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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

Tuesday Reader: 11 July 2017

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Beemer

BMW Motorsport News – issue 26/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-26/2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
Victory for Falken Motorsports and the BMW M6 GT3 VLN – Front row start for BMW Team RLL in Canada.


Challenge the world champion.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6893
BMW Motorrad News / 21h
The super moto world champion, Bernd Hiemer, is challenged by some of our visitors in our join-in contest. Throughout the weekend, up to 10 visitors compete against him daily and get to ride the new G 310 GS to proof their


Cool custom bikes.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6894
BMW Motorrad News / 21h
It belongs to the BMW Motorrad Days, just like the Hausberg belongs to Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the custom ride-out. Dozens of beautiful, hand-modified customs were united for the round trip in the panorama of the alps to


The steepest „Wall of death“http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6890
BMW Motorrad News / 1d
A stunning world premiere with some gasoline breeze: for the first time four acrobatic rider at the same time took the audience’s breath away at the audacious, original ‘Motodrom’, the steep face from 1928. ...


A strong connection: bike and smartphone.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6891
BMW Motorrad News / 1d
With Connectivity, BMW Motorrad offers a remarkable option, initially for the R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure. It includes a 6.5 inch TFT-display, the multi-controller on the handlebar with intuitive handling as well as the BMW Motorrad


Stunt shows double headerhttp://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6888
1BMW Motorrad News / 1d
Free style deluxe: stunt rider Sarah Lezito and Mattie Griffin offered a stunning stunt show on the sun-heated asphalt at BMW Motorrad Days and left the audience breathless due to their amazing tricks. ...


BMW Motorsport News

BMW racers dominate in the IRRC and the IDM – Victories for the BMW S 1000 RR also in France.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-the-bmw-s-1000-rr-also-in-france?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport dominated the action in the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC), claiming a top-10 and a top-8 lockout in Imatra. The IDM held its races in Zolder, with Markus Reiterberger and Danny De Boer


One Week - Two Races, Two Countries, Two Wins; BMW M6 GTLM Finishes First and Second at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park!https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-canadian-tire-motorsport-park?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 1d
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – July 9, 2017… After reaching the top of the podium at Watkins Glen International last Sunday, Bill Auberlen and Alexander Sims raced the No. 25 BMW Team RLL BMW M6 GTLM to a second consecutive IMSA


BMW Group News

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MINI

Silk Way Rally 2017 – Leg 1: Moscow - Tcheboksaryhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-2017-–-leg-1:-moscow-tcheboksary?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 21h
• Both MINI John Cooper Works Rally cars in top five • Yazeed Al Rajhi (KSA) completes Leg 1 in 4th • Bryce Menzies (USA) in 5th with no gap to Al Rajhi.


Silk Way Rally 2017 – Leg 2: Tcheboksary – Ufahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...y-2017-–-leg-2:-tcheboksary-–-ufa?language=en
3BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
• Bryce Menzies (USA) moves up to 4th overall after Leg 2. • Al Rajhi loses time after slipping into a hole.


Silk Way Rally 2017 – Leg 3: Ufa – Kostanayhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ally-2017-–-leg-3:-ufa-–-kostanay?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
• Bryce Menzies (USA) retains top-five position after 12th place finish in Leg 3. • Yazeed Al Rajhi back on track with a show of strength to finish today’s leg with a determined fifth.


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Germany sees return of Boxer Cuphttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/07/10/germany-sees-return-of-boxer-cup/
6Canada Moto Guide / by CMG Staff / 15h
BMW's revival cafe racer is now going to have its own spec series. Source


The Genesis of the BMW R80 G/Shttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/genesis-bmw-r80-g-s
4Motorcyclist / by Mitch Boehm / 1d
News Exploring the origins of the ADV movement and the history of the original 1980 R80 G/S. BMW's R80 G/S was the first adventure bike, the mother of a movement, and the savior of BMW's motorcycle division.



OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Keanu Reeves joins forces with Suter Industrieshttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...any-form-international-alliance-7-fast-facts/

The actor's Arch Motorcycle cruiser will be distributed in Europe and the Suter MMX 500 in the USA


Bajaj is betting big on Husqvarnahttp://www.motofire.com/2017/07/news/bajaj-betting-big-husqvarna/
1Motofire / 5d
Bajaj & KTM are dedicated to expanding the brand and that means moving production to India. Husqvarna have been through quite a few iterations since their inception in 1903, but now the company that claims to be the ‘second


Ducati ends V2 run with 1299 Panigale R Final Editionhttp://www.dealernews.com/ducati-ends-v2-run-1299-panigale-r-final-edition/
Dealernews / by Press Release / 4h
LAGUNA SECA, CA – Ducati’s Final Edition of the 1299 Panigale R made its world preview this past weekend at round eight of the World Superbike Championship at Laguna Seca. Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali unveiled the bike with Aruba.it


Ducati CEO Dishes on V4 Superbike Detailshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/ducati-ceo-v4-superbike-details-claudio-domenicali/
500+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 7h
Talking to Asphalt & Rubber at the launch of the Ducati 1299 Panigale Final Edition, Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali gave us some details on the Italian company’s upcoming, and long-awaited, V4 superbike.



MC NEWS

Iranian artist builds sculptures from car partshttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/iranian-artist-builds-sculptures-car-parts/
50Cars / by Ed Wiseman / 2d



RIDING

Why motorcycle riders suffer from sunburnhttps://motorbikewriter.com/riders-suffer-sunburn/
Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 9h
Riders can suffer from dangerous sunburn on their faces – even in winter and even in full-face helmets – unless they take precautions. It seems ridiculous to think about sunburn and skin cancer when your whole body is covered with


How To Make Clutchless Upshifts On Any Motorcyclehttp://www.motorcycle.com/?post_type=how-to&p=58481
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Evans Brasfield / 1h
Remember when having a quick-shifter on a production motorcycle was a Big Deal ? Now, the top-of-the-line bikes have both upshifting and downshifting covered with the auto-blipping throttles.


Trikes: An Idea Whose Time Has Comehttp://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/trikes-idea-whose-time-come/
Motorcycle & Powersports News / by Brendan Baker / 5h
Photo courtesy of Frankenstein Trikes The three-wheeled motorcycle concept came out two years before Karl Benz was credited with creating the automobile. However, they have more or less been relegated to a small niche market within




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The Racing Sheet

All female crew awarded the Susan Jenness Trophyhttp://www.iomtt.com/News/2017/07/07/All-female-crew-awarded-the-Susan-Jenness-Trophy.aspx
8Isle of Man TT Latest News / 3h
The TT Supporters’ Club is delighted to announce that the Susan Jenness Trophy, awarded in recognition of the most meritorious performance by female competitors at the TT, is to be presented jointly to the French sidecar pairing of



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Torres seventh in race 1 at Laguna Secahttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/07/09/torres-seventh-in-race-1-at-laguna-seca/?lang=en
Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 15h
Torres seventh in race 1 at Laguna Seca Monterey (USA), Saturday 8 July 2017 On track today at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the Althea BMW Racing team closed the first Superbike race of the weekend in seventh place with Jordi Torres


Black Sunday for Althea BMW at Laguna Secahttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/07/10/black-sunday-for-althea-bmw-at-laguna-seca/?lang=en
Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 22h
Black Sunday for Althea BMW at Laguna Seca Monterey (USA), Sunday 9 July 2017 Round eight of the 2017 Superbike World Championship has concluded at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and it proved to be a day to forget for the

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Davies Returns to Reign Victorious at Laguna Secahttp://www.beinsports.com/us/worldsbk/video/davies-returns-to-reign-victorious-at-laguna-/589734
beIN SPORTS News / 17h
Chaz Davies returned to action following his scary Misano crash and injury and defeated Jonathan Rea to win #USWorldSBK Race 1.


2017 Laguna Seca World Superbike Race One Results: A Punishing Pace Throughouthttps://motomatters.com/results/2017/07/08/2017_laguna_seca_world_superbike_race.html
5MotoMatters.com / by Jared Earle / 18h
The weather in California was hot and sunny as the riders listened to the American national anthem before the twenty-five lap race. The Ducatis of Chaz Davies and Marco Melandri were coloured in the new “Final Edition” Panigale


2017 Laguna Seca World Superbike Saturday Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/07/09/2017_laguna_seca_world_superbike.html
MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 6h
Press releases from the organizers and teams after Superpole and race 1 at Laguna Seca:


2017 Laguna Seca World Superbike Sunday Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/07/10/2017_laguna_seca_world_superbike_sunday.html
1MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 13h
Press releases from the organizers and teams after the second race at Laguna


]Laguna Seca WorldSBK Debrief – Sundayhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/laguna-seca-world-superbike-debrief-sunday-race-2-2017/
47Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Kent Brockman / 17h
Kawasaki’s Jonathan Rea goes into the summer break with momentum on his side and one hand on the WorldSBK title, after claiming his ninth win of the season. Starting from the third row of the grid, Rea and his Kawasaki teammate,


Laguna Seca: the Good, the Bad and the Uglyhttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/07/10/sbk/laguna-seca-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly.html
GPone RSS Feed / 8h
Davies and Rea shine in the States, the championship a little less so as it embarks on a six-week break with the script already written


Third place for the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team in Race 2 at Laguna Seca with Chaz Davies, Marco Melandri is fourthhttp://www.ducati.com/racing/superb...o_melandri_is_fourth/2017/07/10/2773/index.do
Ducati RSS Feed / 22h


Monday morning crew chief: How do WSBK and MotoAmerica riders compare?https://www.revzilla.com/common-tre...ef-how-do-wsbk-and-motoamerica-riders-compare
77RevZilla Articles / 16h
As World Superbike and MotoAmerica more closely resemble each other, what did we learn at the U.S. GEICO WSBK round this weekend


Straight Talk From World Superbike Points Leader Jonathan Reahttp://www.cycleworld.com/straight-...s-leader-jonathan-rea?dom=rss-default&src=syn
3Cycle World / by Matthew Miles / 16h
Racing Better-performing motorcycle gave Kawasaki factory rider speed needed to win Sunday World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea dedicated Race 2 victory at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to the late Nicky Hayden…


2017 World Superbike Championship Standings After Race 16, Laguna Seca, USAhttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/07/10/2017_world_superbike_championship.html
1MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 13h
WorldSBK standings after the second race at Laguna Seca: Round Number: 8 Year: 2017




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FIA.com Austrian Grand Prixhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information Event and Timing Information

F1 - Bottas wins in Austria ahead of Vettel and Ricciardohttp://www.fia.com/news/f1-bottas-wins-austria-ahead-vettel-and-ricciardo
News feed / by jhynes / 3h
Sport news Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas took his second career Formula One victory with a powerful yet controlled Austrian Grand Prix win ahead of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel. Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo held off a late surge from

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2017 Austrian Grand Prixhttp://www.mclaren.com/formula1/2017/austrian-grand-prix/2017-austrian-grand-prix/
14McLaren Honda / 1h
Austrian Grand Prix 2017 Red Bull Ring, Sunday 09 July Stoffel Vandoorne finished 12th in this afternoon’s Austrian Grand Prix – the sole McLaren Honda to make the finish after Fernando Alonso was shunted heavily from behind at

Dark horse Bottas’ perfect start earns Austrian F1 GP victory over Vettelhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...-while-ricciardo-fends-off-hounding-hamilton/
23James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 3h
Valtteri Bottas won the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix from pole ahead of championship leader Sebastian Vettel to sneak into the title fight. Having out-qualified Vettel by four-hundredths of a second, Bottas managed to keep the


https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017... start as Bottas maintains an F1 tradition[/b
63James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 2h
Valtteri Bottas rocketed away from pole position to win the Austrian Grand Prix, keeping alive a curious tradition at this circuit in recent times; the supposed ‘number two’ drivers in the teams frequently outperform their star team mates


Ferrari Needs To Sign Charles Leclerc For the 2018 Formula One Seasonhttp://www.thedrive.com/start-finis...arles-leclerc-for-the-2018-formula-one-season
64TheDrive / by Gabriel Loewenberg / 3h
The Formula One "Silly Season" is starting to heat up. Rumors and speculation about which drivers will go where is starting to dominate the news. The most significant seats that are not confirmed for 2018 are at Ferrari. Both Sebastian


Motor racing-Formula One should buy Silverstone, says McLaren bosshttp://www.reuters.com/article/moto...USL4N1JZ06G?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
Reuters: Company News / 1d
SPIELBERG, Austria, July 8 (Reuters) - Formula One's new owners Liberty Media should buy Silverstone to end lingering uncertainty over the future of the British Grand Prix circuit and grow the sport, McLaren executive director Zak Brown


Grosjean says ‘I’m best of the rest’ – how did Haas hit six in Austrian F1 GP?https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017/07/grosjean-says-im-best-of-the-rest-how-did-haas-hit-six/
33James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 9h
On its 30th start as a Formula 1 outfit, Haas’ Romain Grosjean ended the Austrian Grand Prix sixth for the team’s highest finish of the season. While team-mate Kevin Magnussen had a torrid weekend – first with a suspension breakage




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BaT Auction: Black-Plate 1967 BMW 1600http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-bmw-1600-2/
The best vintage and classic cars for sale online / by bringatrailer /

Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW Wants to Cut Indirect Costs by 1 Billion Euros in the Near Futurehttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/07/10/bmw-wants-cut-indirect-costs-1-billion-euros-near-future/
2Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 9h
It seems like BMW can’t wait to start investing more into EVs and plug-in hybrids and this eagerness will start showing in all areas adjacent to the business, including those you wouldn’t expect. According to a recent report coming in

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OTHER CAGE NEWS

VW unveils all-electric research car with 250 miles of range and mobile charging robotshttps://electrek.co/2017/07/04/vw-all-electric-research-car-mobile-charging-robots/
400+Electrek / by Fred Lambert / 5d
Volkswagen’s research group displayed some of the new and cutting edge technologies that it has been working on recently – including some related to electric vehicles. They unveiled their all-electric research car, which is capable of


Tesla upgrades its electric motor on the road to have powertrains lasting 1 million mileshttps://electrek.co/2017/07/04/tesla-electric-motor-update/
18Electrek / by Fred Lambert / 5d
Electric cars are often advertised as having lower maintenance and that’s mainly because of electric motors being far less complicated than engines. They can also have significantly longer product life cycles than their gas-powered


One Thing Congress Might Agree On: Driverless Carshttps://www.fool.com/investing/2017/07/03/one-thing-congress-thinks-it-can-agree-on-driverle.aspx
5Motley Fool Headlines / by newsfeedback@fool.com (Chris Neiger) / 6d
It's easy to be pessimistic about that state of discourse in American politics these days. A Pew Research report published last year said that, "Partisans' views of the opposing party are now more negative than at any point in nearly a quarter


So Long California, Howdy Texas! Toyota Opens New $1 Billion HQhttp://www.motortrend.com/news/toyota-opens-1-billion-headquarters-texas/
300+Automobile Magazine / by Kelly Pleskot / 7h
Toyota opened its new North American headquarters in Texas, three years after announcing the move. The headquarters was built on 100 acres across Plano in the northern part of Texas. Since announcing the headquarters, Toyota has


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The BMW Lo Rider Concept rocked the BMW world in 2008. This forum buzzed with which drawing they wanted BMW Motorrad to produce. The R nineThttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0148127EN/the-new-bmw-r-ninet, with clear roots in the Lo Rider Concept, appeared some five years later and has done very well. What was lost on many riders was the second concept that made up the total BMW Lo Rider Concept package; mass customisation.

Mass customs are nothing new on either side of the pond. Harley-Davidson sells CVO models at steep prices by dipping into their parts bins and extra time in the paint shop. Any number of smaller manufacturers sell only bespoke motorcycles. Yet while BMW seemed to have the concept, production line tools and skills to do this at the time the Lo Rider Concept was first shown, it has taken almost a decade to breathe fire into the idea and bring it to life.

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BIKE CANDY

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MOTO PHOTOS: Germany’s Marc Holstein Photographyhttp://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/07/08/moto-photos-germanys-marc-holstein-photography.html
500+Pipeburn.com / by Andrew / 1d
Time for a frank and truthful admission. This here fancy moto blog, along with all of its ilk, would be nothing without the photographers. How many words would you read about a cool bike without all the pretty pictures? After all,


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1964 BMW R-Serieshttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/07/1964-bmw-r-series.html
62RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 2d
This matching number Granada Red café racer emerged from the Munich BMW motorcycle assembly line in 1964 as an R50/2. An offhand comment to a friend from Germany that we’d like to rebuild the machine as an R60/2 led to the hand


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"The Entelechy" / Blackbean-Motorcycleshttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/07/the-entelechy-blackbean-motorcycles.html
Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 7d
- Blackbean-Motorcycles Pic by Philip Pfritsch


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1Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 4d
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MBG Malboro ALU R1200 GS / Metal Bike Garagehttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/07/mbg-malboro-alu-r1200-gs-metal-bike.html
6Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 4d
- "Una splendida moto di serie si trasforma in una motocicletta unica! Come nella più grande tradizione della Parigi Dakar il serbatoio originale dotato di scocche di copertura e tanica in materiale plastico viene sostituito con un più capiente


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005 R / Cafemotohttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/07/005-r-cafemoto.html
15Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 4d
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Ellaspede BMW R80http://silodrome.com/ellaspede-bmw-r80/
400+Silodrome / by James McBride / 4d
Ellaspede BMW R80 This post was written by Hughan Seary of Ellaspede , when possible we like to bring you the story of a build in the words of the people who built it, to offer a unique insight into their thought process and methods. Lines.


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112K Miles & Cool Period Upgrades: 1972 BMW R75/5http://bringatrailer.com/2017/07/03/112k-miles-cool-period-upgrades-1972-bmw-r755/
32The best vintage and classic cars for sale online / by bringatrailer / 5d
This 1972 BMW R75/5 (serial 2986620) has reportedly traveled a remarkable 112k miles over the past four-and-a-half decades, and though it wears the battle scars to prove it, the bike sounds like it’s been very well kept and the seller says


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R1200S Café / FabMan Creationshttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/07/r1200s-cafe-fabman-creations.html
2Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 6d
From Port Elizabeth South Africa , Wayne Buys sends us his latest creation.... R1200S Café - " My goal was to create a café racer with styling from the fifties, I wanted round curves that that would make it pop. It needed to look cool, yet be
 
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Wednesday Reader : 12 July 2017

What follows is the BMW PressClub sales press release. The Motorrad specific information is limited.

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BMW Group sales achieve best-ever June and first half-yearhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...est-ever-june-and-first-half-year?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 15h
BMW Group sales in first half-year up 5.0% to 1,220,819 +++ Electrified vehicles sales increase 80% to 42,573 +++ BMW Group delivers 232,620 vehicles in June, up 2.1% +++ BMW sales increase 2.0%, totalling 192,873 +++ MINI sales grow

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Munich. BMW Group sales achieved their best ever June, with sales in the month totalling 232,620, a 2.1% increase year-on-year. It was also a record first half-year with sales of the BMW Group’s three premium brands, BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, increasing by 5.0%; a total of 1,220,819 vehicles have been delivered to customers around the world so far this year.

“June rounds off our best ever first half-year and the BMW Group remains the world’s leading premium car company,” commented Dr Ian Robertson, Member of the BMW AG Board of Management with responsibility for Sales and Brand BMW. “We’ve already sold more than a million BMW vehicles this year, which is a new first-half-year record. June also saw our successful electrification strategy expand still further to include the MINI brand, meaning customers can now choose from nine electrified BMW Group vehicles. With sales of these models up by eighty per cent compared with the first half of last year, we’re looking forward to celebrating delivery of the 200,000th electrified BMW Group vehicle later this year,” he continued.

The BMW brand achieved its best-ever first half-year, topping the million mark for the first time ever by this point in the year. Global BMW sales totalled 1,038,030 units, an increase of 5.2% on the same period last year. Sales of BMW brand vehicles in June totalled 192,873, up 2.0% compared with the same month last year. A wide range of models throughout the range contributed to this growth. Sales of the BMW X1 increased 45.2% (136,748) in the first half-year while deliveries of the BMW X5 increased by 10.6% (89,958). BMW 1 Series sales grew by 6.5% (91,802) in the first half-year, while deliveries of the flagship BMW 7 Series increased during the same period by 26.9% (32,290).

June saw the arrival of the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 in the dealerships, the ninth electrified vehicle from the BMW Group which is available to purchase today. The popularity of the BMW Group’s innovative premium electrified vehicles continues to grow at a rapid rate: in the first six months of the year, a total of 42,573 BMW i, BMW iPerformance and MINI Electric vehicles were delivered to customers, an increase of 79.8% on the same period last year. First-half-year production of electrified vehicles totalled 51,725. The BMW Group is well on track to achieve its target of selling 100,000 electrified vehicles in 2017.

Sales of MINI brand vehicles achieved a new record for June with 39,443 units delivered to customers around the world, an increase of 3.0% compared with the same month last year. June rounded off the brand’s record first half year, with sales totalling 181,214 (+3.6%). “MINI continues to achieve sustainable growth in sales around the world,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the BMW AG Board of Management responsible for MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad. “Sales of the new MINI Countryman are particularly pleasing and I’m delighted that with the launch in June of the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4, electric mobility is now available on a large scale from the MINI brand. Customer interest in this car has been extremely high and I’m confident we will see continued growth across the brand in the second half of the year,” he added.

In the first half of 2017, the Goodwood-based Rolls-Royce brand delivered 1,575 (-6.5%) motor cars to customers. The same period in 2016 was particularly strong due to the popularity of the newly introduced Rolls-Royce Dawn. This base effect, and the absence from the market of the Phantom pending the introduction of the new Phantom later this year, account for the decrease in sales year-on-year. Despite considerable ongoing headwinds in the luxury sector in several regions, Rolls-Royce continues to strive for long-term sustainable growth.

