer Award Resultshttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...nnual-global-dealer-award-results?language=en
Mothership
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 1d
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the results of the company’s celebrated Global Dealer Awards, with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Beijing and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Munich being jointly awarded the prestigious Global


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW warns of profit dip in 2019https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/bmw-warns-profit-dip-2019
Cages
Autocar RSS Feed / 1d
BMW boss Harald Krüger with the iNext concept Firm says it will remain a premium market leader despite its prediction that challenging conditions will cause a profit dip The BMW Group has warned that it expects profits to fall




OTHER CAGE NEWS

Could the Bugatti Royale Come Back as an Electric Sedan?https://www.supercars.net/blog/could-the-bugatti-royale-come-back-as-an-electric-sedan/
Cages
Supercars.net / 2h
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It Seems to be a Possibility Bugatti may seek to expand its portfolio and add a new car to its lineup. The car wouldn’t be so preoccupied with utter speed, though it would likely still be a formidable performer.


Bentley Switches Things Up, Will Launch Continental GT V8 Ahead of W12 Varianthttps://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-bentley-continental-gt-v8-to-launch-before-w12/
Cages
Automobile Magazine / 6h
If the third-generation Bentley Continental GT of your dreams has a W12 engine under its broad front hood, you have a little wait ahead of you.


The 1,600-HP, 300-MPH Koenigsegg Jesko Has Already Sold Outhttp://www.thedrive.com/news/27041/the-1600-hp-300-mph-koenigsegg-jesko-has-already-sold-out
Cages
400+The Drive / 1d
The uber-powerful, uber-expensive Koenigsegg Jesko has already sold out, just two weeks after its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Koenigsegg plans to build 125 units of its latest hypercar


Mountune’s Newest Kit Boosts the 2019 Ford Fiesta ST’s Output to 222 horsepowerhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...a-st-s-output-to-222-horsepower-ar184979.html
Cages
TopSpeed Newsletter / 13h
The 2019 Ford Fiesta ST is one of the best hot hatchbacks in its size and price brackets, but with just 197 horsepower from the factory, the little Blue Oval pocket rocket can certainly handle more power.


McLaren F1 Video Review With Doug DeMuro and Jay Lenohttps://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1595274
Cages
BMW Forum, BMW News and BMW Blog - BIMME... / 1d
McLaren F1 Video Review With Doug DeMuro and Jay Leno


A Deep Look Into Aston Martin’s Mid-Engined Historyhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/a-deep-look-into-aston-martin-s-mid-engined-history-ar184915.html
FWIW
TopSpeed Newsletter / 7h
Aston Martin is known as a maker of exquisite and refined grand tourers, long-legged cars that offer enough panache to satisfy Ian Fleming’s James Bond on many an occasion.

Aston Martin AM-RB 003https://www.topspeed.com/cars/aston-martin/2020-aston-martin-am-rb-003-ar184651.html
Cages
TopSpeed Newsletter / 1d
The Aston Martin AM-RB 003, previously known as Project 003, is a concept car that previews a production model scheduled to arrive in 2021. The company’s third supercar, the AM-RB 003 follows in the footsteps of


Alfa Romeo 33 Stradalehttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/alfa-romeo/1967-1969-alfa-romeo-33-stradale-ar184382.html
Cages
TopSpeed Newsletter / 1d
Fast, expensive, rare, and achingly gorgeous - these are the words that describe the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.


Feast Your Eyes on the Pagani Huayra Dragonhttps://www.supercars.net/blog/feast-your-eyes-on-the-pagani-huayra-dragon/
Cages
Supercars.net / 1d
The Most Extreme Huayra There were some spy shots and videos floating around the web of a new version of the Huayra from Pagani , but now there are some exclusive images of the upcoming car.


The First Corvettes To Race At Le Mans – The Cunningham 1960 Chevrolet Corvettehttps://silodrome.com/1960-chevrolet-corvette/
Racing
300+Silodrome / 7d
In 1960 the Americans would arrive at the world’s most famous endurance race with a bang – three specially prepared 1960 Chevrolet Corvettes rolled off the trucks at the Circuit de la Sarthe to challenge for wins at the 24 Hours of Le


Icon of icons: Autocar Awards Readers' Champion - Lotus Sevenhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/icon-icons-autocar-awards-readers-champion-lotus-seven
FWIW
Autocar RSS Feed / 9h
Famously lithe and frill-free, Lotus' lightweight two-seater lives on today in the form of the Caterham Seven Is the Lotus Seven your favourite automotive icon?


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BIKE CANDY

Le Motographe / WR450F Skeleton V2http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2019/03/le-motographe-wr450f-skeleton-v2.html
Bike Candy
34RocketGarage Cafe Racer / 11h
Less is more, many times we have heard these words and every time they prove to be correct.
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"Releborn" 510 Te / OMT garagehttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2019/03/releborn-510-te-omt-garage.html
Ottonero Cafe Racer / 31min
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- OMT Garage - Photos by #impossiblegarage


BaT Auction: 22-Years Owned 1966 Velocette Thruxtonhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-velocette-thruxton/
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 16min
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This 1966 Velocette Thruxton is one of 1,108 examples produced and receives power from a 499cc OHV single paired with a 4-speed close-ratio gearbox.


BaT Auction: 1975 BMW R90Shttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-bmw-r90s-3/
Bike Candy
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The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 23h
This 1975 BMW R90S is powered by a numbers-matching 898cc horizontally-opposed twin paired with a 5-speed transmission and has been refinished in Daytona Orange. Modifications include dual-plug cylinder heads, a fork brace,
 
Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 5 April 2019


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On Street and Track

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Podium finish in Brazil.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ort-news:-podium-finish-in-brazil?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 11d
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Podium for the BMW S 1000 RR at Brazil se


Pure motor racing feeling with the new BMW Motorrad racing suit.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-the-new-bmw-motorrad-racing-suit?language=en
BRTMRBMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
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The new ProRace suit promises top performance for genuine racers, also offering individually tailored customisation in the Made-to-Measure version.


Zweiradspaß abseits der Straße: Die BMW Motorrad Offroad-Trainings.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/deut...ie-bmw-motorrad-offroad-trainings?language=de
BRTMRBMW Group PressClub Deutschland / 4h
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Höchste Standards bei den offiziellen Partnern Enduro Park Hechlingen, Enduro Park Wesendorf, Malelobo und Enduro Action Team.


Nova BMW F 850 GS Adventure inicia vendas no Brasilhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...adventure-inicia-vendas-no-brasil?language=pt
BRTMRBMW Group PressClub Brazil / 2d
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A mais nova aventureira da família GS chega à rede de concessionárias da BMW Motorrad no país a partir de R$ 50.950


BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team kicks off the WorldSBK European season with the new BMW S 1000 RR.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...season-with-the-new-bmw-s-1000-rr?language=en
BRTMRBMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
After the two overseas rounds at Phillip Island, Australia and Buriram, Thailand, the brand-new BMW S 1000 RR is now making its European debut in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK).


BMW Motorrad presents the iRace Kit for the S 1000 RR.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...s-the-irace-kit-for-the-s-1000-rr?language=en
BRTMR400+BMW Group PressClub Global / 4d
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Achieve lap times like the professionals with autonomous drive programs.



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BMW-Revolution erst im Mai: Trotzdem Fortschritte?http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141204/BMW-Revolution-erst-im-Mai-Trotzdem-Fortschritte.html
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1d
Erst Mitte Mai bekommen die Superbike-WM-Piloten Tom Sykes und Markus Reiterberger von BMW eine Motorausbaustufe. Doch auch für den Europa-Auftakt in Aragon erhofft sich der bayerische Hersteller einiges.


Markus Reiterberger: «Ständig neue Teile von BMW»http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141174/Markus-Reiterberger-Staendig-neue-Teile-von-BMW.html
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 2d
Die neue BMW S1000RR steht noch am Anfang ihrer Entwicklung, dennoch bewiesen die Werkspiloten Tom Sykes und Markus Reiterberger bei den Überseerennen das Potenzial. «Die Basis ist gut», betonte der Deutsche.


Aragón, FP2: Bautista vorne, BMW stark auf Platz 4!http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141266/Aragon-FP2-Bautista-vorne-BMW-stark-auf-Platz-4.html
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1h
Die Bestzeit am ersten Trainingstag der Superbike-WM in Aragon kam nicht mehr überraschend von Ducati-Star Alvaro Bautista vor Alex Lowes (Yamaha) und Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki). Stark präsentierte sich BMW auf Platz 4.


BMW ohne Racing-DNA: Gibt es ein Heilmittel dagegen?http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/140348/BMW-ohne-Racing-DNA-Gibt-es-ein-Heilmittel-dagegen.html
SBK21Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 13d
Der neue Geschäftsführer BMW Motorrad, Dr. Markus Schramm, hat die bayerische Marke werksseitig in die Superbike-WM zurückgebracht. Der pensionierte Rennchef Berthold Hauser hält viel vom neuen Boss.


2019 Aragon WorldSBK Preview Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2019/04/05/2019_aragon_worldsbk_preview_press.html
SBKMotoMatters.com / 7h
Preview press releases from the organizers, some of the teams, and Brembo ahead of the first European round of WorldSBK: #AragonWorldSBK: Who will climb the wall?


Aragon WSBK: Bautista maintains dominance in Friday practiceshttps://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/new...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
SBKMotorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 1h
Bautista spent most of both practices in first place, both sessions held in damp conditions with drops of rain reported, and topped them with nearly identical times, ending the day with a 1m49.607s.


2019 WorldSBK Media Guide is launched!http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/2019+WorldSBK+Media+Guide+is+launched
SBKSBK / 1d
The essential guide is packed full of information about WorldSBK and WorldSSP teams!


Looking at the Ducati Advantage in WorldSBKhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/premium/ducati-bautista-davies-worldsbk/
SBK63Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 22h
Steve gives our A&R Pro readers a glimpse into the Ducati camp, and how they are dominating in WorldSBK right now...and in some cases, not.


Why Bautista's WSBK domination won't be ending soonhttps://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/new...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
SBKMotorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 1d
It’s been a blistering start for Ducati and Bautista in 2019, with the new partnership having won all six races held so far at Phillip Island and Buriram - posing a serious challenge for the other manufacturers, not least of all the all-


Shaun Muir: “Bautista interprets the V4 as Stoner did the MotoGP”https://www.gpone.com/en/2019/03/22...terprets-the-v4-as-stoner-did-the-motogp.html
SBKGPone RSS Feed / 14d
EXCLUSIVE The BMW team manager: “Even if they take 1000 rpm away from Ducati, nothing will change. Sykes will have the new engine at Imola”


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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BMW appears set for 9cento productionhttps://motorbikewriter.com/bmw-appears-9cento-production/
BRTMR21Motorbike Writer / 2d
BMW Motorrad appears to be going ahead with a production version of the Concept 9cento that converts from a solo sports bike to a two-up tourer with luggage in a matter of seconds using strong magnets.


BMW F850RS Revealed in Design Filingshttps://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/bmw-f850rs-revealed-in-design-filings.html
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 2d
Designs of what appears to be the production version of BMW’s Concept 9Cento sport-tourer have been uncovered from, of all places, Brazil’s Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (National Institute of Industrial Property).


BMW Patents Design That Will Likely be F850RShttps://www.webbikeworld.com/bmw-patents-design-that-will-likely-be-f850rs/
BRTMR100+Web Bike World / 2d
It Looks Like BMW Will Build It Recently some design patents that were filed in Brazil made their way into the public eye, and they look like the BMW 9cento concept but a production version.


Boxer-Engined BMW Cruiser Spotted in Germanyhttps://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/boxer-engined-bmw-cruiser-spotted-in-germany.html
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 6d
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German website Motorrad has published a photograph of what appears to be a BMW bagger powered by a large Boxer engine has been spotted undergoing tests on public roads.


BMW F 850 GS reviewhttps://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/autos/040419/bmw-f-850-gs-review.html
BRTMRDeccan Chronicle / 1d
BMW F 850 GS review Deccan Chronicle Many might say the new F 850GS feels underpowered, but that is not the case at all.


2019 BMW F 750 GS & F 850 GS: On- or Off-road, Adventure is the Word!https://www.roadrunner.travel/magazine/read/march-april-2019/page/26/
BRTMRRoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel M... / 6d
BMW’s approach to updating its middle-class machine is an interesting one—they’ve introduced two models very close in displacement, yet quite different in terms of temperament.


Become a motorcycle racer automaticallyhttps://motorbikewriter.com/become-racer-automatically/
BRTMRMotorbike Writer / 3d
How would you like to experience a lap as fast as the best racer just at the touch of a button? BMW Motorrad Facebook page says they have developed an autopilot, self-riding feature called the iRace Kit for the S 1000 RR.


2019 BMW R1250RT First Ride Reviewhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2019-bmw-r1250rt-first-ride-review?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMRMotorcyclist Magazine Firstrides / 3d
Reviews BMW revamps its iconic RT sport-touring rig and we ride it The most dramatic change to the 2019 BMW R1250RT is its boxer twin has been emboldened with a technologically advanced variable cam, altering engine


2019 BMW R 1250 GS/GSA/RT | First Ride Reviewhttp://ridermagazine.com/2019/03/29/2019-bmw-r-1250-gs-gsa-rt-first-ride-review/
BRTMRRider Magazine / 6d
2019 R 1250 GS RT R1250RT BMW’s best-selling touring bike becomes the R 1250 RT for 2019, with more engine displacement and ShiftCam variable valve timing.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Evoke Motorcycle’s High-Powered Electric Cruiser Can Charge to 80 Percent in 15 Minuteshttps://www.webbikeworld.com/evoke-...uiser-can-charge-to-80-percent-in-15-minutes/
BRTMR100+Web Bike World / 1d
Evoke Could Put Every Other Electric Bike to Shame Harley-Davidson , Zero Motorcycles , and even Lightning Motorcycles should be shaking in their boots.


The Curtiss Zeus Electric Motorcycle – 190 HP – 0-60 MPH In 2.1 Secondshttps://silodrome.com/curtiss-zeus-electric-motorcycle/
BRTMR500+Silodrome / 1d
The Curtiss Zeus is a new electric motorcycle from the company formerly known as Confederate Motorcycles. It has a 0-62 mph time of 2.1 seconds, a 140 kW motor (190 bhp), 145 ft lbs of torque, and a range of 280 miles.


Harley Dealers Prepare for the LiveWirehttps://www.webbikeworld.com/harley-dealers-prepare-for-the-livewire/
BRTMR81Web Bike World / 4d
Need to Have the Right Training and Equipment The Harley-Davidson LiveWire will be making its way to customers and that means the dealers that want to sell it must be ready.


Harley-Davidson sees labour unrest ahead of contract expiryhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/03/29/harley-davidson-sees-labour-unrest-ahead-of-contract-expiry/
BRTMRCMG News / 6d
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting labour unrest among Harley-Davidson employees in the final days of the labour contract at the company’s Wisconsin powertrain manufacturing plant.


Harley Workers Turn Down Proposed Contracthttps://www.webbikeworld.com/harley-workers-turn-down-proposed-contract/
BRTMR65Web Bike World / 3d
No Agreement Yet It would seem that Harley-Davidson has yet another problem on its hands. The workers who build the company’s bikes are now working with an expired contract.


Harley-Davidson Stock Expected to Continue Its Nosedivehttps://www.webbikeworld.com/harley-davidson-stock-expected-to-continue-its-nosedive/
BRTMR100+Web Bike World / 7d
Not a Good Sign While many people continue to discuss Harley’s future bikes , the financial folks have projected continued drops in Harley’s stocks.


Vinod K. Dasari Is the New Royal Enfield CEOhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/vinod-k-dasari-is-the-new-royal-enfield-ceo/
BRTMR93Web Bike World / 3d
A New Leader for the Company Royal Enfield, which is a port of Eicher Motors, recently announced it has appointed a new CEO. The company’s former CEO, Siddhartha Lal, will still remain on as Managing Director of Eichler Motors.


Kawasaki and Triumph patent electric bikes?https://motorbikewriter.com/kawasaki-triumph-patent-electric/
BRTMRMotorbike Writer / 10d
Kawasaki and Triumph are the latest motorcycle companies rumoured to be working on electric motorcycles, based on recent patent and trademark filings. Kawasaki patent The Kawasaki lecture motorcycle rumour looks interesting



MC NEWS

Design Job: ICON Motosports is Seeking a Graphic Designer in Portland, ORhttps://www.core77.com/posts/87454/ICON-Motosports-is-Seeking-a-Graphic-Designer-in-Portland-OR
BRTMRCore77 / 2d
Love motorcycles? Icon Motosports, located in Portland Oregon, is looking for a Print Designer to join our industry leading motorcycle equipment design team.


Did You Know Some People Think Owning A Motorcycle Is “Classist”?https://www.cycleworld.com/did-you-...otorcycle-is-classist?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR200+Cycle World / 21h
Lifestyle If owning a motorcycle is wrong, I don’t want to be right Here’s a new one: There are folks who think owning a motorcycle is “classist.” Who are these people? And how do we prove to them motorcycles are for everyone.


New Utah law allows ‘lane filtering’ for bikes: reporthttp://powersportsbusiness.com/news/2019/03/27/new-utah-law-allows-lane-filtering-for-bikes-report/
BRTMRPowersports Business / 9d
A report from KUTV details a new law in Utah that is allowing motorcyclists to "lane filter" beginning in May. “Motorcyclists will now have the lawful ability to move in between cars when those cars are stopped,” said Sgt. Nick Street,


Benefits of Motorcycle Riding Later In Lifehttps://www.webbikeworld.com/benefits-of-motorcycle-riding-later-in-life/
BRTMR200+Web Bike World / 8d
When you picture your golden years, you might never have imagined that some of your best days would be spent cruising around on a motorcycle, but that is exactly what more and more people are doing later in life.


How to sell a motorcyclehttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-sell-a-motorcycle
BRTMR32RevZilla Articles / 13d
With summer coming, now is a good time to sell a used motorcycle. Lemmy has some tips on how to do it right.



ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

Michelin Anakee Adventure | Tire Reviewhttp://ridermagazine.com/2019/03/26/michelin-anakee-adventure-tire-review/
BRTMRRider Magazine / 9d
The new Anakee Adventure from Michelin is an 80/20 on-/off-road ADV tire, and we put it to the test in both scenarios. Photo by Drew Martin. Adventure bikes have been gaining traction in recent years,


2019 Yamaha Niken GT First Ridehttps://www.cycleworld.com/2019-yamaha-niken-gt-first-ride?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR500+Cycle World / 8d
Reviews Yamaha’s Leaning Multi-Wheel machine fits perfectly into the sport-touring role Cycle World tests the 2019 Yamaha Niken GT in the wet and dry. Is it a worthy sport-tourer?


RIDING

The Devil’s Road: A 5000-mile Historic Expedition thru Baja on KLRshttp://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/the-devils-road-a-5000-mile-historic-expedition-thru-baja-on-klrs/
BRTMR200+ADV Pulse / 20h
Four years ago, four California filmmakers set out to bring a historic expedition out of obscurity. The result was a two-month, 5,000-plus-mile ride through the Baja California deserts and a feature-length nature-adventure documentary.


when is a motorcyle tour not a motorcycle tour?https://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/when-is-a-motorcyle-tour-not-a-motorcycle-tour/
BRTMRMotorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 3d
If you are trying to decide whether to sign up for an organised tour or go solo touring this summer, there’s time to consider a third option, which combines the best of both worlds. Motorcyle touring is holiday time.


GEAR

Best Summer Motorcycle Jacketshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-summer-motorcycle-jackets
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 10d
Summer, as in hot weather. So hot it’s tempting to take the car and turn up the AC. Don’t fall into that trap. From there it’s a short trip to sloth and gluttony, followed shortly by despair.


Best motorcycle jackets 2019https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/gallery/best-motorcycle-jackets-guide
BRTMRBritish GQ / 11d
Best motorcycle jackets 2019 British GQ Choosing a motorcycle jacket to wear on your bike is difficult.


Gear Review – Akin Armoured Motorcycle Shirthttps://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/riding-gear/akin-motorcycle-shirt/
BRTMR78Return of the Cafe Racers / 12d
The line between motorcycle riding gear and everyday streetwear has well and truly been blurred. Whether you’re riding to work or dinner with friends there’s no reason to compromise on safety.


sxs Burly Hand Shields: Product Reviewhttp://dirtbikemagazine.com/sxs-burly-hand-shields-product-review/
BRTMRDirt Bike Magazine / 14d
PRODUCT: If you’re a KTM/Husky rider and prefer standard hand shields over full-wrap handguards but detest the flimsy nature of the stock plastic units because they offer little in the way of protection, you now have an option.


TECH

Alternative Paths To Motorcycle Chassis Flexibilityhttps://www.cycleworld.com/alternat...e-chassis-flexibility?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR100+Cycle World / 6d
Bikes “The suspension can’t do the work at 60 or more degrees from the vertical...” What are the things to try when a rider starts losing the front without warning?


What About Different Motorcycle Chassis Materials?https://www.cycleworld.com/what-about-different-motorcycle-chassis-materials?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR77Cycle World / 13d
Racing Aluminum is big now, but what about steel or carbon fiber? During its years in MotoGP, Ducati went from one chassis-material extreme, tubular steel, to the other, carbon fiber. Is aluminum the ideal middle ground?


Cleaner motorcycles or face the chop!https://motorbikewriter.com/cleaner-motorcycles-face-chop/
BRTMR23Motorbike Writer / 4d
Euro 4 emissions laws have already hit most supersport models, many air-cooled bikes, single-cylinder adventurers and most Japanese cruisers and now more models either make significant updates or face the chop under Euro 5.


Motorcycle Engine Break-In Comparisonhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle-engine-break-in-comparison?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR100+Motorcyclist / 3d
News Does how you run-in your new engine really matter? We rebuilt two used Honda CB300F engines with new top-end parts and broke them in differently over the course of 1,000 miles. Then we compared the results.


Inside The Motorcycle Shock And How It Workshttps://www.cycleworld.com/inside-motorcycle-shock-and-how-it-works?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR200+Cycle World / 3d
Gear and Products The modern high-performance shock is a wonder of linear response and tunability. How did the valve washers get stacked in our favor?


Motorcycle Engine Vibration—Friend Or Foe?https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-engine-vibration-friend-or-foe?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR71Cycle World / 4d
Bikes What, exactly, is carrying the load? “Engine vibration is usually seen as getting between us and a good time,” Kevin Cameron writes. But sometimes, vibration is actually useful.


Listening For That Awful Misfire—50 Ways To Get It Wronghttps://www.cycleworld.com/listenin...-ways-to-get-it-wrong?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR57Cycle World / 10d
Bikes Number 11 in a series of motorcycle learning experiences Some assembly required: Kevin Cameron explains the steps he took in the early 1970s to match a Krober ignition to his three-cylinder Kawasaki H1R roadracer.


Why Magnesium Is Attractive For Use On Racing Machineshttps://www.cycleworld.com/why-magn...se-on-racing-machines?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR91Cycle World / 4d
Gear and Products Harold Willis called it “trouble metal,” but its light weight and ease of casting and machining make it attractive for a variety of applications Magnesium is a lightweight, useful metal used on high-

The Racing Sheet

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Roberto Tamburini

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Tamburini and Fabrizio on the podium in Italy • Total Motorcyclehttps://www.totalmotorcycle.com/bmw...amburini-and-fabrizio-on-the-podium-in-italy/
BRTMRTotal Motorcycle News / 1d
Tamburini and Fabrizio on the podium in Italy • Total Motorcycle Total Motorcycle News Italian Superbike Championship:


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ERC-BMW Motorrad already out fronthttps://www.fimewc.com/erc-bmw-motorrad-already-out-front/
BRTMRFIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 2d
Rain disrupted most of the first day of testing for the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans. Even so, some the favourites managed to find their footing. There were intermittent rain showers throughout the day at Le Mans.


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Bimmer

Khalid x BMW i - #RoadToCoachellahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zZ_c127I_k
Mothership BMW USA / 1d
“I feel like a Free Spirit when I’m in an i8.” — Khalid. We brought that vision to life on a custom BMW i8 Roadster for the #RoadtoCoachella.


Global Superstar Khalid to Headline BMW i’s 2019 #Road to Coachella Campaign.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...019-road-to-coachella-campaign?language=en_US
Mothership BMW Group PressClub USA / 10d
Activations include a road trip, custom vehicle art, fan pitstop party in Palm Springs with this year’s music industry breakout star.


Record chasers, series winners and strong brands: BMW Group Classic at Techno Classica 2019.]
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
New exhibition floorspace in Hall 6 of Essen’s Exhibition Complex – Reviews of 100 years of records and elite sporting achievements, the launch of automobile production 90 years ago and 60 years of MINI brand history.


Electromobility under extreme conditions: The BMW iX3, the BMW i4 and the BMW iNEXT undergo cold testing in the Arctic Circle.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...cold-testing-in-the-arctic-circle?language=en
Mothership 34BMW Group PressClub Global / 11d
Prototypes of the next all-electric models from BMW i are jointly undergoing comprehensive vehicle tests at the winter test centre in Arjeplog – intensive development programme preparing for market launch in 2020 and 2021.


Increased electric range and efficiency thanks to cutting-edge battery technology: the new BMW X1 xDrive25Le for the Chinese market.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...xdrive25le-for-the-chinese-market?language=en
Mothership 25BMW Group PressClub Global / 14d
Compact Sports Activity Vehicle with plug-in hybrid drive enables local emissions-free driving with an increased range of up to 110 kilometres* – exclusive offer for China, production at Shenyang site.


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BMW Group News

Statement on European Commission’s ongoing antitrust proceedingshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...n’s-ongoing-antitrust-proceedings?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
On 5 April 2019, the BMW Group received a so-called “statement of objections” from the European Commission in connection with the ongoing antitrust proceedings.


BMW of North America Reports March 2019 U.S. Sales.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...a-reports-march-2019-u-s-sales?language=en_US
Mothership BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 2, 2019… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 2.9 percent in March 2019 for a total of 32,228 over the 31,311 vehicles sold in March 2018.


BMW Group Canada reports March, 2019 sales.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...p-canada-reports-march-2019-sales?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2d
• BMW March sales increase +0.8% over previous year • Deliveries begin for the first-ever, three-row, luxury BMW X7 • The seventh generation BMW 3 Series Sedan goes to market • First quarter deliveries of the MINI John Cooper


BMW Group India posts highest-ever Q1 sales registering a growth of 19%.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/indi...-sales-registering-a-growth-of-19?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub India / 23h
BMW India delivers 2822 cars to customers with 19% growth. MINI India on a strong path with sales of 160 cars growing by 18%. BMW Motorrad India sells 597 motorcycles with outstanding growth.