BMW Motorrad achieved its best-ever June with a total of 17,260 motorcycles and maxi-scooters delivered to customers, an increase of 15.1% on the same month last year. Those figures helped BMW Motorrad achieve a record first half-year with sales totalling 88,389 in the first six months of the year, up 9.5% on the same period last year.

BMW & MINI sales in the regions/markets at a glance
With the automotive market experiencing challenges in several significant markets, the BMW Group continues to follow its policy of balancing sales around the world to achieve sustainable, profitable growth.

Europe is the BMW Group’s most significant sales area and despite recent downturns in the region’s two largest markets, Germany and the UK, overall BMW Group sales for the first half of 2017 are up 2.2%.

BMW Group sales in Asia continue to achieve significant growth this year, driven mainly by China, where combined BMW and MINI deliveries are up 18.4% in the first half-year. This strong increase is largely due to full availability of the BMW X1 and the popularity of the new BMW 1 Series sedan, a car designed exclusively for China.

BMW and MINI sales in the Americas continue to be affected by the decline in the overall automotive market in the USA. Meanwhile sales in other markets in the region maintain their positive growth, with BMW Group deliveries in Mexico and Latin America achieving a further double-digit increase.

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BMW Motorrad Days Highlights 2017

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BMW Motorsport News

BMW racers dominate in the IRRC and the IDM – Victories for the BMW S 1000 RR also in France.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...-the-bmw-s-1000-rr-also-in-france?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 9h
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport dominated the action in the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC), claiming a top-10 and a top-8 lockout in Imatra. The IDM held its races in Zolder, with Markus Reiterberger and Danny De Boer


Silk Way Rally 2017 – Leg 5: Astana - Semeyhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-rally-2017-–-leg-5:-astana-semey?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h
• Bryce Menzies / Peter Mortensen move into top three overall after third place finish in Leg 5. • Yazeed Al Rajhi / Tom Colsoul complete Leg 5 in ninth and return to the top 20 leader board.


Silk Way Rally 2017 – Leg 6: Semey - Urdzharhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rally-2017-–-leg-6:-semey-urdzhar?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h
Munich. American duo Bryce Menzies and co-driver Peter Mortensen (MINI John Cooper Works Rally #105) successfully completed Leg 6 in 11th place and maintain third in the overall rankings. The change in terrain as the Silk Way Rally


BMW confirms FIA Formula E Championship entry as an official manufacturer in Season 5 – Formula E a platform for the mobility of the future and a technological laboratory for BMW iNEXT and other future generations of BMW i models.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...uture-generations-of-bmw-i-models?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 9h
BMW is bringing electromobility up to race speed: Initially revealed as a goal in 2016 as part of the realignment of the motorsport strategy within the BMW Group, BMW will join the FIA Formula E Championship as an official


First ever New York City ePrix beckons for BMW and MS Amlin Andretti this weekend.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...nd-ms-amlin-andretti-this-weekend?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 9h
One day after the announcement that BMW is to join the FIA Formula E Championship as official manufacturer from Season 5 (2018/19), preparations are running flat out for two truly special races on this year’s calendar: New York


Bimmer

Silvretta Classic Rallye Montafon 2017
Stunning Alps panorama, perfect weather conditions and legendary sports cars.
See how the BMW Group Classic race drivers enjoyed the 20th Silvretta Classic Rallye Montafon.

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BMW Group News

BMW Group sales achieve best-ever June and first half-yearhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...est-ever-june-and-first-half-year?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 15h
BMW Group sales in first half-year up 5.0% to 1,220,819 +++ Electrified vehicles sales increase 80% to 42,573 +++ BMW Group delivers 232,620 vehicles in June, up 2.1% +++ BMW sales increase 2.0%, totalling 192,873 +++ MINI sales grow


BMW i Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in Caroobi.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...trategic-investment-in-caroobi?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 9h
Mountain View – July 12, 2017…BMW i Ventures has announced a strategic investment in Caroobi, the leading European online repair shop for cars. Caroobi’s mission is to simplify and improve the automotive aftersales customer


BMW Connected adds new, digital services.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...nnected-adds-new-digital-services?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 10h
Munich/Chicago. At the start of 2017, BMW used its recently launched 5 Series and BMW Connected Onboard – which made its debut in the new model – to showcase the potential unlocked by digital services in the area of


BMW Innovation Days 2017, Connectivity and digital services.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...connectivity-and-digital-services?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 10h
The BMW Group is using the BMW Innovation Days 2017 – Connectivity and Digital Services event to both explore the state of play regarding the integration of vehicles into the customer’s digital world and to showcase the company’s


Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Announces ‘The John Lennon Phantom V’ To Return To London During 50th Anniversary Of Sgt. Pepper’S Lonely Hearts Club Bandhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...-pepper’s-lonely-hearts-club-band?language=en
13Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 13h
#GreatPhantoms Today, Rolls-Royce has announced that it will celebrate the 50th anniversary year of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in its own way by bringing the colourful Rolls-Royce Phantom V,

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Recalls

YAMAHA issued a recall on the YZF-R3A modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017333
1Transport Canada / 5h
Certain motorcycles may fail to comply with the requirements of the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. United States specification certification labels were inadvertently applied during manufacturing instead...

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Bmw ( 15v188000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
8KVehicles Recalls / 2d
Dated: MAR 31, 2015 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and M5 vehicles, 2013 ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles and 2014 525d xDrive ve...


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

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW’s R1200GS/Adventure ‘formal service campaign’ now a recallhttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...dventure-‘formal-service-campaign’-now-recall
42Visordown / by Simon Greenacre / 8h
Image: BMW steps up response to fork issue in the UK

R1200GS vs. Tiger Explorer XCA | Review
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BMW K1600 GT SPORT - SWING
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First ride: 2017 BMW S1000XR Sport SE - The verdicthttp://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-2017-bmw-s1000xr-sport-se-verdict
3Visordown / by Simon Greenacre / 10h
Image: What’s the best way to test out BMW’s revised adventure-sports-tourer? A 1700-mile blast to Bavaria, of course.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) Stock Rating Lowered by Sandler O'Neillhttp://www.topix.com/forum/motorcyc...y-davidson-inc-nyse-hog-stock-rating-lowered-
1Motorcycle News / 9h
They presently have a $55.00 price target on the stock, down from their prior price target of $62.00. Sandler O'Neill's target price suggests a potential upside of 9.24% from the stock's current price.


MC NEWS

Down Under
Motorcycle sales for the second quarter keep fallinghttp://ausmotorcyclist.com.au/motorcycle-sales-for-the-second-quarter-keep-falling/
Australian Motorcyclist Magazine / by Australian Motorcyclist / 16h
The national motorcycle market produced a second quarter sales recovery to be 4.1 per cent down in the first half of 2017 compared with the same period in 2016, according to the latest data published by the Federal Chamber of

Vancouver Police: 100th North American Law Agency to Use Zero Motorcycleshttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...h-north-american-agency-use-zero-motorcycles/
1Ultimate Motorcycling / by Staff / 8h
Vancouver Police Department in British Columbia, Canada, became the 100th fleet in North America to leverage Zero’s stealthy electric motorcycle lineup. The post Vancouver Police: 100th North American Law Agency to Use Zero


Pinnacle of Motorcycle Technology? It’s Only the Beginninghttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/07/12/pinnacle-motorcycle-technology-beginning/
Ultimate Motorcycling / by Bryan Group / 9h
Although it feels like we’re at the peak of motorcycle development, if you fast forward 30 years from now, one can only imagine how much more innovation is possible. The post Pinnacle of Motorcycle Technology? It’s Only the Beginning


2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs. Yamaha Star Bolt: Philosophical Comparohttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...idson-sportster-iron-883-vs-yamaha-star-bolt/
1Ultimate Motorcycling / by Staff / 1d
Our 2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 and Yamaha Star Bolt comparison is more of an exercise in philosophy than motorcycle reviewing. The post 2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs. Yamaha Star Bolt: Philosophical


Parallel universe: The surprising comeback of parallel twins.https://canadamotoguide.com/2017/07/13/parallel-universe-the-surprising-comeback-of-parallel-twins/
1CMG News / by Zac Kurylyk / 13h
Parallel twins are making a resurgence. Here's why.


Cycleweird: The AME Amazonas 1600https://rideapart.com/articles/cycleweird-ame-amazonas-1600
1RideApart - Recent Articles / 3h
Cycleweird: The AME Amazonas 1600 So, in this week's Cycleweird we're discussing the worst production bike ever made. Pretty bold statement, eh? I mean, "worst" is pretty subjective when it comes to more than a century of


Morgan 3 Wheeler: a year behind the wheelhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/morgan-3-wheeler-year-behind-wheel
9Autocar RSS Feed / 23h
Unashamedly retro styling gives the Morgan unique appeal Morgan’s reincarnated 3 Wheeler has paved the way for an alternative take on performance motoring. We look back at our year behind the wheel Only one car


RIDING


Lone Rider; How A Broken Heart Inspired The First Woman To Motorcycle The Globehttp://www.motofire.com/2017/07/news/lone-rider-broken-heart-inspired-first-woman-motorcycle-globe/
20Motofire / by Nancy von Short / 1d
A broken heart can lead you to do terrible things, or it can inspire you to do terribly good things. In the case of Elspeth Beard, it was heartache that pushed her to do the latter. Back in 1982, there were far fewer female riders on the


Stop and Smell the Roses: Lonely Roads in Oregon and Northern Californiahttp://ridermagazine.com/2017/07/12...nely-roads-in-oregon-and-northern-california/
50Rider Magazine / by Jenny Smith / 5h
California’s north coast offers a wealth of magnificent ocean views that rival the more well-known Big Sur coastline. Photos by the author and Mark Homchick. How often have you handed out this pearl of wisdom: “stop and smell the


Motorcycle Riding Tips - Back to the Basics | Riding Skills Serieshttp://www.sportrider.com/motorcycl...-riding-skills-series?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Sport Rider Magazine Ride / by Michael Gilbert / 23h
Riding Without good fundamentals, every other skill is just window dressing Don't be dependent on rider aids, your good riding fundamentals are what really matter in the grand scheme of motorcycle racing. We're going back to the basics:


Drivers who dislike cyclists don't see themhttp://boingboing.net/2017/07/12/drivers-who-dislike-cyclists-d.html
500+Boing Boing / by Andrea James / 1d
A new study of driver attitudes toward bikers shows that being able to perceive cyclists is influenced by driver attitudes toward cyclists. Those who don't like or don't care about cyclists don't see them even when looking at them. FWIW The article focuses on the pedal power cyclist. Reading with the powered cyclist in mind sounds too familiar.

GEAR

Video: Unbreakable – the world’s strongest denim from Sainthttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/39492/video-unbreakable-worlds-strongest-denim-saint/
MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 1d
S aint has just unveiled its brand new Unbreakable range, the world ’ s first single layer protection for motorcyclists. Saint’s Unbreakable clothing line is created by stretching and blending industrial and military Dyneema fibres with merino and


Aerostich Announces New Useful Rain Suithttps://rideapart.com/articles/aerostich-announces-new-useful-rain-suit
3RideApart - Recent Articles / 1h
Aerostich Announces New Useful Rain Suit Minnesotans are known for their useful approach to things – a no-nonsense, down-to-earth practicality that puts a premium on getting stuff done without much fuss.

What’s In Your Tank Bag? History + Leftovers
There are essentially just two kinds of tank bags: The emptyish ones for varying day-to-day commuting loads and full-ish ones that have been loaded and equipped specifically for long distances and all-day-plus rides. Over the past thirty years I’ve assembled several of the latter type and even though each has been assembled with slightly different components, a few commonalities exist. 1. Flashlights/headlamps. 2

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What's In Your Tank Bag?
There are essentially just two kinds of tank bags: The emptyish ones for varying day-to-day commuting loads and full-ish ones that have been loaded and equipped specifically for long distances and all-day-plus rides. Over the past thirty years I’ve assembled several of the latter type and even though each has been

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TECH

How To Check and Adjust Your Motorcycle Throttlehttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/h...r-motorcycle-throttle?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning / 3h
MC Garage Get that crisp throttle response back with proper cable slack. Setting your motorcycle's throttle free-play is a simple adjustment. Do you know how to do it?


Better Tires for Your Vintage Motorcyclehttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/new-tires-for-vintage-motorcycles
76Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning / 22h
Gear New tires from Continental and Heidenau are aimed at the classics. Authentic classics are cool, but tires with sidewall cracks aren't! Here are a few options aimed at the old-school crowd.


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The Racing Sheet

Superbike crisis, fueled by the press but the fault of the Manufacturershttps://www.gpone.com/en/blog/paolo...isis-fueled-by-the-press-but-the-fault-of-the
GPone RSS Feed / 1d
The manufacturers' disinterest has caused mainstream media to jump ship. And TV can do nothing about it



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Top videos from #USWorldSBKhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Top+videos+from+USWorldSBK
SBK / 1d
A choice selection of the very best videos from the GEICO US Round


MotoAmerica: The Final Round Of Press Releases From The Races At Laguna Secahttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=24cc3bc8-7e14-4e7a-8ebf-00b7b5d0c4d2
2Roadracingworld.com / 2h
RIDERZLAW/AGUILAR RACING WINS AT LAGUNA SECA Last year, Jason Aguilar came into Laguna following a podium at Utah while riding with a foot that was broken in 5 places. For Laguna, the foot was plated and stitched just days b...


WorldSSP Review: Consistency is keyhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/WorldSSP+Review+Consistency+is+key
1SBK / 13h
As dramatic as ever, WorldSBK.com reviews the start of the WorldSSP season



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Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - How do you solve a problem like Andrea?https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2017/07/12/guest_blog_mat_oxley_how_do_you_solve_a.html
1MotoMatters.com / by Mat Oxley / 14h
Suzuki is having a nightmare MotoGP season; who to blame: the riders, the factory or the team? I’ve already said it, but I’ll say it again, I like Andrea Iannone, mostly because he’s funny. MotoGP is lucky at the moment, not least



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[EN] MiniDrivers - 9x09 - 2017 Austrian GP
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F1 - Formula One Returns to Silverstone for British Grand Prixhttp://www.fia.com/news/f1-formula-one-returns-silverstone-british-grand-prix
46Press release feed / by cberteau / 1d
Sport news FIA Formula One World Championship F1 Formula One British Grand Prix F1 SEASON 2017 Sport Circuit 1SportFIA Formula One World ChampionshipCircuitF1SEASON 2017F1Formula OneBritish Grand Prix01


Horner worried Shield "rushed through" without proper testinghttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/horner-warns-shield-cockpit-introduction-929751/
400+Motorsport.com / 14h
F1's Strategy Group and the F1 Commission decided earlier this year to prioritise development of the Shield concept instead of the original plan for a Halo.While the Halo was run several times on track last year, the Shield will make its track


'It is no longer financially viable for us to deliver the British GP'http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/40573729
28BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 2d
John Grant, chairman of the British Racing Drivers' Club, says it has suffered substantial losses by staging the British GP at Silverstone.


Silverstone sale to Liberty "not on agenda"https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/silverstone-liberty-sale-brdc-british-gp-929459/
100+Motorsport.com / 2d
The British Racing Drivers’ Club announced on Tuesday that it was activating a break clause in its contract to end its deal after the 2019 race.It has decided to take such action because a 5 percent promoters escalator fee – which would have


Mid-season intrigue revolves around Ferrari plans for drivers and F1 engine supplyhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...rrari-plans-for-drivers-and-f1-engine-supply/
100+James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 2d
Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne was at the Austrian GP on Sunday and in the wake of his visit, the extent to which Ferrari is at the centre of things with regards to future moves on engines and drivers, has become clearer.


Other Racing News

Canadian Superbike Championship Heading To Atlantic Motorsport Park This Coming Weekendhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=643b1fca-c3ab-469f-9c4f-2d2c72aa8d5d
2Roadracingworld.com / 6h
CSBK series invades Nova Scotia this weekend! SHUBENACADIE, NS – Canada's top motorcycle road racers are headed to the east coast this weekend for round 4 of the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship, held July 14-16


Andretti reveals tweaked livery for New Yorkhttp://current-e.com/chatter/andretti-reveals-tweaked-livery-for-new-york/
Current E / by Luke Smith / 4h
More turquoise and white graces the Andretti runner for New York. The post Andretti reveals tweaked livery for New York appeared first on Current E .


Will Formula E be Porsche's next mission?http://current-e.com/chatter/will-formula-e-be-porsches-next-mission/
1formula e / Current E / 4h
Current E Will Formula E be Porsche's next mission?


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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

The BMW M2 CS Will Probably Be 400 Horsepower of German Perfectionhttp://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/...obably-be-400-horsepower-of-german-perfection
100+TheDrive / by Chris Constantine / 5h
The BMW M2 is without a doubt one of BMW M's best creations. It arguably fills the void that the 1 Series M left behind, or maybe even that of the E46 M3 . It's a compact two-door with a great power balance, and at a tick over $50,000 it


BMW Looking Into Smart Lighting for Showroomshttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/07/12/bmw-looking-smart-lighting-showrooms/
7Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 1d
Showrooms as we know them have been claimed by many to be on the way out of the industry, due to the way we’re getting used to shopping these days, with most of it being done online.


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Classic London taxi evolves with hybrid range-extender TXhttp://newatlas.com/levc-tx-hybrid-taxi/50449/
8New Atlas / by Scott Collie / 18h
The iconic London black taxi is getting a 21st century makeover. The London EV Company, previously known as the London Taxi Company, has unveiled the modern, hybrid TX for eco-minded cabbies. It might look similar to the black

FWIW I want a new and old London Taxi. Oh ... and a restored brite yellow Checker Marathon Cab.


Yes, it's street legal – a closer look at the Aston Martin Valkyriehttp://newatlas.com/aston-martin-valkyrie-hypercar-interior/50444/
500+New Atlas / by Scott Collie / 20h
The bespoke AM-RB001 Valkyrie became one of the most talked about cars in the world when Aston Martin and Red Bull announced it in Melbourne last year, and the hype hasn't faded in the intervening 18 months. We've now been given a


Comment: why the Valkyrie feels like the future of Aston Martonhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/new-cars/comment-why-valkyrie-feels-future-aston-marton
5Autocar RSS Feed / 1d
The Aston Martin Vulcan feels like an over-pumped GTE Le Mans racer The British firm's hypercar has little in common with its predecessor, the Vulcan Reading details about the Aston Martin Valkyrie is like reading about an


Auto Parts Retailers Have an Amazon Problemhttps://www.fool.com/investing/2017/07/13/auto-parts-retailers-have-an-amazon-problem.aspx
2Motley Fool Headlines / by newsfeedback@fool.com (John Ballard) / 11h
After years of consistent double-digit growth in earnings per share, the top three auto parts stores posted very weak results in store traffic and a dramatic slowdown in earnings growth in the last quarter. AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) ,


Mercedes-Benz Debuts The 2018 E-Class Cabriolet, A Convertible For All Seasonshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jaclyn...lass-cabriolet-a-convertible-for-all-seasons/
47Forbes - Business / by Jaclyn Trop, Contributor / 4d
The next-generation E-Class Cabriolet, which will arrive at dealerships later this year, includes a neck-warmer and an option for all-wheel drive.


McLaren Is Considering Hybrid All Wheel Drive Setups as Horsepower Climbshttp://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/...d-all-wheel-drive-setups-as-horsepower-climbs
1TheDrive / by Caleb Jacobs / 3d
McLaren isn't one to hide from developing new tech, and though the supercar marque has stuck with rear-wheel drive for its exceedingly powerful product line, the company's CEO said it may be time to go with something different.


Check Out This Record Setting Gathering Of Dutch Rijkspolitie Porsche Pursuit Carshttp://www.thedrive.com/flat-six-so...ng-of-dutch-rijkspolitie-porsche-pursuit-cars
38TheDrive / by Bradley Brownell / 2d
Porsche of the Gelderland recently set a Guinness World Record by bringing forty examples of the Dutch police's Porsche models. Starting in the mid-1960s, the Rijkspolitie have been driving Porsche models, from 356 to 912 to 924 to 911.


When Is It Morally Wrong To Flip Cars For A Profit? (Updated)http://jalopnik.com/when-is-it-morally-wrong-to-flip-cars-for-a-profit-1796857203
500+Jalopnik / by David Tracy / 1d
Photo: CNBC (screengrab) Yesterday, I wrote about a man who snagged a mint 4,400 mile-on-the-clock Jeep Cherokee from a 70-year-old woman for dirt cheap, only to try to flip it for $15,000. Some readers voiced their disdain, saying




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BIKE CANDY

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One of a kind 1956 Taurus 200 Super Sporthttp://www.mcnews.com.au/1956-taurus-200-super-sport/
MCNews.com.au / by Admin2 / 23min
1956 Taurus 200 Super Sport – With Phil Aynsley Yet another little known Italian marque […] The post One of a kind 1956 Taurus 200 Super Sport appeared first on MCNews.com.au .


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Very First Four: 1967 MV Agusta 4C6 Serial Onehttp://bringatrailer.com/2017/07/12/very-first-four-1967-mv-agusta-4c6-serial-one/
6The best vintage and classic cars for sale online / by bringatrailer / 1d
This 1967 MV Agusta 4C6 is reportedly the very first production four-cylinder built by the storied Italian marque, and the seller further claims that it remains unrestored.


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Anglo-Saxon: A Norton Race Replica from Germanyhttp://www.bikeexif.com/norton-race-replica
100+Bike EXIF / by Wesley Reyneke / 5h
This time last year, I was driving around Munich with BMW Motorrad’s Ola Stenegärd, when he turned to me and said he had a very special visit lined up. Shortly after, we pulled into Reinhard Neumair’s workshop, roughly 30 miles


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Immaculately Restored: BMW R75/6http://silodrome.com/bmw-r75-6/
89Silodrome / by James McBride / 13h
Immaculately Restored: BMW R75/6 Editor’s Note: This article was written by Owen Hobbs, when possible we like to bring you the story of a build in the words of the people who did the work and were directly involved, to offer a unique


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Ritmo Simo
R100rs スクランブラー系カスタム(R様)http://www.ritmo-sereno.com/customfile/archives/2017/07/003804.html
1Custom File / by ritmo / 21h
R様ご依頼 当社ではあまり製作事例のないスクランブラー系のカスタムになります。 お客様のイメージはワイドなハンドルでシンプルに、シート及びサイレンサーをショートにしてほしいとの依頼。 その他はおまかせとの事で製作しました。 ハンドル廻
 
Is that K1600/Leaner going into production ? That changes the whole sidecar rig concept.

A tad pricey no doubt.....
 
Is that K1600/Leaner going into production ? That changes the whole sidecar rig concept.

A tad pricey no doubt.....


It is in production; however, at this point I know very little about it. The rig shown is built by a German company - Kalich.de . I am curious and will be doing more research for myself.

The Kalich site is in German but your browser should be able to translate for you. Google SWING sidecars, Kalich sidecars or other search prompts and various distributors and more information will pop up for you.
 
Tuesday Reader: 18 July 2017


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BMW PressClub Spain

Beemer

Southern 100, CEV, CSBK and AARR: a weekend with wins, a podium streak and a new Isle of Man lap record for the BMW S 1000 RR riders.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...cord-for-the-bmw-s-1000-rr-riders?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport racers have been in action on the Isle of Man, in Spain, Austria, Canada and South Africa at the weekend – and the brought home more wins and podiums for the BMW S 1000 RR.

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BMW Motorsport News

Silk Way Rally 2017 – MINI John Cooper Works Rally wins Leg 7https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ohn-cooper-works-rally-wins-leg-7?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
• Silk Way Rally newcomers Bryce Menzies / Peter Mortensen celebrate their first leg win at this year’s event. • Menzies retains third place overall. • Yazeed Al Rajhi / Tom Colsoul follow up in style with sixth place finish.

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Silk Way Rally 2017 – Leg 8: Karamay - Urumqihttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ally-2017-–-leg-8:-karamay-urumqi?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
• Bryce Menzies / Peter Mortensen claim another top three Silk Way Rally finish on Leg 8 • Yazeed Al Rajhi / Tom Colsoul break into the top 10 on the leader board after finishing 5th on today’s stage.


Silk Way Rally 2017 – Leg 9 – Urumqi - Hamihttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...-rally-2017-–-leg-9-–-urumqi-hami?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 9h
• The two MINI John Cooper Works Rally cars (#101 & 105) successfully complete Leg 9 inside top ten. • Yazeed Al Rajhi / Tom Colsoul finish leg 9 in ninth. • Bryce Menzies / Peter Mortensen deal with punctures to finish in tenth


Bimmer

BMW Connected adds new, digital services.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unit...cted-adds-new-digital-services?language=en_GB
1BMW Group PressClub UK / 7h
Munich/Chicago. At the start of 2017, BMW used its recently launched 5 Series and BMW Connected Onboard – which made its debut in the new model – to showcase the potential unlocked by digital services in the area of


BMW Innovation Days 2017, Connectivity and digital services.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unit...nectivity-and-digital-services?language=en_GB
1BMW Group PressClub UK / 7h
The BMW Group is using the BMW Innovation Days 2017 – Connectivity and Digital Services event to both explore the state of play regarding the integration of vehicles into the customer’s digital world and to showcase the company’s

The BMW i8 Roadster is coming: time for a first look.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unit...-coming:-time-for-a-first-look?language=en_GB
1BMW Group PressClub UK / 7h
The BMW i8 Roadster is coming: time for a first look. The ultimate progressive sports car is now ready to spread its wings.



BMW Group News


Rolls Royce Motorcars

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7PCGQTD/0/O/i-7PCGQTD.png[/img]Recalls

[URL=https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/bmw-motorrad-usa-stop-sale-recall-bmw-r1200gs-adventure/]BMW Motorrad USA Issues “Stop Sale” on the R1200GS
500+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 4h
What started out as a worldwide service campaign for the water-cooled BMW R1200GS models is turning into a massive global recall for the German motorcycle manufacturer, as now the United States has joined the United


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


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BikeEXIF

Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

[url=https://motorbikewriter.com/2017-bmw-g-310-r-road-test/]2017 BMW G 310 R road test

Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 37min
The arrival of the BMW G 310 R was delayed more than eight months, but it certainly has been worth the wait. It was scheduled to arrive in Australia in late 2016, but didn’t arrive until recently. BMW Motorrad Australia boss Andreas
FWIW The delayed U.S. arrival continues. I spent part of Saturday talking with Darrel Hanson, Sales Manager for the recently opened BMW Motorcycles Richfieldhttps://bmwmotorcyclesrichfield.com. The new, BMW only, dealer has been told they will not see the R model until late September and at least November for the GS.


TVS Motors plans Rs 500 cr investment in ops this year, new launcheshttp://www.moneycontrol.com/news/bu...nt-in-ops-this-year-new-launches-2327269.html
1bmw motorcycles / Moneycontrol.com / 10h
Moneycontrol.com TVS Motors plans Rs 500 cr investment in ops this year, new launches Moneycontrol.com The capital expenditure earmarked for this year is higher than the previous years as the company gears up to build on its strengths, which is scooters and its partnership with German giant BMW for premiummotorcycles .
FWIW The BMW TVS relationship has seemed a bit strained. Delays in the production and roll out of the G 310 series, either for production issues, quality control or a combination have been blamed. At the start of the relationship BMW Motorrad’s India presence was limited. The strategic roll out plans originally had TVS branding all 310 models for sale in domestic India market. Now BMW Motorrad is doing a full on roll out of the entire product line in a dealer lineup it is developing. The line will include BMW branded G310R and GS models. That announcement left many wondering how BMW planed continue the, long anticipated, expansion of the sub 500cc model lineup. Will the increased investment create production capacity for more BMW TVS jointly developed models or serve the increasing demand for its own product line?

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BMW G 310 R: Six things you may not knowhttp://www.cycletorque.com.au/bmw-g-310-r-six-things-may-not-know/
1Cycle Torque Magazine / by Staff Writer / 1d
Cycle Torque is in Airlie Beach for the launch of BMW’s G 310 R LAMS roadster. Make sure you keep an eye on our socials [ Facebook ] [ Instagram ] to check out the latest, and a launch report will be filed on the Cycle Torque website in the


2017 BMW R nineT Pure Reviewhttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=58697
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Evans Brasfield / 15h
2017 BMW R nineT Pure Editor Score: 84.5% Engine 18.0/20 Suspension/Handling 12.5/15 Transmission/Clutch 8.5/10 Brakes 8.5/10 Instruments/Controls 3.0/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 8.25/10 Appearance/Quality

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Bavaria Bound with the BMW R nineT Urban G/Shttp://www.bikeexif.com/2017-bmw-r-ninet-urban-gs-review
500+Bike EXIF Update / by Wesley Reyneke / 22h
BMW has a truly fanatical fan base: if you need proof, a visit to the BMW Motorrad Days is all it takes. It’s an annual three-day shindig held in July, smack bang in the middle of the sun-drenched German summer, in a ski resort town


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Breaking News. Indian Motorcycle 2018 Scout Bobber. Blacked Out. 100 HP. Knobby Tires. Two-Tone Leather Seat.http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/07/15...ut-100-hp-knobby-tires-two-tone-leather-seat/
3Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 1h
The Indian Motorcycle’s Industrial Design team has taken the Scout model even further forward, developing a production Bobber that can be bought direct from an Indian dealer. The 3rd and newest member of the Scout family pays homage
Introducing Indian Scout Bobber - Indian Motorcycle
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Harley-Davidson sales are suffering because ‘Millennials don’t like motorcycles’http://www.motofire.com/2017/07/new...-suffering-millennials-dont-like-motorcycles/
14Motofire / 1d
US Market analyst downgrades Harley-Davidson after research predicts ‘negative growth’ in bike sales over the next five years. Whilst motorcycle sales at Harley have fallen by a relatively small 1.6 percent so far in 2017 when compared to the


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 27/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-27/2017?language=en
3BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
DTM instead of ADAC GT Masters: BMW Motorsport Junior Ricky Collard not competing in Zandvoort – BMW Sports Trophy winner Michael Schrey redeems his prize.


Double points for MS Amlin Andretti in New York City.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...s-amlin-andretti-in-new-york-city?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
MS Amlin Andretti driver Robin Frijns (NED) scored back-to-back points finishes in the first New York City ePrix (USA), watched on by celebrities including Chris Hemsworth, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas. The Dutch driver


MC NEWS

The Motorcycle Industry Needs Young Blood to Stay Alive - The Drivehttp://www.thedrive.com/motorcycles/12340/the-motorcycle-industry-needs-young-blood-to-stay-alive
1Motorcycle industry news / The Drive / 3d
The Drive The Motorcycle Industry Needs Young Blood to Stay Alive - The Drive The Drive As the average rider age goes up, new young riders are needed to keep selling motorcycles.

... and figure out how to overcome the issues in articles like this ...

http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/i-...cense And I Still Have Zero Desire To Ride[/b
100+Jalopnik / by Kristen Lee on Lanesplitter, shared by Michael Ballaban to Jalopnik / 18h
Image credit: Kristen Lee/Jalopnik Beads of sweat snaked down my back. It was only 80 or so degrees outside, but clad in thick jeans, boots, a long-sleeved henley, a black motorcycle jacket, riding gloves and a black motorcycle helmet, I


AMA Raffle Bike – Ural Sidecar Motorcyclehttp://goodsparkgarage.com/ama-raffle-bike-ural-sidecar-motorcycle/
1Good Spark Garage / by Corey / 20h
Each year, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame raffles off motorcycles during a year-long campaign to raise money for the charity. All proceeds from the raffle go to support the 501(c)(3). This 2017 Ural Gear-Up “Adventure Together”


What would happen if 10% of people switched to a motorcycle or scooter?
1Motorcycle industry news / Devon Live / 1d
https://news.google.com/news?hl=en&gl=us&pz=1&ned=us&q=Motorcycle+industry+news
Devon Live Steve Kenward, CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Association, which organises Ride to Work Week, says a driver could gain the equivalent of an extra four days holiday a year, if they switched to a motorcycle or scooter. "Motorcyclists and scooter riders ...


Jay Leno: The Man and The Motorcycleshttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/jay-leno-answers-5-personal-motorcycle-questions
500+Motorcyclist / by Basem Wasef / 3d
News Jay's still riding, are you? A true grease monkey himself, the prominent star tells us why he prefers two wheels over four.



RIDING

Check Out the Rigorous Training Police Motorcycle Units Have to Go Throughhttp://www.thedrive.com/emergency/1...ng-police-motorcycle-units-have-to-go-through
80TheDrive / by Max Goldberg / 20h
Motorcycle units are utilized by police departments throughout the country for many reasons, some of which are general operating costs, maneuverability, and ceremonial purposes. The vast majority of departments that have motorcycle

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Top 5 Common Mistakes on a Long Motorcycle Trip - How to avoid it?

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FWIW What are the top five you would tell someone who is new to touring to avoid?


TransAmerica Trail Ride: Motorcycles On The Ocracoke Ferryhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/t...les-on-ocracoke-ferry?dom=rss-default&src=syn
27Motorcyclist / by Dave Bramsen / 1d
News From Cape Hatteras to Okracoke Island. Our TransAmerica Trail riders ferry south to Okracoke Island, then walk across the sand under the eye of a drone to touch the Atlantic Ocean.


GEAR

These multi-tools fit right in your wallethttp://boingboing.net/2017/07/15/these-multi-tools-fit-right-in.html
3Boing Boing / by Boing Boing's Store / 4h
Some people carry Swiss Army knives for their convenience and the solutions they offer to everyday problems. However, when you're doing that, you're still carrying a knife, and it's one extra thing to keep track of when you're going


TECH

How To Tell If Your Tires Are Toast | MC GARAGE

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Wire-Spoked Wheels vs. Alloy Wheels—Which Are Better? | MC Garage

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Tech Talk About BMW Motorcycles Lock Cylinders
VIDEO: Frontline Eurosports' Bob Burcher talks about the proper procedure for replacing a BMW motorcycle lock cylinder.


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The Racing Sheet

Christian Horner's five reasons to get involved in motorsporthttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/39632222
10BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 1d
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner tells BBC Get Inspired his five reasons to take part in motorsport.



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Canadian Superbike: Jordan Szoke Sweeps Doubleheader At Atlantic Motorsport Parkhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...eps-doubleheader-at-atlantic-motorsport-park/
Motorcycle News / 2h
Jordan Szoke leads Kenny Riedmann , Bodhi Edie , Ben Young and Samuel Trepanier during Canadian Superbike Race Two at Atlantic Motorsport Park . Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy of CSBK/PMP.


Melandri: the Ducati V4 in SBK will offer more room for developmenthttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/07/15...sbk-will-offer-more-room-for-development.html
1GPone RSS Feed / 6h
The Italian is close to renewing his contract with team Aruba and explains: "the Panigale's window of use is very narrow"


What are the differences between a STK1000 and WorldSBK bike?http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/What+are+the+differences+between+a+STK1000+and+WorldSBK+bike
22SBK / 1d
Take a look to see what similarities the Kawasaki Puccetti Racing machines hold


Perez: "I want to make the step up"http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Perez+I+want+to+make+the+step+up
SBK / 14h
Spanish youngster reviews the first half of the WorldSSP300 season



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MotoGP Silly Season Update - Summer Break Means Feverish Negotiationshttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2017/07/16/motogp_silly_season_update_summer_break.html
35MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 1d
The MotoGP bikes have fallen silent for over a week now, the teams and riders dispersed to the four winds, nominally for "vacation". And while riders relaxed on a beach somewhere for a week before returning to their training for the


The Assen GP set for July in 2018https://www.gpone.com/en/2017/07/15/motogp/the-assen-gp-set-for-july-in-2018.html
1GPone RSS Feed / 6h
The organisers and Dorna have already proposed the new date to FIM for next year's calendar.


MotoGP: Márquez – From “not having fun” to leading the World Championshiphttp://www.sportrider.com/motogp-ma...ng-world-championship?dom=rss-default&src=syn
500+Sport Rider RSS Feed / by Manuel Pecino / 22h
News Despite two DNFs in the first eight races, Repsol Honda’s Marc Márquez leads the MotoGP points table at the summer break Marc Márquez talks about the first half of the 2017 season, Michelin tires, his crashes, his rivals, and


Romano Fenati Moves Up To Moto2 In 2018 With Snipers Teamhttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/07/16/romano_fenati_moves_up_to_moto2_in_2018.html
24MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 1d
Romano Fenati is to move up to the Moto2 class with his current team, Snipers Team, in 2018. The press release, shown below, implies that the team will consist of a single rider, Fenati, in Moto2. The team have yet to agree terms with





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2017 British Grand Prix | Race Highlights

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FIA.com: British Grand Prix http://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-23 Event and Timing Information


Race - Hamilton’s fifth home win slashes Vettel’s title advantagehttps://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...fifth-home-win-slashes-vettels-advantage.html
3KF1 Latest News / 1d
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix for the fifth time on Sunday – matching the record of Jim Clark and Alain Prost – to cut Sebastian Vettel’s championship lead to just a single point after late tyre dramas hit both


F1 - Hamilton: "It was not so easy. It’s never easy."http://www.fia.com/news/f1-hamilton-it-was-not-so-easy-its-never-easy
100+Press release feed / by mademandre / 1d
Sport news DRIVERS 1 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes) 2 – Valtteri BOTTAS (Mercedes) 3 – Kimi RÄIKKÖNEN (Ferrari) PODIUM INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Owen WILSON and Jenson BUTTON) Owen WILSON: Congratulations, what an


British Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel's red mist comes from 'killer instinct'http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/40594666
400+BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 1d
Sebastian Vettel's red-mist moments are caused by a "win-at-all-costs" killer instinct, says his former Red Bull boss Christian Horner.


Vettel says Shield made him “dizzy” in test runhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-dizzy-british-gp-shield-debut-930493/
500+Motorsport.com / 1d
Vettel completed a single installation lap and then returned to the garage where Ferrari removed the device and switched attention to its weekend programme.Speaking after practice, Vettel revealed he had planned to do more


Grosjean says Shield is "as bad as the Halo"https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/grosjean-shield-bad-halo-sainz-perez-ocon-930664/
100+Motorsport.com / 20h
Sebastian Vettel completed one lap at the start of FP1 at Silverstone with the Shield attached to his Ferrari, but he abandoned plans to complete further running with it because it made him feel dizzy.


Lewis Hamilton hints at retiring THIS YEAR after record British Grand Prix winhttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...edes-fifth-British-Grand-Prix-win-Silverstone
Daily Express / 7h
LEWIS HAMILTON admits he could give up racing for good at the end of the 2017 season, following in the footsteps of his former Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.


F1 Explained: Emergency Driver Extractionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHGVai_4tpI
4Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport / 1d


Retaining Bottas "almost a no-brainer," says Wolffhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/new-bottas-contract-no-brainer-mercedes-931994/
1Motorsport.com / 6h
Wolff made it clear that the length of the contract will be one of the main considerations, as the team in effect tries to second guess the longer term intentions of Lewis Hamilton.His win in Austria and charges through the field to


Bruce McLaren: Silverstonehttp://www.mclaren.com/formula1/2017/british-grand-prix/bruce-mclaren-silverstone-2188888/
100+McLaren Honda / 2d
British Grand Prix 2017 This year we are celebrating the 80th anniversary of the birth of Bruce McLaren, as well as the release of the wonderful new documentary about out founder. As such there will be a special focus on the


Other Racing News

The New York City ePrix Ended With A Dramatic Crash Across The Finish Linehttp://blackflag.jalopnik.com/the-new-york-city-eprix-ended-with-a-dramatic-crash-acr-1796962464
100+Jalopnik / by Justin T. Westbrook on Black Flag, shared by Justin T. Westbrook to Jalopnik / 1d
GIF The New York City ePrix came to a dramatic conclusion when Felix Rosenqvist, Nick Heidfeld and Pierre Gasly clustered up in the last turn fighting over P2. As the three drivers approached the finish line in the final lap, Gasly


The Breakdown: Formula E - Drivehttp://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/the-breakdown-formula-e-20170714-gxbsv1.html
1formula e / Drive / 2d
Drive The Breakdown: Formula E - Drive Drive Why Formula E has emerged as the sport of choice for car companies.



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Rolls Royce Motor cars Press Club
Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

German firms to expand business process operations in Philippines, DTI sayshttp://www.bworldonline.com/content...-operations-in-philippines-dti-says&id=148400
bmw ag / BusinessWorld Online Edition / 3h
He previously said BMW would be sourcing more automotive electric parts from the Philippines as part of its strategy in ASEAN.


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

[urlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2017/07/14/ferrari-is-reportedly-planning-an-suv-hell-officially-freezes-over/]Ferrari Is Reportedly Planning An SUV; Hell Officially Freezes Over[/url]
37Forbes - Business / by Jim Gorzelany, Contributor / 20h
The Prancing Horse logo may yet adorn the deck of a four-door all-wheel-drive people-mover.


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FWIW

Red Dot Award Winning Tools: Univet 5.0 Augmented Reality Safety Glasseshttp://www.core77.com/posts/67400/R...ls-Univet-50-Augmented-Reality-Safety-Glasses
1Core77 / 1d
Italian safety equipment manufacturer Univet just received a 2017 Red Dot Award for its augmented reality safety glasses . The glasses integrate Sony's "holographic waveguide technology" into eye protection that allows wearers to


Shooting With Sony's Killer A9 Almost Feels Like Cheatinghttp://gizmodo.com/shooting-with-sonys-killer-a9-almost-feels-like-cheatin-1796131594
300+Gizmodo / by Brent Rose / 1d
If you’ve ever wondered how a photographer managed to capture the exact moment of an incredible end zone reception or the instant a bird takes flight, the answer, in part, is that the photographer’s camera also captured the garbage


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BIKE CANDY

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Exotic Homologation Special: 442-Mile 1985 Honda VF1000Rhttp://bringatrailer.com/2017/07/14/exotic-homologation-special-442-mile-1985-honda-vf1000r/
3The best vintage and classic cars for sale online / by bringatrailer / 23h
This 1985 Honda VF1000R (VIN JH25C1602FM001933) was stored indoors for the last 27 years according to the seller, and has been ridden only 442 miles since it rolled out of the factory. Condition looks excellent in accordance with
FWIW The mid 80’s found me in the flat lands of northern Illinois when I threw a leg over one of these. Sport touring motorcycles were a DIY project for mere mortals. Would the VF1000R be the base for my next project? For some unknown reason my Honda dealer let me take one on an extended test ride. I sought out what twisty bits I could find and was pleased. The return leg put me on I 80 where I quickly cracked the throttle. I have no clue how fast I was going. At one point I decided keeping my eyes on the road more important than looking at the speedo. I returned it to the dealer. Thanked him for the chance to ride the motorcycle and explained why it would not be my next DYI base bike. A month later I found a carryover R100 languishing in a BMW dealer and the rest is history. For some reason I have a soft spot in my heart for this bike.