BMW Manufacturing to Host 8th Annual Supplier Diversity Conference.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-supplier-diversity-conference?language=en_US
Mothership BMW Group PressClub USA / 1d
Spartanburg, S.C. BMW Manufacturing will host the eighth annual Supplier Diversity Conference today, at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, SC.


BMW Group publishes Sustainable Value Report 2018.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/lati...hes-sustainable-value-report-2018?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Latin America & the ... / 3d
New benchmarks for energy consumption and CO2 emissions per vehicle produced. Market leader in electrified vehicles in Europe.


Sustainable structures for the future: Realignment of BMW Group Design.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...:-realignment-of-bmw-group-design?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 7d
Jozef Kaban new head of Rolls-Royce design +++ Domagoj Dukec takes over BMW design +++ Van Hooydonk: “a signal of our future orientation” +++


The BMW Group and Microsoft launch the Open Manufacturing Platform.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...h-the-open-manufacturing-platform?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
Companies are partners in a new initiative to drive open Industrial IoT development and help grow a community to build future Industry 4.0 solutions.


The new BMW Group High Performance D3 platform. Data-Driven Development for Autonomous Driving.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...evelopment-for-autonomous-driving?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 9d
The launch of the new BMW Group High Performance D3 platform represents a key milestone on the BMW Group’s roadmap to highly and fully automated driving.


The future of driving is nothing to be afraid of.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBFUk5EvfAc
Mothership 500+BMW (uploads) on YouTube / 9d
It's a dark and cold night. THE 7 Series is driving through the woods. It's headlights are piercing through the misty forest, illuminating the road ahead.


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b]Rolls Royce Motorcars[/b]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Announces New Head Of Designhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...cars-announces-new-head-of-design?language=en
Mothership Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 7d
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that Jozef Kabaň has been appointed Head of Design.


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BIKE CANDY

Boys and their toys: A BMW G310 from VTRhttp://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-g310-vtr-customs
Bike Candy300+Bike EXIF Update / 1d
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As the dedicated custom arm of a premium BMW motorcycle dealer in Switzerland, VTR Customs is used to working on high-end Bavarian machinery.
 
Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday, 9 April 2019

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On Street and Track

First top 5 placing for the new BMW S 1000 RR in WorldSBK.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-new-bmw-s-1000-rr-in-worldsbk?language=en
BRTMRBMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
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The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has claimed the first top five placing for the brand-new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Tom Sykes (GBR) finished Saturday’s race at MotorLand Aragón, near Alcañiz (ESP), in fifth position. Unfortunately, his team-mate Markus Reiterberger (GER) was forced to retire after an accident at the start. MotorLand Aragón hosts the third even


Day of mixed emotions for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at MotorLand Aragón.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...worldsbk-team-at-motorland-aragón?language=en
BRTMRBMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
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Sunday’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) races resulted in mixed emotions for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at MotorLand Aragón (ESP). In the Superpole race, Tom Sykes (GBR) once again rode his new


BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Wins and podium finishes in France and South Africa.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...nishes-in-france-and-south-africa?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Global / 10h
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Successful start to the season for BMW racers in France – Lance Isaacs dominates in South Africa.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Travis Wyman Set For Stock 1000 On Weir Everywhere BMWhttps://motoamerica.com/2019/03/travis-wyman-set-for-stock-1000-on-weir-everywhere-bmw/
RacingMotoAmerica » Feed / 10d
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Travis Wyman will try to win the 2019 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 title on his Weir Everywhere BMW. Last year’s runner-up in MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 class has his sights set on the goal he came oh so close to accomplishing in


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

]Spied! Design details of new Harley-Davidson V-twinhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/05/spied-design-details-of-new-harley-davidson-v-twin/
BRTMRCMG News / 3d
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Harley-Davidson shocked the motorcycle world last summer when it announced plans to build an adventure bike and a streetfighter, along with other models based on a new V-twin. Details on that powerplant have been scant so


MC NEWS

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The Goof Bikehttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-goof-bike.html
Bike Candy100+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / 1d
If you hire an alternative artist to design a bike, don’t be surprised if you create a fun-sized surf sled that gets you from A to B – As long as A and B are interchangeably your home and favourite beach.


Honda develops climate-controlled bike seathttp://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...ium=rss&utm_campaign=Autocar+India+Bikes+feed
BRTMRAutocar India / 17h
Climate-controlled seats are found in almost every premium car today. In fact, due the high demand they are in, they are making their way to more affordable models as well.


Will Honda Build a Gold Wing-Powered Leaning Trike?https://www.webbikeworld.com/will-honda-build-a-gold-wing-powered-leaning-trike/
BRTMR74Web Bike World / 9h
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Could the Niken Have Some Competition? Reverse trikes have been a thing for a while now, but Yamaha’s Niken is a unique one that leans while keeping both front wheels planted on the pavement.


2019 Demo Rides for New Can-Am Ryker[=/url]
BRTMRRoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel M... / 6h
If you’ve been waiting for a chance to check out the new Can-Am Ryker or are just curious about these three-wheeled machines, here’s your chance.


[url=https://motorbikewriter.com/plan-standardise-electric-motorcycles/]Plan to standardise electric motorcycles

BRTMRMotorbike Writer / 2d
The big four Japanese manufacturers are believed to be working to standardize electric motorcycle batteries and charging infrastructure.


New Congestion Toll in New York City Doesn’t Exempt Motorcyclistshttps://www.webbikeworld.com/new-congestion-toll-in-new-york-city-doesnt-exempt-motorcyclists/
BRTMR35Web Bike World / 3d
Motorcycles Aren’t What’s Clogging the Roads-New York City traffic can be nightmarish at times. In an effort to combat this and encourage people to take public transit options, New York lawmakers decided it would be smart to add in


Christini Now Offering AWD Kits for KTM Adventure Bikeshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/products/christini-2wd-ktm-adventure-kit/
BRTMR400+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 2d
What? You're still riding your KTM adventure bike with only rear-wheel drive...like a sucker??! Well, the good folks at Christini have a solution for you.


RIDING

Enjoy the rhythm of your ridinghttps://motorbikewriter.com/enjoy-rhythm-riding/
BRTMRMotorbike Writer / 23h
The most satisfying and enjoyable ride is not always the fastest or quickest, but the one where you develop a pleasant, flowing and almost musical rhythm.


10 traffic hazards on rider lookout listhttps://motorbikewriter.com/10-traffic-hazards-riders-lookout/
BRTMRMotorbike Writer / 1d
Apart from scanning the road for hazards such as potholes and gravel, riders need to be on the lookout for potential hazards in the traffic.

The Racing Sheet

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15 days to the 24 Heures Motoshttps://www.fimewc.com/15-days-to-the-24-heures-motos/
RacingFIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 3d
The last round of testing for the 24 Heures Motos is complete. Two days of just-concluded private tests at Le Mans gave teams a chance to lock horns before the 2nd round of the 2018-2019 FIM EWC.

Change Awaits Dakar Over The Next Dunehttps://www.cycleworld.com/change-awaits-dakar-over-next-dune?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Dakar200+Cycle World / 18d
Racing After its 10th anniversary in South America, the Dakar Rally might be making a move to Saudi Arabia Evolution is inevitable. But is the Dakar Rally ready not only to change lead roles but locations as well?


The Dakar Rally Officially Relocates to Saudi Arabiahttps://www.webbikeworld.com/the-dakar-rally-officially-relocates-to-saudi-arabia/
Dakar89Web Bike World / 3d
To the Middle East The Dakar Rally is one of the most amazing races on earth. For years it was held in Africa, but after threats of terrorism, the race was moved to South America.


Indy 500 | #McLaren66 Reveal]
RacingMcLaren / 10h
Introducing McLaren #66, our challenger for the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday May 26 2019. Subscribe and be the first to watch exclusive content from the Official McLaren YouTube channel:


Racing lines: How hypercars are the future at Le Manshttps://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/motorsport/racing-lines-how-hypercars-are-future-le-mans
RacingAutocar RSS Feed / 11d
Toyota might adapt its GR Super Sport concept for Le Mans The clock is ticking for the start of a new endurance racing era, but framing new rules for hypercars has just got complicated The countdown to the Le Mans 24 Hours



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Tom Sykes (4./BMW): Mit mehr Power wäre es Bestzeithttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141278/Tom-Sykes-(4BMW)-Mit-mehr-Power-waere-es-Bestzeit.html
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 3d
BMW-Neuverpflichtung Tom Sykes landete beim im freien Training zum Europaauftakt der Superbike-WM im MotorLand Aragon auf dem ermutigenden vierten Platz. Sein Teamkollege Markus Reiterberger wurde guter Achter.


Sykes back in the fight: 2013 champ "enjoying riding" at Aragonhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/Sykes+back+in+the+fight+2013+champ+enjoying+riding+at+Aragon
SBKSBK / 3d
Despite giving away a little bit of top end speed down the straights at MotorLand Aragon, the British rider is grinning once again!


2019 Aragon WorldSBK Sunday Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2019/04/07/2019_aragon_worldsbk_sunday_post_race.html
SBKMotoMatters.com / 1d
Press releases from the organizers and some of the teams after Sunday's races in the WorldSBK series at the Motorland Aragon circuit: #AragonWorldSBK - Day 3:


Markus Reiterberger (BMW): «Ein absolutes Drama»http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141376/Markus-Reiterberger-(BMW)-Ein-absolutes-Drama.html
SBK49Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1d
Nach starkem Qualifying und Warm-up lief für Markus Reiterberger (BMW) in den drei Superbike-WM-Rennen im MotorLand Aragon alles Erdenkliche schief: Sturz, Motorschaden und Probleme mit den Reifen.


Aragon WSBK: Bautista stays unbeaten, Rea battles to secondhttps://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/new...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
SBKMotorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 1d
Bautista had a lead of one second already after the opening lap, and eventually took the chequered flag by 6.8s after giving up almost three seconds on the last lap. Behind him, second place was a closely contested affair between


BMW rätselt: Was bremste Sykes und Reiti im 2. Lauf?http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141385/BMW-raetselt-Was-bremste-Sykes-und-Reiti-im-2-Lauf.html
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 7h
Nicht alles ist Gold, was glänzt. Trotz starker Ergebnisse beim Meeting in Aragón steht BMW noch am Anfang seines Superbike-Comebacks. Die Ursachenforschung nach den Plätzen 12 und 15 im zweiten Lauf hat


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BMW Motorsport News

BMW Motorsport News - Issue 08/2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-08/2019?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Canada / 14d
BMW M6 GT3 victorious at the VLN opener in the Eifel – BMW Motorsport family congratulates Jochen Neerpasch.


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 09/2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-09/2019?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Global / 8d
BMW M Motorsport presents first DTM car design for 2019 – ZF is BMW M Motorsport Premium Partner in the DTM.


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 10/2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-10/2019?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
BMW Bank remains a BMW M Motorsport Premium Partner in the DTM – BMW teams celebrate wins in Italy, Malaysia, and Great Britain.


Double interview with BMW i Andretti Motorsport drivers António Félix da Costa and Alexander Sims.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...félix-da-costa-and-alexander-sims?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
With the start of the Europe season in Rome (ITA), the second half of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship Season 5 gets underway on 13th April 2019.


Schaeffler becomes new BMW M Motorsport Premium Partner in the DTM.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rsport-premium-partner-in-the-dtm?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Global / 4d
BMW Motorsport is approaching the 2019 DTM season with a new, strong partner. As part of a long-term collaboration agreement, Schaeffler AG, from Herzogenaurach (GER), will become a new BMW M Motorsport Premium


BMW Team Schnitzer and Walkenhorst Motorsport finish in fifth and eighth places in Laguna Seca.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-and-eighth-places-in-laguna-seca?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Global / 8d
The two BMW M6 GT3s finished in fifth and eighth positions in the “California 8 Hours”, the second of five races in the Intercontinental GT Challenge.


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Planned Miami F1 race poised for key votehttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 16d
In a regular gathering the City Commission will formally consider plans for a Miami GP for the first time since a resolution was deferred at a similar meeting held on September 27 last year.


F1 2021 revamp "a step closer" after meetinghttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 12d
Almost one year ago, in Bahrain, F1 presented its first idea for a technical, sporting and financial revolution. Key personnel from F1’s participating teams and manufacturers were presented with their first look at the full framework,


Momentum building for 2021 F1 changes, says Wolffhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 16d
Next Tuesday will see meetings of both the Strategy Group and F1 Commission. FIA President Jean Todt has indicated that he expects progress to be made.


F1 teams can't "run our businesses" without 2021 clarityhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 18d
A meeting of the Strategy Group, where ideas are discussed and voted on by F1, the FIA and the six top teams, will be held next Tuesday in London.


Video: An in-depth look at Formula 1 rear wingshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 16d
... Keep reading


FIA moves to close off Gurney flap trick in F1https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 8d
With teams working hard to find the sweet spot with the new aero rules for 2019, paddock speculation emerged after Australia that some outfits had found a clever way to better balance the compromise between qualifying and race


Promoted: Why you’ve got to go to the Canadian Grand Prixhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
Since the late 1970s Canada has emerged as one of the favoured jaunts on the Formula 1 calendar, with the grand prix held in the parkland of Ile Notre Dame, a man-made island in the imposing Saint Lawrence Seaway.


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Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Wins ‘Best Ultra Luxury Suv’ Of The Year At The Golden Steering Awardshttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...ear-at-the-golden-steering-awards?language=en
Mothership Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 6h
Rolls-Royce Cullinan won yet another prestigious award for the ‘Best Ultra Luxury SUV’ by the esteemed Golden Steering Awards 2019.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW Warns Over $1.1 Billion Antitrust-Related Chargehttps://www.bloombergquint.com/busi...1-1-billion-charge-related-to-antitrust-claim
Cages BloombergQuint / 2d
BMW Warns Over $1.1 Billion Antitrust-Related Charge BloombergQuint (Bloomberg) -- BMW AG said it's likely to take a charge exceeding 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) related to the European Union's investigation


EU speeds emissions probe with charges for VW, Daimler and BMWhttps://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-eu-emissions-vw-daimler-bmw-20190405-story.html
Cages Los Angeles Times / 2d
EU speeds emissions probe with charges for VW, Daimler and BMW Los Angeles Times The European Union accelerated a probe into Volkswagen AG, Daimler AG and BMW AG over suspected collusion that could have delayed


A Swiss company may have developed a 621-mile range battery packhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/08/a-swiss-company-may-have-developed-a-621-mile-range-battery-pack/
Cages Bmw Blog / 9h
In the world of electric mobility , the one with the most range is king. With electric cars, the horsepower war is over and the range war has begun.


Video: Khalid Designed BMW i8 Roadster for Coachella Unveiledhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/04/video-khalid-designed-bmw-i8-roadster-for-coachella-unveiled/
Cages Bmw Blog / 4d
Earlier this week, a new collaboration was announced between BMW and pop star Khalid . The two joined forces for this year’s Coachella under the #roadtocoachella experience.


Rolls-Royce savors blowout demand for SUV starting at $325000https://www.iol.co.za/business-repo...ut-demand-for-suv-starting-at-325000-19953914
Cages IOL / 12d
Rolls-Royce savors blowout demand for SUV starting at $325000 IOL Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is having a hard time meeting demand for its Cullinan sport utility vehicle.


BMW interested in buying Honda Swindon factoryhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/bmw-interested-buying-honda-swindon-factory
Cages 400+Autocar RSS Feed / 12d
The X1 SUV accounts for over 1/10 of BMW's global sales Success of X1 SUV and lack of extra capacity at Oxford Mini plant could see the German car maker move some production to Wiltshire BMW is said to be looking at


BMW plays down interest in Honda Swindon factoryhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/bmw-plays-down-interest-honda-swindon-factory
Cages Autocar RSS Feed / 11d
The X1 SUV accounts for over 1/10 of BMW's global sales Success of X1 SUV and lack of extra capacity at Oxford Mini plant could see the German car maker move some production to Wiltshire, although BMW has officially denied




OTHER CAGE NEWS

Fiat Chrysler joins open pool with Tesla to avoid paying EU emissions fineshttps://www.autoblog.com/2019/04/07/fiat-chrysler-tesla-open-pool-eu-emissions/
Cages 66Autoblog Green / 1d
Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Chrysler, Fiat, Tesla, Emissions, Electric, Auto News Recaps FCA will reportedly pay Tesla 'hundreds of millions of euros.'


The 10 Best Ferraris Of All Timehttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-10-best-ferraris-of-all-time-ar185131.html
Cages 47TopSpeed Newsletter / 23h
Picking the ten best Ferraris of all time is not an easy exercise, but somebody had to do it. Sports cars don’t come finer than those with a Prancing Horse badge, and in the 70 years that it has been around,


Teaser: Volkswagen Will Showcase the ID Roomzz Full-Size Electric SUV at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Showhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...-at-the-2019-shanghai-auto-show-ar185102.html
Cages TopSpeed Newsletter / 4d
After having a bit of a laugh by unveiling the I.D. Buggy Concept at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show, Volkswagen is back with a more serious discourse as it announces a new concept that will be unveiled at the 2019 Shanghai Auto


The 2020 Ford Bronco Could Have a Retractable Cloth Roof and Removable Doors - A True Jeep Wrangler Competitorhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...a-true-jeep-wrangler-competitor-ar185101.html
Cages TopSpeed Newsletter / 4d
Life for the Jeep Wrangler might become more difficult and complicated as there are other manufacturers out there plotting its demise by launching competitive alternatives to it.


The Original Ferrari F40 Patent Drawingshttps://silodrome.com/ferrari-f40-patent-drawings/
Cages 100+Silodrome / 4d
These are the original six drawings for the patent application for the Ferrari F40, the application was filed in December 1987 listing Leonardo Fioravanti of Pininfarina as the inventor and Ferrari as the assignee.


This Porsche 357 Speedster Study Is the Porsche You Didn’t Know You Neededhttps://www.supercars.net/blog/this...udy-is-the-porsche-you-didnt-know-you-needed/
Cages Supercars.net / 7d
The Future of the Porsche Speedster If there’s one thing you need in your life in the future, it’s this Porsche 357 Speedster. The rendering comes from Clement Lacour and hints at what the future of the Porsche speedster could


Under the skin: how turbochargers have evolvedhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/technology/under-skin-how-turbochargers-have-evolved
Cages Autocar RSS Feed / 8d
Energy from expanding exhaust gases on the ‘hot side’ drives a compressor on the ‘cold side’ to force air into the engine under pressure Where did all the lag go? We look inside the modern turbo to see how it improves engine


Movie motors: where Hollywood finds its carshttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/movie-motors-where-hollywood-finds-its-cars
Cages Autocar RSS Feed / 8d
Kevin Sadler's Bedfordshire yard is full of genuine celebrities We find out who movie makers turn to when they need special cars or period motors


Full Film: The DeLorean Pennebaker-Hegedus Documentaryhttps://silodrome.com/delorean-pennebaker-hegedus-documentary/
Cages 58Silodrome / 8d
This is the DeLorean documentary by Pennebaker Hegedus Films, it’s a full-length film about the DeLorean Motor Corporation, the DMC-12, J


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BIKE CANDY

"Argentum" R65 Scrambler / Side Rock Cycleshttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2019/04/argentum-r65-scrambler-side-rock-cycles.html
Bike CandyOttonero Cafe Racer / 4d
- Side Rock Cycles
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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 12 April 2019


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On Street and Track

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the new BMW S 1000 RR to appear at the legendary Assen TT Circuit.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...at-the-legendary-assen-tt-circuit?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
It’s all go in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Just one week after the MotorLand Aragón (ESP) races, Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER) will be in action on


BMW Group sales up 2.8% in March, beating market trends in several major markets

BMW Motorrad has also achieved a strong start to the year with first quarter sales up 7.7% (38,606). In March, a total of 18,931 (+9.9%) premium BMW Motorrad motorcycles and maxi scooters were delivered to customers around the world.
Full press release in Mothership News


BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Oceania 2020.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ernational-gs-trophy-oceania-2020?language=en
BRTMRBMW Group PressClub Global / 9h
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Announcement of competition motorcycle and event date.


Barcelona, ​BMW Motorrad presented the new X2 CityBhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/spai...do-el-nuevo-x2-city-100-eléctrico?language=es
BRTMRBMW Group PressClub Spain / 5h
X2 City el nuevo vehículo de movilidad personal de BMW Motorrad para moverse en la ciudad.
Translation: On the occasion of the last Live the Motorcycle Show in Barcelona, ​​BMW Motorrad presented the new X2 City, a 100% electric personal mobility vehicle, which is already available on the Dealer Network of the Brand.

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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BMW F850RS Spotted in Patent Design Drawingshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/bmw-f850rs-patent-design/
BRTMR43Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 1d
Design patent drawings from Brazil give us what appears to be our first look at the rumored BMW F850GS street bike. The post-BMW F850RS Spotted in Patent Design Drawings appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber


BMW C600 & C650 Scooter Recalls: Brake Hose Failurehttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/09/bmw-c600-c650-scooter-recalls-brake-hose-failure/
BRTMRUltimate Motorcycling / 2d
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BMW recalls C600 Sport, C650 Sport and C650GT Scooters on brake hose failure problem BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling 2,707 of certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters


Touratech Releases Product Range for BMW R 1250 GShttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/10/touratech-releases-product-range-for-bmw-r-1250-gs/
BRTMRUltimate Motorcycling / 1d
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Touratech has released a complete product range of parts for the BMW R 1250 GS to improve ergonomics, protection and luggage


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Assen set to host thrilling WorldSBK encounter!http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/Assen+set+to+host+thrilling+WorldSBK+encounter
SBKSBK / 1d
Note the times and be ready for the Motul Dutch Round this weekend!


WorldSBK rev limits and concessions updated after Round Threehttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/WorldSBK+rev+limits+and+concessions+updated+after+Round+Three
SBK30SBK / 1d
Several changes made ahead of the Motul Dutch Round


Kälte in Assen: Für die neue BMW S1000RR ein Vorteil]
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1d
Beim letzten Superbike-WM-Event in Aragon haben wir gesehen: Je kühler die Temperatur, desto besser für BMW. Motorsport-Direktor Marc Bongers ist für Assen entsprechend zuversichtlich.


Vorteil BMW: Software für Split-Drosselklappen läufthttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141529/Vorteil-BMW-Software-fuer-Split-Drosselklappen-laeuft.html
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 5h
Tom Sykes und Markus Reiterberger lobten während des Superbike-WM-Events in Aragon die Elektronik-Neuerungen von BMW, Motorsport-Direktor Marc Bongers gewährte SPEEDWEEK.com einen Blick hinter die Kulissen.


Reiti & Sykes: Das ganze BMW-Werk steht hinter ihnenhttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141494/Reiti-Sykes-Das-ganze-BMW-Werk-steht-hinter-ihnen.html
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1d
Zwischen den Superbike-WM-Events in Aragon/Spanien und Assen/Niederlande waren Tom Sykes und Markus Reiterberger im BMW-Werk in Berlin zu Gast, wo am Dienstag das dreimillionste Motorrad vom Band lief.


WorldSBK Rev Limit Changed After Aragon – Ducati Panigale V4 R Loses, Honda CBR1000RR Gainshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/worldsbk-rev-limit-changes-aragon/
SBKAsphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 14h
No surprises from the WorldSBK paddock that Ducati has seen its rev limit decreased after the Aragon round. Honda gets a boost too. The post-WorldSBK Rev Limit Changed After Aragon – Ducati Panigale V4 R Loses, Honda


Opinion: Bautista's warning from World Superbike historyhttps://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/new...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
SBKMotorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 3h
Bautista has launched a conquest of domination even Alexander the Great would cower from, as the MotoGP convert on his bulletproof Ducati V4 R swept to his third straight hat-trick in last weekend's Aragon round.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

New Patents Show Honda Six-Cylinder Cafe Racerhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/new-patents-show-honda-six-cylinder-cafe-racer/
BRTMR54Web Bike World / 4h
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The Bike The World Needs A six-hole engine on a cafe racer sounds pretty sweet to me, and that’s exactly what Honda has in one of its latest patent filings. MoreBikes uncovered the filing and claims the publication knew the


Honda Neowing trike concept patentedhttp://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...ium=rss&utm_campaign=Autocar+India+Bikes+feed
BRTMRAutocar India / 1d
It appears that Honda has a three-wheeled trike on the cards. This doesn’t come as a surprise, considering that the manufacturer showcased the Honda Neowing concept back in 2016.


Honda’s Hydrogen Motorcycle Is Still Under Developmenthttps://www.webbikeworld.com/hondas-hydrogen-motorcycle-is-still-under-development/
BRTMR93Web Bike World / 1d
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Many Assumed This Was Dead Honda sure is working on a lot of weird motorcycles. Just the other day we shared patent filings for a leaning trike that was powered by the Honda Gold Wing engine


Royal Enfield – Going for Growthhttps://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/royal-enfield-going-for-growth/
BRTMRMotorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 2d
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Royal Enfield’s huge sales volumes have delivered stellar growth over the past decade on the back of substantial investment by the company’s owners since 1990, Eicher Motors.


Fixed-Fairing Indian Spotted with New Liquid-Cooled V-Twin Enginehttps://www.motorcycle.com/mini-fea...ted-with-new-liquid-cooled-v-twin-engine.html
BRTMR100+Motorcycle.com / 2h
Photographs of a near production-ready Indian prototype appeared on various online message boards last weekend, revealing a potential Harley-Davidson Road Glide competitor with a frame-mounted fairing and a new liquid-cooled V-Twin engine. The initial post didn’t last long, as Indi


MC NEWS

Ontario motorcyclist gets 90 days in jail for speedinghttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/11/ontario-motorcyclist-gets-90-days-in-jail-for-speeding/
BRTMRCanada Moto Guide / 27min
A high-profile speeding case from last spring has finally worked its way through the Ontario courts, and the offending rider is paying big time, with jail time.