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RISE OF THE MASCHINES. Another Killer Moto Guzzi from Germany’s Kaffee Maschinehttp://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/0...ller-moto-guzzi-germanys-kaffee-maschine.html
500+Pipeburn.com / by Andrew / 1d
Written by Martin Hodgson. Imagine you’ve built the bike that sits before you, pouring your heart and soul into the creation of a classic custom ordered by a meticulous client who collects vintage Porsches. Such is your attention to detail


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The BMW R NineT Customized Japanese Style[/b
16Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 10h
Did you noticed? During the last decade more and more major motorcycle manufacturers all over the world have chosen reputable custom builders to reinvent some of their factory models. Objective is always to expand the brand


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ANARCHY IN THE UK. Pier City Cycle’s BMW R nineT Hooligan Flat Trackerhttp://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/0...cycles-bmw-r-ninet-hooligan-flat-tracker.html
400+Pipeburn.com / by Andrew / 10h
BMW’s R nineT. Most customised factory bike ever? While we’re pretty sure that the Guinness Book of Records doesn’t have a category for such trainspotting (or bikespotting?) malarkey, there’s nary week that goes by without us seeing
 
Friday Reader: 21 July 2017

More than 6500 BMW bikers invaded Salt Lake Cityhttp://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/more-than-6500-bmw-bikers-invaded-salt-lake-city/766868016
1bmw motorcycles / Good4Utah / 3d
Up to 6 thousand of them from all over the world and all riding BMW motorcycles .


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Beemer

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BMW Motorrad sets a new sales record in the first half of the year for the fifth time in succession.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-for-the-fifth-time-in-succession?language=en
22BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Sales increase by 9.5% to 88,389 vehicles in the first half of 2017. The aim is to achieve a new all-time sales record for the year as a whole.


BMW K 1600 B Bagger Launch and Demo Rides At Sturgis Buffalo Chip®https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...rides-at-sturgis-buffalo-chip®?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 19, 2017… Visitors to Sturgis Buffalo Chip® can bag a free demo ride on BMW’s soon-to-be-released American styled performance touring machine, the K 1600 B Bagger, when 10 of the highly anticipated


BMW Motorrad USA Welcomes BMW Motorcycles of Palm Bayhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...es-bmw-motorcycles-of-palm-bay?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 3d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 18, 2017…BMW has launched its latest mission for motorcyclists on Florida’s Space Coast with the opening of BMW Motorcycles of Palm Bay, located off I-95 at 190 Interstate Court, S.E. Under the leadership of


BMW Motorsport News

BMW Team RLL Racing Returns to its Home Track at Lime Rock Park Northeast Grand Prix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...rock-park-northeast-grand-prix?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 3d
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – July 18, 2017… Lime Rock Park, in Lakeville, Conn., has long been considered BMW of North America’s home track. Only ninety miles from the Woodcliff Lake, NJ headquarters, the short, fast circuit has been the


Next stop Moscow Raceway: BMW teams travel to Russia.[/ur]
24BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
After making the most of home advantage at the Norisring (GER), the BMW teams in the DTM are now facing their second overseas journey of the season. The fifth DTM weekend of the year will take place at the Moscow Raceway (RUS).


[url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0272849EN/silk-way-rally-2017-%E2%80%93-leg-10-%E2%80%93-hami-dunhuang?language=en]Silk Way Rally 2017 – Leg 10 – Hami - Dunhuang

1BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
• Both MINI John Cooper Works Rally cars (#101 & 105) finish Leg 10 in top three • Yazeed Al Rajhi / Tom Colsoul cross the finish line in second • Third place finish for Bryce Menzies / Peter Mortensen to return to top three overall


MINI John Cooper Works Rally ranks second overall after Leg 11 - Dunhuang – Jiayuguan – Silk Way Rally 2017https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...–-jiayuguan-–-silk-way-rally-2017?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
• Both MINI John Cooper Works Rally cars (#101 & #105) finish Leg 11 in top four • Bryce Menzies / Peter Mortensen move up to second place overall after a fourth place stage finish • Yazeed Al Rajhi / Tom Colsoul break into the top 10 on the


Silk Way Rally 2017 – Leg 13 – Alxa Youqi - Zhongweihttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...17-–-leg-13-–-alxa-youqi-zhongwei?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 18min
• Both MINI John Cooper Works Rally cars complete penultimate 2017 Silk Way Rally stage • Yazeed Al Rajhi / Tom Colsoul finish ninth to maintain 10th place overall • Bryce Menzies / Peter Mortensen cross the line in 11th after a


BMW Team RLL full of confidence ahead of home race at Lime Rock Park.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ad-of-home-race-at-lime-rock-park?language=en
3BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Lime Rock Park (USA) has long been considered BMW of North America's home track. Only 90 miles from the Woodcliff Lake (USA) headquarters, the short, fast circuit has been the site of numerous BMW victories since 1975 and possibly a


MINI JCW Team Revs Up for Lime Rock after Two Consecutive Commanding Performances at Watkins Glen and Mosporthttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...es-at-watkins-glen-and-mosport?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 19min
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 21, 2017 – The MINI JCW Team and MINI USA are gearing up for another big race this weekend at Lime Rock Park in their quest to sit on top of the Manufacturer’s standings in the Street Tuner class of the


New challenge for MINI at 2017 Baja Aragon - Round 7, FIA Cross Country Rally World cup.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...fia-cross-country-rally-world-cup?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1h
• Two MINI John Cooper Works Rally tackle Baja Aragon • Mikko Hirvonen (FIN) teams up with Andreas Schulz (GER) • Jakub Kuba Przygonski (POL) and Xavier Panseri (FRA) join forces • Orlando Terranova (ARG) ad Paulo Fiuza (PRT)


Bimmer


Successful debut: Positive tests for the new BMW M8 GTE at the Lausitzring.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...new-bmw-m8-gte-at-the-lausitzring?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
Munich. Last week’s three-day test at the Lausitzring (GER) heralded the next phase in the development of the new BMW M8 GTE. Following the roll-out on 1st July at BMW Plant Dingolfing, this was the first test outing for the BMW M8


By tradition an extra dose of driving pleasure: Production launch of the new Edition models of the BMW 3 Series Sedan and the BMW 3 Series Touring.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...edan-and-the-bmw-3-series-touring?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Exclusive equipment options for the Edition Sport Line Shadow, the Edition Luxury Line Purity and the Edition M Sport Shadow render the model series, 15 million of which have been sold so far, more attractive than ever.


BMW i Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in Shift.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-strategic-investment-in-shift?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Mountain View, CA – July 19, 2017…BMW i Ventures has announced an investment in Shift, a San Francisco-based startup that combines technology and a team of car concierges to take the hassle and guesswork out of buying and


BMW Group News

Board of Management changes at BMW AG.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...f-management-changes-at-bmw-ag?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 1h
Ian Robertson to retire in 2018 --- Pieter Nota to assume responsibility for Sales and Brand BMW


Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Lights Up Europe’S Summer Hotspotshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...ights-up-europe’s-summer-hotspots?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1h
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will this year once again serve as a gentle presence in the most celebrated Mediterranean playgrounds of the wealthy and influential. Working with an exclusive selection of partners across the beautiful Andalusian


Rolls-Royce Supports Local Primary School’S Eco Racing Carhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...l-primary-school’s-eco-racing-car?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1h
A team of school children, mentored and supported by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, successfully completed the Greenpower IET Formula Goblin race – ‘The Gathering of the Goblins’ – at the Goodwood Motor Circuit recently.


Rolls-Royce Teases New Phantom As It Announces The Final Icons To Join ‘The Great Eight Phantoms’ Exhibitionhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...-great-eight-phantoms’-exhibition?language=en
6Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 2d
Today, as excitement builds towards the premiere of ‘The Great Eight Phantoms’ Exhibition at Bonhams in Mayfair, London next week, Rolls-Royce has announced the final three great Phantoms that will join the event. In addition it


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Recalls

BMW issued a recall on the R1200GS, and R1200GS ADVENTURE modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017343
Transport Canada / 3d
On certain motorcycles, the upper fork seal plug could loosen after severe impact, such as a large pot hole or an accident. Loose fork seal plugs may not be noticeable by the rider. This could result in oil leaks,...


.BMW Australia joins R 1200 GS & GSA recallhttps://motorbikewriter.com/bmw-australia-joins-gs-recall/
25Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 1d
BMW Motorrad Australia today officially joins a worldwide recall of all water-cooled R 1200 GS and GS Adventure models over a potential fork fault. The recall affects 185,000 bikes worldwide and 2500 in Australia where 1000 have already

Yamaha ( 17v423000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
8KVehicles Recalls / 3d
Dated: JUN 30, 2017 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The affected motorcycles, intended for the US market, may have been manufactured with a Canadian Motor Vehicl...

KAWASAKI issued a recall on the KLE300C - VERSYS-X modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017346
Transport Canada / 3d
On certain motorcycles, the taillight bulb holder could have been incorrectly press fit at time at time of assembly. This could allow the bulb to fall out, causing the tail and brake lights to fail to function. Loss...


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


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW G310R review: Beginner bikers can now buy Bavarianhttp://newatlas.com/bmw-g310r-review/50532/
100+New Atlas / by Loz Blain / 1d
BMW came out of nowhere to dominate the adventure, retro and supersport markets, and with the 313cc G310R it's hoping to do the same with its first learner-focused machine.


BMW G 310 R India Launch Details Revealedhttp://www.drivespark.com/two-wheelers/2017/bmw-g-310-r-india-launch-details-revealed-023072.html
1bmw motorcycles / DriveSpark.com / 2d
DriveSpark.com BMW G 310 R India Launch Details Revealed DriveSpark.com The BMW G 310 R is one of the much-awaited motorcycle in the Indian market.


Spied! BMW F900 makes another appearancehttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/07/20/spied-bmw-f900-makes-another-appearance/
1CMG News / by CMG Staff / 1d
The new F900 platform, or whatever it's called, is undergoing testing still. Source


What I Learned By Giving Away My BMW Motorcyclehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...my-bmw-motorcycle_us_596d1538e4b07f87578e6b1d
1bmw motorcycles / HuffPost / 3d
In considering whether to give away a motorcycle , I realize merit is neither abstract nor measured on a unitary scale.



OTHER MANUFACTURERS

And the beat goes on ...
Benetton family seeks to make Ducati motorbikes Italian: sourceshttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-v...SKBN1A52G0?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
100+Reuters: Business News / 22h
LONDON/FRANKFURT/MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's Benetton family is vying with motorbike firms and buyout funds for control of Italian motorcycle brand Ducati, which is being sold by Germany's Volkswagen , sources involved in the process


Reuters Reports Harley Not Among Bidders for Ducati, But Polaris Is http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2017...-not-among-bidders-for-ducati-but-polaris-is/(News)
9MotorcycleDaily.com / by Dirck Edge / 51min
A month ago, we relayed a Reuters report that Harley-Davidson was expected to submit a bid for Ducati, which the Volkswagen Group is interested in selling. Reuters sources now contradict this. Apparently put off by the high price,


Harley-Davidson Announces Second Quarter 2017 Resultshttp://investor.harley-davidson.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=87981&p=RssLanding&cat=news&id=2286946
1Harley-Davidson News Release / 3d
Company Delivered Strong Margins, Retail Sales Lower Than Expected MILWAUKEE, July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) second quarter 2017 diluted EPS decreased 4.5 percent to $1.48 compared to


Harley-Davidson And Its Compliance With The EPA Clean Air Acthttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/07/21/harley-davidson-and-its-compliance-with-the-epa-clean-air-act/
Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 3h
The US Justice Department is expected to drop $3 million Harley-Davidson emissions penalty. The U.S. Justice Department is expected to announce this week it is dropping a requirement that Harley-Davidson Inc spend $3 million to


Harley-Davidson Crashes After Cutting Sales Guidancehttps://www.fool.com/investing/2017/07/20/harley-davidson-crashes-after-cutting-sales-guidan.aspx
5Motley Fool Headlines / by newsfeedback@fool.com (Rich Smith) / 1d
It's all over but the crying . Earlier this week, Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) stock lost 6% of its market capitalization after reporting disappointing earnings news for its fiscal second quarter 2017. Harley followed up that loss by losing


Harley-Davidson can't rev up motorcycle sales, will cut jobshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/07/18/harley-davidson-motorcycles-hog/487161001/
1Motorcycle industry news / USA TODAY / 2d
USA TODAY Harley-Davidson can't rev up motorcycle sales, will cut jobs USA TODAY Americans are hitting the brakes on hog sales. Motorcycle -maker Harley-Davidson warned Tuesday that its full-year bike sales and profit margins would


Polaris reports increased sales in Q2http://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2017/07/20/polaris-reports-increased-sales-in-q2/
Powersports Business / by Liz Keener / 1d
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today reported second quarter 2017 sales of $1,364.9 million, up 21 percent, from $1,130.8 million for the second quarter of 2016. Adjusted sales, which excludes the impact from Victory Motorcycles net


MC NEWS

What would happen if 10% of people switched to a motorcycle or scooter?http://www.devonlive.com/what-would...e-or-scooter/story-30397766-detail/story.html
1Motorcycle industry news / Devon Live / 4d
Devon Live Steve Kenward, CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Association, which organises Ride to Work Week, says a driver could gain the equivalent of an extra four days holiday a year, if they switched to a motorcycle or scooter. "Motorcyclists and scooter riders ...


Indonesian motorcycle sales projections lowered | Bangkok Post ...http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asean/1289982/indonesian-motorcycle-sales-projections-lowered
1Motorcycle industry news / Bangkok Post / 2d
Bangkok Post JAKARTA - The Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association has lowered its motorcycle sales target for 2017 to 5.75 million units from 6.2 million units in the ...
FWIW Small bike markets allow many manufactures to participate in the big bike development-market we like.


Young People Aren't Saving Harley-Davidsonhttp://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/young-people-arent-saving-harley-davidson-1797052213
4KJalopnik / by Ryan Felton on Lanesplitter, shared by Raphael Orlove to Jalopnik/ 2d
Photo: Harley-Davidson The looming death-spiral of the motorcycle world and its dire need to lure in millennials has been a hot topic discussion as of late , and the issues are abundantly clear in the industry’s most well-known brand.


This Kit From Tilting Motor Works Makes 3 Wheels on a Motorcycle Feel Like 2http://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/...ks-makes-3-wheels-on-a-motorcycle-feel-like-2
100+TheDrive / by Justin Hughes / 1d
The Can-Am Spyder really doesn't work for me. After years of riding two-wheeled motorcycles, the technique of countersteering and leaning to turn effectively is instinctive. This doesn't work on the three-wheeled Spyder.


Living Without a Car: The Motorcycle Elitist's Conundrumhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle-riders-living-without-car
400+Motorcyclist / by Brody Cox / 2d
Megaphone Is owning a four-wheeled cage really neccessary? Sure, owning a car might help with day-to-day tasks, but is it really necessary at the end of the day, or can you survive on two wheels alone?



RIDING

Riding Style and Motorcycle Designhttp://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycl...line-and-riding-style?dom=rss-default&src=syn
3Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 1h
Racing Two kinds of riders, two kinds of bikes Technical Editor Kevin Cameron examines chassis design and its influence on cornering line and riding style.


Long-distance motorcycle trips seek to empower womenhttp://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Long-distance-motorcycle-trips-seek-to-empower-11296423.php
Motorcycle News / 2d
In this July 2016 photo provided by Alisa Clickenger, Clickenger leads a group of women riders over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco at the end of a cross-country trip to honor two sisters from Brooklyn, N.Y., who made a similar ride in


The story of a Returned Rider: How the second time can be even betterhttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/a-returned-riders-story
1RevZilla Articles / 7h
Sometimes life makes a Current Rider into a Former Rider. But there's still time to become a Return Rider.


TECH

How to change dual rear shocks on a motorcyclehttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-change-dual-rear-shocks-on-a-motorcycle
1RevZilla Articles / 1d
New motorcycle shocks can be your spine's best friend and changing them is a simple job on dual-shock motorcycles. Here's how to do it.



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The Racing Sheet


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Can anyone stop Rea?http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Can+anyone+stop+Rea
1SBK / 3d
WorldSBK.com takes a look back over the season so far


WorldSBK Wednesday – Silly Season Beginshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/world-superbike-silly-season-2017/
40Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Kent Brockman / 1d
It looks set to be a quiet year on the rider market for World Superbike, with the leading seats already filled for 2018, but there will still be some significant deals announced in the coming weeks and months. Jonathan Rea, Tom Sykes, Chaz



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Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - How to fire up a MotoGP starhttps://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2017/07/20/guest_blog_mat_oxley_how_to_fire_up_a.html
7MotoMatters.com / by Mat Oxley / 1d
You would think that gold and glory would be enough to get them fired up, but a little extra always helps… Journalists sit very low in the feeding chain in MotoGP. We have little or no use to the riders and teams, or at least that’s what




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The honeymoon period is over - exclusive Gene Haas Q&Ahttps://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...period-is-over---exclusive-gene-haas-q-a.html
F1 Latest News / 28min
In only their second F1 season, Haas are involved in an incredibly tight midfield battle – one in which any scoring opportunity must be taken. Team owner Gene Haas discusses their prospects for the second half of the year, and what he


Haas says it will retain Grosjean, Magnussen in 2018https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/haas-retains-grosjean-magnussen-933321/
Motorsport.com / 39min
Grosjean joined Haas for its debut season last year and it was widely accepted that one of his goals in racing for the American team was to try to secure a seat at Ferrari, which powers Haas' cars.


Honda admits to underestimating integration issueshttp://www.f1technical.net/news/21315
F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by Steven De Groote / 4h
Honda F1 project leader Yusuke Hasegawa has outlined a number of reasons why Honda has been struggling so badly in the beginning of the 2017 Formula One season. He confirmed that lots of problems were not discovered while


Teams ‘unanimously agree’ to use halo as F1 head protection from 2018https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...-to-use-halo-as-f1-head-protection-from-2018/
500+James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 1d
The Formula 1 Strategy Group met on Wednesday to decide that next year’s F1 cars will be fitted with the ‘halo’ cockpit protection system. The halo was designed to reduce the risk of large debris hitting drivers’ heads, and trials were


Halo protection system to be introduced for 2018https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...tection-system-to-be-introduced-for-2018.html
1F1 Latest News / 1d
Next year’s Formula 1 cars will all be fitted with the Halo cockpit protection system, the FIA announced on Wednesday.


Behind the scenes F1: Meet the woman driving the push to connect F1 to its fanshttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...n-driving-the-push-to-connect-f1-to-its-fans/
22James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 1d
In the latest of our series meeting key figures from behind the scenes of F1, we meet Julie Woods-Moss who is behind the push to connect F1 to its fans via technology. Woods-Moss is Chief Innovation Officer and CMO of Tata


Other Racing News

Indian Sets Three Land Speed Records at El Miragehttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2017/07/21/indian-sets-three-land-speed-records-at-el-mirage/
1RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER / 2h
Fifty years ago, Burt Munro rode an Indian Scout Streamliner on the Bonneville Salt Flats and made history, setting an under-1,000cc record of 183.58 mph. In preparation for the Burt Munro 50th anniversary commemorative run, Indian


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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW completes first test with 2018 M8 GTE in Germanyhttp://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2017/07/21/bmw-completes-first-test-with-2018-m8-gte-in-germany/
MotorSportsTalk / by Luke Smith / 1h
Martin Tomczyk and Maxime Martin hit the track with the new M8 GTE at the Lausitzring.

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BMW reports increase in X5 deliveries this yearhttp://www.greenvilleonline.com/sto...ports-increase-x-5-deliveries-year/471662001/
1bmw ag / Greenville News / 2d
Sales of BMW brand vehicles are up this year, bringing in the company's "best-ever first half-year," the company announced Wednesday.


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

1964 Lotus Type 34http://silodrome.com/lotus-type-34/
2Silodrome / by James McBride / 7h
1964 Lotus Type 34 The Lotus Type 34 would go on to become the winningest Lotus Indy car ever built, an impressive feat given that it was only the second Lotus model built to compete at the Indy 500. The early 1960s were a


How Subprime Car Loans Are Ruining Lives And Repeating The Mistakes Of The Housing Crisishttp://jalopnik.com/how-subprime-car-loans-are-ruining-lives-and-repeating-1796893288
58Jalopnik / by Ryan Felton / 12min
Things felt like they were finally turning around for Aaron Woodrum in March 2015 after several months of unemployment. The 38-year-old had fallen behind on bills, causing his credit score to slip. But, thankfully, he’d secured a new job,


Aston Martin DB11 S in development as rival to Bentley Continental GT Supersportshttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ment-rival-bentley-continental-gt-supersports
Autocar RSS Feed / 18min
Hot on the heels of the V8-engined DB11, the DB11 S will sit atop the grand tourer’s range with as much as 650bhp Aston Martin is preparing a higher-performance version of the DB11 , expected to be badged as the DB11 S, for

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Bugatti Chiron Replacement Will Go Hybrid, CEO Sayshttp://www.thedrive.com/news/12724/bugatti-chiron-replacement-will-go-hybrid-ceo-says
TheDrive / by Max Goldberg / 41min
Following the trend set by most new hypercarcars, the Bugatti Chiron 's successor is destined for electrification. According to Bugatti CEO Wolfgang Durheimer's statements to Autocar

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Take a Ride in a Gorgeous, Modified Mercedes-Benz 190SL Cafe Racerhttp://www.thedrive.com/watch-this/...geous-modified-mercedes-benz-190sl-cafe-racer
2TheDrive / by Rob Stumpf / 1h
Most of us will never know what it's like to drive the sports cars and roadsters of yesteryear. The feel of the road, the sound of the engine, and the smell of old leather—the whole experience is unlike anything you can find on a modern lot.


First US Road-Legal McLaren F1 Will Be Up for Grabs at Pebble Beachhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/07/21/first-us-road-legal-mclaren-f1-will-grabs-pebble-beach/
4Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 7h
The legendary McLaren F1 model is powered by a BMW engine and it’s already part of BMW’s history and museum. While the McLaren F1 might be over two decades old, it still is one of the fastest cars you can buy.


Ferrari 275 GTB/C, No. 6 Of 12 Built, Heads To Gooding Pebble Beach Auction, Est $12 To $16 Millionhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/markew...ng-pebble-beach-auction-est-12-to-16-million/
12Forbes - Business / by Mark Ewing, Contributor / 15h
Number six of twelve built, and one of eight with left-hand drive, this 1966 275 GTB/C Competizione is one of the finest Ferrari Berlinettas in existence and to date rates as the most exciting Ferrari crossing the auction block this August in


Ford Claims First 'Pursuit Rated' Police Pickup Truck -- That Merits Investigationhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/samabu...ines-first-pursuit-rated-police-pickup-truck/
17Forbes - Business / by Sam Abuelsamid, Contributor / 21h
Ford is already the dominant provider of police vehicles in the U.S., and this announcement is likely to boost its 60% market share. But the truth police might have a bone to pick on the 'pursuit rated' claim.


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BIKE CANDY

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1977 MV Agusta 850SShttp://silodrome.com/mv-agusta-850ss/
1KSilodrome / by James McBride / 1d
1977 MV Agusta 850SS The MV Agusta 850SS was the last, the largest, and the fastest of the MV Agusta 4-cylinder road machines from the 1970s. In fact it was one of the fastest production road-going motorcycle in the world in 1977 with a
 
Tuesday Reader: 25 July 2017

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MotherShip News

Beemer

BMW racers continue their winning streak in the IRRC – Podium finishes for BMW riders in both BSB classes.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...or-bmw-riders-in-both-bsb-classes?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 7h
Two races, two wins and a total of six podiums: the BMW S 1000 RR riders’ results in the International Road Racing Championship at the third round held in Chimay at the weekend. In the British Superbike Championship Superbike class

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BMW Motorsport News

BMW Motorsport News - Issue 28/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-28/2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Insight into the development of the BMW M8 GTE available on YouTube – Podium success for BimmerWorld Racing in Lime Rock.

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Edwards and Tomczyk Finish Third at Northeast Grand Prix;Fourth Consecutive Race with Podium Finish for BMW M6 GTLM.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-podium-finish-for-bmw-m6-gtlm?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 4h
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – July 22, 2017… John Edwards and Martin Tomczyk raced the No. 24 BMW M6 GTLM to a third place finish in today’s two-hour-and-forty-minute Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park, in Lakeville, Conn.


Marco Wittmann finishes in third place to make it onto the podium for BMW in Moscow – Glock in P5 also picks up points.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-glock-in-p5-also-picks-up-points?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Marco Wittmann (GER) finished on the podium in third place in the ninth race of the DTM season, at the Moscow Raceway (RUS). A year after his win at the same venue, he got BMW’s tenth podium position overall at the track just outside the

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Leg 14 final stage of Silk Way Rally 2017 cancelled due to heavy rain – both MINI competitors finish in the top 10 overallhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...tors-finish-in-the-top-10-overall?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
• Final stage replaced with a shortened lap of honour due to heavy rain overnight in Zhongwei region. • Positions from end of Leg 13 stand as final result. • Bryce Menzies / Peter Mortensen finish 9th overall. • Yazeed Al Rajhi / Tom Colsoul

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Baja Aragon - Round 7, FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...fia-cross-country-rally-world-cup?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h
• Three MINI race machines finish inside top six – two MINI Family crews in top three. • Orlando Terranova / Paulo Fiuza take second place overall. • Mikko Hirvonen /Andreas Schulz place MINI John Cooper Works Rally third. • Jakub

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The BMW M8 GTE is here - BMW Motorsport.



Bimmer

Luxury, elegance and dynamism by tradition: The BMW 7 Series Edition 40 Jahre.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-bmw-7-series-edition-40-jahre?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 20h
Edition models featuring an exclusive exterior and interior design underscore the luxury sedans’ character that has constantly evolved for four decades to become the epitome of driving pleasure, travel comfort, highly expressive

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BMW Group News

BMW Group statement concerning current media reports condemning diesel.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...t-media-reports-condemning-diesel?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 4h
BMW Group categorically rejects accusations. +++ BMW specific technology secures low emissions in real-life driving.

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BMW Group invests €200 million in the future of Plant Leipzighttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...on-in-the-future-of-plant-leipzig?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
+++ Extension of the paint shop and new structures in bodyshop and assembly for future BMW model generations +++ Building work planned to start early 2018, completion in 2020 +++

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At the BMW Group, technology supports people. Now and in the future. Episode II: Lucy


Rolls Royce Motorcars

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS SUPPORTS LOCAL MP’s ‘READ TO SUCCEED’ CAMPAIGNhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...al-mp’s-read-to-succeed’-campaign?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 46min
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to support the ‘Read to Succeed’ campaign, fronted by Nick Gibb, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton and Minister of State for School Standards.

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

New S1000RR and VVT BMW Boxerhttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-s1000rr-and-vvt-bmw-boxer
74Visordown / 9h
Image: Motorrad magazine in Germany spills the beans

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2018 BMW S1000RR Spotted with Updateshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2018-bmw-s1000rr-spy-photo/
400+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 11h

FWIW Rumors of new engines and frames abound. The F linehttp://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2017/april/updated-bmw-f800gs-f850gs/ was the first to break ground with a new engine expected to be in 850 - 900cc range and requiring a new chassis.

Now a the S line makes news with the RR getting the ink. No I do not expect BMW to return to WorldSBK; however, the S was getting long in the tooth to sell to the various European national SBK series it has done well in on the track and thus in the showroom. While waiting for more information to “leak” out I am left wondering what the new engine will mean for the rest of S line?

Tucked in the new S 1000 RR buzz are hints at a new power plant for the R line. MCN pegs the new R mill at 1250cc capacity and variable valve timing. This will allow BMW to keep up with the Jones’ like Ducati with its VVT models. At the same time, assuming the R nineT and its variants continue, this will further differentiate the two boxer lines with technology as well as price.

Will the RR’s stablemates remain liter bikes? Clearly they have enough horses for most riders. Or, might they get a new power plan with a bit more displacement and more torque?

Finally, whuzzup with the sub 500cc strategy? Announced in 2012 and followed with the partnering with TVS in early 2013, with a target release of the world bike G310R in 2015. Two years later the North American release has, yet again, been delayed. This time from August to late September or October with the GS version after that. In that time no hints of what else we may expect from BMW in this important sector.???


Touratech Racing a BMW R nineT in Red Bull Romaniacshttp://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/bmw-r-ninet-red-bull-romaniacs/
23ADV Pulse / by Rob Dabney / 34min
The BMW R nineT is known more for its visual appeal and retro styling than any off-road prowess it might posses. With 17″ wheels, 4.7 inches of suspension travel, a shaft drive and 1200cc’s of air-cooled cylinders sticking out the sides, it
FWIW BMW announced it would stop producing variants so the aftermarket appears to be picking up the slack.


First Ride Review: BMW's 2017 Beginner-Friendly G 310 Rhttp://www.sportrider.com/first-rid...nner-friendly-g-310-r?dom=rss-default&src=syn
500+Sport Rider / by Kent Kunitsugu / 2d
Bikes Bona fide beginner Beemer BMW brings the world-market G 310 R single to US shores, and in turn contributing a bike that can be added to beginner's shopping lists.



OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Polaris Industries Inc. - 10-Q - Quarterly Reporthttp://ir.polaris.com/investors/fin...ilings-details/default.aspx?FilingId=12185630
Polaris Industries Inc. SEC Filings / 5h

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Indian Motorcycle Retail Sales Increase 17 Per Centhttps://auto.ndtv.com/news/indian-motorcycle-retail-sales-increase-17-per-cent-1727566
1Motorcycle industry news / NDTVAuto.com / 3d
Polaris Industries , the parent company of Indian Motorcycle has announced results for the second quarter of 2017. Polaris, which makes ATVs and snowmobiles, and also owns the Indian Motorcycle brand, has reported an


MV Agusta gets new wind under its wingshttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=70002
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 1h
MV Agusta getting firmer financial footing thanks to Russian money. Begin Press Release: MV AGUSTA HOLDING COMPLETES ITS RECAPITALIZATION WITH INVESTMENT FUND COMSAR INVEST Varese, July 24th 2017 – MV Agusta


Rumour: Harley-Davidson to see $3M EPA fine forgivenhttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/07/24/rumour-harley-davidson-to-see-3m-epa-fine-forgiven/
CMG News / by CMG Staff / 8h
While the main $12M fine from last summer hasn't been forgiven, the $3M tacked on to fight pollution will supposedly be canceled this week. S


Trump aid for Harley-Davidson penaltyhttps://motorbikewriter.com/trump-aid-harley-davidson-penalty/
15Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 2d
President Trump is coming to the aid of Harley-Davidson which was slapped with massive fines last year for fitting aftermarket tuners that emit illegal amounts of pollution. His administration has waived a $US3m portion of the


Bajaj Auto To Close In On Ducatihttp://bikeindia.in/bajaj-auto-to-c...utm_campaign=bajaj-auto-to-close-in-on-ducati
Bike India / by Team Bike India / 9h
India’s largest two wheeler exporters, Bajaj Auto are said to be closing in on the Ducati brand. Owned by Volkswagen Group’s premium car brand Audi, this European sports bike brand is now up for grabs. KTM, in which Bajaj Auto have
RELATED -
Auto major eyes 26% market share in fy19: Bajaj Auto planning a portfolio revamp soonhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com...ortfolio-revamp-soon/articleshow/59709937.cms
1Auto-Industry-The Economic Times / 2d
Bajaj said its real retail market share was in the vicinity of 20% and that it would clearly reflect in wholesale numbers as well within a quarter.


BSA is Back! Mahindra Announces Return of Storied British Marquehttps://rideapart.com/articles/bsa-back-mahindra-announces-return-storied-british-marque
200+RideApart - Recent Articles / 2d
BSA is Back! Mahindra Announces Return of Storied British Marque Indian Automotive giant Mahindra signed an exclusive licensing arrangement through its subsidiary, Classic Legends Private Limited, to build new BSA and Jawa


Honda, Yamaha to cooperate on electric bike-sharing pilot projecthttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/07/...erate-on-electric-bike-sharing-pilot-project/
6Canada Moto Guide / by CMG Staff / 10h
The project running in Saitama City could be the first sign of industry-wide changes, ushering in an era of battery bikes.


MC NEWS

The Versatile Motorcyclehttp://www.cycleworld.com/versatile-motorcycles-kevin-cameron-top-dead-center
2Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 9h
Blogs Is it mainly about how we feel? Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history, and much more…


Bugatti Boss Is A Hard-Core Motorcycle Enthusiasthttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/b...motorcycle-enthusiast?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Motorcyclist / by Basem Wasef / 3h
News Wolfgang Durheimer was a Paris-Dakar Rally mechanic and later played a key role in developing the BMW GS's Paralever suspension. Meet the fascinating luxury-car boss who launched his career with a senior thesis dedicated to the


Why Are Touring Bikes So Damn Big?http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=59021
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 2h
Dear MO by, I just read John Burns’ review of the new 2018 Venture . It struck a chord with me. I’ve owned three different Ventures – an ’83, a ’93, and a ’99. Loved all of them.


RIDING

The man behind many Route 66 neon sign restorationshttp://www.route66news.com/2017/07/24/man-behind-many-route-66-neon-sign-restorations/
Route 66 News / by Ron Warnick / 6min
KSDK-TV in St. Louis recently produced a story about neon signs along Route 66 in Missouri — especially signs restored by the Route 66 Association of Missouri’s Neon Heritage Preservation Committee .


What's going on in the off-road bike segment?https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/whats-going-on-in-the-off-road-bike-segment
RevZilla Articles / 11h
Lemmy's looking for some answers. Anyone? Bueller?

Tech

Throttle body rebuild on BMW R1100 and R1150 with Cata Dan kit

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The Racing Sheet

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Mercedes to race in Formula E from 2019https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport-formula-e/mercedes-race-formula-e-2019
1formula e / Autocar / 5h
Mercedes will race in the 2019/2020 Formula E championship - but will fund its assault by withdrawing from the DTM touring car championship at the end of 2018.


Mercedes to quit DTM, join Formula Ehttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/07/25/mercedes-quit-dtm-join-formula-e/
5News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 3h
Mercedes will leave DTM at the end of 2018 and enter Formula E from 2019/20


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Giugliano and Magnoni set to join Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team for Lausitzring Testhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...nda+World+Superbike+Team+for+Lausitzring+Test
SBK / 11h
During the two-day test, Giugliano will ride Hayden's bike


Corti: They should pay the riders, not the umbrella girlshttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/07/22/sbk/corti-they-should-pay-the-riders-not-the-umbrella-girls.html
97GPone RSS Feed / 2d
Claudio can return to Superbike with Guandalini: "Where I wouldn't be paid" and he proposes rules closer to factory bikes: "The fans want to see battles, not lap records"



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Marquez still believes Lorenzo will win races in 2017https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marquez-says-lorenzo-will-win-races-in-2017-933184/
100+Motorsport.com / 9h
Switching from Yamaha to Ducati for this season, Lorenzo has had an up-and-down campaign riding for the Italian marque, having taken a podium finish at Jerez but also finishing as low as 15th in Assen.It means the three-time premier


Gallery: First half of MotoGP 2017 season in photoshttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/gallery-first-half-of-motogp-2017-season-in-photos-933860/
5Motorsport.com / 3h
Keep reading


"Stoner could have won as many titles as he wanted" - Forcadahttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/stoner-forcada-retro-2006-lcr-interview-talent-933463/
400+Motorsport.com / 2d
Stoner arrived in the premier class in Lucio Cecchinello’s team in 2006, after having signed a contract with Sito Pons, whose team folded when it lost major sponsor Camel to Yamaha.The young Australian seemed to be overshadowed by




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F1 - Why Halo is the best solutionhttp://www.fia.com/news/f1-why-halo-best-solution
1KPress release feed / by cberteau / 2d
Sport news This week FIA confirmed the introduction of the Halo system for use in 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship. Let us recall the context of this process started several years ago. Safety in motorsport is a paramount concern


Mercedes finds cause of gearbox failureshttp://www.f1technical.net/news/21318
18F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by Balazs Szabo / 1d
Mercedes F1 chief technical officer James Allison is confident that his technical team has found the root cause of the German-Anglo squad’s recent gearbox failures and can make the necessary changes to avoid its reappearance.


Tech analysis: How Newey has refined Red Bull's carhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tech-analysis-silverstone-red-bull-932913/
300+Motorsport.com / 2d
In the opening few races of the 2017 Formula 1 season, the RB13 was not where a team of Red Bull's standing would expect to be, given what many would consider a skew back towards an aero formula in the rulebook.


Honda opens up on cause of F1 engine problemshttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/07/22/honda-opens-cause-f1-engine-problems/
100+News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 2d
Honda has explained that an inability to simulate real-world effects on its dyno has contributed to the problems with its 2017 Formula 1 engine


Robert Kubica F1 comeback latest: Renault RS17 test lined up after Hungarian GPhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...017-renault-test-lined-up-after-hungarian-gp/
100+James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 9h
Renault has announced that Robert Kubica will test a 2017 Formula 1 car for the outfit after the Hungarian Grand Prix. The 32-year-old Polish returnee will drive the RS17 at the in-season test in Hungary to gauge whether he is ready for


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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Big 3 German carmakers' shares slide amid allegations of industrial collusionhttp://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/24/germ...amid-allegations-of-industrial-collusion.html
bmw ag / CNBC / 10h
BMW rejected reports of emissions collusion while other carmakers have reportedly refused to comment on the claims.


BMW Leads Investment In Used-Car Marketplace Shifthttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4089102-bmw-leads-investment-used-car-marketplace-shift
1bmw ag / Seeking Alpha / 3d
The deal will provide BMW with expanded relationship opportunities as well as insight into how best to ...


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Brakes on European auto shares as cartel probe overshadows earningshttp://www.reuters.com/article/europe-stocks-autos-idUSL5N1KF2SW?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
Reuters: Company News / 6h
LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Another wobble for European autos shares on Monday has put the regional sector on track for its worst two-day run in more than a year pointing to heightened investor caution ahead of results due over the


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BIKE CANDY

This bit from 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed popped up again.

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The 1996 and 2005 Superbike World Champion Troy Corser pushed his BMW R%SS to the limit during Barry Sheen Memorial Trophy testing at Goodwood Revival this week.

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Friday Reader: 28 July 2017

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MotherShip News

Beemer

Edgy Curves.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6925
BMW Motorrad News / 2d
Adrenaline junkies with bright red lips: Berlin designers Cäthe Pfläging and Irene Kotnik have created a girls-only motorcycling club called The Curves. It celebrates the unadjusted and nonchalant lifestyle of the modern biker woman.

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BMW racers continue their winning streak in the IRRC – Podium finishes for BMW riders in both BSB classes.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...or-bmw-riders-in-both-bsb-classes?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2d
Two races, two wins and a total of six podiums: the BMW S 1000 RR riders’ results in the International Road Racing Championship at the third round held in Chimay at the weekend. In the British Superbike Championship Superbike class,

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BMW Motorsport News

Intensive further development for BMW Motorsport customer teams: tests with the BMW M6 GT3 Evo package continue.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...e-bmw-m6-gt3-evo-package-continue?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
After two years of racing, the BMW M6 GT3 is set for a technical update in 2018. The BMW Motorsport engineers have put together an Evo package, which will bring improvements in many areas. This ensures that the BMW M6 GT3 will


MS Amlin Andretti look to end season on a high in Montreal.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-end-season-on-a-high-in-montreal?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The 2016/17 FIA Formula E season comes to a close in Canada this weekend, with two races at the Montreal ePrix on 29th and 30th July. António Félix da Costa (POR), BMW works driver, and Robin Frijns (NED) are aiming to close the

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After back-to-back BMW victories: Four BMW M6 GT3s in action at the 2017 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...017-24-hours-of-spa-francorchamps?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
he BMW M6 GT3 is ready for the next major challenge of the 2017 motorsport season: This weekend, the Ardennes region of Belgium provides the setting for the iconic 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL) for the 69th time. BMW has


Bimmer

BMW 5 Series with Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esN7e6sHmZ4
27BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 11h
A surround sound system from Bowers & Wilkins with diamond tweeters is available for the first time in the all-new BMW 5 Series range. This optional highend audio system is renowned for delivering the ultimate in listening


BMW i3 “Spaghetti Car” by artist Maurizio Cattelan sold at star-studded Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gala.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...leonardo-dicaprio-foundation-gala?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 12h
On the occasion of Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation’s (LDF) Fourth Annual Saint-Tropez Gala, BMW France had the pleasure to donate a BMW i3, designed by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari of TOILETPAPER, for the yearly

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BMW of North America Announces the Retirement of Ludwig Willischhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-retirement-of-ludwig-willisch?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 25, 2017…. Following a successful and storied 21-year career with the BMW Group, Ludwig Willisch, Head of BMW Group Region Americas has announced he will retire from the company effective August 1,



BMW Group News


BMW Group announces next step in electrification strategyhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-step-in-electrification-strategy?language=en
6BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Flexible vehicle architecture to enable electrification of every model series +++ Fully electric MINI confirmed as MINI 3 door variant +++ Electric drivetrain Made in Germany, integrated into car in Oxford +++

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Rolls Royce Motorcars

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Gallery A Completely Unique Space To Exhibit Art, Within Your Motor Carhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...exhibit-art-within-your-motor-car?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 6h
An application of glass runs uninterrupted across the fascia of the New Rolls-Royce Phantom, providing an unprecedented opportunity to present artwork, within your motor car. An understanding that the marque’s patrons are

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The New Rolls-Royce Phantomhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...206EN/the-new-rolls-royce-phantom?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 6h
From the moment Sir Henry Royce introduced the Rolls-Royce Phantom in 1925 it was judged ‘The Best Car in the World’ by the cognoscenti. As a result it has conveyed some of the world’s most influential and powerful men and women to



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Recalls

Triumph ( 17v426000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
8KVehicles Recalls / 16h
Dated: JUL 03, 2017 Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Triumph Street Cup motorcycles. The wiring harness for the hazard warning lights may be pulled and strained during normal ste...


Zero ( 17v436000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
8KVehicles Recalls / 2d
Dated: JUL 10, 2017 Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S ZF6.5, S ZF13.0, DSP ZF13.0, and SR ZF13.0 motorcycles. In the event that a turn signal stops working, the turn signal flasher may not change ...

The U.S. NHTSA Recall is here.
Bmw ( 17v438000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
8KVehicles Recalls / 2d
Dated: JUL 10, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that


European Commission: .R 1200 GS Recall

FWIW Two thoughts on the R 1200 GS recall

I agree recalls should never happen in the first place. Keep in mind BMW had stop sale orders until repairs we made long before this made news. This not a tip of the lid to BMW while deeply quaffing Beemer Kool Aid; rather, it is a setup for this.

The BMW MOA forum is grumbling about BMW MOA business once again. Frankly many, if not almost all, of the grumbles have merit. In the process the questioning the value of ON and more this question - What is the value of a BMW MOA membership? - is raised in various ways. I believe the BMW Motorrad recall is an example.