MSL Extra: Mondial’s History: Past Perfect, Future Positivehttps://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/msl-extra-mondials-history-past-perfect-future-positive/
BRTMRMotorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 2h
One of the dozens of small motorcycle manufacturers which flourished in post-WW2 Italy, Bologna-based Mondial set itself apart from its rivals by winning ten road racing World Championships in the 125cc and 250cc Grand Prix


Loadin’ and Roadin’: What You Need to Know About Trailershttps://www.motorcycle.com/features/loadin-and-roadin-what-you-need-to-know-about-trailers.html
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 8h
We like to think we ride our bikes everywhere, right? That no horizon is too distant, no riding day too long. We are MO rons, with iron butts and steely hearts.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

2019 Yamaha Niken GT | First Ride Reviewhttp://ridermagazine.com/2019/04/10/2019-yamaha-niken-gt-first-ride-review/
BRTMR95Rider Magazine / 20h
2019 Yamaha Niken GT action lean It took a while to overcome my instincts and APF (acute pucker factor) before I could pitch the 2019 Yamaha Niken GT into wet corners at dry-road speeds, but once there it does indeed stay stuck.


GEAR

Best Heated Motorcycle Gloveshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-heated-motorcycle-gloves
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 1d
Heated grips are nice, but some people like to ride even when hot grips aren’t enough to keep your digits from freezing. For those hardiest of hearties, there’s the electric heated glove.


Best Winter Motorcycle Jacketshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-winter-motorcycle-jackets
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 21h
Winter is usually the time when most people put their motorcycles away for safe keeping, longing for the day when spring arrives and the riding season gets back in full swing.


TECH

Mysterious Motorcycle Gearbox Half-Shifting—50 Ways To Get It Wronghttps://www.cycleworld.com/mysterio...-ways-to-get-it-wrong?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR55Cycle World / 2d
Bikes Number 12 in a series of motorcycle learning experiences Have you ever encountered a poor-shifting motorcycle? Technical Editor Kevin Cameron has. Here, he relates what he did to locate and fix the problem.


The Racing Sheet

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Ford now considering WEC hypercar entry with evolution of GTE carhttps://www.autosport.com/wec/news/142683/ford-now-considering-hypercar-entry-with-gt
Racing21autosport.com / 8h
Ford now considering WEC hypercar entry with evolution of GTE car autosport.com Ford hasn't ruled out entering the hypercar concept World Endurance Championship class with an evolution of its current GTE class contender.


Corvette Drivers Reflect on ‘Super Sebring’ Doublehttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/corvette-drivers-reflect-on-super-sebring-double/
RacingFIA WEC – Sportscar365 / 4h


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BMW Motorsport News

António Félix da Costa travels to Formula E Europe opener as leader in the driver standings.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...as-leader-in-the-driver-standings?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The seventh of 13 races brings the ABB FIA Formula E Championship to Europe for the first time this season. BMW i Andretti Motorsport has two major goals for the Geox Rome E-Prix (ITA): defending Portuguese António Félix da


#Electrifying: An interview with Jens Marquardt on the season so far and the strength of the BMW i drivetrain in Formula E.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-bmw-i-drivetrain-in-formula-e?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h
In an interview, BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt talks about the BMW i drivetrain’s key role in Formula E and looks back at the six races of Season 5 to date.


Comeback on the Norisring: the BMW M1 Procar Revival in the warm-up programme for the German Touring Car Masters (DTM).https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...he-german-touring-car-masters-dtm?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Historic motor sport at the Nuremberg city circuit on the first weekend of July – 40 years after its debut on the race track, BMW Group Classic is lining up 14 legendary BMW M1 cars from the Procar Series at the start.


BMW Team RLL Ready to Continue Strong Start to Season at Long Beach Grand Prix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...eason-at-long-beach-grand-prix?language=en_US
Mothership BMW Group PressClub USA / 22h
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – April 10, 2018… BMW Team RLL has amassed quite a record at the Long Beach Grand Prix over the last decade, winning in 2011, 2013, 2015 and finishing on the podium four additional times.


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FIA.com - CHINES GRAND PRIXhttps://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2019/eventtiming-information-7 Events and Timing Information


2019 Chinese Grand Prix: Pre-Race Press Conference Highlightshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gep0Ln_nkhw
F170FORMULA 1 / 7h
Alexander Albon, Sergio Perez, Romain Grosjean and Kimi Raikkonen lined up for the press conference ahead of the historic 1000th F1 World Championship event. Here's what they had to say...


Preview – Chinese Grand Prixhttps://www.f1technical.net/news/22023
F1F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / 3h
Celebrating the 1000th race of the Formula One World Championship, teams and drivers descend in Shanghai, China this weekend for Round 3 of the 2019 season.


Haas to debut lower-drag wing after Bahrain woeshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 9h
Driver Kevin Magnussen had lamented a “hopeless” race at the Sakhir venue, in which he finished out of the points despite having qualified within touching distance of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull.


Mercedes introduces new front wing endplate for Chinese GPhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 7h
Having started pre-season testing with a launch spec that had an endplate that appeared to direct airflow inwards, Mercedes switched to its race-spec front wing design for the second week which aimed to recoup the commonly-


The History Of Formula 1 | Race 1000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbPOCRmpAzY
F11KFORMULA 1 / 1d
From 1950 to the present day, the sport of F1 has captivated fans across the globe for generations... For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Formula1/ Follow F1® on


INTERVIEW-Motor racing-Ecclestone sees electric future as F1 celebrates 1,000 raceshttps://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N21S40J?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
F1Reuters: Motor Sports News / 20h
Bernie Ecclestone may have been to more Formula One grands prix than any man alive but if the former supremo could shed the years and start over, he says he would probably embrace electric.


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Bimmer

“Cool and dangerous”: Brooklyn Beckham portrays the new BMW Z4.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...n-beckham-portrays-the-new-bmw-z4?language=en
Mothership 65BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Collaboration between BMW and the up-and-coming young photographer from London taps into new, unconventional angles on current BMW models. The official start of the campaign is a photo shoot with the BMW Z4 in the


The new BMW 8 Series Convertible - Additional pictures and videos.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...le-additional-pictures-and-videos?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Please find attached on location pictures and footage of the International Media Launch of the new BMW 8 Series Convertible in Faro, Portugal.


BMW’s Annual “Ultimate Driving Experience” Experiential Driving Event Returns to an Expanded List of U.S. Cities; new program components are added to select marketshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...ts-are-added-to-select-markets?language=en_US
Mothership BMW Group PressClub USA / 6h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 11, 2019… BMW’s annual Ultimate Driving Experience is back! Building on past success, BMW’s signature experiential driving event returns this year to an expanded, 16-city line-up, with new





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BMW Group News

BMW Group sales up 2.8% in March, beating market trends in several major marketshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...t-trends-in-several-major-markets?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 10h
BMW Group global number one in premium segment in first quarter +++ BMW brand delivers 221,631 in March, up 3.7% +++ All major sales regions contribute to sales increase +++ First quarter sales grow at BMW, Rolls-


Info-graphics on Electromobility (April 2019)https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ics-on-electromobility-april-2019?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
Comparison of brands and their shares in the Electromobility market for various countries. Source: IHS Markit New Registrations 3/2018-2/2019. (08.04.2019 report)


Absolutely real: Virtual and augmented reality open new avenues in the BMW Group Production Systemhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...n-the-bmw-group-production-system?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Fast and flexible planning of new workstations in production thanks to virtual reality and digitized 3D factory data +++ Learning success with augmented reality technologies as high as in one-on-one sessions +++ Authoring tool


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Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Employees Vote For Their New House Charity: Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adurhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...ty:-home-start-arun-worthing-adur?language=en
Mothership Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 2d
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today announced its new House Charity, Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur. Colleagues at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood vote for their House Charity every year through a company-wide


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

190 MPH on LPG: 1979 BMW M1 Harald Ertl/BP Record Carhttps://bringatrailer.com/2019/04/09/190-mph-on-lpg-1979-bmw-m1-harald-ertl-bp-record-car/
Cages The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 1d
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This 1979 BMW M1 began as a normal production model, though following the 1981 purchase by its second owner, Austrian race driver and auto journalist Harald Ertl, the car was prepped for a liquid petroleum gas (LPG) speed record

OTHER CAGE NEWS

5 Incredible Ferrari Special Edition Carshttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/5-incredible-ferrari-special-edition-cars-ar185168.html
Cages 100+TopSpeed Newsletter / 15h
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Just after Ferrari presented their awe-inspiring Monza SP-1 and the Monza SP-2 cars, I had an idea I simply had to explore. For mine and, consequently, your good, I researched a little bit (not a little bit, but quite a bit actually) about the


215 MPH at Daytona 55 Years Ago: 1964 Bill Thomas Cheetahhttps://bringatrailer.com/2019/04/10/215-mph-at-daytona-55-years-ago-1964-bill-thomas-cheetah/
Cages The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 18h
This 1964 Bill Thomas Cheetah is said to be the first of three cars ordered by Alan Green Chevrolet–interestingly, the seller of another Cheetah previously featured on BaT claimed exactly the same.


Top Gear Is Coming to the MotorTrend Network and Apphttps://www.automobilemag.com/news/top-gear-motortrend-network-streaming-app/
Cages Automobile Magazine / 19h
For more than a decade, we’ve followed them around the world. Vietnam. The Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari. Bolivia’s “Death Road.” The North Pole and the Transfăgărășan Highway. Starting in June, Top Gear is coming to MotorTrend


Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to boost electric car tax creditshttps://www.autoblog.com/2019/04/10...-introduce-bill-to-boost-electric-car-tax-cr/
Cages 200+Autoblog Green / 1d
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Electric , Hybrid , Hydrogen $7K for 400,000 EVs per automaker, beyond the current $7,500 on 200,000. Continue reading Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to boost electric car tax credits


The Wishbone by Ed “Big Daddy” Roth – A VW-Engined One-Off Custom Carhttps://silodrome.com/ed-roth-big-daddy-wishbone/
Cages 200+Silodrome / 1d
The Wishbone is a custom car built by Ed “Big Daddy” Roth in 1967, it proved to be a disaster for him and his company, he became so incensed with the car he had it cut up and thrown away – forever removing the car from the face of


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FWIW

For Sale: The Last Unrestored P-51D Mustang In Original Military Configurationhttps://silodrome.com/unrestored-p-51d-mustang/
FWIW1KSilodrome / 9h
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This is likely the last original unrestored P-51D Mustang in original military configuration left anywhere in the world, and fortunately for someone, it’s currently for sale for the not inconsiderable sum of $4,500,000 USD.


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BIKE CANDY

Never Messed With: Unrestored 1969 Rupp Goathttps://bringatrailer.com/2019/04/08/never-messed-with-unrestored-1969-rupp-goat/
Bike CandyThe best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 2d
This 1969 Rupp Goat was produced by an Ohio-based manufacturer of mini bikes, small dune buggies, snowmobiles, and go-karts that operated from 1959 until 1978.
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FWIW Is just me or do you have mixed emotions when you see something like this? Just 90 miles on the clock. Part of me is scrambling for the cash to meet the reserve, while the rest of me is wondering why it only has 90 miles on the clock. As a kid, we would have done that in a night. It’s just not right!
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BaT Auction: Black-Plate 1959 BMW R60https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-bmw-r60/
Bike CandyThe best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 1d
This 1959 BMW R60 was acquired by the current owner last year out of San Francisco and is powered by a 594cc boxer-twin paired with a 4-speed transmission.
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They are coming to get you Phil!

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday, 16 April 2019


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On Street and Track

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Assen: two top-six finishes for Markus Reiterberger on the new BMW S 1000 RR.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...erberger-on-the-new-bmw-s-1000-rr?language=en
BRTMRBMW Group PressClub Global / 22h
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The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team scored more points with the new BMW S 1000 RR at Assen (NED) than any other race weekend so far in this season’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Markus Reiterberger (GER)


BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Season-opener for BMW racers in the Spanish Superbike Championship.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...he-spanish-superbike-championship?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
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Season-opener for BMW racers in the Spanish Superbike Championship – MotoAmerica at Austin.


BMW Motorrad Brasil oferece acessórios originais para os modelos F 750 GS e F 850 GShttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...ra-os-modelos-f-750-gs-e-f-850-gs?language=pt
BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 1h
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Ponteira de escapamento esportiva e malas impermeáveis estão entre itens disponíveis nas concessionárias autorizadas da marca no país


“The Revival Birdcage”: Revival Cycles presents unique custom bike.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ycles-presents-unique-custom-bike?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 7h
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Second custom bike built around the prototype of a new type of BMW Motorrad boxer engine revealed. Series production motorcycle for the Cruiser Segment will be presented in 2020.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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Could BMW Add a 1800cc Boxer to its Engine Lineup?https://www.webbikeworld.com/could-bmw-add-a-1800cc-boxer-to-its-engine-lineup/
Web Bike World / 3h
A Big Engine for a Touring Machine There are images of an intricate custom motorcycle being showcased at many different places around the Web. It’s called the Birdcage, and it comes from Revival Cycles custom motorcycle

Revival Birdcage Is One Hell of a Custom BMW Bike from Revival Cycleshttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/15/...ell-of-a-custom-bmw-bike-from-revival-cycles/
Bmw Blog / 2h
A while back we were telling you about “Departed” , a custom bike created from scratch by Custom Works Zon to showcase a new, big, boxer engine from BMW Motorrad. Today, another custom bike builder, this time from the US,


Is An 1800cc Boxer On Its Way From BMW?https://www.rideapart.com/articles/344463/1800cc-boxer-bmw-maybe/
BRTMRRideApart / 2d
Is An 1800cc Boxer On Its Way From BMW?... RideApart The displacement wars are far from over, and BMW might be about to drop a huge bomb in the form of an 1800cc boxer twin engine.


BMW S1000RR Vs Ducati Panigale V4 Rhttps://www.visordown.com/news/general/bmw-s1000rr-vs-ducati-panigale-v4-r
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Image: A Ducati skeptic takes a V4 R for a spin. But will it impress enough to ditch the S1000RR?


2019 BMW F 850 GS vs. 2009 F 800 GS: Time to Upgrade?http://ridermagazine.com/2019/04/12/2019-f-850-gs-vs-2009-f-800-gs-time-to-upgrade/
BRTMRRider Magazine / 2d
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The 2019 BMW F 850 GS may have more power, greater ground clearance and tons of electronic whiz-bangs, but is it really worth the upgrade from the original F 800 GS?


BMW Motorrad sales up 9.9% in March, beating market trends in several major markets • Total Motorcyclehttps://www.totalmotorcycle.com/bmw...ating-market-trends-in-several-major-markets/
BRTMRTotal Motorcycle News / 2d
BMW Motorrad sales up 9.9% in March, beating market trends in several major markets • Total Motorcycle Total Motorcycle News Munich.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Spied! Indian is working on a new liquid-cooled touring bikehttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/12/spied-indian-is-working-on-a-new-liquid-cooled-touring-bike/
BRTMRCanada Moto Guide / 3d
Rumour has it Indian is working on a new liquid-cooled touring bike, and spy shots seem to back up that idea. There are two separate sets of images which seem to tip details on a new Indian touring bike.

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Indian Motorcycle’s Spirit Lake, Iowa, Facility Caught Firehttps://www.webbikeworld.com/indian-motorcycles-spirit-lake-iowa-facility-caught-fire/
BRTMR100+Web Bike World / 3d
Fortunately, Nobody Was Injured A fire broke out at the Polaris Industries Spirit Lake facility on April 10. Polaris owns Indian Motorcycle , and the facility is used to build the motorcycles.


Is an Electric Kawasaki Ninja 400 Coming With Swappable Battery Tech?https://www.webbikeworld.com/is-an-electric-kawasaki-ninja-400-coming/
BRTMR100+Web Bike World / 3d
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Kawasaki Should Call This Ninja Raiden A recent patent popped up that shows a novel idea coming from Kawasaki for an electric Ninja 400. The patent was filed all the way back in 2013, but it just recently got published.


Kawasaki To Employ Radar-Assisted Safety Systemshttps://www.cycleworld.com/kawasaki-to-employ-radar-assisted-safety-systems?dom=rss-default&src=syn
20Cycle World / 4h
Bikes Patent filings show Kawasaki is joining the radar revolution Patent filings show that Kawasaki is working on front- and rear-facing radar safety systems; will we see these systems in upcoming models?




MC NEWS

European Motorcycle Registrations Grew Nearly 10% in 2018https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/european-motorcycle-registrations-grew-102018/
32Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 2h
Sales are good across the pond, as the European Union is quoting a nearly 10% increase during 2018 in the number of motorcycles registered. The post European Motorcycle Registrations Grew Nearly 10% in 2018 appeared first on


The Most Expensive Motorcycles in the Worldhttp://www.365daysofmotoring.com/blog/motoring/expensive-motorcycles-world/
BRTMR365 Days of Motoring On-Line Magazine / 7h
Some motorcycles are more than vehicles – they’re works of art. Check out the most expensive motorcycles in the world if you want to see the best of the best. Imagine going 550 miles per hour on one of the most expensive


By Any Means Necessaryhttps://thevintagent.com/2019/04/14/by-any-means-necessary/
BRTMR58The Vintagent / 13h
James Monaco is a professional flat track racer at the top of his game, one of the 'Elite Sixteen' on the starting grid. Michael Lawless tells the tale.


Review suggests increasing rider ageshttps://motorbikewriter.com/review-increasing-rider-ages/
BRTMRMotorbike Writer / 3d
A review of the South Australian Graduated Licensing System has suggested lifting the ages for learner riders from 16 to 18 and full-licensed riders from 20 to 21.5. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) motorcycle
FWIW The USA/CA markets have shown similar trends in the past.


RIDING

How to: Spot a newbiehttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/14/how-to-spot-a-newbie/
BRTMRCMG News / 19h
Spring is in the air, and that means a fresh batch of new motorcyclists will soon be taking to the streets. Like chicks out of the nest, they will be wobbly. Const. Dave Gray has seen every possible mistake new riders make during his


GEAR

New Adventure Helmets For The 2019 Riding Seasonhttps://www.advpulse.com/adv-products/new-adventure-helmets-2019/
BRTMR83ADV Pulse / 3d
Adventure bikes and their accouterments have evolved significantly over the last decade, allowing us to ride farther, more safely and in all-season comfort. Most agree that after the bike itself, a helmet is the most important purchase


GMC makes a carbon fiber truck bed for ridershttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/gmc-makes-a-carbon-fiber-truck-bed-for-riders
BRTMRRevZilla Articles / 2d
Because sometimes you can't just ride it there.


MO Tested: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 Reviewhttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/mo-tested-bridgestone-battlax-hypersport-s22-review
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 2d
Why introduce a new street tire to the motorcycle press on a race track? It’s a fair question with a relatively simple answer. Sporting rubber – even that designed for the street – has evolved so much in the past decade that


TECH

How-To Hotwire A Motorcyclehttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/how-to-hotwire-motorcycle?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR96Motorcyclist / 2d
News What to do if you've misplaced your key Motorcycle keys seem to delight in vanishing, but if your machine is of a certain age, getting going again is as simple as a slip of wire and a bit of tape.
FWIW
The purpose of the post is to make you stop and think, not to teach you how to hotwire your bike. What can you do to slow the bad guys down?


Easiest Ways To Increase Your Motorcycle’s Powerhttps://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/e...our-motorcycles-power?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMRMotorcycle Cruiser / 2d
Tips and tech 5 suggestions to get more ponies from your ride without breaking the bank We show you five easy ways to get more power out of your motorcycle without tearing the engine apart or spending a lot of cash.

The Racing Sheet

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Number 69 retired from MotoGP™https://superbike-news.co.uk/wordpress/number-69-retired-from-motogp/
RacingSuperbike News / 2d
An emotional ceremony at the Circuit of the Americas sees the #69 of the ‘Kentucky Kid’ retired from premier class service. The number 69 is synonymous with the late, great Nicky Hayden, and it will now forever remain



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Reiterberger chasing top five after impressive performance at Assen!http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...op+five+after+impressive+performance+at+Assen
SBKSBK / 7h
German rider was right up the front throughout the entire weekend for his best results of the season!


Markus Reiterberger erobert zweitbestes WM-Ergebnishttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141731/Markus-Reiterberger-erobert-zweitbestes-WM-Ergebnis.html
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1d
Die Hälfte des ersten Superbike-WM-Laufs in Assen fuhr Markus Reiterberger mit seiner BMW S1000RR auf Podestkurs. Dann baute der Hinterreifen ab und der Bayer fiel bis auf Platz 6 zurück.


BMW-Teamchef Shaun Muir: «Gut gemacht, Reiti!»http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141762/BMW-Teamchef-Shaun-Muir-Gut-gemacht-Reiti.html
Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 1h
Gegen einen Teamkollegen vom Kaliber eines Tom Sykes muss man sicher erstmal durchsetzen. Für die besten BMW-Ergebnisse beim Superbike-Meeting in Assen sorgte Markus Reiterberger!


Markus Reiterberger (BMW) zum ersten Mal in Reihe 1http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141664/Markus-Reiterberger-(BMW)-zum-ersten-Mal-in-Reihe-1.html
SBK90Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 2d
Seit neun Jahren wartet BMW in der Superbike-WM auf eine Pole-Position. Tom Sykes war in Assen auf dem besten Weg, dann wurde abgebrochen. Davon profitierte Teamkollege Markus Reiterberger.


Tom Sykes über neuen BMW-Motor: «Nichts als Vorteile»http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141692/Tom-Sykes-ueber-neuen-BMW-Motor-Nichts-als-Vorteile.html
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 2d
So nahe wie am heutigen Samstag war BMW seit neun Jahren nicht mehr dran, in der Superbike-WM auf Startplatz 1 zu fahren. «Die Rundenzeit kam wie von alleine», schwärmte Tom Sykes von der S1000RR.


Another impressive Superpole for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team – Winter weather causes Assen race one cancellation.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...auses-assen-race-one-cancellation?language=en
SBKBMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Saturday’s Assen (NED) action was shorter than expected for the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. The afternoon’s opening race was cancelled due to snow.


Humorous Rea reflects on exciting Assen weekend!http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/Humorous+Rea+reflects+on+exciting+Assen+weekend
SBKSBK / 7h
The reigning four-time WorldSBK Champ discusses his lunch and the impact it had on his Race 2 start, as well as how he tried to fight with Bautista!


2019 WorldSSP Championship Standings After Round 3, Assen, The Netherlandshttps://motomatters.com/standings/2019/04/14/2019_worldssp_championship_standings.html
SBKMotoMatters.com / 1d
World Supersport standings after the third round of the season: Round Number: 3 Year: 2019




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BMW Motorsport News

BMW Team RLL Finish IMSA Sports Car Grand Prix at Long Beach in Seventh and Eighth Positions.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...n-seventh-and-eighth-positions?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2h
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – April 13, 2018… Despite disappointing seventh and eighth place GTLM class finishes in today’s IMSA BUBBA burger Sports Car Grand Prix at Long Beach, both BMW Team RLL BMW M8 GTE machines


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 11/2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-11/2019?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Global / 23h
Joel Eriksson to drive the CATL BMW M4 DTM in 2019 – BMW Customer Racing teams enjoy success with the BMW M4 GT4.


António Félix da Costa in the points again at the first European race of the Formula E season in Rome.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...e-of-the-formula-e-season-in-rome?language=en
Racing21BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
António Félix da Costa (POR) finished ninth to pick up more points for BMW i Andretti Motorsport in an eventful seventh race of this season’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship.




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MotoAmerica Superbike: Race Two Results From Circuit Of The Americas (Updated)https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=87b12be1-c927-42da-b8da-2dabb35cb20e
Racing22Roadracingworld.com / 18h
MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series Circuit of The Americas Austin, Texas April 14, 2019


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Austin MotoGP: Rins takes first win as Marquez crasheshttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
MotoGPMotorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 20h
Honda rider Marquez converted pole into an early lead, and looked well on course for a seventh consecutive win at the Austin track as he stretched his advantage in the early laps.


2019 Austin MotoGP Fast Notes: Jump Starts, Winning Ways, A Tight Championship, And Outstanding Team Managershttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2019/04/15/2019_austin_motogp_fast_notes_jump.html
MotoMatters.com / 25min
Jump starts Have Race Direction suddenly decided to have a crackdown on jump starts? After a long period without a single jump start, we suddenly have three in two races. Look at the video, and it's clear the reason Race Direction


2019 MotoGP Championship Standings After Round 3, Austin, Texashttps://motomatters.com/standings/2019/04/14/2019_motogp_championship_standings_after.html
MotoGPMotoMatters.com / 17h
Standings after the US round of MotoGP at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas: Round Number: 3 Year: 2019

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FIA.com CHINESE GRAND PRIXhttps://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2019/eventtiming-information-7: Event and timing Information


2019 Chinese Grand Prix: Race Highlightshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKfmiAYiC-M
F1500+FORMULA 1 / 1d
After a dramatic start, who would win the 1000th F1 race? Sit back and watch the highlights from Shanghai... For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1® on Facebook:


UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Hamilton wins Formula One's 1,000th racehttps://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N21W05W?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
F1Reuters: Motor Sports News / 1d
Lewis Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix to seize the overall lead from his Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas in Formula One's 1,000th world championship race on Sunday.


Bottas blames white line for slow starthttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F144Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
The Finn made an initially good getaway from his pole position slot but a bit of wheelspin during the acceleration phase cost him valuable momentum and allowed teammate Lewis Hamilton to sneak ahead on the run to the first corner.
FWIW
I snorted milk through my nose when I read this headline and read the article it while alternately coughing and laughing.


F1 | Chinese Grand Prix | Tech Updateshttps://www.racecar-engineering.com/articles/f1-chinese-grand-prix-tech-updates/
Racecar Engineering / 1h
Chinese Grand Prix Tech Updates The Shanghai circuit is arguably the first real challenge of the season. Turns 1 and 2 shred the front tyres, while the mix of hairpins and high speed corners make tuning the downforce level of the car


Ferrari team orders risk opening "can of worms" - Wolffhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 8h
Early in the Chinese Grand Prix, Ferrari told Charles Leclerc to move aside for Sebastian Vettel, who the team has named its default leader in its quest for a first title since 2008.


Charles Leclerc DEMANDS Ferrari meeting after Sebastian Vettel team ordershttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...i-Sebastian-Vettel-Chinese-Grand-Prix-F1-news
F1Daily Express / 1d
CHARLES LECLERC has demanded answers from Ferrari after being forced to let Sebastian Vettel past during the Chinese Grand Prix.