Long before I posted anything about this fellow members were talking about it. I have only strived to provide validation of what they were informing us about.

Recalls shouldn’t happen. It takes way too long for the gears of governments around the world to grind out the official notifications of this sort. I list recalls. At some point I can miss a recall. I am human. I could leave and the recall section would end with the rest of this thread would end with the rest of it. The value of the BMW MOA Forum is in the links that follow.

The Forum team has committed itself to tracking recalls as part of their organizing and helping members provide reliable information to each other. As media tools go, it isn’t sexy like a glossy magazine; even after revamping it with many good member ideas. It is a boring, greasy, sit in the toolbox kind of the that has critical value if you have a BMW Motorrad, with an unknown to you service problem, that may grow into a recall. I may go but their work is institutional memory and work habit which puts together and maintain this list like this elsewhere on the forum and have ways of surviving long after individuals.

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

At the intersections of motorcycling life, you find the value of the BMW MOA by looking left - right - left, for the help of your fellow members, before proceeding forward. Not up.


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Variable Valves Coming to the BMW R1200GS?https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/bmw-r1200gs-variable-valve-timing/
300+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 2d
While the current crop of BMW R1200GS model motorcycles are being recalled for issues with their front suspension, the future of the venerable GS line continues to evolve, as Motorrad Magazine is reporting that the boxer-twin


Major update for BMW S 1000 RRhttps://motorbikewriter.com/major-update-bmw-s-1000-rr/
2Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 6h
The 2018 BMW S 1000 RR is receiving much more than a cosmetic update with major mechanical changes, including frame, engine and electronics. German motorcycle magazine Motorrad has published spy shots of the bike being tested


BMW G 310 to be top seller in Australiahttps://motorbikewriter.com/bmw-g-310-top-seller/
7Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 3d
BMW’s learner-approved G 310 R and G 310 GS are set to become the Bavarian brand’s biggest seller here, says BMW Motorrad Australia boss Andreas Lundgren.


Triumph Thruxton R vs BMW R nineT Racer S reviewhttp://www.visordown.com/road-tests/triumph-thruxton-r-vs-bmw-r-ninet-racer-s-review
54Visordown / by Steve Farrell / 14h
Image: It’s a café racer kick-off


Top 5 BMW R nineT Custom Motorcycleshttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/top-5-bmw-r-ninet-custom-motorcycles?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle News / 15h
Over the last few years, BMW has hopped on the custom bandwagon in a big way. In addition to making the "custom-friendly" R nineT, it commissions custom builds of the bike, including this stunner from Heiwa MC in Japan.


2018 BMW R nineT Urban G/S First Ride Reviewhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2...-gs-first-ride-review?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcyclist Magazine Firstrides / by Zack Courts / 1d
News The final version of the R nineT hits the streets It’s just another BMW R nineT, right? With another paint job and seat? So why is it so much fun to ride?


The 2015 R 1200 RS – Back With a Vengeancehttp://bavarianmotorradworld.com/2017/07/25/the-2015-r-1200-rs-back-with-a-vengeance/
1Bavarian Motorrad World » Feed / by Over The Line Magazine / 2d
“The Editor’s personal RS. Photo by Mike Waldie. Article by Will Guyan Photos by Kevin Wing, Jon Beck, and Will Guyan In 1976, the R100RS became the first mass-produced motorcycle in the world to come with a full fairing developed in

Giving the BMW R nineT the Paris-Dakar treatmenthttp://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-paris-dakar-bike
400+Bike EXIF Update / by Chris Hunter / 10h
What’s the most iconic BMW motorcycle from the past fifty years? The R80G/S Paris-Dakar would have to be near the top of the list, even if you’re not into ADV bikes. The 32-liter tank, signed by Dakar legend Gaston Rahier and fitted with


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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Indian Motorcycle Announces 2018 Modelshttp://ridermagazine.com/2017/07/27/indian-motorcycle-announces-2018-models/
100+Rider Magazine / by Jenny Smith / 8h
Indian Motorcycle has announced its 2018 model year lineup, from the entry-level Scout family to the classic Chief cruisers, Springfield and Chieftain baggers, and top-of-the-line Roadmaster tourers. Joining Indian’s recently announced


Polaris Introduces 2018 Slingshot Modelshttps://rideapart.com/articles/polaris-introduces-2018-slingshot-models
10RideApart - Recent Articles / 7h
Polaris Introduces 2018 Slingshot Models Slingshot revealed its new model lineup with four updated trikes designed to give fans of the popular side-by-side a slew of new features and options to customize their unique ride. The range of


Report: Harley-Davidson Won’t Pay $3 Million in Fineshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/reportharley-davidson-pay-3-million-fines/
31Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 1d
Remember last year when Harley-Davidson had a Brinks truck dropped on them, for performance tuner kits that failed to comply with EPA emission regulations for street motorcycles? At the time, the government was looking for $12 million




MC NEWS

Poll: Whats The Best Major Motorcycle Rally in the United States?http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=59065
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Seth Fargher / 5h
Of all the major motorcycle rallies in the United States, which one is your favorite? Even if you’ve never been, we’d like your vote on the one you’d like most to attend. Poll: What’s The Best Major Motorcycle Rally in the United

The Age of the Literbike: Motorcycle Horsepower Warshttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle-sport-bike-history-literbike
97Motorcyclist / by Seth Richards / 8h
News Looking back at the days when the stars aligned and literbikes took over the world. The race to the top—on the track and in the showroom—gave us blistering performance that toppled established rules and let engineers run wild.


Evolution That Made Today's Sportbikes Possiblehttp://www.cycleworld.com/evolution-that-made-sportbike-motorcycles-possible-today
13Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 14h
Lifestyle How did we get here? You can't know where you're going until you know where you've been. A look at where the sportbike started and the technology that makes today's superbikes super.


Test Ride an Italian Superbike at Aprilia Newport Beachhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=70059
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 1d
Ducati/Triumph Newport Beach has received many awards from trade publications and manufacturers alike while also being known for their stellar customer service. The two-line dealership has recently added the Noale-based


ATGATT foreverhttp://www.cyclecanadaweb.com/articles/43707/
Cycle Canada / 1d
All the gear, all the time, dammit! George Bernard Shaw perfectly captured the difference between optimism and pessimism. “An optimist,” said the famed Irish playwright, “invented the airplane; the pessimist the parachute.” He could just


Self-balancing single-wheeler could be coming to a street near youhttp://newatlas.com/uno-bolt-one-wheeled-scooter/50645/
90New Atlas / by Ben Coxworth / 1d
Futuristically enough, there are now several one-wheeled self-balancing scooters in various stages of production. That said, not all of them are available for purchase just yet, so the announcement of a new one – which may beat its


Let’s All Tell Harley-Davidson What to Dohttps://rideapart.com/articles/lets-tell-harley-davidson
100+RideApart - Recent Articles / 1d
Let’s All Tell Harley-Davidson What to Do Iconic company has been continuously producing motorcycles for more than a century but seemingly everyone thinks they can do better You might have noticed a number of stories


Millions of Licensed American Motorcyclists Don't Ridehttps://rideapart.com/articles/millions-licensed-american-motorcyclists-dont-ride
57RideApart - Recent Articles / 2d
Millions of Licensed American Motorcyclists Don't Ride There are eight million people in the U.S. who have a motorcycle license but don’t own a bike. These phantom riders, called "Sleeping License Holders", recently came to the




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The Racing Sheet


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‘Valuable’ test completed for Rea and Sykes in Germanyhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Valuable+test+completed+for+Rea+and+Sykes+in+Germany
500+SBK / 19h
Kawasaki Racing Team complete two day summer test


Lausitzring WorldSBK Test Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/07/27/lausitzring_worldsbk_test_press_releases.html
MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 11h
Press releases from some of the WorldSBK teams after the two-day test at the Lausitzring in Germany: KRT Completes Summer Testing In Germany Kawasaki Racing Team riders Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes made use of the mid-season


Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team undergoes constructive testhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Red+Bull+Honda+World+Superbike+Team+undergoes+constructive+test
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Rain doesn’t deter Dutch squad in Germany




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FIA.com HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIXhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-32 Event and Timing Information


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2017 Hungarian Grand Prix | Pre-Race Press Conference
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Sauber’s 2018 deal with Honda cancelledhttps://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2017/7/sauber_s-2018-deal-with-honda-cancelled.html
5KF1 Latest News / 9h
Sauber and Honda have announced that they will not be going ahead with their planned technical partnership for the 2018 season. Sauber say they will confirm a new engine partner shortly.


The news says it the deal is dead ...


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Planned Partnership with Sauber F1 Team Cancelled
Honda World News / 1h
TOKYO, Japan - Honda announced the technological partnership with the Sauber F1 Team which was intended to start from 2018 onwards for the FIA Formula One World Championship, is no longer in place.


Rosberg to be Mercedes Formula E boss?http://www.foxsportsasia.com/news/rosberg-to-be-mercedes-formula-e-boss/
formula e / Fox Sports Asia / 3h
The retired World Champion has repeatedly stated he is not interested in a Formula 1 return, but a new opportunity could arise for him in Formula Efollowing Mercedes' announcement earlier in the week that they would be joining the all-electric single ...


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BIKE CANDY

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64Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 3d
Some claim BMW boxers have a look only a mother could love, but for Owen Hobbs the classic airhead epitomises motorcycle purity, individualism and adventure. So in 2015 he approached Richard Scoular from Classic Bikes Direct


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BMX BANDIT. Hutchbilt’s Amazing BMW R80 ‘Skyway’ Boardracerhttp://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/07/26/bmx-bandit-hutchbilts-amazing-bmw-r80-skyway-boardracer.html
2KPipeburn.com / by Andrew / 1d
Ever thought about why you like bikes? I have. And I’ve come to the conclusion that for me, the BMX craze of the late 70s and early 80s probably has a lot to do with it. As we all know, cool bicycles are a gateway drug to full motos and as I’m
 
Tuesday Reader: 1 August 2017

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MotherShip News

Beemer

BMW PressClub Brazilhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...12-de-agosto-na-rede-bmw-motorrad?language=pt
São Paulo, July 31, 2017 - The new BMW Motorrad motorcycle already has a launch date in the Brazilian market: August 12. The first units have already left the factory of the BMW Group, in Manaus, to supply the network of 39 dealers of the brand in Brazil. All motorcycles dedicated to the pre-sale were sold in just three weeks and will be delivered in August to customers who opted for this purchase.

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BMW Motorrad USA Announces Pricing and Product Details for the All-New HP4 Race and C evolution; Option Updates For Select 2018 Modelshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...updates-for-select-2018-models?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 9h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 31, 2017…BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce pricing and product details for the all-new HP4 Race and C evolution, along with option updates for the 2018 S 1000 XR, R 1200 GS, and R 1200 GS Adventure


Endurance challenge in Japan – Wins and podiums for the BMW racers in the IDM, the Alpe Adria Road Racing Championship, the Italian CIV and the Malaysia Superbike Championship.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...e-malaysia-superbike-championship?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 10h
It was an action-packed and successful weekend for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders. In Japan, they tackled the “Suzuka 8 Hours”, the final round of the FIM Endurance World Championship. The International German

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Suzuka (JP) - 8 Hours Endurance race 31st July 2016. BMW Team Tras 135HP Rider H. Yamamoto (JP) - J. Tadokoro (JP) - T. Hoshino (JP) #135 riding the BMW S1000R.

BMW Motorsport News

Formula E season comes to an end with more points for MS Amlin Andretti in Montreal.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...for-ms-amlin-andretti-in-montreal?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 10h
The MS Amlin Andretti team endured a tough Montreal ePrix (CAN), the final round of the 2016/17 FIA Formula E Championship. The team’s solitary points finish came with Robin Frijns’ (NED) ninth-place on Saturday, with António Félix


BMW Motorsport News – Issue 29/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-29/2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
West Surrey Racing celebrates four podium wins – BMW Motorsport Junior Joel Eriksson successful in Spa-Francorchamps.


ROWE Racing finishes the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in the top 10.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...f-spa-francorchamps-in-the-top-10?language=en
32BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
After the two victories in 2015 and 2016, the BMW teams were missing the racing luck required to be able to fight for the win this time at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL). Technical issues with both the ROWE Racing cars,

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2017 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup, Total 24 Hours of Spa, Spa Francorchamps, Spa (BEL).


After a turbulent night: ROWE Racing team in the top 5 at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-24-hours-of-spa-francorchamps?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
In a turbulent night at the “Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps” (BEL), the ROWE Racing team worked their way into the top 5 with the number 98 BMW M6 GT3. After 357 laps of racing, the two DTM drivers Bruno Spengler (CAN) and Tom


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Recalls


BMW issued a recall on the C650GT modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017372
1Transport Canada / 3d
Certain motorcycles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 - Tire Selection and Rims. The front rim does not state the rim type nor the DOT designation, which is...


Kawasaki ( 17v465000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
8KVehicles Recalls / 3d
Dated: JUL 11, 2017 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2017 Versys-X 300 motorcycles. A loose tail/brake light socket may allow the bulb to fall out.


Bmw ( 17v428000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Vehicles Recalls / 1h
Dated: JUL 06, 2017 BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i,...


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


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Flagship Comparison: 1998 BMW R1200Chttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/flagship-comparison-1998-bmw-r1200c?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Motorcycle Cruiser / by staff / 2d
Bikes BMW's flagship cruiser of '98 gets a closer look In 1998, we were on the lookout for the best cruiser. The BMW R1200C was one of the bikes on the list.


Long-Term BMW RnineT Scrambler: Ari's New Ridehttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/l...er-motorcycle project?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning / 6h
MC Garage Time to see if there's any substance to this whole scrambler thing. Scramblers were hot in the '60s, and now they're cool yet again. Ari takes on an RnineT Srcrambler as his long termer to see what the fuss is all about.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

The potential sale of Ducati continues to be a moving story.

Benetton family in shortlist to buy Ducati - sourcehttp://www.reuters.com/article/volk...USL5N1KK0FJ?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
1Reuters: Company News / 2d
MILAN, July 29 (Reuters) - Italy's Benetton family is among five bidders shortlisted to buy Italian motorcycle brand Ducati, which is being sold by Germany's Volkswagen, a source close to the matter said on Saturday.


Volkswagen Lacks the Votes to Sell Ducatihttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/volkswagen-lacks-votes-sell-ducati/
59Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 16min
The hits keep on coming, in terms of Volkswagen’s plans (or non-plans) to sell its Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Ducati Motor Holding. According to the latest report from Reuters, the votes are lacking on supervisory board for Volkswagen


Workers may save Ducati from salehttps://motorbikewriter.com/workers-save-ducati-sale/
44Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 1d
Ducati may be safe from “bargain hunters” after VW posted a strong financial result prompting workers on the board to resist selling assets. The Italian motorcycle manufacturer has been on the market for the past eight months


Ducati Isn't for Sale, Volkswagen Sayshttp://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/13059/ducati-isnt-for-sale-volkswagen-says
66TheDrive / by Eric Brandt / 4h
Rumors have been swirling around since April that Volkswagen (technically Audi) was going to put Ducati up for sale to help pay the price of Dieselgate. According to a Reuters report, Ducati isn’t going anywhere for now.

Consolidated Financial Summaryhttp://world.honda.com/news/2017/c170801eng.html?from=r
1Honda World News / 5h
Honda announced its consolidated financial summary for the fiscal 1st quarter ended June 30, 2017.


Eicher rides past Bajaj Auto in market caphttp://www.business-standard.com/ar...-bajaj-auto-in-market-cap-117073100999_1.html
Motorcycle industry news / Business Standard (pres... / 4h
Last year, the company's domestic motorcycle volumes grew 30 per cent to a record 651,107 units; the motorcycle industry grew less than four per cent.

V7 III, The Third Generation - Moto Guzzi official video
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MC NEWS

Is this the end of the petrol-powered motorcycle?http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2017/july/petrol-electric-motorcycle-government-plan/
1Motorcycle industry news / Motorcycle News / 3d
... in a bid to tackle harmful nitrogen dioxide emissions in a move that will shake up the whole motor industry . The move is ...


Motorcycle industry welcomes news of 2040 ban on new petrol vehicles as “tremendous trigger” for electric bikeshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...y-welcomes-news-2040-ban-new-petrol-vehicles-
1Motorcycle industry news / Visordown.com / 5d
THE Motorcycle Industry Association has welcomed reports of a ban on new fossil fuel-powered vehicles from 2040, saying it will be a “tremendous stimulus” for bike makers.


Honda Africa Twin DCT review, test ridehttp://www.autocarindia.com/bike-reviews/2017-honda-africa-twin-dct-review-test-ride-405562
1Dakar Rally / Autocar India / 16h
Dating back to the late 1980s, the original Africa Twin was called the XRV650, a road-legal dual-sport inspired by Honda's purpose-built rally racer, the NXR750, which dominated the Paris- Dakar rally from 1986-89.


'I got a lot of attitude from a lot of men': Female motorcycle enthusiast who became one of Hollywood's top stunt ...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4727048/Hollywood-stunt-woman-barriers-faced-industry.html
1Motorcycle industry news / Daily Mail / 10h
...lywood's first female stunt women has opened up about the barriers facing women in a male-dominated industry . American woman Debbie Evans, 59, who has been in Australia promoting The Fate of the Furious DVD, said she first rode


Biker clubs want to overhaul the bad-boy imagehttp://www.observer-reporter.com/20170729/biker_clubs_want_to_overhaul_the_bad-boy_image
1Motorcycle industry news / Observer / 1d
The median age of a motorcycle owner was 47 in 2014 – up from 32 in 1990 – and those over age 50 now account for about 46 percent of all riders, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council.


A Small-Bore Motorcycle Festival in the Smoky Mountainshttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/s...al-in-smoky-mountains?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Motorcyclist / by Peter Jones / 1h
News The shape (and size) of things to come? The small-bore scooter and mini-motorcycle movement is here, celebrated with the Honda Grom and Ruckus, Kawasaki Z125, vintage machines, and now KYMCO.


RIDING

Is There 'Art' In A Self-Driving Motorcycle?https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/305001/is-there-art-in-a-self-driving-motorcycle.html
1Motorcycle industry news / MediaPost Communication... / 3d
Believe me when I tell you that some riders feel emotionally closer to their bikes than to their spouses, which is funny because nearly two-thirds of the 9.2 million motorcycle owners in the U.S. are married, according to the Motorcycle Industry ...


How to ride long distancehttp://www.visordown.com/advanced-riding/how-ride-long-distance
47Visordown / 13h
Image: The loneliness of the long-distance rider


TECH

Learning About Brakeshttp://www.cycleworld.com/learning-about-brakes?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 1h
Blogs Desperate Times Called for Desperate Measures Speed is a racer’s ally, but without reliable braking all that velocity isn’t going to make the podium. CW’s Kevin Cameron knew what was needed and took matters into his…


My Brand New Tire has a Nail in it!http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=59308
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 2h
Dear MO by, Right, so, on the way home from having new Dunlop Q3 Pluses mounted on my almost-new 2005 GSX-R1000, I ran over a flathead nail which is still lodged right in the middle of the rear tread. I’ve read about plugging tires on


Workshop Guide: Painting A Motorcyclehttp://www.bikeexif.com/painting-a-motorcycle
400+Bike EXIF / by Matt McLeod / 2d
Whether you’re trying to save a few bucks, or you just like the challenge of doing everything yourself, at some point you’ll probably consider painting your own motorcycle. But not everyone has their own air compressor at home, or a spray


How To Fix Your Motorcycle Seathttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/how-to-fix-motorcycle-seats
100+Motorcyclist / by Jerry Smith / 2d
MC Garage Don't let an old seat ruin your bike. There are ways to fix your seat that'll make it more comfortable and looking fresh. Here's how.


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2017 FIM ISDE - Teaser

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Rea stamps his authority in opening roundhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Rea+stamps+his+authority+in+opening+round
1SBK / 3d
Normal service resumed at Round One


Rea remains unstoppable in 2017http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Rea+remains+unstoppable+in+2017
1SBK / 11h
Destination of Speed for WorldSBK in March


SUZUKA

Lowes and Van der Mark take Yamaha’s third consecutive Suzuka Victoryhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...take+Yamahas+third+consecutive+Suzuka+Victory
1SBK / 10h
WorldSBK duo work with Nakasuga for historic Japanese win


Suzuka 8 Hours Interview: Michael van der Mark on winning for the third time in Japanhttps://motomatters.com/interview/2017/07/31/suzuka_8_hours_interview_michael_van_der.html
4MotoMatters.com / by Steve English / 10h
Michael van der Mark joined illustrious company by claiming a third Suzuka 8 Hours success Michael van der Mark left Japan with a smile on his face, another victory and a reflective mood. The Suzuka 8 Hours winner knows how difficult it



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FIA.com HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIXhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-32 Event and Timing Information


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Sebastian Vettel hangs on in Hungarian F1 GP to take 1-2 victory for Ferrarihttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...garian-f1-gp-to-take-1-2-victory-for-ferrari/
100+James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 1d
Ferrari hung onto a one-two victory in the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel won from pole against a looming Mercedes threat. The Ferrari garage was a picture of uneasiness as the Mercedes pair hounded Kimi


Vettel: Steering issues made race tougher than it lookedhttps://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...-issues-made-race-tougher-than-it-looked.html
1KF1 Latest News / 1d
Sebastian Vettel took his fourth win of the season in Hungary on Sunday, but despite effectively leading from lights out to the chequered flag, his race was not without difficulties.


Hungary stats - Raikkonen seals record-breaking eighth Budapest podiumhttps://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...tats-raikkonen-record-alonso-fastest-lap.html
19F1 Latest News / 1d
Raikkonen's race long pursuit of team mate Sebastian Vettel may have been thwarted - bit even without victory, it was a record-breaking performance from the Finn nonetheless…


F1 team orders in Hungary: A question of honour, or a deal not clearly defined?https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...tion-of-honour-or-a-deal-not-clearly-defined/
69James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 1d
“It is tough for the championship but I’m a man of my word,” said Lewis Hamilton after finishing fourth in the Hungarian Grand Prix, giving up three points in the process to his championship rival Sebastian Vettel, who won the


Toto Wolff Q&A: Hamilton swap was right call – even if it costs us the titlehttps://www.formula1.com/en/latest/interviews/2017/7/toto-wolff-q-a--it-was-the-right-call.html
1F1 Latest News / 10h
If Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with former team mate Nico Rosberg was frosty, his relationship with Valtteri Bottas has been anything but, and in Hungary the duo’s mutual respect saw them swap positions not once but twice.


Mercedes sticking to F1 despite Formula Erumourshttp://www.iol.co.za/motoring/f1-gr...king-to-f1-despite-formula-e-rumours-10559050
1formula e / Independent Online / 14h
Mercedes and Porsche have announced plans to withdraw from the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) series and the Le Mans 24-Hours race respectively, creating speculation that they were poised to switch to Formula E .


Hulkenberg and Magnussen in foul-mouthed exchange after Hungarian F1 GPhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...-foul-mouthed-exchange-after-hungarian-f1-gp/
39James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 11h
Nico Hulkenberg couldn’t contain his frustration at Kevin Magnussen’s elbows-out manoeuvre in the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix as his anger boiled-over post-race.


Sergio Marchionne says that Sauber engine deal will create Ferrari F1 “junior team”https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...gine-deal-will-create-ferrari-f1-junior-team/
90James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 14h
Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne made an unexpected visit to the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. After the race he gave some details of how he sees the renewal of the engine supply deal with Sauber, which decided to ditch the


13 historic F1 McLarens held as collateral as Dennis awaits pay-outhttp://www.pitpass.com/59735/13-historic-F1-McLarens-held-as-collateral-as-Dennis-awaits-pay-out
1Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 3d
Awaiting second instalment of buy-out money from McLaren, Ron Dennis' pay-out is secured on 13 historic F1 cars.


Exclusive: McLaren F1 Team Secures $50 Million Payment To Former Boss On Historic Carshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/...lion-payment-to-former-boss-on-historic-cars/
37Forbes - Business / by Christian Sylt, Contributor / 5d
Formula One's McLaren team has secured a $50 million payment to its former chairman Ron Dennis on 13 of its most historic cars meaning that he will be entitled to them if he doesn't get the money.


Other Racing News

Porsche takes its racing heritage to Formula Ehttps://www.engadget.com/2017/07/28/porsche-formula-e-electric-car-racing/
1formula e / Engadget / 2d
Porsche is just the latest German automaker to be joining Formula E .


With Porsche Moving in, Is it Time to Take Formula E Seriously?http://www.thedrive.com/opinion/12968/with-porsche-moving-in-is-it-time-to-take-formula-e-seriously
500+formula e / The Drive / 2d
The main complaints about Formula E seem to be that the cars aren't loud enough and that the racing isn't fast enough.


Porsche dumps LMP1 for Formula Ehttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/07/28/porsche-quits-wec-formula-e/
200+News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 3d
Porsche has confirmed it will end its LMP1 World Endurance Championship program at the end of the year and instead join the Formula E grid for the 2019/20 season


Formula E: Porsche to enter team in 2019, ending Le Mans involvementhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/40750249
500+BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 3d
Porsche will compete in the all-electric Formula E series from 2019, ending its involvement in the top category of Le Mans.


Marquardt: GTE-Pro to be “More into the Focus” Amid LMP1 Fallouthttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/...e-into-the-focus-amid-lmp1s-uncertain-future/
1FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by John Dagys / 8h
Photo: Vision Sport Agency BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt believes LMP1’s uncertain future, amid Porsche’s withdrawal, will put the GTE-Pro class “more into the focus” in the FIA World Endurance Championship next year.


Toyota Respond To Porsche’s LMP1 Exithttp://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/07/28/toyota-responds-to-porsches-lmp1-exit.html
100+dailysportscar.com / by Stephen Kilbey / 3d
Toyota President Akio Toyoda has released the following statement in response to today’s news that Porsche is set to pull out of LMP1 Hybrid competition at the end of the 2017 season.


DAGYS: What’s Next for the WEC?http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/dagys-whats-next-for-the-wec/
1FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by John Dagys / 3d
Photo: Porsche Friday’s announcement that Porsche will be pulling the plug on its factory LMP1 program at the end of the season has sent shockwaves through the industry, not only as the latest domino to fall in the rapidly-changing


How Does Steering Work? - Formula E Explainedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGiP49TE5Tg
1FIA Formula E Championship (uploads) on YouTube / by FIA Formula E Championship / 3d
Former McLaren head mechanic Marc Priestley explains the inner workings of the Formula E steering system, with detailed graphics showing each component - this is the ultimate tech explainer of how our car steering system works.



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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

What BMW's Corporate VC Offers That Regular Investors Can'thttps://hbr.org/2017/07/what-bmws-corporate-vc-offers-that-regular-investors-cant
1bmw ag / Harvard Business Review / 4d
In fact, in 2011 BMW had also founded a corporate venture capital (CVC) unit, called BMW iVentures, but it exclusively invested in service startups.


Audi, BMW, Others Suppressed Innovation With Cartel: Suithttps://www.law360.com/articles/949537/audi-bmw-others-suppressed-innovation-with-cartel-suit
1bmw ag / Law360 (subscription) / 2d
Law360, New York (July 28, 2017, 11:16 PM EDT) -- Five major German carmakers, Audi AG, Porsche AG, BMW AG , Mercedes-Benz USA and Volkswagen AG, along with a supplier got hit with an antitrust class action Friday in California federal court, with car ...


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Are Supercars Really As Expensive As They Seem?https://www.supercars.net/blog/supercars-really-expensive-seem/
Supercars.net / by Fast Cars Go / 4h
Many of us only dream of owning a supercar. We watch people drive past us in their supercars and think of them as unattainable. They’re only for the rich people who can afford to maintain them. But, is that really true? Yes, you have to


AeroMobil 4.0 Flying Carhttp://www.core77.com/posts/67938/AeroMobil-40-Flying-Car
4Core77 / 4h
The idea of cars that can fly has been around since at least 1940 when Henry Ford said flying cars were on the way. What he didn't know was that it would take until now for one to get beyond the prototype stage and go into production.


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FWIW

HBO says data hacked, media says 'Game of Thrones' targetedhttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-cyber-hbo-idUSKBN1AG269?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
500+Reuters: Business News / 5h
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. cable channel HBO said on Monday that hackers had stolen upcoming programming, and Entertainment Weekly reported that the theft included a script for an unaired episode of the hit fantasy show "Game of


Why Now Is The Time For A 'Dungeons & Dragons' Moviehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/toddke...now-is-the-time-for-a-dungeons-dragons-movie/
300+Forbes - Business / by Todd Kenreck, Contributor / 7h
A serious interest in cinematic fantasy storytelling has reached a fevered pitch making this the perfect time for a Dungeons & Dragons movie or series that puts acting and story first.

NASA Developed an X-Plane that Can Go Supersonic Without a Boomhttps://futurism.com/nasa-developed-an-x-plane-that-can-go-supersonic-without-a-boom/
3KFuturism / by Tom Ward / 5d
A Thump in the Flight NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Transport (QueSST) — an experimental X-plane the organization has been developing with Lockheed Martin to decrease the strength of sonic booms — has passed an initial design


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BIKE CANDY

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ROA motorcycles BMW R80 custom café racer - Designboomhttps://www.designboom.com/technology/bmw-r80-cafe-racer-roa-motorcycles-07-25-2017/
bmw motorcycles / Designboom / 6d
ROA motorcycles crafted the BMW R80 a hooped subframe, which finishes with a smooth flowing line that mirrors the groove on the brown saddle.


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"Black Mamba" K1100 / Greaser garagehttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/07/black-mamba-k1100-greaser-garage.html
1Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 7d
- Greaser Garage
 
Thursday 3 August 2017

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BMW AG Quarterly Report - Q2 2017


BMW Group remains on course for sustained successhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...s-on-course-for-sustained-success?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 16h
Growth in second-quarter revenues and earnings +++ EBIT margin in target range between 8 and 10 per cent +++ Well on track for 100,000 electrified vehicles in 2017 +++ Additional co-operation partners for autonomous driving


BMW Group Quarterly Report to 30 June 2017https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-quarterly-report-to-30-june-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 16h
BMW Group Quarterly Report to 30 June 2017



Statement Dr. Nicolas Peter, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Interim Report to 30 June 2017https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ll-interim-report-to-30-june-2017?language=en


Statement Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Conference Call Interim Report to 30 June 2017https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ll-interim-report-to-30-june-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global 14h // keep unread // hide
Statement Harald Krüger Conference Call Q2 20


Q2 2017 BMW Group Abridged - Motorrad relevant content

Note: This is for information purposes and discussion on the BMW MOA Forum only. It may contain errors due to omission. See the full BMW Group Quarterly Report to 30 June 2017https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-quarterly-report-to-30-june-2017?language=en for the complete document.


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BMW Group continues its success
The positive sales trend recorded by the Automotive segment during the first three months of 2017 continued throughout the second quarter. In both the quarter and half-year periods, the BMW Group set new sales volume records. During the second quarter alone, 633,582* BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles were delivered to customers worldwide (2016: 605,534 units*; + 4.6 %), while in the period from January to June 2017 deliveries of the Group’s three brands rose by 5.0% to 1,220,819* units (2016: 1,163,139* units).

The Motorcycles segment also set new sales volume records for the two reporting periods, with secondquarter sales up significantly by 12.3% to 52,753 units (2016: 46,966 units) and six-month sales rising to 88,389 units (2016: 80,754 units; +9.5%).

The Financial Services segment concluded a total of 468,603 new leasing and financing contracts with retail customers worldwide during the second quarter (2016: 460,718 contracts; + 1.7%). As a result, the sixmonth figure climbed by 6.9% to 934,237 contracts (2016: 874,090 contracts)


New highs for Group revenues and earnings
The BMW Group continued to perform successfully during the period under report, achieving new highs for Group revenues and earnings in both the second quarter and the first half of 2017, despite fierce competition, volatile markets and higher expenditure for research and development, marketing, personnel and IT projects.

Group revenues rose primarily due to the higher sales volume of automobiles and motorcycles and increased contract portfolio at Financial Services.

Overall, revenues increased by € 785 million to € 25,799 million for the second quarter (2016: € 25,014 million; +3.1%) and by € 3,380 million to € 49,247 million for the six-month period (2016: € 45,867 million; +7.4%).

Profit before financial result (EBIT) grew by a solid 7.5% to € 2,929 million in the second quarter (2016: € 2,725 million) and was also up year-on-year for the six-month period, coming in at € 5,575 million (2016: € 5,182 million; + 7.6%)

Second-quarter profit before tax climbed by € 257 million to € 3,055 million (2016: € 2,798 million; + 9.2%).

Due in particular to the positive result from equity accounted investments recorded in the first quarter 2017, the pre-tax result for the six-month period rose significantly by 17.3 % to € 6,060 million (2016: € 5,166 million).

Slight increase in workforce
At 30 June 2017, the BMW Group employed 127,680 people worldwide (31 December 2016: 124,729; +2.4%). The need for skilled workers and IT specialists remains high, particularly due to the trend towards digitalisation, electrification and autonomous driving.

GENERAL ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2017

International motorcycle markets
Developments on motorcycle markets in the 250 cc plus segment presented a varied picture during the first half of 2017. Worldwide, new registrations of motorcycles were down by 1.0%. In Europe, the trend was generally positive and, with 2.9% growth, the markets picked up slightly. The German market, however, recorded a 7.6% drop in new registrations. Other major European motorcycle markets, however, all surpassed the previous year’s figures (Italy + 11.6%, Spain +4.8%, France + 8.3 %). After a weak performance in 2016, the US market contracted by a further 5.2 %.

Motorcycles Segment

Deliveries at all-time high
The number of units delivered by the Motorcycles segment worldwide in the second quarter of 2017 rose significantly (+ 12.3%) to 52,753 units (2016: 46,966 units). Deliveries for the six-month period amounted to 88,389 units (2016: 80,754 units; + 9.5%). These figures represent the best quarterly and six-month sales volume performances in BMW Motorrad’s history.

The BMW Group sold 58,617 units (2016: 51,930 units; + 12.9%) in Europe during the first six months of the year. The number of motorcycles sold in Germany increased by 4.9% to 14,461 units (2016: 13,792 units). At 9,447 units, the figure for France was more than one fifth up on the previous year (2016: 7,790 units; + 21.3%).

Significant growth was also achieved in Italy, where motorcycle sales rose by 15.0 % to 9,099 units (2016: 7,912 units). Despite an extremely competitive and contracting US market, the BMW Group achieved 3.8% sales volume growth year-on-year (7,157 units; 2016: 6,897 units). Significant increase in motorcycle production In the second quarter 2017, the BMW Group manufactured 51,086 motorcycles at its four production sites worldwide (2016: 44,105 units; + 15.8%). A total of 105,552 motorcycles rolled off production lines (2016: 84,385 units; + 25.1 %) during the first six months of the current year. The significant increase in motorcycle production was largely due to the higher number of model production starts compared to the previous year.

Revenues and earnings up

The Motorcycles segment continued to reap the benefits of sales volume growth in the second quarter of 2017. In addition, business with optional equipment also made an important earnings contribution. Second-quarter revenues rose by 12.8 % to € 696 million (2016: € 617 million), generating segment EBIT of € 104 million (2016: € 98 million; + 6.1 %) with an EBIT margin of 14.9 % (2016: 15.9 %; – 1.0 percentage points). Profit before tax went up by € 6 million to € 103 million (2016: € 97 million; + 6.2 %). Segment revenues for the six-month period were also significantly higher with a 10.0 % year-on-year increase (€ 1,319 million; 2016: € 1,199 million). The segment recorded an EBIT margin of 17.4 % (2016: 16.0 %; + 1.4 percentage points) with an EBIT of € 229 million (2016: € 192 million; + 19.3 %). Profit before tax for the first half of 2017 rose sharply to € 228 million (2016: € 191 million; + 19.4 %).

Workforce slightly up on previous year
At 30 June 2017, the BMW Group employed 3,449 people working to implement the strategy and expansion of the product portfolio in the Motorcycles segment (31 December 2016: 3,351 employees; + 2.9%).

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, FINANCIAL POSITION AND NET ASSETS

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Motorcycles segment
The Motorcycles segment recorded a significant increase in revenues compared to the first half of 2016, mainly reflecting year-on-year volume growth. Higher sales of optional equipment, spare parts and extras as well as improved pricing also contributed to the positive result

Cost of sales rose significantly compared to the first half-year 2016 due to production costs.

Profit before tax, which is influenced by seasonal factors, increased significantly over the six-month period, with a solid increase in the second quarter.

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REPORT ON OUTLOOK, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES

BMW Group continues successful course
Profitability expected within target corridor
Global economy offers favourable conditions, despite uncertainties


OUTLOOK

The report on outlook, risks and opportunities describes the expected development of the BMW Group, including the associated material risks and opportunities, from a Group management perspective. It contains forward-looking assertions and is based on expectations and assessments which are subject to uncertainty. As a result, actual outcomes, including those due to political and economic developments, could differ– either positively or negatively – from the expectations described below. Further information is provided in the Annual Report 2016 (Outlook, pp. 82ff., Risks and Opportunities, pp. 88ff.).

Economic outlook for 2017
Based on the forecasts of the International Monetary Fund, the global economy is expected to grow by around 3.5% in 2017.

The eurozone economy performed better than expected during the first half of the year. Some of the uncertainties that were a cause for concern at the beginning of the year, such as the outcome of elections in the Netherlands and France, have subsided. Economic growth in Europe is currently forecast at 1.9% for the full year 2017. The unemployment rate in the eurozone continues to sink, which should encourage consumer spending and support growth. With inflation expected at 1.6% and therefore below the target figure, the European Central Bank is unlikely to raise interest levels for the time being. This should provide a boost to consumer spending and investments.

The German economy is again forecast to perform well this year, with current predictions at 1.8 % growth. The growth has a broad basis, with domestic spending, investments and exports all making positive contributions. The French economy is predicted to grow by 1.5 % this year, the current trend being mainly driven by investments in the private sector. These investments could create the conditions required for further economic recovery over the coming months.

Consumer spending in Italy remains robust, making it likely that economic recovery will continue with a forecast growth rate of 1.2% in 2017. A solution to the problems that have plagued the Italian banking sector in the past could further improve the economic outlook.

The economy in Spain is predicted to grow by 3.0% this year. The country is profiting from positive trends in the service sector, particularly a strong performance in tourism. At the same time, consumer spending is being boosted by the rapidly falling unemployment rate.

In the UK, there are increasing signs of an economic slowdown. The devaluation of the British pound in the wake of last year’s referendum is driving inflation upwards and dampening domestic demand. Increasing uncertainties regarding the future terms for leaving the European Union are discouraging investment. Economic growth in the UK is expected at 1.6%. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the USA is forecast to grow by 2.2% in 2017. Hopes of government stimulus measures have not yet come to fruition and higher interest rates have driven up the cost of investment. Nevertheless, the construction and industrial production sectors are both performing well.

The Chinese economy is forecast to grow by 6.6% this year. Policymakers in China are currently focused on reining in exceptionally high credit growth. The goal is to foster stability in the finance sector and slow down rising property prices. The pace of growth in China is therefore predicted to slow down in the medium term.

In Japan, the economy continues to recover and growth is expected to run at 1.3% for the full year, primarily driven by a weaker Japanese yen, leading to higher exports and increased production.

With an expected growth rate of 7.2 % for 2017, the Indian economy is one of the fastest growing worldwide. The implementation of a number of long-planned reforms is providing the opportunity to boost efficiency in the Indian economy and maintain economic momentum in the medium term.

The Russian economy is set to return to positive growth in the current year. GDP in Russia is expected to grow by 1.3 %. Brazil’s economic recovery, however, is likely to be significantly slower, with economic output expected to increase by only 0.4 % during the full year.

The price of Brent crude oil averaged around 53 US dollars per barrel between January and May. In June, however, the oil price dropped below the 50 US dollar mark, negatively impacted by high inventories, higher production figures in the USA and increased OPEC exports. For these reasons, oil prices are unlikely to rise significantly in the foreseeable future.

Current political developments and increasing risks could jeopardise the economic outlook. Possible trade conflicts, the current development in the UK with EU exit negotiations, increasing consumer debt in China, as well as the political situation in the Middle East represent the greatest risks to global growth.

International motorcycle markets in 2017
The world’s motorcycle markets in the 250 cc plus class are forecast to remain at the previous year’s level in 2017. In Europe, the positive trend is expected to continue in the major markets, such as France, Italy and Spain. The forecast for the motorcycles market in Germany and the USA is for volumes to be slightly below the previous year.

Motorcycles segment
Deliveries to customers: significant increase expected The positive trend in the Motorcycles segment observed during the year to date is expected to continue throughout 2017. The new R NineT Pure and R NineT Racer models unveiled at various international motor shows in autumn 2016 have been available to customers since March 2017. Likewise, the new G 310 R and the updated version of the R 1200 GS have been on the market since March. The revised version of the S 1000 RR has been on sale since January. Updated versions of the S 1000 R and the K 1600 GT were introduced in February. The model revisions of the luxury K 1600 GTL and the R NineT Urban G / S were launched in June. The new K 1600 B will follow in the summer, with the G 310 GS expected in the autumn. The broader product range should appeal to new customer groups and provide further momentum for sales volume growth. Overall, deliveries of BMW motorcycles to customers are forecast to increase significantly year-on-year (2016: 145,032 units).

Overall assessment by Group management
Business is expected to develop positively in the financial year 2017. The introduction of numerous new automobile and motorcycle models, as well as the expansion of services around individual mobility give reason to expect further profitable growth during the current year.

Despite the challenges previously described, Group profit before tax is forecast to grow slightly. Based on the forecast of a slight increase in deliveries to customers as well as positive translation effects, Automotive segment revenues are expected to grow solidly. At the same time, a slight decrease in fleet carbon dioxide emissions is expected. The stipulated targets are to be supported by a slight increase in the workforce. The Automotive segment’s EBIT margin in 2017 is expected to remain within the target range of between 8 and 10%, while its RoCE is forecast to remain at the previous year’s level. A slight decline is forecast for the RoE in the Financial Services segment. Both performance indicators are expected to be above their long-term targets of 26% (RoCE) and 18% (RoE) respectively. Motorcycles segment deliveries to customers are expected to rise significantly in the forecast period, with the EBIT margin within the target range of between 8 and 10% and RoCE slightly up on the previous year.

Depending on the political and economic situation and the outcomes of the risks and opportunities described in the Annual Report 2016, actual business performance could, however, differ from current expectations.


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RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES

As a globally operating enterprise, the BMW Group is confronted with a broad range of risks and opportunities. Making full use of the opportunities that present themselves is the basis for the Group’s success. In order to achieve growth, profitability, greater efficiency and sustainable future business, the Group consciously takes risks.

Current issues such as the progress of Brexit negotiations, further political developments with regard to diesel engines, such as possible driving bans in inner cities, and tightening of regulations regarding vehicle emissions and safety will be closely monitored and if necessary promptly included in the planning.