Rosberg: Ferrari has pitched car aero in "wrong place"https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 7h
The Italian team has taken a different aerodynamic approach to Mercedes, adopting a lower-drag philosophy compared to its rival in addition to divergence over front-wing concepts following the new-for-2019 aero rules.


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MINI

Majority Of Consumers Zeroing In On Exactly How They Want To Use An Electric Car, New Survey From Mini Usa Findshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...new-survey-from-mini-usa-finds?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 12, 2019 – As the popularity and availability of electric vehicles (EV) continues to grow in the U.S., consumers are zeroing in on how they want to use an EV. 63 percent of consumers said the best way to


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

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SPIED: BMW 840i caught at the Nurburgringhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/12/spied-bmw-840i-caught-at-the-nurburgring/
Cages Bmw Blog / 2d
While Europe has had two model variants of the BMW 8 Series for a little while now, the BMW M850i and the 840d, the US market has only had one — the M850i.


BMW i8 Roadster gets tuned up like a proper racing carhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/12/bmw-i8-roadster-gets-tuned-up-like-a-proper-racing-car/
Cages 500+Bmw Blog / 2d
Just a couple of years ago, Japanese aftermarket company Energy Motor Sport released their tuning program for the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid . Sold under the EVO i8 name, the program focused on visual and performance upgrades


Rumor: Upcoming Rolls-Royce Ghost to Get All-Electric Versionhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/12/rumor-upcoming-rolls-royce-ghost-to-get-all-electric-version/
Cages 67Bmw Blog / 2d
The age of the electrified car is upon us. After improving the efficiency of internal combustion engines for over a century, the automotive industry is now more interested in the next step: electrification.




OTHER CAGE NEWS

With the Mid-Engined 2020 C8 Corvette Set to Debut, Chevy Will Auction Off the Very Last C7 Corvettehttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...n-off-the-very-last-c7-corvette-ar185178.html
Cages TopSpeed Newsletter / 2d
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Having confirmed that the eighth-generation Corvette will debut in July, Chevrolet announced that the last C7-generation Corvette will be auctioned for charity.


Best Car Anti-Theft Devices: Give Your Vehicle an Extra Layer of Securityhttps://www.thedrive.com/reviews/27431/best-car-anti-theft-devices
Cages The Drive / 1d
TheDrive and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Read more. Cars may not be the easiest things for thieves to steal, but it does happen.


Why Europe Should Not Force Talking Cars to Speak Same Language Now: Viewpointhttps://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2019/04/12/523563.htm
Cages Insurance Journal / 2d
Why Europe Should Not Force Talking Cars to Speak Same Language Now: Viewpoint Insurance Journal If you've bought a new car lately, chances are it has some basic communication skills.


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FWIW

USA Today’s Front Page Editor Quit Her Job To Work With Motorcycleshttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/...work-with-motorcycles?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR500+Motorcyclist / 3d
News From journalist to motorcycle advocate, Andria Yu followed her passion to do what she loves We take a look at Andria Yu’s path from badass journalist to even badder-ass advocate for two wheels at the MIC.


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BIKE CANDY

2012 Bike Candy

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Love your blog John, always have, always will.

Great article about Andria Yu... She's our kinda people. Love to see people pursuing the passion of riding.

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 19 April 2019


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On Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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BaT Auction: 1969 BMW R60/2https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-bmw-r60-2/
BRTM The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 16h
This 1969 BMW R60/2 is finished in black with white pinstriping and comes from the final year of production. It was restored under previous ownership and resided in a private motorcycle collection.


BMW confirm 2020 entry to the cruiser market with Big Boxerhttps://www.mcnews.com.au/2020-bmw-cruiser-big-boxer/
BRTMRMCNews.com.au / 13h
Production BMW Cruiser will be presented in 2020 New BMW Big Boxer to be used in 2020 BMW Cruiser model range BMW have again chosen to showcase their new retro style Boxer engine, rumoured to be around 1800cc.


New Pannier Rack on the new 2019 BMW 1250 GSA and 2019 BMW 850 GSAhttps://www.giantloopmoto.com/new-pannier-rack-on-the-new-2019-bmw-1250-gsa-and-2019-bmw-850-gsa/
BRTM Giant Loop / 17h
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We have word and proof that our new GL Pannier Mount will fit on the new 2019 BMW 1250 GSA and the BMW 850 GSA Above are the mounts on the 850 Above are on the 1250.


VIDEO: Touring on BMW F850GSA and Triumph Tiger 800https://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/video-touring-on-bmw-f850gsa-and-triumph-tiger-800/
BRTM Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 2d
We took the BMW F850GSA and Triumph Tiger 800 XCx to Ireland to see how the middleweight adventure bikes handle big miles. To be honest, we also wanted to see if Brexit has caused any changes to touring in Ireland yet.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS


Yamaha Developing Turbocharged Twinhttps://www.cycleworld.com/yamaha-developing-turbocharged-twin?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BMR100+Cycle World / 8h
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News Could a crossplane crank turbo be in the works? Yamaha has filed patents for a turbocharged twin, but will it ever see production?


Honda facial-recognition helmet acts as key fobhttps://motorbikewriter.com/honda-recognition-helmet-key-fob/
BRTM Motorbike Writer / 16h
Honda has filed a patent application for a facial-recognition helmet that would act as a key fob to unlock your motorcycle. It features a camera on the inside that identifies your face and then activates the motorcycle.


You Can Now Preorder Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire in Canadahttps://www.webbikeworld.com/you-can-now-preorder-harley-davidsons-livewire-in-canada/
BRTMR76Web Bike World / 1d
Anyone Want to Spend Too Much on an Electric Harley? I don’t think the Harley-Davidson LiveWire is worth its asking price of roughly $30,000 ($37,250 in Canada).


Harley-Davidson inks new deal with Wisconsin workershttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/17/harley-davidson-inks-new-deal-with-wisconsin-workers/
BRTM Canada Moto Guide / 1d
Harley-Davidson has signed a new contract with the workers at its Menomonee Falls and Tomahawk plants. Harley-Davidson saw its existing contract with those workers expire on April 1


Keanu Reeves really loves his motorcycleshttps://www.motofire.com/2019/04/keanu-reeves-really-loves-his-motorcycles/
BRTM Motofire / 1d
It’s great when a person simply can’t contain their enthusiasm for a certain subject when they’re talking about it, and that’s exactly what you get when you sit Keanu Reeves down and ask him to talk about motorcycles.



MC NEWS

What To Do When Your Motorcycle Has Been Stolenhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/...cycle-has-been-stolen?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BR TMR31 Motorcyclist / 4h
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Street Savvy Six steps to increase the odds of a reunion with your stolen bike Six steps to increase the odds of a reunion with your stolen motorcycle.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

2019 Kawasaki W800 Café MC Commute Reviewhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2019-kawasaki-w800-cafe-mc-commute-review?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BMR100+Motorcyclist / 1d
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Videos We commute on the latest retro-inspired W800 ride from Kawasaki In this episode of Motorcyclist ’s MC Commute , we ride to work on Kawasaki’s latest retro-inspired ride in the form of the 2019 Kawasaki W800.


Kawasaki W800 Cafe: Everything you need to knowhttps://autoweek.com/article/motorcycles/first-ride-kawasaki-w800-cafe-brings-past-present
BRTMRautoweek.com / 1d
Kawasaki W800 Cafe: Everything you need to know autoweek.com As I rode the W800 Cafe down the ramp from the Kawasaki warehouse in Southern California, I immediately felt like I was an ancient British bloke



2018 Honda NC750X | Road Test Review
http://ridermagazine.com/2019/04/16/2018-honda-nc750x-road-test-review/
BRT MR21 Rider Magazine / 1d
Is this the perfect commuter? The Honda NC750X has a lot going for it: upright, comfortable seating, decent elemental protection, a user-friendly personality and, of course, a locking “frunk!” Photos by Kevin Wing.


Best Sportbike Tireshttps://www.motorcycle.com/
BRTMR Motorcycle.com / 1d
The job of a sportbike tire is a tough one. Considering the performance – and variety – of today’s modern sporting machines, an ideal tire needs to be able to warm up quickly, offer good grip in both wet and dry conditions.


RIDING

Countersteer: What You Knowhttps://www.motorcycle.com/features/countersteer-what-you-know.html
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 14h
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A few years back I started riding dirt bikes. Up to that point in my life, I had it all figured out. At work, I had built and maintained marketing databases better than any of my uninformed superiors could have done and I knew it.

Explore Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Discover Memphis During First-Ever ‘King of the Street Bike Weekend at Graceland’http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...acnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5idDdyMlkZZQ8d--fgmjf5AE
BRTM Business Wire Automotive: Motorcycles Ne... / 1d
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elvis?src=hash" target="_blank"gt;#elvislt;/agt;--Elvis Presley loved motorcycles, and May 31 – June 2, Elvis Presley’s Graceland will host its first-ever ‘King of the Street Bik


Meandering Through the Hinterlands of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvaniahttp://ridermagazine.com/2019/04/17...ands-of-new-jersey-new-york-and-pennsylvania/
BRTM Rider Magazine / 1d
A solo rider flying the twisties of the Hawks Nest high above the Delaware River. Photos by the author.

GEAR

Motorcycle Camping Basicshttp://ridermagazine.com/2019/04/18/motorcycle-camping-basics/
BRTM Rider Magazine / 2h
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Setting up camp in New York’s Catskill Mountains with some showers in the forecast, so the tent rain fly goes on before hitting the sack. Photo by Kenneth Dahse. Everyone knows the potential benefits and joys of camping out.


The S&S War Path Vest – An Armored Motorcycle Vest With Chest + Back Protectionhttps://silodrome.com/speed-and-strength-war-path-vest/
BRTM Silodrome / 7h
The Speed and Strength War Path Vest was developed to offer an essential layer of protection for motorcyclists when they’re not wearing a more traditional armored jacket .


Highway 21 Axle Shoeshttps://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/highway-21-axle-shoes/
BRTM Motorcycle & Powersports News / 1d
The Axle Shoe by Highway 21 is a riding shoe that thinks it’s an everyday sneaker. Reinforced toe and heel boxes, dual ankle protectors, crush resistant sole with composite shank and topped off with a black textile upper.



TOOLS

New Gear: CruzTools RoadTech H3 Toolkithttp://ridermagazine.com/2019/04/18/new-gear-cruztools-roadtech-h3-toolkit/
BRTM Rider Magazine / 2h
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CruzTools RoadTech H3 tool kit for Harley-Davidson. If you want the most comprehensive toolkit for your Harley-Davidson, look no further than the CruzTools RoadTech H3 ($109.95).


The Racing Sheet

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Women-Only Morocco 2020 Detailshttp://www.sideburnmagazine.com/single-post/2019/04/18/Women-Only-Morocco-2020-Details
BRTMRsideburnmagazine / 1h
In March of 2019 we co-promoted the very first women-only Sideburn Morocco Desert and Mountain adventure, and the first intrepid group loved it.


COTA: What The Teams Had To Sayhttps://motoamerica.com/2019/04/cota-what-the-teams-had-to-say/
Racing MotoAmerica » Feed / 2d
Kyle Wyman had another solid weekend at COTA on the new Ducati, but he’s confident of more to come at VIR. The following is from KWR Ducati… The SC Project/KWR Ducati team put up another pair of top-10 finishes

Triumph Motorcycles confirm their return to the off-road endurance racing worldhttps://superbike-news.co.uk/wordpress
Racing Superbike News / 2h
Triumph Motorcycles are excited to confirm their return to the off-road endurance racing world with the new Scrambler 1200 XE at the Norra Mexican 1000 race, piloted by stunt rider and off-road racer Ernie Vigil.


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WSB Championship: Is Kawasaki Planning a Radical Superbike to Counter the Ducati Panigale V4 R? (News) (Rumors)
MotorcycleDaily.com - Motorcycle News, E... / 1h
Kawasaki is racing in WSB with a modified Ninja ZX-10RR that has a U.S. MSRP of $24,899, while Ducati campaigns a modified version of their homologation special, the $40,000 Panigale V4 R.


[url=https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2019/04/17/gordon_ritchie_worldsbk_blog_questions.html]Gordon Ritchie WorldSBK Blog: Questions And Answers

WSBK MotoMatters.com / 22h
After one chilled and one deep-frozen WorldSBK outing since the last column we still have red-hot Bolognese as the only meal available in the WorldSBK race-winning restaurant.


Alvaro Bautista: The (Excessive) Cost Of Successhttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2019/04/16/alvaro_bautista_the_excessive_cost_of.html
SBK100+MotoMatters.com / 1d
Alvaro Bautista continued his unbeaten run of success at Assen. The time might be nearing for Ducati to evaluate the costs of such success On Sunday Alvaro Bautista won his 11th straight race in WorldSBK.


Gegen Raser: Autogrammstunde mit Markus Reiterbergerhttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141905/Gegen-Raser-Autogrammstunde-mit-Markus-Reiterberger.html
WSBK Speedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 9h
Am vergangenen Rennwochenende der Superbike-WM in Assen fuhr Markus Reiterberger zwei feine sechste Plätze, vor dem Meeting in Imola rührt der BMW-Werkspilot die Werbetrommel gegen Raserei im Straßenverkehr.


Tony Goldsmith Captures Frozen Images At Assen WorldSBK - Part 1https://motomatters.com/photo_page/2019/04/17/tony_goldsmith_captures_frozen_images_at.html
SBKMotoMatters.com / 18h
Alvaro Bautista's reign continued at Assen, though it wasn't quite as easy as at previous races Local hero: Michael van der Mark always finds that little bit extra around Assen


Ford Confirms End of Factory GT Programhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/ford-confirms-end-of-factory-gt-program/
Racing FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / 2h
Photo: Drew Gibson/Ford Ford has confirmed that it will end its full factory involvement with the Ford GT program following the conclusion of the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship


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BMW Motorsport News

Three lessons we learned – Geox Rome E-Prix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ons-we-learned-–-geox-rome-e-prix?language=en
Racing BMW Group PressClub Global / 7h
In our series “Three lessons learned”, we present three of the findings made by BMW i Andretti Motorsport after each race. This time: the Geox Rome E-Prix (ITA).


On to the season-opener with turbo power: BMW Motorsport completes final test ahead of 2019 DTM.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...etes-final-test-ahead-of-2019-dtm?language=en
Racing BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
This week, it was all about the DTM again at the Lausitzring (GER). From Monday to Thursday, the six BMW drivers and their rivals were underway on the 4.570-kilometre track. BMW Team RBM, BMW Team RMG and the drivers

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The 24 Heures Motos in the heart of Le Manshttps://www.fimewc.com/the-24-heures-motos-in-the-heart-of-le-mans/
Racing FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 21h
Following a day devoted to technical and administration checks, the 24 Heures Motos riders and teams took possession of Le Mans town centre. With three days to go to the start of the race


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Too Many Photos of MotoGP at the Circuit of the Americashttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/photos-motogp-americas-gp-2019-jensen-beeler/
MotoGP 56 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 7h
Some photos from the MotoGP weekend in Austin, Texas, along with some notes from trackside at the Circuit of the Americas.


Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 99: All Things Austin - Suzuki Wins Again, Honda's Woes, Yamaha's Strength, And The Future Of The US GPhttps://motomatters.com/podcast/2019/04/17/paddock_pass_podcast_episode_99_all.html
WSBK MotoMatters.com / 18h
On the day after the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas, the Paddock Pass Podcast crew gathered in the front room of their Airbnb to talk over the events of an exciting weekend. Jensen Beeler , Neil Morrison


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Video: How F1's 2019 rule changes are mixing up every GPhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 11h


Haas facing fundamental tyre warm-up problem with 2019 F1 carhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
After an encouraging season opener in Australia where Kevin Magnussen finished best of the rest behind the top three teams, the outfit has had two more difficult weekends in Bahrain and China.


F1 news: Charles Leclerc was 'SCREWED' by Ferrari with Sebastian Vettel decision - experthttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...erc-SCREWED-Ferrari-Sebastian-Vettel-decision
F1 Daily Express / 2d
SEBASTIAN VETTEL's overtake of Charles Leclerc during the Chinese Grand Prix thanks to team orders “screwed” the race for the Monegasque.


Debate: Was it really necessary for Ferrari to issue team orders?https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
Two weeks after Leclerc was robbed of Bahrain GP victory due to a mechanical issue, in China he was ordered to let Vettel past early on.


Hamilton: Ferrari "not extracting their full potential"https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2d
Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas outpaced the Maranello cars almost all weekend in China as Mercedes became the first team to start the year with three 1-2s since Williams in 1992.


Motor racing-Formula One not on for a repeat of 1992, says Brawnhttps://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N21Y5O3?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
F1 Reuters: Motor Sports News / 1d
One-two victories by Mercedes in the first three races of the season does not mean Formula One is set for a repeat of 1992, when then-dominant Williams did the same and ran away with the title, according to Ross Brawn.


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Bimmer

Sportiness, comfort and innovations exclusively for the Chinese market: The long-wheelbase version of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ion-of-the-new-bmw-3-series-sedan?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
BMW Brilliance Automotive is also set to build the second generation of a model developed specially for customers in China – Production will be at the Tiexi/Shenyang plant – World premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2019 show.


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BMW Group News

New leadership at BMW Group International Corporate and Special Saleshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ional-corporate-and-special-sales?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
From May 2019, Uwe Holzer will take on the role of Vice President International Corporate and Special Sales at the BMW Group.


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MINI

The new MINI Clubman.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0294346EN/the-new-mini-clubman?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
With a precisely modified design, an extended selection of innovative equipment features and the latest technology in the areas of operation and connectivity.


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Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars At The Shanghai Motor Show: Remarks By Torsten MüLler-öTvöShttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...emarks-by-torsten-mueller-oetvoes?language=en
Mothership Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 2d
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the House of Rolls-Royce here in Shanghai! It is always a great pleasure to be in China, particularly here in Shanghai, one of the most vibrant and forward looking cities in the world.
Rolls-Royce Celebrates Success In China At 2019 Shanghai Motor Showhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...china-at-2019-shanghai-motor-show?language=en
Mothership Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 2d
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars set a remarkable business record in 2018 and achieved its greatest sales result in the brand’s 115-year history, with 4,107 cars delivered to customers in over 50 countries worldwide.

Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Rendering: BMW i8 Shooting Brake Looks Doablehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/18/rendering-bmw-i8-shooting-brake-looks-doable/
Cages Bmw Blog / 1h
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Looking at the BMW i8 you’ll find it hard to believe it was launched five years ago. Hell, it’s ever harder to believe the concept came out initially some 8 years ago and that’s due to its incredible design.


OTHER CAGE NEWS

Gawk at These Photos of the 1,479-HP Bugatti Divo Hypercar Testing in the Deserthttps://www.thedrive.com/news/27534...p-bugatti-divo-hypercar-testing-in-the-desert
Cages The Drive / 44min
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Aside from its world debut at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the extremely exclusive Bugatti Divo hypercar hasn't seen much screen time.


Chris Harris Says the McLaren 720S Track Pack Isn’t Worth the Extra Moneyhttps://www.supercars.net/blog/chri...n-720s-track-pack-isnt-worth-the-extra-money/
Cages Supercars.net / 1h
He Says Get a 720S Without It It’s easy to tell that Top Gear’s Chris Harris absolutely loves the McLaren 720S .


Opinion: are small cars about to make a comeback?https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/m...ow/opinion-are-small-cars-about-make-comeback
Cages Autocar RSS Feed / 1d
Genesis Mint SUVs currently reign but small city cars could become more relevant in the near future SUVs have been the flavour of the month for… well, a deal longer than that.

2020 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition: Honoring Half a Century of Japanese Sports Carshttps://www.thedrive.com/news/27503...noring-half-a-century-of-japanese-sports-cars
Cages 88The Drive / 1d
Believe it or not, the Nissan 370Z turns 10 years old this year, but that isn’t stopping Nissan from celebrating one of its halo sports cars with a special edition at this year's New York International Auto Show.



Exclusive details: Lotus confirms electric Type 130 hypercar
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ils-lotus-confirms-electric-type-130-hypercar
Cages Autocar RSS Feed / 2d
T130: four-wheel drive, good range and masses of power New four-wheel-drive EV hypercar set to feature more than 1000bhp – and Autocar has been given a sneak preview Lotus has confirmed that it is in the advanced stages.





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FWIW


New go-kart brings $3,699 MSRPhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2019/04/16/new-go-kart-brings-3699-msrp/
FWIW Powersports Business / 2d
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Hammerhead Off-Road recently introduced the new 2019 LE 150 to the market. With a sleek design incorporating new brush guards, plastic side panels and CST Hammerhead Shark tread tires


Texas Police Issues Prank Coloring Tickets to Help Bad Drivers Park Like God Intendedhttps://www.thedrive.com/news/27508...-ticket-to-help-bad-driver-stay-between-lines
FWIW 300+The Drive / 1d
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Police in the city of Southlake, Texas have issued a comical citation teasing a driver's poor parking job, and asked the city's denizens not to make it hand out more.


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BIKE CANDY

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday, 23 April 2019


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On Street and Track

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Superstock victory in the British Superbike Championship.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...he-british-superbike-championship?language=en
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BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
Double pole position for BMW at the 24 Hours Le Mans – Superstock victory and podium finishes in the British Superbike Championship.


Rider Day – 1º passeio de 2019 da BMW Motorrad para celebrar 1º ano da BMW G 310 no Brasilhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...rar-1º-ano-da-bmw-g-310-no-brasil?language=pt
BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 3h
BMW Rider Day - Evento celebra o 1º ano de lançamento do modelo com um roteiro especial pelo interior paulista no dia 27 de abril; Trajeto será conduzido pela equipe do BMW Rider Experience, programa oficial de experiências da BMW Motorrad; BMW Motorrad estimula os participa


BMW Rider Experience 2019 chega a Curitiba e São José dos Pinhais em abrilhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...a-e-são-josé-dos-pinhais-em-abril?language=pt
BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 3h
Palestra e cursos de pilotagem estão na agenda de atividades em abril; Programa oficial de experiências da BMW Motorrad é aberto ao público.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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Inside The Watkins M001: Exclusive Builder Interviewhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/19/inside-the-watkins-m001-exclusive-builder-interview/
Ultimate Motorcycling / 2h
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The Watkins M001 Custom Motorcycle: Exclusive Interview with Jack Watkins There are many routes taken by the great custom motorcycle builders. Most had a passion for motorcycles that dated back to boyhood,


The “Khan” might be the most otherworldly BMW bike ever madehttps://www.yankodesign.com/2019/04/18/the-khan-might-be-the-most-otherworldly-bmw-bike-ever-made/
BRTMR Yanko Design / 23h
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Pretty much bridging the gap between concept bikes and concept art for games and movies, Mehmet Doruk Erdem’s “Khan” is an eclectic mix of unbelievable, dangerous, and beautiful.


BMW touring motorcycle spied; could be revealed soonhttps://www.bikewale.com/news/39442-bmw-touring-motorcycle-spied-could-be-revealed-soon.html
bmw motorcycles BikeWale / 12h
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BMW touring motorcycle spied; could be revealed soon BikeWale As can be seen in the images, the motorcycle boasts of a bagger styling featuring a large fairing on the front accompanied by a tall windscreen.


Touratech Releases Product Range for BMW R 1250 GShttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/10/touratech-releases-product-range-for-bmw-r-1250-gs/
bmw motorcycles 200+UltimateMotorcycling.com / 12h
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Touratech Releases Product Range for BMW R 1250 GS UltimateMotorcycling.com Touratech has released a complete product range of parts for the BMW R 1250 GS to improve ergonomics, protection and luggage.


Riding 1000 Miles On A BMW R100https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/riding-1000-miles-on-bmw-r100?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcyclist / 2h
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Blogs Chasing the 1,000-mile day on an old airhead "I wasn’t gunning for a paper with my name on it or a patch on my coat. I wanted 1,000 miles under me in one long day because I needed to know we could do it."…


2019 BMW R 1250 RT Review (15 Fast Facts)https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/21/2019-bmw-r-1250-rt-review-15-fast-facts/
36 Ultimate Motorcycling / 1h
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2019 BMW R 1250 RT Review w/ Select Package Improving on an iconic motorcycle is always a difficult task. Typically, the goal is to better the breed, while not losing touch with what makes the long-running motorcycle desirable. BMW tackled the job of updating the RT with caution. Rather than giving the R


OTHER MANUFACTURERS


Yamaha’s future might be blown!https://motorbikewriter.com/yamaha-future-blown/
BRTMR Motorbike Writer / 54min
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Yamaha might be going down the blown track like Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Ducati with a patent filing for a turbocharged parallel twin. It follows Kawasaki’s H2 supercharged bike and patent filings by Suzuki and Honda for turbocharged engines, while Ducati applied for a patent for an exhaust system turbine . So it seems the future for motorcycle engines might be blown, either with forced induct


Kawasaki Ninja 300 with electric powertrain patentedhttp://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...ium=rss&utm_campaign=Autocar+India+Bikes+feed
Autocar India / 8h
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Over the past few months, Kawasaki has suddenly been making quite a stir in the EV news space. In February, we first saw the company patent a unique ram air-style cooling method for an electric power plant .


Polaris Industries Facing Trade Headwinds for Q1 Earningshttps://www.fool.com/investing/2019/04/20/polaris-industries-facing-trade-headwinds-for-q1-e.aspx
BRTMR The Motley Fool / 4h
Although Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) managed to beat Wall Street forecasts in the fourth quarter after a big boating acquisition and as off-road vehicle sales continued to rebound, it warned 2019 was going to be difficult.


MC NEWS

Motorcycles get caught up in another trade disputehttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/motorcycles-get-caught-up-in-another-trade-dispute
BRTMR RevZilla Articles / 15h
How a nearly 15-year-old dispute over commercial aircraft could make parts more expensive for your European motorcycle.


Trade Wars Heat Up, Motorcycles in the Crosshairshttps://www.webbikeworld.com/trade-wars-heat-up-motorcycles-in-the-crosshairs/
Web Bike World / 29min
Bad News for Manufacturers and Consumers The most recent tariffs in the trade war between the U.S. and Europe could end up impacting the motorcycle industry.


Video: Is technology ruining motorcycles?https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/video-is-technology-ruining-motorcycles
RevZilla Articles / 4h
What counts as technology on a motorcycle, and when does it go too far?


Where Electric Motorcycles Are Today & Why They’re the Futurehttps://www.webbikeworld.com/
Web Bike World / 1h
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As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve covered a lot of news about electric motorcycles lately. These bikes used to be a rarity in motorcycle news , but today they’re everywhere.


Motorcycle Survey Finds an High Number of Youth Plan to Start Ridinghttps://www.motorcyclepowersportsne...an-high-number-of-youth-plan-to-start-riding/
Motorcycle & Powersports News / 1h
The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows (IMS) announced that data gathered from survey feedback provided by participants of IMS’ Discover The Ride initiative, found that 81 percent of currently non-motorcycle-licensed


RIDING

Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Riding [With Statistics]https://www.roadrunner.travel/2019/04/19/dont-let-fear-stop-you-from-riding-with-statistics/
BRTMR RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel M... / 6h
“Motorcycles are dangerous! Aren’t you scared when you ride one?” We hear this a lot, and undoubtedly, most other riders do too.


Now that you have conquered your fear go out and -
Look Deep into Nature: Explore National Parks for Freehttps://www.roadrunner.travel/2019/04/22/look-deep-into-nature-explore-national-parks-for-free/
RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel M... / 17min
I just returned from an awesome motorcycle tour chasing butterflies and wildflowers. You can expect the full article on the wildflower super bloom at Joshua Tree National Park and surrounding areas in an upcoming issue of

Obsessions Die Hard: Motorcycling the Pan American Highway’s Jungle Gap (Review)https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...-the-pan-american-highways-jungle-gap-review/
Ultimate Motorcycling / 1h
Rider’s Library Review – Obsessions Die Hard: Motorcycling the Pan American Highway’s Jungle Gap For a long time, I had wondered where the Aerostich Darien jacket got its name. Thanks to a fascinating book by the late Ed


GEAR

Touratech Launches All-New Zega EVO Panniers With Key Updateshttps://www.advpulse.com/adv-products/touratech-launches-zega-evo-panniers/
ADV Pulse / 5h
Touratech’s Zega panniers have been a popular choice for globe-trotting adventure riders over the years. They offer an integrated luggage system that combines a lightweight and strong aluminum box


Best Waterproof Motorcycle Luggagehttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-waterproof-motorcycle-luggage
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 22h
Most, but not all, motorcycle luggage these days is waterproof or comes with a cover or something similar to make them so. Using waterproof luggage guarantees your belongings will stay dry and, in general, better protected


New Gear: D3O LP2 Pro Armorhttp://ridermagazine.com/2019/04/20/new-gear-d3o-lp2-pro-armor/
Rider Magazine / 4min
D3O LP2 Pro armor is available in shoulder, knee, hip and elbow shapes. UK-based armor specialist D3O has released its latest in motorcycle rider protection, the LP2 Pro range.


TECH

Bitubo Suspension: Eugene Laverty wittert Vorteilehttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141946/Bitubo-Suspension-Eugene-Laverty-wittert-Vorteile.html
BRTMRSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 2d
Als einziges Team im Superbike-WM-Feld vertraut Go Eleven Ducati auf Federelemente des italienischen Herstellers Bitubo. «Wir haben Werksunterstützung und können das Material selbst entwickeln», sagt Eugene


Where does the mechanic keep his most important tool?https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/where-does-the-mechanic-keep-his-most-important-tool
RevZilla Articles / 5h
Right between his ears, if he’s any good.


The Racing Sheet

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2019 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials Registration Now Openhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...otorcycle-speed-trials-registration-now-open/
Racing Ultimate Motorcycling / 11h
Time to take it to the limit and live out that Bonneville dream of setting a motorcycle land speed record—or at least to give it a shot! The post 2019 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials


BMW Motorsport Completes Final Test ahead of 2019 DTM Seasonhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/19/bmw-motorsport-completes-final-test-ahead-of-2019-dtm-season/
Racing Bmw Blog / 8h
Just two weeks separate us from a new DTM season and this year we’ll get to see a lot of big changes happening. The biggest will be the fact that Mercedes-Benz won’t be part of it anymore but BMW and Audi are glad to find out what





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I have put together posts that take you through the 24 hour race from the pole won by ERC BMW Motorrad and through the race.

ERC-BMW Motorrad takes pole positionhttps://www.fimewc.com/erc-bmw-motorrad-takes-pole-position/
Racing FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 10h
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The factory BMW seized pole at the end of a hectic qualifying session. Team ERC-BMW Motorrad Endurance are ahead of YART Yamaha and VRD Igol Pierret Expériences on the starting grid. BMW also took the Superstock pole.


And they’re off! The 42nd Le Mans 24H Motos has begunhttps://superbike-news.co.uk/wordpress/and-theyre-off-the-42nd-le-mans-24h-motos-has-begun/
Superbike News / 12min
At 15:00 on the dot, Jorge Viegas, president of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), waved the flag to start this year’s 24H Motos, unleashing the 59 bikes for motorcycle endurance racing’s most famous event.


Polesitter’s 360° viewhttps://www.fimewc.com/polesitters-360-view/
RacingFIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 4h
Get behind the handlebars with Kenny Foray for a unique experience on the Bugatti circuit. Team ERC-BMW Motorrad Endurance have just started the 24 Heures Motos from pole.


SRC Kawasaki in command at the 24 Heures Motoshttps://www.fimewc.com/src-kawasaki-takes-the-lead-at-the-24-heures-motos/
Racing200+FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 1h
Team SRC Kawasaki France took over the lead in the late afternoon. Four hours into the race, they are lapping ahead of Suzuki Endurance Racing Team and Team ERC-BMW Motorrad Endurance.


SRC Kawasaki holding on to the leadhttps://www.fimewc.com/src-kawasaki-holding-on-to-the-lead/
RacingFIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 10h
Eight hours into the race, Team SRC Kawasaki France are still in command at the 24 Heures Motos but remain under threat from Honda Endurance Racing and Suzuki Endurance Racing Team. The atmosphere is fraught in the Team


Leading trio still locked in battlehttps://www.fimewc.com/leading-trio-still-locked-in-battle/
200+FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 4h
As of 7am, Team SRC Kawasaki France are holding on to the 24 Heures Motos lead, with Honda Endurance Racing and Suzuki Endurance Racing Team in hot pursuit. Motors Events, now lapping 7th, have firmed up their status as top


If it were 3pmhttps://www.fimewc.com/if-it-were-3pm/
79FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 1h
If it were already 3pm at Le Mans, the FIM Endurance World Championship rankings would be turned upside-down. Here’s a speculative look at the classification 4 hours from the race finish. Team SRC Kawasaki France, who were 5th in the provisional standings when they got to Le Mans, would make big-time gains. Having scored 22 bonus points for their 4th place on the starting grid plus their race lea
SRC Kawasaki wrest victory from Honda Endurance Racinghttps://www.fimewc.com/src-kawasaki-wrest-victory-from-honda-endurance-racing/
200+FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 51min
Team SRC Kawasaki France’s victory will go down as the closest-fought and most gripping one in Endurance history to date. Kawasaki carried the day after a memorable duel with Honda Endurance Racing.


World Endurance: Race Report From The 24 Hours Of Le Manshttps://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=dc53a413-1be0-40d6-9206-bb0c0f5cb74e
Roadracingworld.com / 58min
SRC KAWASAKI WREST VICTORY FROM HONDA ENDURANCE RACING Team SRC Kawasaki France’s victory will go down as the closest-fought and most gripping one in Endurance history to date.





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Bautista's dominance a "disaster" for WSBK - Reahttps://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/new...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
WSBK Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 8h
Ex-MotoGP rider Bautista has kicked off his WSBK career with 11 consecutive victories, sweeping the board at each of the first four rounds of 2019 aboard the new Ducati V4 R.


Zündet BMW beim Meeting in Imola die nächste Rakete?http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141834/Zuendet-BMW-beim-Meeting-in-Imola-die-naechste-Rakete.html
SBKSpeedweek Superbike-WM Nachrichtenüberbl... / 16h
Die Darbietung von BMW in der Superbike-WM 2019 mit der neuen S1000 RR ringt selbst den Konkurrenten tiefsten Respekt ab. Die Pause bis Imola wird für weitere Updates genutzt.


Ten Kate: Honda couldn't give good reason for splithttps://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/new...aign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 34min
Honda and Ten Kate enjoyed an 18-year partnership in WSBK, which yielded the Japanese marque's last title in the class to date in 2007 with Briton James Toseland. For 2019 season, HRC returned to the series with its first full factory

BMW gets a lot of praise for the in-house electronicshttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/141955/BMW-bekommt-viel-Lob-fuer-die-hauseigene-Elektronik.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 21.04.2019 16:21
Since Magneti Marelli's unit electronics are available in the MotoGP World Championship, only the Superbike World Championship remains as a development field for manufacturers. Tom Sykes on the state of the art at BMW.
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BMW Motorsport News

On to the season-opener with turbo power: BMW Motorsport completes final test ahead of 2019 DTM.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...etes-final-test-ahead-of-2019-dtm?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1h
This week, it was all about the DTM again at the Lausitzring (GER). From Monday to Thursday, the six BMW drivers and their rivals were underway on the 4.570-kilometre track. BMW Team RBM, BMW Team RMG and the drivers


Three lessons we learned – Geox Rome E-Prix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...ons-we-learned-–-geox-rome-e-prix?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1h
In our series “Three lessons learned”, we present three of the findings made by BMW i Andretti Motorsport after each race.


News - Issue 12/2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-12/2019?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
Sheldon van der Linde to drive the Shell BMW M4 DTM.


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How a Formula 1 car works: Episode 3 - Sidepodshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 12h
... Keep reading


Ferrari hopes Alfa will take control electronics soonhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 11h
Leclerc lost a certain victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix on only his second start for Ferrari when a short circuit within an injection system control unit caused his engine to drop a cylinder.


Racing Point to bring updates "thick and fast" after Bakuhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 13h
In China, Sergio Perez achieved the team's best result of the season so far as he rose from 12th on the grid to earn eighth place on merit, beaten in the midfield battle only by Daniel Ricciardo's Renault.


Horner denies being "suspicious" about Ferrari fuelhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 15h
Horner caused some intrigue ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix when he commented that there was something odd going on with Ferrari's fuel, because of the way it smelt funny.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW South Africa has started its restoration of the E12 BMW 5 Serieshttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/20/...rted-its-restoration-of-the-e12-bmw-5-series/
Cages Bmw Blog / 1d
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Awhile back, a story broke that BMW South Africa had found an old BMW 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE) that was in pretty rough shape.


New BMW 3 Series Touring getting ready for its world debuthttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/21/new-bmw-3-series-touring-getting-ready-for-its-world-debut/]
Bmw Blog / 3h
In just a few weeks, the new BMW 3 Series family will gain a new member – the 3 Series Touring . A slightly camouflaged test mule was spotted at the famous Nurburgring during some hot laps to test the final components


Video: BMW E36 M3 GT Reviewed by Carfectionhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/22/video-bmw-e36-m3-gt-reviewed-by-carfection/
Bmw Blog / 1h
The guys from Carfection started a mini-series a while back, to take a closer look at special editions of one of the most iconic names in automotive history: M3.


OTHER CAGE NEWS

Aston Martin DBS 59: A 715-HP Tribute to Carroll Shelby's 1959 Le Mans 24 Victory]
Cages The Drive / 10h
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In order to honor the 60th anniversary of its DBR1 race car winning the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, Aston Martin will release a 24-unit series of limited-edition supercars called the DBS 59.


A New Mercedes SL is Coming for 2022 and It’ll Be Designed By AMGhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...22-and-it-ll-be-designed-by-amg-ar185252.html
Cages TopSpeed Newsletter / 10h
Mercedes-Benz came to introduce six new models at the 2019 New York Auto Show, but it also brought us news on the next-generation SL-Class. A brand-new two-door will arrive in 2022


Under the skin: the latest CVT gearbox technologyhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/technology/under-skin-latest-cvt-gearbox-technology
Cages Autocar RSS Feed / 2h
Toyota's e-CVT multi-tasking hybrid drive is efficient, mechanically simple and electronically complex, and it fits into a small, neat package Drivers may bemoan the CVT gearbox's notorious droning, but the advantages make the







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FWIW

According to Science, Young People Want Motorcycleshttps://www.thedrive.com/motorcycles/27552/according-to-science-young-people-want-motorcycles
BRTMR The Drive / 8h
Countless think-pieces and op-eds would have you to believe that the younger generation cares quite little about traditional transportation. That these young adults are forgoing all forms of non-public transit due to lack of interest . Mercifully, science is here to refute these old-man-get-off-my-lawn assertions—at least for the motorcycling world. Helping move the conversation from generalities


Our Lady: The Profound Lesson of the Notre Dame Firehttps://www.spiegel.de/internationa...-lesson-of-the-notre-dame-fire-a-1263725.html
FWIWSPIEGEL ONLINE - International / 7h
As the flames shot out of the roof of Notre Dame de Paris on Monday evening, a global community of concern quickly formed. It shows that the idea of cultural heritage is much more than just a UNESCO list.


Amazing New Rocket Engine Sucks up Atmospheric Oxygen for Fuelhttps://futurism.com/air-breathing-rocket-reaction-engines/
FWIW Futurism / 7h
Air-Breathing Rocket U.K. aerospace manufacturer Reaction Engines is preparing a potentially revolutionary rocket engine for a real-world test within the next 18 months.



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BIKE CANDY

From 2010 BRTMR

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 26 April 2019


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On Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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BMW boxer lovers beware. The flat-twin from the legendary BMW R 90 S is now available as a model kit in the scale 1: 2 for the domestic showcase.https://www.motorradonline.de/ratgeber/bmw-r-90-s-boxermotor-bausatz/
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The kit from Franzis Verlag, officially licensed by BMW, comprises around 200 parts and can be assembled into a functional boxer engine in three to four hours. All parts are plugged or screwed - nothing has to be glued. The kit also includes a two-part companion book with 120 large-format pages, which in addition to a detailed instruction manual also provides background information on BMW motorcycle history, the boxer engine and the BMW R 90 S.


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American Nate Kern To Race For Wunderlich Motorsport In 2019 BMW Boxer Cuphttps://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=c0c7ad6d-acd3-44fa-b05e-c893afa874c9
Roadracingworld.com / 47min
Nate Kern: The American Racer starts with Wunderlich MOTORSPORT at the BMW BoxerCup 2019 Wunderlich competes in this year‘s BMW BoxerCup 2019 as a racing team and as an exclusive sponsor for the series.
FWIW Nate has done yeoman work ridding BMW racing motorcycles. The picture for the article dates back to BMW Motorrad’s factory racing team development prior to going WSBK racing. Nate rode for their EWC team while they developed team, production techniques, aerodynamics and more for the first S1000RR WSBK machines.


Improving The Breed: What Works In MotoAmerica Also Works On The Streethttps://motoamerica.com/2019/04/imp...orks-in-motoamerica-also-works-on-the-street/
MotoAmerica » Feed / 1h
Jake Gagne at speed aboard his Hayes-brakes-equipped Scheibe Racing BMW S 1000 RR Superbike at Road Atlanta . Soichiro Honda once said that “racing improves the breed,” and history is filled with inventions, components,


T Minus – Deep Creek BMW R nineThttps://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/bmw-motorcycles-cafe-racer/deepcreek-rninet/
100+Return of the Cafe Racers / 32min
The cafe racer in BMW’s R nineT heritage series won hearts with its sleek styling. However, motorcycle journalists brought a few downsides with the design of the BMW R nineT Racer to light. While the engine and build quality were at the same high level as the other model’s rider comfort certainly was not. When Kris Reniers of Deep Creek Cycleworks was again given the opportunity to customise a ne

The BMW Motorcycle Story – Second Editionhttps://superbike-news.co.uk/wordpress/the-bmw-motorcycle-story-second-edition/
Superbike News / 1h
This new edition of Ian Falloon’s classic book on the history of BMW Motorcycles brings the story right up to date, and now includes all models from 1923 right through to 2019.


BMW Motorrad to launch 1,800-cc Cruiser Next Yearhttp://bikeindia.in/bmw-motorrad-to...-motorrad-to-launch-1800-cc-cruiser-next-year
Bike India / 4h
This minimalistic custom motorcycle, the Birdcage, created by Revival Cycles, showcases BMW Motorrad’s massive new 1,800-cc boxer twin that will do duty in a cruiser aimed squarely at Harley-Davidson’s market.


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CUSTOMISE your BMW R NineT with Hookie’s bolt-on KIT.https://www.morebikes.co.uk/57951/customise-your-bmw-r-ninet-with-hookies-bolt-on-kit/
BRTMRMoreBikes / 4h
Got a BMW RNineT? Want to customise it? Hookie’s latest moto-kit is well worth a look. Hookie has made a name for itself over the last few years with its eclectic mix of custom bike builds – but it’s the Dresden-based custom house’s bolt-on kit for BMW’s RNineT that really caught our attention. Halfway between a tracker and scrambler, the stylish DIY kit allows you to change the design of your bi


BMW R 1250 GS IN A 50,000 KM ENDURANCE TESThttps://www.motorradonline.de/enduro/bmw-r-1250-gs-dauertest-50000-km/
BMW has changed its boxer models to the new ShiftCam two-cylinder. Reason enough for MOTORRAD to take the Bavarian bestseller in its new form again in the endurance test. On April 25, 2019, the BMW R 1250 GSrolled into the editorial garage equipped with system cases and in a blue paint dress with the registration number M-PD 526. The display in the cockpit shows 1,085 kilometers, so the boxer still has a good 49,000 kilometers in front of the chest.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS


Harley Worldwide Sales Decline 3.8% in Q1 & 2019 Outlookhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/23/harley-worldwide-sales-decline-3-8-in-q1-2019-outlook/
Ultimate Motorcycling / 39min
2019 Harley-Davidson Q1 Report Harley-Davidson released its first-quarter results for 2019, the Motor Company reporting a 3.8 percent decrease in worldwide motorcycle sales.


U.S. retail sales down 4.2 percent in Q1 for Harley-Davidsonhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-...s-down-4-2-percent-in-q1-for-harley-davidson/
BRTMRPowersports Business / 1h
Harley-Davidson recently reported first quarter 2019 results. Earnings per share and retail sales finished stronger than expected during the quarter. The company's More Roads to Harley-Davidson accelerated plan for growth continues to show strong progression, including the appointment of its fi



Harley-Davidson Sales Continue to Decline, but Not as Quickly as Estimates Predictedhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/harley...ne-but-not-as-quickly-as-estimates-predicted/
72Web Bike World / 3h
The Bleeding Has Slowed Harley-Davidson reported a further decline in sales today for the first quarter of 2019. Despite the drop in the U.S. of 4.2 percent, the decline in Europe of 2.1 percent, and a drop of 6.7 percent worldwide


Zero Motorcycles Announces New Financing Round Bringing Aggregate Investment to over $250 Millionhttp://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...acnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5idDdyMlkZZQ8d--fgmjf5AE
Business Wire Automotive: Motorcycles Ne... / 1h
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of the successful launch of its transformational SR/F model, Zero Motorcycles, the global electric motorcycle sales and innovation leader.


Polaris Reports 2019 First Quarter Resultshttp://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...acnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5idDdyMlkZZQ8d--fgmjf5AE
Business Wire Automotive: Motorcycles Ne... / 1h
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Reports 2019 First Quarter Earnings Results
New Yamaha Designs Hint At Its Electric Futurehttps://www.cycleworld.com/new-yamaha-designs-hint-at-its-electric-future?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR56 Cycle World / 8hNews The Harley LiveWire may be leading the charge, but the Japanese are in the game Yamaha’s spate of patent applications reveal work is underway on a range of different electric bike designs, as these three potential socket positions



MC NEWS

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SPY SHOT: Suzuki’s next generation DR BIG caught testing.https://www.morebikes.co.uk/57919/spy-shot-suzukis-next-generation-dr-big-caught-testing/
MoreBikes / 3h
Rumours have been swirling that Suzuki’s developing a new version of its iconic DR BIG – and a spy shot has appeared on AcidMoto.ch confirming its well on its way.


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Wings On The Next Honda CBR1000RRhttps://www.cycleworld.com/wings-on-next-honda-cbr1000rr?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR100+Cycle World / 1d
News Honda patents show designs for wing mirrors Is Honda putting wings on the next CBR1000RR? Recent patent filing suggest this may be the case.


Toronto re-visits fight against loud pipeshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/22/toronto-re-visits-fight-against-loud-pipes/
BRTMRCMG News / 1d
In a move that’s been five years in the making , Toronto city council has finally updated its noise bylaw, and the result includes a revitalized attack on loud pipes. According to this background file , the revisions to the sound bylaw


Stories Of Working Inside The Motorcycle Industryhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/...e-motorcycle-industry?dom=rss-default&src=syn
70Motorcyclist / 4h
News Choose a job you love, the saying goes, and you’ll never work a day in your life If money allows you to have things, and time allows you to do things, a career in motorcycles represents the ultimate life hack.


Opinion: Writers who ridehttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/24/opinion-writers-who-ride/
BRTMRCanada Moto Guide / 6h
Tomorrow is the official launch for Motorcycle Messengers 2: Tales from the road by writers who ride , the second published collection of short stories and travellers’ tales compiled by CMG’s own erstwhile columnist, Jeremy Kroeker.


Is technology ruining motorcycles?https://www.visordown.com/news/general/technology-ruining-motorcycles
BRTMR200+Visordown / 5h
Image: Are you a fan of new tech - or has it all become a bit much?


The Racer-X electric bike looks nutshttps://www.motofire.com/2019/04/racerx-is-wild-electric/
Motofire / 32min
Machinist and bike builder Mark Atkinson thinks there is a lot of scope for spectacular designs when it comes to electric motorcycles. So he built a crazy looking bike to prove it.
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I kind of like this eponymous inspired design.



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Images Surface of the Indian Raptor, the Harley Road Glide Competitorhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/images-surface-of-the-indian-raptor-the-harley-road-glide-competitor/
Web Bike World / 52min
Is This the Indian Raptor? Recent information surfaced about Indian seeking to challenge Harley’s Road Glide with its own liquid-cooled, frame-mounted fairing bagger. I reported on it recently and showed off some of the patent info.
FWIW Indian is targeting H-D with this offering. Will BMW target both with a variant of the 2020 Big R?


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

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2019 Trials Bike Buyer’S Guidehttp://dirtbikemagazine.com/2019-trials-bike-buyers-guide/
BRTMRDirt Bike Magazine / 1d
Beta Mini Trail 20 Electric, $2299 Motor: 750-watt/36-volt, three lead-acid batteries 12 volts each. Run-time: slow, 3 hours; medium, 2 hours; fast, 1.5 hours. Three-speed variable transmission, 20-inch wheels.





RIDING

How to deal with motorcycle peer pressurehttps://motorbikewriter.com/deal-motorcycle-peer-pressure/
BRTMRMotorbike Writer / 14h
Negative peer pressure is alive and thriving in motorcycling as it always has and probably always will be. Do you have a coping strategy? Some say peer pressure does not exist in motorcycling because riding is about not fitting in.


Making Sense Of What Motorcycle Roadracers Do On The Trackhttps://www.cycleworld.com/making-s...oadracers-do-on-track?dom=rss-default&src=syn
21Cycle World / 6h
Racing Racing the track is one possible approach, racing other riders is another Can you name any MotoGP riders who fit the description “king of the late brakers” or “fast at the apex”?



https://www.morebikes.co.uk/57946/h...How to prepare for a motorcycle road trip[/b]
BRTMRMoreBikes / 5h
Going on a motorcycle road trip is one of the best ways to enjoy the open roads and the freedom they offer. Experienced motorcyclists always recommend going on a long road trip, at it is an experience like no other.


Top riding tips that could save your lifehttps://www.visordown.com/news/viral/top-riding-tips-could-save-your-life
BRTMR29Visordown / 3h
Image: Spicy110 runs us through his top riding tips that could save ya bacon!


tayin’ Safe: Riding Like Heinzhttp://ridermagazine.com/2019/04/24/stayin-safe-riding-like-heinz/
BRTMRRider Magazine / 2h
Improving slow-speed stability can be fun. No, really. This “slow race” broke out after lunch with fellow riders and was just for fun. But it’s actually a great way to build skills. More than any other skill, riders tell me they wish they had better


Columbia River Gorge Motorcycle Ride: The Dalles, Oregon [Photos]https://www.roadrunner.travel/2019/...rge-motorcycle-ride-the-dalles-oregon-photos/
51RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel M... / 2h
If you’re looking for gorgeous scenery and superb riding, it doesn’t get much better than the Columbia River Gorge area.




GEAR

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Best Motorcycle Rain Suitshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-motorcycle-rain-suits
Motorcycle.com / 7min
We all know that the world shown in motorcycle advertisements isn’t real. As much as we’d like it, the sun doesn’t always shine, and we aren’t the only vehicle on the road.


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The Best, Waterproofest Wet Weather Motorcycle Bootshttps://www.motorcycle.com/features/the-best-waterproofest-wet-weather-motorcycle-boots.html
BRTMR23Motorcycle.com / 23h
You don’t have to be a veteran of trench warfare to know your feet are happiest when they’re dry, do you? Especially if it’s not particularly warm, and especially if you’re zipping along ginning up a nice wind-chill factor at the same time.


NEW GEAR: A wiper for your motorcycle helmet. The Wipey.https://www.morebikes.co.uk/57995/new-gear-a-wiper-for-your-motorcycle-helmet-the-wipey/
MoreBikes / 2h
The brain-child of a team of Slovenian inventors, the aptly-named Wipey is a clip-on windscreen wiper for your motorcycle helmet. And if you want to get in on the action, they’re now about to start crowdfunding to mass-produce


TOOLS




TECH

Inside A Motorcycle Carburetor - Main Jet Tuninghttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/...retor-main-jet-tuning?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcyclist / 2min
MC Garage Learn about this little metal piece that allows your motorcycle engine to run wide open We break down the function of a motorcycle carburetor main jet in this installment of MC Garage .


Tech Tips: Gasket and Seal Tipshttps://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/tech-tips-gasket-and-seal-tips/
Motorcycle & Powersports News / 1h
Servicing and repairing powersport vehicles requires replacing gaskets and seals on a regular basis. Trying to reuse seals and gaskets can leave a technician in a world of hurt and waste time redoing work.


How To Install Grips The Easy Way: Mr. Know-It-Allhttps://dirtbikemagazine.com/how-to-install-grips-the-easy-way-mr-know-it-all-6/
Dirt Bike Magazine / 39min
GET A GRIP Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I’m installing new half-waffle grips on my scoot, and I have a couple of issues. First, how do I get the old throttle grip off? It’s bonded to the throttle pipe. Second, what’s the best glue to use? John Quest Via mrknowitall@hi-torque.com Dear Mr. Quest, a numbingly pedestrian query that I’m constantly bombarded with but nonetheless one that I’ll answer. I’m very


The Racing Sheet

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MotoE World Cup Bikes Rebuilt & Test Dates Confirmedhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/23/motoe-world-cup-bikes-rebuilt-test-dates-confirmed/
Ultimate Motorcycling / 1h
MotoE World Cup Testing & Race Dates Though a March 14 fire at Valencia destroyed the 18 Energica bikes that were set to compete in the all-new FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, MotoGP reports that the lineup of bikes were rebuilt.


[ MotoETesting To Resume At Valencia In Junehttps://motomatters.com/news/2019/04/23/motoe_testing_to_resume_at_valencia_in.html
MotoMatters.com / 1h
After the disastrous fire which destroyed the Energica Ego Corsa motorcycles and all of the charging equipment for the series at Jerez back in March,


Details Announced for 2020 Dakar Rally Move to Saudi Arabiahttps://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/dakar-rally-moves-to-saudi-arabia/
45ADV Pulse / 1h
The Dakar Rally will start in the Middle East for the first time next year with Saudi Arabia having signed a five-year deal to host the prestigious race.



A conceptual race-chariot for gladiators of the futurehttps://www.yankodesign.com/2019/04/22/a-conceptual-race-chariot-for-gladiators-of-the-future/
FWIW500+Yanko Design / 1d
Worried that closed-cockpits were taking away the enthusiasm of watching a driver control a wild beast of an automobile down a racetrack, Dong Yi designed the Concept Chariot, a vehicle that brought back the joyous fervor the


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Steve English Blog: BSB vs WorldSBK - What's The Difference Between You And Me?https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2019/04/22/steve_english_blog_bsb_vs_worldsbk_what.html
43MotoMatters.com / 6h
When people talk about the differences between BSB and WorldSBK the biggest talking point is the relative competitiveness of both. What are the biggest factors? I’m a self confessed addict.


Markus Reiterberger: What was good and bad in 2019http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/142067/Markus-Reiterberger-Was-2019-gut-und-schlecht-war.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 23.04.2019 18:07
After the first four events of the Superbike World Championship 2019 ex-racing driver Werner Daemen took a critical look at his protégé Markus Reiterberger from the BMW team for SPEEDWEEK.com
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Harley-Davidson Sponsors a Formula E Teamhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/harley-davidson-sponsors-a-formula-e-team/
Racing40Web Bike World / 2h
Electric Cars? Really, Harley Harley-Davidson is really, really serious about getting into the electric vehicle thing. I’ve said before that it seems to have a plan for the electrified future , but maybe I misjudged the scope of that plan.


Werner Daemen: "Tom Sykes rides the podium with BMW"http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/142069/Werner-Daemen-Tom-Sykes-faehrt-mit-BMW-aufs-Podium.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 24.04.2019 18:18
Two fifth places from Tom Sykes are the best results with the new BMW S1000RR after the first four events of the Superbike World Championship 2019. Expert Werner Daemen believes that will soon change.
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Tech talk: BMW Motorrad’s Aragon and Assen boosthttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/Tech+talk+BMW+Motorrads+Aragon+and+Assen+boost
100+SBK / 7h
The German marque worked on optimizing the S1000 RR after the two opening rounds – with interesting results



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BMW Motorsport News


Track facts and key factors: the BMW i Andretti Motorsport preview for the Paris E-Prix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...port-preview-for-the-paris-e-prix?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
Two weeks after the first of this season’s European races in Rome (ITA), the ABB FIA Formula E Championship is in the French capital, Paris, this weekend. In our preview, we present the most important track facts and the key factors to



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The turbo pioneers return to their roots: The new BMW DTM engine, as compared to its 1969 forefather.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...s-compared-to-its-1969-forefather?language=en
46BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
BMW Turbo Power is a success story in motorsport – and has been for 50 years. In 1969, BMW won the European Touring Car Championship with Dieter Quester (AUT) and the BMW 2002 TI, doing pioneering work and writing history


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Motors Events win EWC Dunlop Independent Trophyhttps://www.fimewc.com/motors-events-win-ewc-dunlop-independent-trophy/
41FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 3h
The fastest Superstock and 7th past the finish line, Motors Events were given the €5,000 cash prize awarded to the winner of the EWC Dunlop Independent Trophy at the 24 Heures Motos.


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F1’s iconic cars: Brabham BT52 by Giorgio Piolahttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
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Bottas: Lead cars still "controlling" races despite aero changeshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 5h
The Finn says his experience from China, when wheelspin at the start allowed teammate Lewis Hamilton to jump ahead of him, showed how there are still big consequences when stuck behind another car.


Motor racing-Formula One gives up on race in downtown Miami -Heraldhttps://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N226967?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
Reuters: Motor Sports News / 51min
Formula One and local organisers have given up on plans to hold a race in downtown Miami because of the disruption for businesses and residents, the Miami Herald reported on Wednesday


Mercedes brings serrated rear wing design backhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 15min
As Giorgio Piola's exclusive photograph shows, the rear-wing mainplane of the W10 appeared in the pitlane in Baku with tiny serrations on the trailing edge.



Ferrari reveals upgrades to 2019 F1 carhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 46min
After failing to win any of the opening three races, Ferrari has made some changes to its bargeboard package for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

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BMW 328 and BMW M1 to Be Featured at London Concourshttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/25/bmw-328-and-bmw-m1-to-be-featured-at-london-concours/
Bmw Blog / 2h
This year, between June 5 and 6, the Honorable Artillery Company HQ in London will be filled with over 100 cars taking part in the London Concours . This venue is already causing some waves thanks to its impressive line-up.


This Gaming Laptop has been designed by BMW Designworkshttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/04/24/this-gaming-laptop-has-been-designed-by-bmw-designworks/
Bmw Blog / 4min
BMW Designworks , the brand’s funky design offshoot with locations in LA, Shanghai and Munich, has designed quite a few non-cars for the Bavarian brand.




OTHER CAGE NEWS

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Audi reportedly working on electric supercar to replace the R8https://www.autoblog.com/2019/04/22/audi-electric-supercar-r8-replacement-report/
Cages 300+Autoblog Green / 1d
Filed under: Green , Rumormill , Audi , Coupe , Electric , Luxury , Performance , Supercars The E-Tron GTR could be on its way in 2022. Continue reading Audi reportedly working on electric supercar to replace the R8 Audi.



Tesla reports $702 million quarterly loss, promises return to profit by Q3https://www.autoblog.com/2019/04/24/tesla-reports-quarterly-loss/
31Autoblog Green / 2h
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Tesla , Electric Sticks to projection of delivering up to 400,000 cars this year, maybe 500,000. Continue reading Tesla reports $702 million quarterly loss, promises return to profit by Q3.


Hydrogen-Powered Kenworth Semi Trucks Are Being Deployed in Los Angeles and Long Beachhttps://www.thedrive.com/tech/27606...eing-deployed-at-los-angeles-long-beach-ports
Cages 100+The Drive / 6h
At CES 2019, Toyota and Kenworth announced plans to deploy 10 hydrogen fuel-cell semi trucks at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California.


Learn How to Drive Like a Pro With These 5 Racing Schoolshttps://www.thedrive.com/news/27618/learn-how-to-drive-like-a-pro-with-these-5-racing-schools
The Drive / 1h
Car enthusiasts all want to think of themselves as driving gods. We’ll tell ourselves, “We’re better than normal drivers. We pay more attention. We know exactly how a car will react. We know how to drive. We could be racing drivers.”



The 2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante Is Your New 211-MPH Open-Top Cruise Missilehttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...211-mph-open-top-cruise-missile-ar185320.html
Cages TopSpeed Newsletter / 12h
Aston Martin just unveiled the 2020 DBS Superleggera Volante! Framed as the convertible version of the brand’s hugely desirable DBS Superleggera coupe, the Volante pairs all the usual grand touring awesomeness with endless drop-
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Dear Santa, I am putting my order in early with you.


Confused About Congestion Pricing? Here’s What We Knowhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/24/nyregion/what-is-congestion-pricing.html
91NYT > Automobiles / 16min
Drivers will have to pay to enter the heart of Manhattan starting in 2021, but the specifics have yet to be decided.


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FWIW

Harley claims buyers are more diversehttps://motorbikewriter.com/harley-claims-buyers-diverse/
BRTMRMotorbike Writer / 10h
Half of all new Harley-Davidson motorcycles are bought by riders aged up to 34 years, female and ethnically diverse, says CEO and president Matt Levatich.


Elon Musk says Tesla driverless taxis coming next year, touts self-driving chiphttps://www.autoblog.com/2019/04/22/elon-musk-tesla-driverless-taxis-self-driving-chip/
Cages 100+Autoblog Green / 7h
Filed under: Etc. , Green , Tesla , Emerging Technologies , Autonomous Tesla designed 'the best chip in the world' and lidar 'is a fool's errand' Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla driverless taxis coming next year


The three challenges keeping cars from being fully autonomoushttps://www.technologyreview.com/s/...ges-keeping-cars-from-being-fully-autonomous/
200+New on MIT Technology Review / 4h
Technical, regulatory, and business obstacles are still in the way of safe, useful, and affordable self-driving vehicles.



FAA clears Alphabet Inc's Wing Aviation for first U.S. drone deliveries[
FWIW89Autoblog Green / 1h
Filed under: Etc. , Green , Emerging Technologies , Commercial Vehicles Wins approval to fly beyond line-of-sight, and over people Continue reading FAA clears Alphabet Inc's Wing Aviation for first U.S. drone deliveries FAA clears


A Comprehensively Restored 1937 Lockheed Model 12 – $1,295,000 USDhttps://silodrome.com/lockheed-model-12/
64Silodrome / 3h
The Lockheed 12 is probably best known as the beautiful art deco airliner waiting for Ingrid Bergman at the end of the Casablanca , it was also used in the 2009 movie Earhart due to its visual similarity to the Lockheed Electra 10


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BIKE CANDY

BMW Motorrad Motorsport went endurance racing in 2008 to develop and prepare the team for Superbike racing in 2009. The development weapon of choice was the R 1200 HP.

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Tuesday 30 April 2019


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On Street and Track

GS Trophy 2020 – Qualifier USA Registration Details Announcedhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...registration-details-announced?language=en_US
BRTMRBMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 26, 2019…Registration is now open for the GS Trophy 2020 – Qualifier USA to be held May 31 through June 2 with RawHyde Adventures at RawHyde’s newly added location near California City, CA.

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: BMW racers celebrate victories at the Slovakia Ring.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...te-victories-at-the-slovakia-ring?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / now
Wins and podium finish for the BMW S 1000 RR at the Slovakia Ring – Luca Salvadori rides onto the rostrum in Italy.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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GS Trophy 2020 Qualifier USA Registration Now Openhttps://blog.motorcycle.com/2019/04...phy-2020-qualifier-usa-registration-now-open/
Motorcycle.com News / 13h
Get your GS out to California City and the GS Trophy 2020 Qualifier taking place at Rawhyde Adventures! Begin Press Release: GS Trophy 2020 – Qualifier USA Registration Details Announced Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 26,


Review: Video comparison: Himalayan vs Versys-X300 vs G 310 GShttp://www.autocarindia.com/bike-re...ium=rss&utm_campaign=Autocar+India+Bikes+feed
BRTMRAutocar India / 15h
Also see: Read about the contest between the BMW G 310 GS, Royal Enfield Himalayan and Kawasaki Versys-X 300

A lot of accessories for the new Boxer Endurohttps://www.motorradonline.de/zubehoer/hornig-bmw-r-1250-gs-zubehoer/
Motorradonline.de
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BMW specialist Hornig has adapted its range of accessories to the new BMW R 1250 GS. The new add-on parts are intended to increase safety, comfort, and individuality.

WUNDERLICH BMW R 1250 R
Accessories for the Bayern Roadster
https://www.motorradonline.de/zubehoer/wunderlich-bmw-r-1250-r-zubehoer/
Motorradonline.de
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BMW has donated the R 1250 R the new Schaltnockenboxer. Accessories specialist Wunderlich has adapted its range of accessories accordingly.


Feast Your Eyes on This Designer’s Vision for a BMW Muscle Bikehttps://www.webbikeworld.com/feast-your-eyes-on-this-designers-vision-for-a-bmw-muscle-bike/
BRTMR500+Web Bike World / 2d
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BMW, Please Make It Naked muscle bikes are something that BMW hasn’t done yet. The company has a new 1,800cc engine coming, and it would be awesome if it put that goodly mill to good use in a BMW muscle bike.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Pre-ordering open for Fuell Flowhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/26/pre-ordering-open-for-fuell-flow/
CMG News / 20h
The Fuell Flow, the first electric motorcycle coming from Erik Buell’s new battery bike venture, is now available for pre-order, and we also have more details on the machine.



Suzuki’s Supermono Engine Designhttps://www.cycleworld.com/suzukis-supermono-engine-design?dom=rss-default&src=syn
100+Cycle World / 21h
News A second con-rod without a piston Suzuki has filed patents drawings showing a single-cylinder with balancer design that is similar to Ducati’s iconic Supermono.


Harley-Davidson Continues Its Long Fall From Gracehttps://www.fool.com/investing/2019/04/29/harley-davidson-continues-its-long-fall-from-grace.aspx
BRTMRThe Motley Fool / 3h
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) may have beaten its own expectations in the first quarter of 2019, but that doesn't mean the business is doing well. Sales were down 12.3% to $1.20 billion, and net income dropped 26.8% to $127.9


MC NEWS

BaT Auction: 35-Years-Owned 1951 Vincent Comet at No Reservehttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1951-vincent-comet/
The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 21h
This 1951 Vincent Comet has resided in the seller’s private collection since 1984, when it was acquired from Bol d’Or Motorcycles in England and imported to the US.


Could the Yamaha R1 be Electric in the Future?https://www.webbikeworld.com/could-the-yamaha-r1-be-electric-in-the-future/
35Web Bike World / 2h
The Times Are Changing Yamaha is looking towards the electrified future just like every other motorcycle manufacturer. According to Cycle World , the company recently patented some designs for an electric R1.


How to Attempt a Cross-Country Record on Three Wheelshttps://www.thedrive.com/news/27714/how-to-attempt-a-cross-country-record-on-three-wheels
BRTMR47The Drive / 5h
Brian Daughdrill was 14 years old when he first saw Burt Reynolds flash that famous mustachioed grin from behind the wheel of an orange and white ambulance in " Cannonball Run ."


8 Motorcycles for short ridershttps://www.topgear.com.ph/moto-sap...rcycles-for-not-so-tall-riders-a2634-20190429
BRTMRTop Gear Philippines / 4h
8 Motorcycles for short riders Top Gear Philippines Here is a list of 8 big bikes suitable for average-sized Filipinos.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

A First Ride On Harley’s Stripped-Down Tourer, The 2019 Electra Glide Standardhttps://www.baggersmag.com/first-ri...lectra-glide-standard?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Baggers / 21h
Featured Bikes Without bells and minus the drama, this new bagger from The Motor Company delivers plenty of touring chops at a nice price. Harley-Davidson’s new 2019 Electra Glide Standard delivers a true base model.


RIDING

Video: Interview with new youngest person to ride around the worldhttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tre...-new-youngest-person-to-ride-around-the-world
RevZilla Articles / 10min
How a 23-year-old on a Ducati Scrambler made history.


How to: Ride more safelyhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/28/safety-story/
79CMG News / 16h
We’re coming up on May, which is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It’s a subject that’s important to us at CMG, so we reached out a selection of riders from a wide range of backgrounds to get their safety tips — stuff that’s kept


GEAR

Best Motorcycle Racing Tireshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-motorcycle-racing-tires
Motorcycle.com / 14h
In our Best Sportbike Tire series, we compiled a list of sportbike tires primarily suited for spirited street riding.


Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 First Look (9 Fast Facts)https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/26/dunlop-sportmax-roadsport-2-first-look-9-fast-facts/
37Ultimate Motorcycling / 14h
Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 First Look: New Sport Motorcycle Tires Dunlop has released the Sportmax Roadsport 2, a new value-oriented performance tire. Let’s look at where Dunlop positions the Roadsport 2 in its range.


Best Motorcycle Touring Tireshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-motorcycle-touring-tires
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 1h
Pity the poor fool who’s got nothing to do for a week or two but roll around on his motorcycle – no job, no cares, no particular place to be.


Lone Rider Launches New ‘ADV Tent’ For Adventure Ridershttps://www.advpulse.com/adv-products/lone-rider-adv-tent/
200+ADV Pulse / 20h
Whether the intention is to simply spend the weekend moto camping in a nearby forest or to dedicate the next several months conquering the Pan-American highway, the Lone Rider ADV Tent was designed and developed with the rider

TECH

Why Does Your Motorcycle Stay In Gear?—50 Ways To Get It Wronghttps://www.cycleworld.com/why-does...-ways-to-get-it-wrong?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Cycle World / 7h
Bikes Number 14 in a series of motorcycle learning experiences What is holding your motorcycle’s transmission in gear? Technical Editor Kevin Cameron reminds us of the value of the “detent.”…

The Racing Sheet


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Shaun Muir (BMW): «Reiterberger partly agree»http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/142177/Shaun-Muir-(BMW)-Stimme-Reiterberger-teilweise-zu.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 27.04.2019 07:28
Markus Reiterberger has proven to the Superbike World Championship team BMW since Aragon that it is expedient if the S1000RR is tuned to his wishes. Team boss Shaun Muir in an exclusive interview.
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BMW Motorsport News

Félix da Costa scores important points for BMW i Andretti Motorsport in a turbulent Paris E-Prix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...sport-in-a-turbulent-paris-e-prix?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
António Félix da Costa (POR) and BMW i Andretti Motorsport have completed a difficult race weekend in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in Paris (FRA) with seventh place and six hard-earned points.


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 13/2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-13/2019?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
BMW M Motorsport presents Official Partners and Suppliers for the 2019 DTM season – BMW M4 GT4 wins at ADAC GT4 Germany premiere.


Raising the curtain on the new turbo era: BMW Motorsport kicks off the 2019 DTM season at Hockenheim.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-2019-dtm-season-at-hockenheim?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
The wait is finally over: the new BMW M4 DTM with BMW Turbo Power – developed in accordance with Class 1 regulations – will make its race debut this weekend.


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FIA.com Azerbijan Grand Prix ;https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2019/eventtiming-information-8 Event and Timing Information

Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas send warning to F1 rivals after Baku winhttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...ing-Mercedes-Ferrari-after-Baku-F1-Grand-Prix
Daily Express / 18h
LEWIS HAMILTON and Valtteri Bottas made a major statement on Sunday by becoming the first team-mates in Formula 1 history to secure four straight one-two finishes, and after that, they had a message for the rest of the grid.


Wolff says four one-two finishes "flatter" Mercedeshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 5h
Valtteri Bottas beat teammate Lewis Hamilton in Baku as Mercedes became the first team to finish first and second in the opening four races of a season since the F1 world championship began in 1950.


F1 Debrief: All you need to know after the Azerbaijan GPhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 14h
Yet another Mercedes 1-2 then, the fourth in a row since the start of the season, with Valtteri Bottas holding the upper hand over Lewis Hamilton after just holding on to his pole position advantage.


Sebastian Vettel declares Mercedes Formula 1 dominance is 'boring' and makes bizarre claimhttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...-declares-Mercedes-Formula-1-dominance-boring
Daily Express / 16h
SEBASTIAN VETTEL has declared that it is “boring” watching Mercedes dominate Formula 1, after Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton secured their fourth straight one-two finish on Sunday.


Motor racing-Ferrari form is not as bad as it looks, says team bosshttps://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N22A0EI?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
F1Reuters: Motor Sports News / 1d
Ferrari is still hunting for their first win of the Formula One season after rivals Mercedes chalked up four straight one-two finishes, but team boss Mattia Binotto was adamant things are not as bad as they look.


Explained: The tiny margin that cost Raikkonen his grid positionhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3h
Raikkonen was due to start Sunday's race eighth but was forced to take a pitlane start as Alfa Romeo changed the specification of the front wing flap adjuster after FIA stewards declared the wing had "deflected more than 5mm


Ferrari revisited old floor concept in Bakuhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 10h
As Giorgio Piola's exclusive drawing shows (above), Ferrari's upgrade for Baku included a small change to the floor - adding a bank of three fins at the rear corner just ahead of the tyre squirt slot.


Grosjean: Haas struggles "unsurprising but f***ing annoying"https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 8h
Haas started the season with the fourth-fastest car but has not scored points since Kevin Magnussen finished sixth in the opening race in Australia, as it failed to convert strong one-lap pace into race performance in Bahrain


Revealed: Red Bull’s groundbreaking front suspension designhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
The thicker forward leg of the upper elements of the suspension is attached to the upright directly above the rear leg, although the lower wishbone is a more conventional one-piece design.


The secret aerodynamicist: why everybody follows Newey - apart from Mercedeshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/47838557
F1200+BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 3d
Blind faith: Why teams just can’t crunch all the numbers and worshipping the man who changed everything in F1.


New Honda engine allows more use of high power modeshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3d
All four Red Bull and Toro Rosso drivers had new V6s installed for the start of Friday practice in Baku, while Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly also took new turbos, MGU-Hs and MGU-Ks.



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BMW Group News

BMW Group Canada honoured as one of the best places to work In Canadahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...the-best-places-to-work-in-canada?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 18h
Great Place To Work Institute ranks BMW Group Canada #24 in the country


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS
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Under the skin: the hierarchy of EV motor technologyhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/technology/under-skin-hierarchy-ev-motor-technology
Autocar RSS Feed / 16h
FIA Formula E motors are the ultimate in EV drivetrains. BMW's iFE has a power-to-weight ratio three times better than an i3 motor thanks to lightweight parts used in the rotor Batteries and chargers don't drive an electric vehicle,


OTHER CAGE NEWS

]American start-up launches electrified classic Ford Broncohttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/american-start-launches-electrified-classic-ford-bronco
Cages Autocar RSS Feed / 2d
Zero Labs' re-engineered 1965 4x4 offers a 500% power increase and a five-speed manual gearbox California-based EV start-up Zero Labs Automotive has unveiled a re-engineered classic Ford Bronco with an electric powertrain.


This Is the Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette’s New Logohttps://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-chevrolet-corvette-c8-mid-engine-new-logo-emblem-badge/
Cages 57Automobile Magazine / 9h
Chevrolet is keeping the mid-engine Corvette under wraps until its big debut this summer, but it still wants to build hype. We’re obliged by showing off the car's new logo.


Drink In Ferrari’s Beautiful Evolution with Every Model to Wear the Badge: Videohttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...y-model-to-wear-the-badge-video-ar185334.html
TopSpeed Newsletter / 13h
Style, speed, power, beauty - these are the words often associated with the Prancing Horse badge.



Corvette Plant to Add Second Shift for Mid-Engine C8 Production
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/...c8-mid-engine-bowling-green-plant-production/
100+Automobile Magazine / 1h
After years of waiting for any news regarding a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette, we have been bombarded with recent developments, including now learning General Motors will add a second shift at its Bowling Green Assembly plant in
FWIW Given the price of the C8, will these jobs stick?


Documentary: The History of the MGBhttps://silodrome.com/documentary-mgb-history/
Cages 22Silodrome / 11h
This documentary about the history of the MGB, and to a lesser extent the history of MG as a whole, covers the development of one of the most famous sports cars in the world.


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BIKE CANDY

Photos from 2014 seen on BRTMR.

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads:




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On Street and Track

A legitimate MINI, but with two wheelshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...-legítimo-mini-mas-com-duas-rodas?language=pt
BMW PressClub Brazil

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São Paulo, April 30, 2019 - The creativity of MINI designers has never been limited to the four-wheeled universe. And the MINI Scooter E Concept is proof of that. It is the first concept motorcycle designed by the brand, presented in two different design versions, but incorporating, in addition to the unmistakable style inherited from the British manufacturer's cars, fun riding, intelligent functionality and numerous customization options. And all this in favor of an even more sustainable and innovative mobility. "More than a product, MINI is synonymous with how to live in urban centers with style, sophistication and modern fashion. The MINI mobility delivers technology and fun to drive in a conscious way and respecting the environment where it is inserted ", explains Rodrigo Novello, Director of MINI Brazil.


BMW and MINI proposals for Mother's Day 2019https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/spai...mini-para-el-día-de-la-madre-2019?language=es
BMW PressClub Spain

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Like every year, from BMW and MINI we offer you original ideas with which to surprise the most authentic mothers, athletes, adventurers.
Attached you will find, in pdf, the information about the products and prices.

More than 350 participants celebrate 1st BMW Rider Day in 2019https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...celebram-1º-bmw-rider-day-em-2019?language=pt
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São Paulo, April 30, 2019 - The first edition of the BMW Rider Day of 2019 could not have been better. This is the sentiment of all the 350 participants of the tour, held last Saturday (27), with the support of the BMW Rider Experience, the official experience program of BMW Motorrad, and celebrating the 1st anniversary of the launch of the BMW G 310 in Brazil.


BMW Canada announces April Sales
The full press release is in the Mothership section of this post. The Motorrad exerpt -
Motorrad.[
BMW Motorrad delivered 207 new motorcycles in April. Across the country, BMW riders are eagerly waiting for the season to begin and to start taking delivery of their new BMW motorcycles. With highly anticipated new models arriving, such as the R1250RT, demand for BMW motorcycles continues to be high.

FWIW: Despite the perceived demand sales were down from 2018’s 264 units to 207 units in 2019 or a -17.3 percent drop.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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Arresting: Renard’s ex-police BMW K75 RThttp://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-k75-rt-custom
Bike EXIF Update / 32min
There’s a clean , sharp vibe to the bikes that come out of Renard Speed Shop . Estonia’s finest custom builders don’t have a fixed signature style, but the machines from the Tallinn workshop are always beautifully finished and pack a


That’s Different – GS Trophy Switches Saddles to the F850GShttps://cdnbkr.ca/thats-different-gs-trophy-switches-saddles-to-the-f850gs/
BRTMRCanadian Biker Magazine / 14h
Perhaps it was ho-hum seeing the R1200GS tackle every log, rock, river, mud bog, dirt track, windswept no-man’s land and jungle thicket with relative aplomb.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Suzuki’s Counterbalanced Single-Cylinder Engine Patent Looks a Lot Like a Ducati Designhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/suzuki...gine-patent-looks-a-lot-like-a-ducati-design/
BRTMR34Web Bike World / 7h
Taking a Supermono Approach Single-cylinder engines have a reputation for being buzzy and full of vibration. Many of them are. One way to smooth out that vibration is to add a counterbalancer.


Honda Wants to Put a Rear-Facing Radar In Your Helmet]
BRTMR85Web Bike World / 7h
Safety First Radar and camera safety systems are quickly becoming a topic of discussion and patents for motorcycle riders. This technology has been employed on cars for quite some time now, and it’s making its way to bikes.


Triumph builds a bigger engine for new Rocket 3 TFChttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/05/01/triumph-builds-a-bigger-engine-for-new-rocket-3-tfc/
Canada Moto Guide / now
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Triumph has announced the specs for the Rocket 3 TFC, and it’s a game-changer. The new bike has the largest current-production motorcycle engine, and makes more torque than any other gasoline-powered motorcycle.



MC NEWS

Opinion: Staying safehttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/05/01/opinion-staying-safe/
BRTMRCanada Moto Guide / 8h
Today is the first day of Motorcycle Awareness Month, and this is a bigger deal in Canada than most places – we’re coming out of a long winter, and many of us will be rusty on our bikes in May.


Motorcycle theft running rampant Down Under]https://motorbikewriter.com/motorcycle-theft-running-rampant/
BRTMR100+Motorbike Writer / 17h
Police in two states have seized 11 stolen motorbikes under investigations into motor vehicle theft and rebirthing as motorbike theft runs rampant across the nation.


Still think electric bikes aren't fun? Check this out.https://www.visordown.com/news/viral/still-think-electric-bikes-arent-fun-check-out
BRTMRVisordown / 6h
Image: Thoughts?


Top 100 Most Expensive Motorcycleshttps://thevintagent.com/2019/04/28/top-100-most-expensive-motorcycles/
BRTMRThe Vintagent / 17h
Our Top 100 World's Most Expensive Motorcycles is the only accurate list of the most expensive bikes sold at public auction.


Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Eight safest beginner bikeshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/05/02/motorcycle-safety-awareness-month-nine-safest-beginner-bikes/
BRTMRCanada Moto Guide / 7h
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and May is also the month when motorcycle sales really start to pick up. If you’ve been riding a while, you probably have a good idea of what features you’re looking for in a bike.


AMA Highlights May as Motorcycle Awareness Monthhttps://blog.motorcycle.com/2019/05...highlights-may-as-motorcycle-awareness-month/
BRTMRMotorcycle.com News / 15h
If there’s going to be a Motorcycle Awareness Month, *insert Justin Timberlake voice* it’s gonna be May! Begin Press Release: American Motorcyclist Association highlights May as Motorcycle Awareness Month Motorists,


Call for Presentations deadline approachinghttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2019/05/02/call-for-presentations-deadline-approaching/
BRTMRPowersports Business / 1h
Applications for prospective seminar speakers for the 2019 Powersports DEALER Seminars presented by Powersports Business @ AIMExpo will soon be closed. The deadline for applicants is Friday, May 10.


Off Camber – Motorcycles And Luckhttps://www.motorcycle.com/features/off-camber-motorcycles-and-luck.html
BRTMR35Motorcycle.com / 14h
Longtime MO readers know that we’re big proponents of developing riding skills throughout your entire riding career. We also stress the importance of protective riding gear for the possibility of things going bad.


Yoshimura Introduces Honda Super Cub Race Series Systemshttps://blog.motorcycle.com/2019/05...troduces-honda-super-cub-race-series-systems/
BRTMR28Motorcycle.com News / 17h
Add a little badassery to your Honda Super Cub. Begin press release: The Honda Super Cub is back and Yoshimura has two high-performance options for this timeless classic.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

Making Sense Of The Yamaha Niken, A Motorcycle With Two Front Endshttps://www.cycleworld.com/making-s...e-with-two-front-ends?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMR21Cycle World / 1h
Bikes What this controversial three-wheeled, 847cc triple is, and what it is not Yamaha’s Niken is a market experiment undertaken in one of motorcycling’s down periods as a weather vane that may reveal new information about buyer


RIDING

KLIMLife: Destination Guatemalahttps://www.motorcycle.com/features/klimlife-destination-guatemala.html
BRTMRMotorcycle.com / 16h
Unless you’re one of the lucky few who spend their lives traveling the world on two wheels, chances are you’re spending time in the office, on the job site, or otherwise too busy with daily life to get out for an adventure all that often.


GEAR

Bell Eliminator Helmet Reviewhttps://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/bell-eliminator-helmet-review?dom=rss-default&src=syn
BRTMRMotorcycle Cruiser / 6h
Parts and gear Unboxing and Reviewing Bell Helmets’ stylish new motorcycle lid Unboxing the Bell Eliminator helmet, the company’s newest addition to its culture helmets and a modern throwback to vintage car racing helmet design.


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YAMAHA issued a recall on the SUPER TÉNÉRÉ (XTZ1200) modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2019186
RecallTransport Canada - Motor Vehicle Safety ... / 5h
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the removable hard saddlebags do not have side reflectors. When the saddlebags are mounted, the motorcycle’s side reflectors cannot be seen. Safety Risk: Side reflectors that...


BMW issued a recall on the I3 modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2019190
RecallTransport Canada - Motor Vehicle Safety ... / 5h
Issue: A problem with the electric motor electronics (EME) module could cause a sudden loss of power to the drive motor. Note: The 12-volt electrical system would still function, so power steering and braking...


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/

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The Racing Sheet

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Dakar Route Thru Saudi Arabia for 2020 Becomes Clearhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/dakar-route-saudi-arabia-2020-clear/
100+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 3h
The 2020 Dakar Rally is officially going to be held in Saudi Arabia. Here is the route, filled with mountains and sand dunes. The post Dakar Route Thru Saudi Arabia for 2020 Becomes Clear appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .


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In the Media: "This season could be my best to-date" – Reahttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/In+the+Media+This+season+could+be+my+best+todate+Rea
SBKSBK / 9h
The four-time champion sits down with the Telegraph to discuss the 2019 season so far


BMW with 8 HP more: Is the completion delayed?http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/142349/BMW-mit-8-PS-mehr-Verzoegert-sich-die-Fertigstellung.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 30.04.2019 11:55
World Superbike pilots Tom Sykes and Markus Reiterberger are eagerly awaiting a more powerful engine. "We want to get to the level of Yamaha," says BMW team manager Shaun Muir.
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BMW Motorsport News

The Super Season continues: BMW Team MTEK returns to the WEC 6 Hours of Spa.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...returns-to-the-wec-6-hours-of-spa?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h
BMW Team MTEK heads to the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), the penultimate round of the 2018/2019 World Endurance Championship (WEC) Super Season, next weekend (2nd to 4th May).


New season, new BMW M Motorsport Premium Partner: Timo Glock competing in the JiVS BMW M4 DTM for 2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...g-in-the-jivs-bmw-m4-dtm-for-2019?language=en
MotoGPBMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
The BMW M4 DTM designs for the 2019 season are ready to go. Timo Glock will start the new season at Hockenheim this coming weekend at the wheel of the JiVS BMW M4 DTM.


BMW Team RLL Looking Forward to Mid-Ohio and Home Field Advantage.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-ohio-and-home-field-advantage?language=en_US
RacingBMW Group PressClub USA / 3h
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – April 30, 2018… BMW Team RLL returns to the historic Mid-Ohio SportsCar Course this weekend for the fourth round of the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship looking for the team’s home track to


BMW M Motorsport Media Guide, DTM 2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...m-motorsport-media-guide-dtm-2019?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
The 2019 DTM season marks both an anniversary and the dawn of a new era for BMW Motorsport. We are really looking forward to competing with our new two-litre turbo engine – fitting for the 50 year anniversary of BMW turbo power


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]Island Racer 2019 – The go-to guide for this year’s TT actionhttps://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/island-racer-2019-the-go-to-guide-for-this-years-tt-action/
RacingMotorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 7h
The Isle of Man TT is just around the corner and you can find 148 pages of incredible TT action in the upcoming Island Racer 2019 edition, on sale from May 16, 2019. Island Racer 2019 is the ultimate guide to this year’s Isle of Man


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MotoAmerica: Quarterley Racing On Track Development Issues Statement Regarding Illegal Parts Ruling It Received At Road Atlantahttps://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=9bd639b6-e224-4ed0-9456-eb8467b7ff92
Roadracingworld.com / 4min
From Quarterly Racing Headquarters- Mooresville, NC. Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Round 1 April 5-7 2019 Sanctioning of team riders for parts determined to be illegal After the...


VIR Up Next For Stars Of MotoAmericahttps://motoamerica.com/2019/05/vir-up-next-for-stars-of-motoamerica/
RacingMotoAmerica » Feed / 2h
Toni Elias leads the EBC Brakes Superbike Championship as the series heads to VIR this weekend for round three. Photo by Brian J. Nelson The 2019 MotoAmerica Series began a month ago at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta,


Scholtz Ready For VIR Superbike Battlehttps://motoamerica.com/2019/05/16594/
RacingMotoAmerica » Feed / 21h
Mathew Scholtz will lead the Westby Racing team into VIR this weekend in the EBC Brakes Superbike class. The following is from Westby Racing… Round three of the 2019 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing


Travis Wyman Hoping For Repeat Of 2018 At VIRhttps://motoamerica.com/2019/05/travis-wyman-hoping-for-repeat-of-2018-at-vir/
RacingMotoAmerica » Feed / 22h
Travis Wyman is hoping to repeat his victory from a year ago in the Stock 1000 class at VIR. The following is from Weir Everywhere Racing BMW… Travis Wyman was at the top of his game at the 2018 MotoAmerica


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Dunlop: the 'extra large' tyre to be introduced at Jerezhttps://www.gpone.com/en/2019/04/30/moto2/dunlop-the-extra-large-tyre-to-be-introduced-at-jerez.html
MotoGP59GPone RSS Feed / 9h
A new and larger rear tyre is to be introduced as of the Spanish GP, as well as two new solutions for Moto3


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Top F1 teams diverge in Spanish GP tyre selectionshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 9h
Ferrari, which was the outlier in picking the fewest sets of the red-walled tyre last time out in Baku, has gone for nine sets this time for both Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel.


Zandvoort in line to replace Barcelona on 2020 F1 schedulehttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 8h
In the wake of Max Verstappen’s success momentum has been building for the World Championship to return to the Netherlands for the first time since the 1985 event. Assen had also been in the frame to host a Dutch Grand Prix.


Formula 1's Q4 plans for 2020 abandonedhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1300+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 6h
Teams have recently been discussing a proposal to move F1 to a new four-session qualifying format, which Liberty Media was keen on because it believed it would improve the amount of time cars were on track and increase


Red Bull's latest innovation and Ferrari's F1 updates explainedhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-innovation-ferrari-updates-explained/4379489/
F153Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2h
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Haas concedes VF19 "absolutely the worst" with tyreshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/haas-absolutely-worst-tyres-steiner/4379278/
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 2h
The team's new F1 car has shown flashes of superb pace in 2019 so far, but has been hit badly by tyre warm-up issues in race trim. After the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, in which Kevin Magnussen finished a distant 13th and Romain


2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix F1 Debriefhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDIePnJEcTA
F1Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport / 2h
James Vowles, Motorsport Strategy Director, answers your questions on the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - from those practice starts before our final Q3 laps, to whether we reacted to Ferrari with our first pit stops... ------ Don't forget to


Racing lines: the truth about Ayrton Sennahttps://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/motorsport/racing-lines-truth-about-ayrton-senna
F1Autocar RSS Feed / 12h
Mesmerising drive: Senna at a sopping Silverstone in 1988 Formula 1's most celebrated racing driver courted controversy at every turn, but remains a legend Motor racing fans tend to have their ‘JFK moments’, like 25 years ago


Wolff: Past tyre knowledge "not so relevant" in 2019https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1100+Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 8h
In 2018, Pirelli introduced tyres with a slightly thinner tread for the races in Spain, France and Britain to prevent blistering, and decided to make that the standard specification for this season.


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BMW Group News

BMW of North America Reports April 2019 U.S. Sales.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...a-reports-april-2019-u-s-sales?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2min
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 1, 2019… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 1.4 percent in April 2019 for a total of 23,816 over the 23,482 vehicles sold in April 2018. BMW Sports Activity Vehicles continue to drive sales growth in the


BMW Group Canada reports April, 2019 sales.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...p-canada-reports-april-2019-sales?language=en
Mothership BMW Group PressClub Canada / 21h
• BMW delivers the best-ever single month of sales. • MINI sales outperform the segment. • The all-new BMW Z4 launches, continuing a 30-year Roadster history. • BMW top luxury-model sales more than triple in April.


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Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Celebrates Partnership With Local Scout Group By Presenting Bespoke Badgeshttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...roup-by-presenting-bespoke-badges?language=en
Mothership Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 9h
More than 50 boys and girls from the 1st Barnham Scout Group received their unique Rolls-Royce patrol badges during a specially arranged visit to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

April 2019: BMW Extends U.S. Sales Lead Over Mercedeshttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/05/01/april-2019-bmw-extends-u-s-sales-lead-over-mercedes/
Cages Bmw Blog / 18h
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 1.4 percent in April 2019 for a total of 23,816 over the 23,482 vehicles sold in April 2018.

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BMW USA Sales Up 1.4% for Aprilhttp://www.bimmerfile.com/2019/05/01/bmw-usa-sales-up-april/
Cages BimmerFile / 15h
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 1.4 percent in April 2019 for a total of 23,816 over the 23,482 vehicles sold in April 2018. BMW Sports Activity Vehicles continue to drive sales growth in the U.S., led by the BMW X3, BMW


OTHER CAGE NEWS

How Will the 2020 C8 Corvette Production Compare With Other Mid-Engine Sports Cars?https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...th-other-mid-engine-sports-cars-ar185332.html
Cages TopSpeed Newsletter / 6h
An additional workforce of 400 workers could have some severe ramifications on the production output of the Corvette C8 at its Bowling Green plan. Now with 1,300 workers in total, the plant is ready to achieve record production

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General Motors Confirms Plans for Electric Pickup Truck to Rival Ford, Rivian, Teslahttps://www.thedrive.com/news/27738...ctric-pickup-truck-to-rival-ford-rivian-tesla
Cages 42The Drive / 4h
Automakers have expressed their anxiousness to hop aboard the electrified pickup truck bandwagon over the past 12 months, with the most significant example being Ford's hefty $500 million investment into promising startup


Will VW Build the Tarok Concept for the U.S.?https://www.automobilemag.com/news/...kup-truck-tarok-tanoak-or-ford-ranger-amarok/
Cages 45Automobile Magazine / 18h
Having recently debuted two pickup concepts in the U.S., Volkswagen is clearly looking to enter this competitive segment on our shores


For Sale: Sebastian Vettel-Driven F1 BMW-Sauber and Vintage 1946 BMW F2 Racershttps://www.thedrive.com/news/27765...-f1-bmw-sauber-and-vintage-1946-bmw-f2-racers
Cages 79The Drive / 21h
Two historic BMW open-wheelers have surfaced for sale on Race Cars Direct , making us crave a good 'ol dose of Bavarian sheet metal. The lineup: one is a postwar Formula 2 race car, and the other a modern Formula 1 car that's been


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BIKE CANDY


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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads:Tuesday 7 May 2019




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On Street and Track

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Victory for Mathieu Gines on the BMW S 1000 RR in France.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...es-on-the-bmw-s-1000-rr-in-france?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
BMW racer Mathieu Gines wins in the French Superbike Championship – more podiums for the BMW S 1000 RR in the British Superbike Championship, the French European Bikes Championship and MotoAmerica.

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2019 British Superbike Championship, BSB Round 02, Oulton Park, Tarporley, Cheshire, UK. 5th May 2019.
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BMW Motorrad RIDES powered by ADAC.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/deut...mw-motorrad-rides-powered-by-adac?language=de

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BMW Group PressClub Deutschland / 6h
Umfangreiches Trainings- und Touren-Angebot für Einsteiger, Aufsteiger und Profis im Rahmen der Kooperation von BMW Motorrad und ADAC.
Trans:Comprehensive training and tour offer for beginners, intermediates and professionals in the context of the cooperation of BMW Motorrad and ADAC.



BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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Chop Talk – Kott Motorcycles BMW R80https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/bmw-motorcycles-cafe-racer/chop-talk-kott-r80/
53Return of the Cafe Racers / 1h
One of the many amazing bikes on display at this year’s Handbuilt show in Austin was Dustin Kott’s BMW R80. As part of the show experience, Dustin and a few other builders were interviewed about their builds.


New VP of BMW Motorrad of the Americas as Peyton heads to MINIhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/news...rrad-of-the-americas-as-peyton-heads-to-mini/
Powersports Business / 17h
BMW of North America has announced new appointments within its senior management team at the company’s corporate headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. All leadership changes take effect on July 1, 2019. Michael Peyton,


BMW S 1000 RR Team BMW Motorrad WSBK 2019http://racingcafe.blogspot.com/2019/05/bmw-s-1000-rr-team-bmw-motorrad-wsbk.html
BRTMR37Racing Cafè / 3d
#66 - Tom Sykes #28 - Markus Reiterberger Foto: Flickr (BMW MotorradWSBK Team)

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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Three New Indian Bikes Confirmed In Leaked Documenthttps://www.zigwheels.com/news-feat...raptor-leaked-doc-reveals-more-details/33735/
bmw motorcyclesZigwheels.com / 1d
Three New Indian Bikes Confirmed In Leaked Document Zigwheels.com The American bikemaker is also working on a 1200cc streetfighter and adventure motorcycle based on the FTR 1200 platform.


Ducati Signs an Agreement for an Electric Scooterhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-signs-an-agreement-for-an-electric-scooter/
BRTMR100+Web Bike World / 5d
A Bit Unexpected We’ve reported on the possibility of a Ducati electric motorcycle in the future . Now it seems there will be a Ducati scooter long before there’s a Ducati motorcycle. According to electrek , the company



MC NEWS

Inside Moto-Journalismhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/inside-moto-journalism
Motorcyclist / 4h
News It's a job, a passion, a lifestyle, a love demanding complete devotion A moto-journalist may have an ever-rotating supply of machines to ride, but there’s no caviar, and no clocking out.


How Much Power Does The 2019 Indian FTR1200S Make?https://www.cycleworld.com/how-much-power-does-2019-indian-ftr1200s-make
400+Cycle World / 19h
Bikes Dyno numbers and video on Indian’s street tracker Cycle World dynos the 2019 Indian FTR1200S for peak horsepower and torque numbers.


Honda To Announce 2020 Modelshttps://dirtbikemagazine.com/honda-to-announce-2020-models/
99Dirt Bike Magazine / 19h
Honda teased the announcement of its 2020 MX and off-road lines today. The official reveal will take place at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time, 9:00 Pacific time on Tuesday, May 7.


Vincent fortune found in LA warehousehttps://motorbikewriter.com/vincent-fortune-found-la-warehouse/
Motorbike Writer / 15h
Six Vincent motorcycles and a rare Grigg that have been found in a Los Angeles warehouse after the death of the owner could fetch a small fortune at liquidation. Vincent motorcycles are among the most collectible and expensive


One in 5,000 e-scooter rides ends in injury, half to the headhttps://boingboing.net/2019/05/03/one-in-5000-e-scooter-rides.html
BRTMR32Boing Boing / 3d
The Austin Public Health Department and the CDC studied the safety of e-scooters and came to the conclusion that if you ride them you should wear a helmet.


RIDING

Becoming a motorcycle club racer - Part 2 of 3 | MCN | Motorcyclenews.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO5yi8-IJHw
87MCN - Motorcyclenews.com / 2h
Senior Online Reporter, Dan Sutherland, has been on a mission to take up motorcycle club racing, having grown up watching bike sport on the TV and reading about it every week in MCN from a young age. Part 2 of his quest tells


Northern Utah Loopshttps://ridermagazine.com/2019/05/07/northern-utah-loops/
Rider Magazine / 1h
Northern Utah is an enticing mix of high country views, rugged mountains, intriguing history and fantastic roads. Photos by the author. I unfold a Utah map on my outdoor table at the Main Street Deli in Park City’s bustling


Negotiating the Irish borderhttps://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/negotiating-the-irish-border/
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / 21h
The original idea was to go for a ride in Ireland and cross the much talked-about Irish border to Northern Ireland the day after Brexit, but you know how that whole process went…We decided to go anyway, and what a good decision



GEAR

Is this the smartest helmet yet?https://motorbikewriter.com/smartest-helmet-yet/

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A British company has claimed it will unveil the smartest augmented-reality helmet yet at the London Bike Show in September 2019. Apart from the usual intercom with phone capabilities, it will also feature a GPS, music streaming, heads-up display, photochromic visor, LED brake light, crash warning system,

The Racing Sheet


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Imola Schedule: When to follow the action!http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/Imola+Schedule+When+to+follow+the+action
SBK / 2h
All of the important times across what is set to be a breathtaking Pirelli Italian Round!


WorldSSP championship battle resumes at legendary Imolahttps://superbike-news.co.uk/wordpress/worldssp-championship-battle-resumes-at-legendary-imola/
Superbike News / 1d
Championship pendulum set to swing once again in feisty World Supersport battle. The World Supersport Championship is providing exciting, close-quarter racing in 2019, with the last two races (MotorLand Aragon and TT Circuit


Valentino Rossi spreads influence to WorldSBK!http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2019/Valentino+Rossi+spreads+influence+to+WorldSBK
SBKSBK / 4d
‘The Doctor’ is continuing to help young riders, with five WorldSSP300 in the VR46 Master Camp!




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BMW Motorsport News

BMW Team RLL Finishes Fourth and Sixth at Mid-Ohio. Blomqvist/DePhillippi - P4, Edwards/Krohn - P6https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...ephillippi-p4-edwards/krohn-p6?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 1d
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – May 5, 2018… BMW Team RLL registered fourth and sixth place finishes in today’s Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio, the fourth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 14/2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-14/2019?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
FIST-Team AAI bags brace of wins in the China GT Championship – Successful debut for Beitske Visser in the W Series.


Five BMW M4 DTMs in the points on Sunday at Hockenheim.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...he-points-on-sunday-at-hockenheim?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
Five of the six BMW drivers finished in the points in race two of the 2019 DTM season at Hockenheim (GER). Philipp Eng (AUT) came home fourth in the ZF BMW M4 DTM, having started from pole position for the second time in his


Track facts and key factors: the BMW i Andretti Motorsport preview for the Monaco E-Prix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ort-preview-for-the-monaco-e-prix?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
This coming weekend, the ABB FIA Formula E Championship will be in the Principality of Monaco (MON) for the ninth race of the season. Our preview provides you with the most importance facts about the circuit and the key

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VIR MotoAmerica Results 2019 (Updated)https://www.cyclenews.com/2019/05/article/vir-motoamerica-results-2019/
bmw motorcyclesCycle News / 1d
VIR MotoAmerica Results 2019 (Updated) Cycle News MotoAmerica results from Virginia International Raceway (VIR) featuring Superbike, Supersport, Junior Cup, Twins and Superstock 1000.


Sunday At VIR: What The Teams Had To Sayhttps://motoamerica.com/2019/05/sunday-at-vir-what-the-teams-had-to-say/
MotoAmerica » Feed / 18h
Kyle Wyman led an EBC Brakes Superbike race for the first time at VIR. The following is from KWR Ducati… The Inde Motorsports Rance/KWR Ducati team put together another pair of top-10 results this past weekend at Virginia


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Spanish Grand Prix: Ferrari bring forward engine upgrade as Mercedes dominatehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/48190078
BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 23min
Ferrari are introducing an upgraded engine two races early at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix as they seek to end Mercedes' domination.


The F1 teams under most pressure to deliver upgrades in Spainhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 6h
... Keep reading


Haas baseline still best of F1 midfield - Grosjeanhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 4d
Haas has largely failed to convert regular Q3 appearances into points in the early races of 2019, with the team's VF-19 blighted by tyre warm-up issues.


2021 F1 chassis rules sign-off set for October compromisehttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 4d
As Motorsport.com revealed earlier this year, teams were pushing for a delay in publishing the new 2021 regulations because of fears that going too early with them could hand a huge advantage to the bigger teams. If the rules were


Horner: Friday infringement penalties need changinghttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 4d
Horner was left frustrated in Azerbaijan last weekend when his driver Pierre Gasly was forced to start from the pitlane after he missed a weighbridge call after second practice. Gasly had been asked by his team to push hard on the


Sebastian Vettel makes Ferrari title claim after Lewis Hamilton fast start to F1 seasonhttps://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-...ri-Lewis-Hamilton-F1-Mercedes-Valtteri-Bottas
F1Daily Express / 3d
SEBASTIAN VETTEL is CONVINCED that he can win a world title with Ferrari.


The Solution To Formula One's Problemshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2019/05/03/the-solution-to-formula-ones-problems/
F1200+Christian Sylt / 3d
Liberty Media is trying to find the winning formula to boost the ratings of its Formula One auto racing series. The best solution might be a lot simpler than it thinks.


How a Formula 1 car works: Episode 4 - Diffuserhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3d
With access to Mercedes' incredible F1 car collection plus 3D animations and Piola's legendary technical illustrations, they discuss how this ever more important element of the rear of the car contributes to performance.


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BMW Group News

BMW Group Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2019https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rterly-statement-to-31-march-2019?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h
BMW Group Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2019


BMW Group's operational performance on coursehttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...operational-performance-on-course?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 9h
Recognition of provision for EU proceedings ++ Volume growth achieved despite prevailing sector trend – market share increased ++ Further rise in upfront expenditure for tomorrow’s mobility


Statement by Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Conference Call Interim Report to 31 March 2019https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...l-interim-report-to-31-march-2019?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 6h
Statement Harald Krüger Conference Call Q1 2019


Statement by Dr Nicolas Peter, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Interim Report to 31 March 2019https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...l-interim-report-to-31-march-2019?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 6h
Statement Dr Nicolas Peter Conference Call Q1 2019


BMW of North America Announces Senior Manager Appointments.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...es-senior-manager-appointments?language=en_US
Mothership BMW Group PressClub USA / 4d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 3, 2019… BMW of North America today announced new appointments within its senior management team at the company’s corporate headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. All leadership changes take


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Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Marks 115 Years Of Excellence And Innovationhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...ears-of-excellence-and-innovation?language=en
Mothership Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 4d
On 4 May 1904, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce met for the first time at The Midland Hotel, Manchester; an encounter that would change the course of automotive history. Exactly 115 years later, the marque they agreed to form


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW profits sink 78% amid 1.4 billion Euros provision for EU finehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/05/07/bmw-profits-sink-78-amid-1-4-billion-euros-provision-for-eu-fine/
Bmw Blog / 19min
BMW’s first-quarter operating profit fell 78 percent to 589 million euros, despite higher deliveries of luxury vehicles, as the carmaker felt the effects of higher investment spending and a 1.4 billion euro ($1.6 bln) legal provision.BMW said


Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerageshttps://www.fidaily.com/2019/05/05/...age-recommendation-of-hold-by-brokerages.html
bmw motorcyclesFinance Daily / 1d
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerages Finance Daily Shares of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (ETR:BMW) have earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the


The BMW M8 Competition Leakshttps://www.supercars.net/blog/the-bmw-m8-competition-leaks/
Supercars.net / 1h
More Aggressive Than Ever The new BMW 8-Series is out, and there are rumors and information floating around the web about upcoming variants of the new car. One of those variants yet to come out is the M8 Competition.




OTHER CAGE NEWS

German Auto Industry Battles Over The Electric Futurehttps://www.thedrive.com/tech/27841/german-auto-industry-battles-over-the-electric-future
The Drive / 22h
There is an interesting fight going on in Germany: Battery proponents and hydrogen fuel cell fans are at each other’s throats. What else is new, you say? What’s new are the unusual brawlers: In the BEV corner, weighing in at 10+


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BIKE CANDY

2016 BRTMR Photos

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Bench Racing and The Morning Reads: Friday, 10 May 2019




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On Street and Track

Next stop Imola: BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team ready for the fifth round of the WorldSBK 2019.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-fifth-round-of-the-worldsbk-2019?language=en

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BRTMR BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The next round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is approaching after a four-week break. The fifth event of the season is taking place this coming weekend (10th to 12th May) at Imola, Italy.


National event to launch the new BMW F 850 ​​GS Adventure in the networkhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...va-bmw-f-850-gs-adventure-na-rede?language=pt
08.05.2019 Press kit TOP
Simultaneous actions take place in the network of authorized BMW Motorrad dealers in Brazil.

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São Paulo, May 08, 2019 - The brand new BMW F 850 ​​GS Adventure celebrates on Thursday (9) the official launch in the network of dealers of the brand in the country. The launch will feature a detailed presentation of the model and the possibility to perform and schedule test-rides first-hand. Some dealers will also promote entertainment activities, women's space, kids area, live music, food trucks, buffet and voucher for discounts on the BMW Motorrad accessories and clothing line, among others. As of today, the model will be available for test rides at all BMW Motorrad dealerships in Brazil.


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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This Baby Albatros Uses A BMW S 1000 RR Enginehttps://www.rideapart.com/articles/348593/ultralight-bmw-s1000rr-engine-plane/
BRTMR500+RideApart / 3h
This Baby Albatros Uses A BMW S1000RR Engine RideApart The ultralight aircraft ressembles a Soviet-era training jet fighter and is propelled by none other than the BMW's S1000RR engine.


TVS and BMW Motorrad co-developing a twin-cylinder motorcycle - Reporthttps://indianautosblog.com/tvs-bmw-motorrad-co-developing-twin-cylinder-motorcycle-p317241

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BRTMR Indian Autos Blog / 3h
TVS and BMW Motorrad co-developing a twin-cylinder motorcycle - Report Indian Autos Blog The Apache RR 310 is unable to meet its sales target, but that hasn't demotivated TVS from further expanding presence in the


Motorcycles segment increases revenues and earnings significantly for BMW • Total Motorcyclehttps://www.totalmotorcycle.com/mot...-revenues-and-earnings-significantly-for-bmw/
BRTMR Total Motorcycle News / 3h
Motorcycles segment increases revenues and earnings significantly for BMW • Total Motorcycle Total Motorcycle News Munich.


2013 BMW HP4 vs NEW Ducati V4R | Track and Road Testhttps://www.visordown.com/news/viral/2013-bmw-hp4-vs-new-ducati-v4r-track-and-road-test
BRTMR 100+Visordown / 1d
Image: But which bike won?
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BMW Motorrad launches 2019 GS Experience and GS Events programhttp://ausmotorcyclist.com.au/bmw-motorrad-launches-2019-gs-experience-and-gs-events-program/
BRTMR Australian Motorcyclist Magazine / 10h
GS Experience events to be held in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria Unique opportunity to put BMW’s exciting GS range to the test Entire GS range on offer, from the G 310 GS to the R 1250 GSA GS Safari Enduro


Bonhams Auction BMW Motorrad Listings

Sale 25383 Lot 551: 1992 BMW 980cc R100GS Frame no. 6463149 R100GS Engine no. 6463149https://bonhams.com/auctions/25383/lot/551/
BRTMR Bonhams Auctioneers / 6h
1992 BMW 980cc R100GS Registration no. J114 AUX Frame no. 6463149 R100GS Engine no. 6463149 BMW have always been synonymous with the flat twin engine and shaft drive since their first model appeared in 1923.
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Sale 25383 Lot 550: c.1981 BMW 980cc R100RT Frame no. 6075005 Engine no. 6075005https://bonhams.com/auctions/25383/lot/550/
BRTMR Bonhams Auctioneers / 6h
c.1981 BMW 980cc R100RT Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. 6075005 Engine no. 6075005 Just a few years after introducing the R90/6 and R90S,
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Sale 25383 Lot 549: 1949 BMW 247cc R24 Frame no. 205368 Engine no. 205368https://bonhams.com/auctions/25383/lot/549/
BRTMR Bonhams Auctioneers / 6h
1949 BMW 247cc R24 Registration no. YVL 512 Frame no. 205368 Engine no. 205368 Developed from the 198cc single-cylinder R20 of 1937/38, itself a development of BMW's best-selling R2, the 247cc R23 was produced between
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Sale 25383 Lot 548: 1952 BMW 247cc R25/2 Frame no. 250126 Engine no. 250126https://rebrand.bonhams.com/auctions/25383/lot/548/
BRTMR Bonhams Auctioneers / 6h
1952 BMW 247cc R25/2 Registration no. 4181 H Frame no. 250126 Engine no. 250126 BMW's first new post-war model, the 247cc R24, arrived in 1948 looking pretty much like the pre-war R23 of 1938 but producing an additional 2bhp. In mid-1950 the R24 was superseded by th
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Sale 25383 Lot 547: 1956 BMW 494cc R50 Frame no. 555288 Engine no. 555288 (re-stamped)https://bonhams.com/auctions/25383/lot/547/
BRTMR Bonhams Auctioneers / 6h
1956 BMW 494cc R50 Registration no. 872 JMT Frame no. 555288 Engine no. 555288 (re-stamped) In the early 1950s, BMW concentrated on refining what were essentially pre-war designs, but by 1955 was ready with a brace of new machines, the R50 and R69. Of 500cc and 600cc respectively, the newcomers
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Sale 25383 Lot 546: c.1965 BMW 494cc R50/2 Frame no. 639969 Engine no. 639969https://bonhams.com/auctions/25383/lot/546/
BRTMR Bonhams Auctioneers / 6h
c.1965 BMW 494cc R50/2 Registration no. RBV 990J Frame no. 639969 Engine no. 639969 In the early 1950s, BMW concentrated on refining what were essentially pre-war designs, but by 1955 was ready with a brace of new


Sale 25383 Lot 545: 1958 BMW 494cc R50 Frame no. 559124 Engine no. 559124https://bonhams.com/auctions/25383/lot/545/
BRTMR Bonhams Auctioneers / 6h
1958 BMW 494cc R50 Registration no. 711 XUN Frame no. 559124 Engine no. 559124 In the early 1950s, BMW concentrated on refining what were essentially pre-war designs, but by 1955 was ready with a brace of new
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Sale 25383 Lot 544: 1968 BMW 594cc R69S Frame no. 664760 Engine no. 664760https://bonhams.com/auctions/25383/lot/544/
BRTMR Bonhams Auctioneers / 6h
1968 BMW 594cc R69S Registration no. SRR 455F Frame no. 664760 Engine no. 664760 • Imported from Canada in 2010 • Professional top-end engine rebuild • Present ownership since September 2018 BMW introduced its first
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Fuell Electric Motorcycle First Lookhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fuell-electric-motorcycle-first-look
BRTMR Motorcyclist / 24min

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News Fuell Electric Motorcycle First Look Fuell’s Flow electric motorcycle and Fluid e-mobility bicycles are designed for the urban rider. Here is a first look at the Fuell Flow electric motorcycle.


[b][url=https://www.webbikeworld.com/heres-to-hoping-the-ducati-electric-motorcycle-actually-looks-this-good/]Here’s to Hoping the Ducati Electric Motorcycle Actually Looks This Good[/b][/url]

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BRTMR 200+Web Bike World / 1d
This Rendering Looks Fantastic Ducati’s CEO has said that his company is looking at developing an electric motorcycle , but at the time of that interview, the technology wasn’t quite there.


Indian Product Plans Leaked, Including New Models and Big Liquid-Cooled Twin (Bike Reports) (News)http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2019...luding-new-models-and-big-liquid-cooled-twin/

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BRTMR81MotorcycleDaily.com - Motorcycle News, E... / 1d
Several of Indian’s product plans for next year are now common knowledge, thanks to internet leaks and patent drawings. First, take a look at this Cycle World report. It focuses, primarily, on the new Indian Raptor bagger due for




MC NEWS

More Intelligent Transport Systems are coming… time to have your say!https://www.visordown.com/news/gene...nsport-systems-are-coming…-time-have-your-say

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BRTMR Visordown / 37min
Image: Bikers could be affected by advances in Intelligent Transport Systems in future so now is the time to have your say...


Indian Motorcycle Rentals Program: Rent for 4 Hours or Several Weekshttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...ls-program-rent-for-4-hours-or-several-weeks/
BRTMR Ultimate Motorcycling / 40 min
For a first time in America's first motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycle has launched a rental program at select dealers around the country. The post Indian Motorcycle Rentals Program: Rent for 4 Hours or Several Weeks


Upside down bike fails to reach funding goalhttps://www.motofire.com/2019/05/upside-down-bike-fails-to-reach-funding-goal/
BRTMR Motofire / 18h
Innovation is great, it’s why we have such amazing motorcycles today, but there’s also a reason the vast majority of motorcycles are, at their core, very similar.


At the 11th Annual Quail Motorcycle Gatheringhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/event/quail-motorcycle-gathering-2019/
21 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / 20min
If you missed the 11th annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering this year, then that is a shame, especially if you're a fan of the Honda CB750. The post At the 11th Annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .


Ducati ‘Spirit of the Scrambler’ Class Winner Announced at 2019 Quail Gatheringhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...ass-winner-announced-at-2019-quail-gathering/

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BRTMR Ultimate Motorcycling / 1d
Ducati presented its "Spirit of the Scrambler" award at the show that connected more than 3,000 participants to the best in motorcycle culture. The post Ducati ‘Spirit of the Scrambler’ Class Winner Announced at 2019 Quail


Optional Helmet Law In North Carolina Fails to Passhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/optional-helmet-law-in-north-carolina-fails-to-pass/
BRTMR 100+Web Bike World / 1d
You Must Wear One I’m all for people making their own decisions, but helmet laws make a lot of sense. They ensure that riders have at least the most basic of protection while riding. Proponents of helmets as optional equipment say the


Meet the New REV’IT! Women’s ADV Team 2019https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/revit-womens-adv-team-2019/
29 ADV Pulse / 1h
Recently our friends at REV’IT! put out a call looking for exceptional women riders to represent their brand and better spotlight the contributions of female riders to the ADV segment.


ROAD TESTS / REVIEWS

5 Best Scrambler Motorcycles Of 2019https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/5-best-scrambler-motorcycles-2019
BRTMR 99Motorcyclist / 1d
News There are lots of choices, but these are the best We sort through the 2019 motorcycles to find the five best scramblers, choosing the Desert Sled, Scrambler XE, R nineT Scrambler, FTR 1200 S, and Svartpilen 401.


RIDING

Opinion: Riding in groupshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2019/05/08/opinion-riding-in-groups/
BRTMR 22CMG News / 1d
It’s finally nice riding weather in much of Canada, and many of us will be heading out with our friends for a group ride to no place in particular. There are rules for riding with other motorcycles, which not everyone follows.


When You Arrive At Your Braking Point And Find No Lever—50 Ways To Get It Wronghttps://www.cycleworld.com/when-you...int-and-find-no-lever-50-ways-to-get-it-wrong
BRTMR 82Cycle World / 1d
Bikes Number 16 in a series of motorcycle learning experiences “You must not under any circumstances try what I am about to describe,” Kevin Cameron writes. “Modifying brake parts is a job for experienced professionals.”…


GEAR

Arai Ram-X Open-Face Helmet First Lookhttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/arai-ram-x-open-face-helmet-first-look
BRTMR 26Motorcyclist / 1d
Gear The most sophisticated open-face helmet from the brand yet Arai announces the new feature-packed Ram-X open-face motorcycle helmet.


Best Motorcycle Touring Gloveshttps://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-motorcycle-touring-gloves
Motorcycle.com / 39min
While it’s true that you can use any of your favorite gloves for a long tour, there are tons of gloves with the wide feature set that delivers the comfort and protection from the weather and mishaps that you’ll need out on the long and


TECH

How to Prepare Your Motorcycle for Spring Riding (T-CLOCS & Tips)https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...ur-motorcycle-for-spring-riding-t-clocs-tips/
BRTMR Ultimate Motorcycling / 1d
Before spring riding you should go through a full inspection of your motorcycle’s systems to ensure a safe ride and season ahead. Use 'T-CLOCS' for success.


Inside A Motorcycle Carburetor - Needle-Height Tuning Adjustmenthttps://www.motorcyclistonline.com/inside-motorcycle-carburetor-needle-height-tuning-adjustment
BRTMR 46 Motorcyclist / 1d
MC Garage We dissect the intricacies of a motorcycle carburetor needle height in this installment of MC Garage Learn about motorcycle carburetor needle height and the relation it has to engine fueling


The Racing Sheet

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The Savage and Noble History of Baja Racinghttps://www.thedrive.com/news/27871/the-savage-history-of-baja-racing
Racing 26The Drive / 2h
Every year since 1967, Baja California hosts the Baja 1000, the single most dangerous race in North America, and one of the bloodiest in the world. Together with its still formidable warmup race, the Baja 500, the races have

BMW announces drivers for 2019 Le Manshttps://www.motorsport.com/lemans/n...ampaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
RacingMotorsport.com - WEC - Stories / 22h
DTM racer Philipp Eng and his fellow BMW junior programme graduate Jesse Krohn will join the Bavarian marque's four World Endurance Championship regulars for the M8 GTE's second outing in the legendary event. Eng, who


Andretti's suggestion to spice up the Formula Ehttps://www.electrive.com/2019/05/08/andrettis-suggestion-to-spice-up-the-formula-e/
Racingwww.electrive.com / 1d
Andretti's suggestion to spice up the Formula E www.electrive.com For those who believe that the FIA Formula E is too quiet and peaceful, former race-car driver Mario Andretti has a potential solution.



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Markus Reiterberger (BMW) is tired of the frosthttps://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/142751/Markus-Reiterberger-(BMW)-hat-genug-vom-Frost.html
By Kay Hettich - 08.05.2019 09:29
After his so far best Superbike race weekend in Assen in 2019, Markus Reiterberger is looking forward to the upcoming meeting in Imola. Frosty weather, as in the Netherlands, but the BMW driver does not want.
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BMW: aerodynamic updates, continue with weak enginehttps://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/142768/BMW-Aerodynamik-Updates-weiter-mit-schwachem-Motor.html
By Ivo Schützbach - 08.05.2019 14:09
The BMW drivers Tom Sykes and Markus Reiterberger will receive the new engine upgrade stage at the earliest for Jerez at the beginning of June. For the Superbike World Championships in Imola next weekend, the team still pays off a lot.
BMW wants to build in Imola on the promising results of the last two events. In Syracón Tom Sykes roared into the front row and has provided for the first top-5 race results of the young project. In Assen Markus Reiterberger stood in row 1 and finished both races in sixth place.
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Steve English Blog: Four Paddocks In Four Weeks - A Month Of Contrastshttps://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2019/05/09/steve_english_blog_four_paddocks_in_four.html
SBKMotoMatters.com / 2h
There's a lot to like in this paddock… Over the last four weeks I've been working in the WorldSBK, British Superbike, CEV and MotoGP paddocks. There's a lot of differences between them but there's a lot of similarities too.


Rea: “I might not even win a race this year”https://www.gpone.com/en/2019/05/09/sbk/rea-i-might-not-even-win-a-race-this-year.html
59GPone RSS Feed / 2h
EXCLUSIVE - “it's something I've considered, but I can't give up. The Panigale V4? The situation is embarrassing and dangerous at the same time”


2019 Imola WorldSBK Preview Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2019/05/09/2019_imola_worldsbk_preview_press.html
MotoMatters.com / 1h
Press releases previewing this weekend's WorldSBK round from the iconic Imola circuit: #ITA WorldSBK: A tale at every turn



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BMW Motorsport News

Six strong drivers in the BMW M8 GTE: Driver line-up confirmed for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...irmed-for-the-24-hours-of-le-mans?language=en
RacingBMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The 2018/19 ‘Super Season’ in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) draws to a close on 15th/16th June with the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA). BMW M Motorsport has now announced the six drivers who will race the two BMW



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8 Hours of Slovakia Ring gets goinghttps://www.fimewc.com/8-hours-of-slovakia-ring-gets-going/
Racing200+FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 18h
32 teams will take to the track tomorrow (Thursday) for the opening free practice session at the 8 Hours of Slovakia Ring. The third round of the 2018-2019 FIM EWC is the halfway point of a hotly contested season.


Honda Endurance Racing takes provisional pole in Slovakiahttps://www.fimewc.com/honda-endurance-racing-takes-provisional-pole-in-slovakia/
100+FIM EWC | Endurance World Championship / 1h
Despite the rain, Honda Endurance Racing greatly impressed during the first qualifying on the Slovakia Ring. The British Honda squad placed ahead of the Japanese Honda team F.C.C. TSR Honda France and 2018 race winners YART






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More From VIR… The Teams Sayhttps://motoamerica.com/2019/05/more-from-vir-the-teams-say/
Racing MotoAmerica » Feed / 17h
Sean Dylan Kelly led the start of the Supersport race at VIR and ended up third. The following is from Team Hammer… Team Hammer closed out the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing weekend at Virginia


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Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - Just how fab is Fabio?https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2019/05/08/guest_blog_mat_oxley_just_how_fab_is.html
MotoGP27MotoMatters.com / 1d
They called him the next Marc Márquez and at Jerez he took an important record from the world champion, so is the Frenchman the most exciting rider to hit MotoGP since 2013? Fabio Quartararo is the fourth stellar rookie to arrive in


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Motor racing-Statistics for the Spanish Grand Prixhttps://uk.reuters.com/article/moto...N22I33J?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
F1 Reuters: Motor Sports News / 1d
Statistics for Sunday's Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya, the fifth race of the season.


Top 10 moments in Spanish GP historyhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
It will bring the curtain down on a grand prix that has delivered its fair share of shocks, spectacular moments and controversy through the years. Here, Motorsport.com looks back at some of the most magical moments from the


James Allison Interview | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onaO5F_kkEU
F143 FORMULA 1 / 1d
He's been one of the most prominent figures of Mercedes' recent success in Formula 1 - this week we sat down with James Allison to discuss everything Silver Arrows, as well as his time spent at Ferrari, Renault, and the incredible


Analysis: What’s behind Ferrari’s fast-tracked engine upgradehttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 18h
Originally planned for the Canadian GP in two races’ time, as Edd Straw and Jake Boxall-Legge discuss in our latest video, introducing the package early is Ferrari’s best shot to reverse its fortunes after a disappointing start to the year.


Haas, Alfa won't run upgraded Ferrari engine in Spainhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3h
Ferrari has brought a new specification of engine to Barcelona, two races earlier than planned, alongside a new lubricant from its technical partner Shell. However, neither of its customer teams will use the upgraded engine.


Haas to split specs on Friday to avoid further "confusion"https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 3h
The Banbury-based team has had difficulties at the start of this season getting its tyres into the right operating window, which has especially hurt it in races.


Spain update a "substantial step" for Racing Pointhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www
F1Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 1d
The team has been compromised thus far in 2019 because the car was designed last year while the then Force India outfit still faced a financial squeeze. Read Also: The life rescue paying off for F1's punching team Perez:


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Bimmer

Test drive: BMW M8 new Operating Concept.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulo-Nw5dlg0
Mothership BMW M / 16h
Watch race driver Martin Tomczyk and Joerg Weidinger testing the newly developed display and control system of the BMW M8. The M Setup button can be used to adjust the vehicle's powertrain and chassis settings, while the


Unbridled performance and a customised driving experience: BMW M GmbH develops new display and control system for its high-performance sports cars.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-its-high-performance-sports-cars?language=en
Mothership 35BMW Group PressClub Global / 17h
Premiere in the new BMW M8 Coupe and new BMW M8 Convertible: Setup button for configuration of powertrain and chassis systems now also enables selection of braking system settings – New M Mode promotes focused driving


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BMW Group News

BMW and Microsoft Developing a Joint Platform for Intelligent, Multimodal Voice Interaction.http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3431&mid=1
Mothership BMW Media Site / 12h
The BMW Group ushered in a new era of intelligent voice control with the introduction of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in March 2019. BMW’s Open Mobility Cloud powered by Microsoft Azure and the use of artificial


BMW Startup Garage secures early access to pioneering innovations.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-access-to-pioneering-innovations?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
Initial exchange with over 1,500 startups from around 30 countries every year. ‘Venture client’ model gives all business units direct access to startup innovations.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

In 2021, BMW will pilot a fleet of 500 BMW iNEXT vehicles with Level 4 and 5 autonomyhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/05/07/...w-inext-vehicles-with-level-4-and-5-autonomy/
Cages Bmw Blog / 1d
BMW’s first true autonomous vehicle – coupled with an electric drivetrain – will arrive in 2021. The BMW iNEXT was already shown in concept form, but prototypes are now on the road around the world .


BMW to make next-generation i8 as striking as its predecessorhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/05/07/bmw-to-make-next-generation-i8-as-striking-as-its-predecessor/
Cages 33Bmw Blog / 1d
The successor to the BMW i8 has already been approved and in works at the BMW HQ in Munich. The current generation has been often considered one of the best looking BMWs ever, and one of the most exotic cars on the market.


Pre-BMW Rarity: One of 363 Glas GT Cabrioshttps://bringatrailer.com/2019/05/03/pre-bmw-rarity-one-of-363-glas-gt-cabrios/
Cages The best vintage and classic cars for sa... / 5d
This 1966 Glas 1700 GT is likely one of the last built prior to the Dingolfing-based marque being acquired by BMW that same year. BMW would produce the car for another year as the BMW-Glas 1600GT , replacing its original a


BMW will host their own auto show in June in Munichhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/05/03/bmw-will-host-their-own-auto-show-in-june-in-munich/
Cages Bmw Blog / 6d
The cat is finally out of the bag. Over the last few months, we’ve learned that BMW is slowly moving away from the typical auto show format – at least for now – and will invest more in experiential events where they can introduce,


OTHER CAGE NEWS

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Lamborghini Finds and Certifies the Miura P400 From the Original ‘The Italian Job’https://www.supercars.net/blog/lamb...miura-p400-from-the-original-the-italian-job/
Cages Supercars.net / 1d
After Five Decades If you’ve ever seen the original “The Italian Job,” then you’ve probably drooled over the orange Miura P400 in the opening scenes. Then you probably cried when it was destroyed.


Two retired BMW Formula Cars are for salehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2019/05/08/two-retired-bmw-formula-cars-are-for-sale/
Cages 22Bmw Blog / 22h
BMW doesn’t have a super long history in Formula racing. Yes, BMW did participate in Formula 1 and 2 but it didn’t always and it doesn’t now. It doesn’t have the Formula 1 history of Ferrari or McLaren, for example.


Bugatti’s Iconic Type 35 Still Makes Hearts Flutterhttps://www.automobilemag.com/news/bugatti-type-35-spotlight-photos/
Cages 100+Automobile Magazine / 1d
Behold the Bugatti Type 35 , one of the most successful racing cars ever to roam the planet. Founder Ettore Bugatti ’s open-top masterpiece won more than 2000 races


The V-12 Engine Is Nearly Dead and That’s Sadhttps://www.automobilemag.com/news/v-12-engine-nearly-dead/
Cages 200+Automobile Magazine / 6d
There’s something magical about a big, naturally aspirated V12 that revs to nearly 9,000 rpm. Even more impressive is the 789-hp engine carries a three-year/unlimited-mile warranty and only needs servicing once a year.


A New Porsche Hypercar Is Coming and You Won’t Believe What Porsche is Consideringhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-n...eve-what-porsche-is-considering-ar185348.html
Cages TopSpeed Newsletter / 6d
Porsche Design director, Michael Mauer shared a rather peculiar insight into the next generation of Porsche flagship hypercar. In an interview with British Autocar, Mauer noted: “There is always the option to look into history, but


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This 13-Year-Old Genius Designed a Formula 1-Inspired, Six-Wheeled Tyrrell Go-Karthttps://www.thedrive.com/accelerato...ormula-1-inspired-six-wheeled-tyrrell-go-kart
Cages 7K The Drive / 1d
A 13-year-old kid from Ohio is responsible for building one of the coolest go-karts we ever seen hit the track: a miniature replica of the Tyrrell P34 Formula 1 race car, which wowed fans with its unorthodox during the 1977 F1 season.

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Formula 1 Is Coming to Chicago for a One-Off Street Demo on June 8https://www.thedrive.com/accelerato...o-chicago-for-a-one-off-street-demo-on-june-8
F13K The Drive / 20h
This June, Formula 1 will grace the streets of Chicago, Illinois with its loud presence, and it will do so for free. Since F1's commercial rights fell into the hands of American media conglomerate Liberty Media, F1 has been all about


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