In July 2017, media outlets reported allegations of anti-competitive practices amongst German automotive manufacturers. According to a report of the German Press Agency dpa, the European Commission is currently investigating evidence in its possession. To date, the BMW Group has not been contacted by the European Commission in this regard. Nor is the BMW Group aware of any formal investigation by the European Commission against the Company on such matter. The Group has nevertheless launched an internal investigation in order to clarify the facts.

During the period under report and in light of these circumstances, there have been no material changes to the overall risk profile as described in the Group Management Report 2016.

Further information on risks and opportunities, and on the methods employed to manage them, can also be found in the “Report on risks and opportunities” section of the Annual Report 2016 (pp. 88ff.).
 
Friday Reader: 4 August 2017

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MotherShip News

Beemer

Pure&Crafted Festival presented by BMW Motorrad on August 26 + 27 – Interpol, bikes and Berlin's industrial charm at its best.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...in-s-industrial-charm-at-its-best?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h
From August 26-27, Pure&Crafted Festival presented by BMW Motorrad will celebrate its third edition at the Altes Kraftwerk Rummelsburg in Berlin. This year, the unique festival not only takes place at a new location but boasts a first

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BMW Group Canada achieves best-ever sales through first 7 months.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...ever-sales-through-first-7-months?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 19h
BMW and MINI brands set new sales records with best-ever year-to-date results.

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ELECTRICIFIED THROUGH BERLIN AND THE HARZ. Discover the federal capital or the beauty of Northern Germany with the electric Maxi Scooter BMW C evolution.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...tric-maxi-scooter-bmw-c-evolution?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
Discover the federal capital or the beauty of Northern Germany with the electric Maxi Scooter BMW C evolution.

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Two wheels, two families.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6966
BMW Motorrad News / 1d
What started out as a round-the-world ride has led to participation in the International GS Trophy, off-road instructor training and International Tour Guide status. Malaysian rider Faizal Sukree explains how being part of the BMW


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Published on Aug 1, 2017
Providing fast and clear information for the rider with the least possible distraction from what is happening on the road – this is achieved with the unique operating concept of the new Connectivity option by BMW Motorrad featuring a high-quality 6.5 inch full-colour TFT display.
More: http://press.bmwgroup.com/zwfg9


BMW Motorsport News

BMW Team RLL look to continue podium finish streak at Road America.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...ium-finish-streak-at-road-america?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1h
With four races remaining in the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IWSC), this weekend’s race at Road America (USA) begins BMW Team RLL’s final push for the GTLM class championship.

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BMW of North America’s Ultimate Driving Experience and Turner Motorsport Team Up at Road America and Virginia International Raceway.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...virginia-international-raceway?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 3h
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – Aug. 3, 2017 . . . The familiar blue and yellow livery of the No. 96 Turner Motorsport BMW M6 GTD racing car will see a new addition for the upcoming IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar championship races at Road


Bimmer

The first-ever BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo.
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BMW Group News

No Motorrad sales figures are included in this report.
BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2017 Saleshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...up-u-s-reports-july-2017-sales?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 23h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 1, 2017… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 14.8 percent in July for a total of 21,965 compared to 25,777 vehicles sold in July 2016. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 4.6 percent in the U.S. on sales


BMW Group sets the course for future mobilityhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ts-the-course-for-future-mobility?language=en
200+BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
Krüger: Sustainability as much part of us as Sheer Driving Pleasure +++ Innovative strength will ensure mobility Made in Germany +++ Forging ahead with e-mobility at top speed +++ Cutting-edge Euro 6 diesels reduce emissions


MINI

Mini Countryman Earns Top Safety Pick Award By The Insurance Institute For Highway Safetyhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...e-institute-for-highway-safety?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 1d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 1, 2017. MINI USA announced today that the all-new 2017 MINI Countryman, the biggest, most adventurous MINI ever, has earned a TOP SAFETY PICK award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety


Rolls Royce Motorcars

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Recalls

.BMW issued a recall on the R1200GS ADVENTURE, F800R, R1200RS, F800GT, R1200GS, S1000XR, and R1200R modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017376
Transport Canada / 5h
Certain motorcycles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CVMSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The rear side reflectors on the luggage case or luggage...



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


Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

[urlhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/bmw-hp4-race-engine-life-5000km/]=BMW HP4 Race Engine Life Set at 5,000km[/url]
100+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 3h
If you’re in the market for a BMW HP4 Race – the carbon fiber clad superbike from Bavaria – the $78,000 price tag might not be all that you’re spending on, as BMW Motorrad has a few items in the fine print that you might want to be aware

KTM 390 Duke vs. BMW G310R vs. Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 Part 1
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Honda reports fiscal Q1 resultshttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2017/08/02/honda-reports-fiscal-q1-results/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 28min
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has released its financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2017. Honda group unit sales for motorcycles in fiscal Q1 were 4,699,000 units, up 347,000 units from the same period in 2016, with 4,352,000


]MV Agusta Ownership Restructured | 8 Fast Factshttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/02/mv-agusta-ownership-restructured-8-fast-facts/
Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 44min
Here are eight fast facts to help you understand the new financial underpinnings of the MV Agusta ownership restructuring. The post MV Agusta Ownership Restructured | 8 Fast Facts appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling .


How Harley-Davidson's Founders Hogged The Motorcycle Markethttp://www.investors.com/news/manag...idsons-founders-hogged-the-motorcycle-market/
Motorcycle industry news / Investor's Business Dai... / 2h
The motorcycle industry has been soft recently, but in the 2016 letter to shareholders, Harley-Davidson's CEO, Matt Levatich, noted strong overseas growth and a plan to add 2 million more riders in the U.S. "As stewards of the most powerful motorcycle ...


Polaris Industries Just Hit a New Milestone, And It's Not a Good Onehttps://www.fool.com/investing/2017/08/03/polaris-industries-just-hit-a-new-milestone-and-it.aspx
3Motley Fool Headlines / by newsfeedback@fool.com (Rich Duprey) / 6h
Warren Buffett famously said, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently." It might not be in a matter of minutes that the reputation of Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII)


MC NEWS

Bonnier Motorcycle Group Ceasing Production of Sport Rider Magazinehttp://www.motorcyclepowersportsnew...roup-ceasing-production-sport-rider-magazine/
Motorcycle industry news / Motorcycle & Powersport... / 13min
Bonnier Motorcycle Group (BMG) announced restructuring plans across all editorial and sales departments in order to deliver more specialized content and provide better solutions for the motorcycle industry to engage with enthusiasts.


Maximizing your income PRUhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/blogs/service-providers/2017/08/02/maximizing-your-pru/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 28min
The numbers are in for the first half of 2017, and it was indeed a soft market. Likely that is not news to anyone in the retail powersports market. Several OEMs have reported single digit declines, and the average wholesale price for on-road


Report: Sturgis attendance likely will be downhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/news/2017/08/02/report-sturgis-attendance-likely-will-be-down/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 28min
With the 77th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally just days away, officials are still unsure of how many riders will journey to South Dakota this year, reported by the Rapid City Journal. Tom Horan, Rapid City region operation engineer with the South


The top 30 motorcycles going to auction at 2017 Monterey Car Weekhttp://newatlas.com/motorcycles-2017-monterey-car-week-auctions/50663/
45New Atlas / by Mike Hanlon / 7h
There are two big motorcycle auctions that will be part of Monterey Car Week this year, one at Mecum, which acquired the world's largest motorcycle auction house, Mid-America, a few years back, and the other through Worldwide


MOMS dealerships in New England add Vanderhall autocycle linehttp://www.dealernews.com/moms-dealerships-new-england-add-vanderhall-autocycle-line/
Dealernews / by Mary Green / 9h
MANCHESTER, NH – MOMS locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are now authorized retailers of Vanderhall three-wheel autocycles, the dealership announced. The Vanderhall Venice is available for sale and for demo rides at all

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The Racing Sheet

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Racing Update: Double Wins in Germany and Malaysia. Also EWC, AARR and CIV Successhttp://bmwmcmag.com/2017/08/racing-...y-and-malaysia-also-ewc-aarr-and-civ-success/
2BMW Motorcycle Magazine / by staff / 3h
It was an action-packed and successful weekend for members of the worldwide BMW Motorrad Motorsport family. In Japan, they tackled the famous “Suzuka 8 Hours,” the final round of the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC).



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2017 MotoGP Season Review: The First Nine Races, A Wild Ridehttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2017/08/01/2017_motogp_season_review_the_first_nine.html
15MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 1d
Can part two of the (melo)drama which is the 2017 MotoGP season live up to part one? It has been a wild ride so far, but like any great fairground ride, we have ended up more or less back where we started. Just five points separate


Finland MotoGP Round Confirmed For 2019 Onwardshttps://motomatters.com/news/2017/08/02/finland_motogp_round_confirmed_for_2019.html
MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 58min
Grand Prix racing is to return to Finland after an absence of 38 years. Today, Dorna announced that they have confirmed the five-year agreement signed with the KymiRing circuit. The Finnish circuit is to host a round of MotoGP from the





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Angel Nieto passes awayhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/08/03/angel-nieto-passes-away/234949
28Knews RSS on motogp.com / 7h
Motorcycling giant succumbs to injuries sustained in accident in Ibiza


2017 Brno MotoGP Thursday Round Up: Summer Break, Ducati's New Fairing, And Choices Ahead For Millerhttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2017/08/03/2017_brno_motogp_thursday_round_up.html
MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 2h
After four weeks, MotoGP is back. That four-week break is a big deal. A much bigger deal than you might expect. Having a big break in the middle of the summer made the season much more manageable. "The problem is the pressur


2017 Brno MotoGP Preview Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/08/03/2017_brno_motogp_preview_press_releases.html
MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 3h
Preview press releases from the MotoGP teams and Michelin: Repsol Honda Team resumes action following summer break The Repsol Honda Team heads to Brno in the Czech Republic with Marc Marquez leading the Championship on


2017 Brno Moto2 & Moto3 Preview Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/08/03/2017_brno_moto2_moto3_preview_press.html
MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 3h
Preview press releases from the Moto2 and Moto3 teams: Recharged and motivated Red Bull KTM Ajo return to action at Brno Bo Bendsneyder and the returning Niccolo Antonelli to start the second half of the season this weekend at


Finland MotoGP Round Confirmed for 2019 Onwardshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/finland-kymiring-motogp-2019/
16Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by David Emmett / 14min
Grand Prix racing is to return to Finland, after an absence of 38 years. Today, Dorna announced that they have confirmed the five-year agreement signed with the KymiRing circuit. The Finnish circuit is to host a round of MotoGP from the




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Robert Kubica returns to F1 – Sebastian Vettel fastest on second day of Hungary testhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...vettel-fastest-on-second-day-of-hungary-test/
52James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 1h
Sebastian Vettel set the fastest lap of 1m17.124 seconds on the second day of Formula 1 testing at the Hungaroring as McLaren debutant Lando Norris also impressed in second finishing 0.261s off Vettel. The focus was firmly on Robert


Charles Leclerc fastest for Ferrari in scorching first day of Hungarian F1 testinghttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...-scorching-first-day-of-hungarian-f1-testing/
62James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 1d
Charles Leclerc set the fastest overall time in the first day of Formula 1 testing at the Hungaroring. He beat Stoffel Vandoorne’s then-fastest lap by 0.088 seconds on soft tyres with an astonishing effort of 1m17.746s as the day neared its

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Tech review - satisfying Budapest’s hunger for downforcehttps://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...atisfying-budapests-hunger-for-downforce.html
F1 Latest News / 1d
After the high speeds of Silverstone, the teams had to adapt their cars to the far tighter confines of the Hungaroring for last weekend’s Budapest race, where the emphasis was very much on extracting more downforce. As testing continues at


Other Racing News

Marchionne hints at Formula E entry, but not with Ferrarihttps://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/ferrari-formulae-entry-unlikely-936926/
formula e / Motorsport.com, Edition / 3h
Sergio Marchionne has said it is unlikely that Ferrari will follow Formula 1 rival Mercedes into Formula E in the near future, but is open to entering one of the other Fiat brands like Alfa Romeo or Maserati.


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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Bank of England, BMW and Big Dreams. This is Your Daily Market Previewhttps://www.thestreet.com/video/142...dreams-this-is-your-daily-market-preview.html
bmw ag / TheStreet.com / 6h
BMW AG (BMWYY) posted stronger-than-expected second quarter earnings Thursday and held to its full year guidance as surging Asia sales offset slowing luxury car demand in the United States. 4. Adidas AG's (ADDYY) resurgence over the past year is ...


BMW Notches Record Q2 Deliveries But Sees Slowing U.S. Sales ...https://www.thestreet.com/story/142...q2-deliveries-but-sees-slowing-u-s-sales.html
bmw ag / TheStreet.com / 6h
BMW AG (BMWYY) posted stronger-than-expected second quarter earnings Thursday and held to its full year guidance as surging Asia sales offset slowing ...


BMW profit up 13%, helped by Chinese demandhttp://www.marketwatch.com/story/bmw-profit-up-13-helped-by-chinese-demand-2017-08-03
bmw ag / MarketWatch / 12h
Luxury car maker BMW AG (BMW.XE) said Thursday its earnings and sales rose in the second quarter, helped by demand in China.


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Ferrari Turns 70 As Exhibition Salutes The Celebrated Italian Marquehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/nargessbanks/2017/08/02/ferrari-is-70/
1Forbes - Business / by Nargess Banks, Contributor / 14min
“Ferrari: Under the Skin” at the Design Museum is a major exhibition in honor of Ferrari as the celebrated Italian marque turns 70 with rarely seen archive images and an insight into this iconic brand


Ferrari may develop utility vehicle, won't compromise exclusive status - CEOhttp://www.reuters.com/article/brie...USI6N1D100S?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
Reuters: Company News / 2h
Aug 2 (Reuters) - Ferrari Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne tells analysts on a conference call:


The First Real Minivan Wasn't What You Thought It Washttp://jalopnik.com/the-first-real-minivan-wasnt-what-you-thought-it-was-1797437956
38Jalopnik / by Jason Torchinsky / 21h
The wheeled, rounded-rectangular volumes of space enclosed by a metal shell and propelled by a small engine at one end or the other that we call a ‘minivans’ are some of my favorite vehicles ever. For whatever reason, a lot of companies


Old And New Mazda Miatas Demonstrate Why Driving Mattershttps://www.forbes.com/sites/samabu...mazda-miatas-demonstrate-why-driving-matters/
11Forbes - Business / by Sam Abuelsamid, Contributor / 1d
Of all sporty cars born in my lifetime, the Mazda Miata came into being with a greater sense of honesty about what it was and has succeeded and survived by retaining that honesty.


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FWIW

New Study Finds Sugar Increases Risk of Depression in Menhttp://bigthink.com/21st-century-sp...nds-sugar-increases-risk-of-depression-in-men
89Big Think / by Derek Beres / 1h
Men who consume over 67 grams of sugar are at an increased risk for depression and anxiety. Read More


Best Job Ever? NASA Is Hiring Someone to Defend Earth from Alienshttp://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/nas...ficer-to-defend-earth-from-aliens-apply-today
500+Big Think / by Paul Ratner / 19h
Greatest job ever? NASA will pay six-figures to a Planetary Protection Officer. Read More


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BIKE CANDY

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For Her - Wrench Kings BMW R100http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/2017/08/bmw-r100-caferacer.html
500+Return of the Cafe Racers / by Geoff Baldwin / 20h
Looking back over the last 11 years of running this website the thing I’ve enjoyed the most is seeing workshops evolve. I’ve featured a multitude of first time builds that have paved the way for the formation of successful workshops.
 
Tuesday Reader: 8 August 2017

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Beemer

Media Alert: BMW K 1600 B Bagger Takes Center Stage Prior to Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert At Sturgis Buffalo Chip®https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...ncert-at-sturgis-buffalo-chip®?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 6h
Freebird fans will get an up-close look at the ultimate freedom-seeking tourer when the BMW K 1600 B Bagger rocks the Wolfman Jack stage prior to Tuesday’s Lynyrd Skynyrd concert.


BMW Motorsport News

Tragic accident overshadows race in the Superstock class.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...dows-race-in-the-superstock-class?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
The seventh round of the 2017 British Superbike Championship (BSB) in Thruxton (GBR) was overshadowed by a fatal accident in the Superstock class. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport community mourns the loss of Mark Fincham


Drone Racing at the BMW Welt.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uHJLzSSjKE
300+BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 3d
For one night only, the Drone Racing League had the chance to use the BMW Welt in Munich to let their drones fly. In this video you'll see, what they did. From: BMW

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Difficult Sunday for BMW Team RLL at Road America – Victory for Turner Motorsport in the GTD class.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...urner-motorsport-in-the-gtd-class?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
The BMW teams experienced mixed fortunes at the ninth round of the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IWSC), held at Road America (USA). While BMW Team RLL had a difficult Sunday in the GTLM class, the

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BMW Motorsport News – Issue 30/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-30/2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Podium for BMW Team Schnitzer at the Nürburgring – Win for the ARTA BMW M6 GT3 in Fuji.


MINI

Mini Countryman Earns Top Safety Pick Award By The Insurance Institute For Highway Safetyhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...ance-institute-for-highway-safety?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 3d


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

2018 BMW R nineT Urban G/S Reviewhttp://www.cycleworld.com/2018-bmw-...ter-motorcycle-review?dom=rss-default&src=syn
300+Cycle World / by Sean MacDonald / 3d
Reviews Does this motorcycle roadster long for the dirt? The latest addition to BMW's Heritage line is the R nineT Urban G/S, an homage to the original adventure motorcycle that gave birth to today's ADV category.

Part 1
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KTM 390 Duke vs. BMW G310R vs. Ducati Scrambler Sixty2, Part 2


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

You Shouldn't Have Been Surprised by Harley-Davidson's Big Earnings Misshttp://host.madison.com/business/in...cle_1a245d53-7202-5b34-a9e5-231886e362f5.html
Motorcycle industry news / Madison.com / 1d
In last year's Motorcycle Industry Council annual statistical report, the percentage of motorcycle owners aged 50 and over had swelled to 46% from just 25% a ...


Has Ducati sale now been quashed?https://motorbikewriter.com/ducati-sale-now-quashed/
Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 2min
The sale of Ducati is reported to have been quashed by the Volkswagen supervisory board which has a majority of worker representatives. It is believed that the sale was quashed because money is no longer needed to pay


MC NEWS

Millennials create the next generation of motorcycles at the Buffalo Chiphttp://www.newscenter1.tv/story/360...generation-of-motorcycles-at-the-buffalo-chip
Motorcycle industry news / Newscenter1.tv / 11h
...ome were even publicly recognized for their hard work and innovation. The man behind it all, famous motorcycle photographer, Michael Lichter, invited the youthful artists to ...


Sturgis rally adapting to appeal to younger bikershttp://rapidcityjournal.com/news/lo...cle_550ff0d1-32db-5b92-b2ac-a9857bdec84a.html
Motorcycle industry news / Rapid City Journal / 1d
...vidson last week, as crowds of bikers continued to build for the official start of the 77th Sturgis motorcycle rally on Friday. If, as ...


What is your franchise worth? An update on Dealer valuationshttp://www.dealernews.com/franchise-worth-update-dealer-valuations/
Dealernews / by Holly Wagner / 1h
You must be a Dealernews INSIDER member to view this content. Please register at https://dealernews.site-ym.com/ The post What is your franchise worth? An update on Dealer valuations appeared first on Dealernews .


TECH

Should ABS be mandatory on motorcycles?https://motorbikewriter.com/abs-mandatory-motorcycles/
Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 2h
Australia is planning to follow Europe in making anti-lock brakes (ABS) mandatory on all new motorcycles over 125cc and either ABS or combined braking system (CBS) for bikes under 125cc. We would join countries such as


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What a heart-stopping moment during Copa del Rey Mapfre - as close as sail racing can be. #allsafe#PrestigeRegatta #CopaReyMapfre#LearnFromTheBest #BMWYachtsport
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The Racing Sheet

Top-1 Ack Attack Motorcycle Streamliner Aiming For 400 Mph In Boliviahttp://www.cycleworld.com/ack-attac...ng-400-mph-in-bolivia?dom=rss-default&src=syn
7Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 12h
News High-altitude Salar de Uyuni salt flat to allow 10 miles of acceleration Ack Attack streamliner has been shipped to Bolivia for the land-speed record attempt scheduled this week.



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Melandri finds his mojo at Misanohttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Melandri+finds+his+mojo+at+Misano
SBK / 11h
From disaster to euphoria for Ducati




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2017 Brno MotoGP Monday Test Notes: A New Winner Among The Fresh Fairingshttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2017/08/07/2017_brno_motogp_monday_test_notes_a_new.html
MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 12min
Monday was the next episode in a busy ten days for MotoGP. After the Czech Grand Prix, Brno played host to the traditional post-race test, with all the MotoGP paddock bar the satellite Ducatis taking part. After a mixed weekend of


Aprilia furious with Ducati: the rules need to be rewrittenhttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/08/05...th-ducati-the-rules-need-to-be-rewritten.html
GPone RSS Feed / 2d
Albesiano: "We have come up with a different fairing shape. They are exaggerating the concept, going against the spirit of the regulation"


New Ducati fairing only a part of homologated designhttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-fairing-homologated-brno-practice-lorenzo-938563/
100+Motorsport.com / 2d
Current MotoGP rules restrict the evolution of aerodynamics, indicating maximum and minimum dimensions for the new-generation fairings that have replaced the now-banned winglets. ... Keep reading

Other Racing News

Indian Motorcycle Returns to Land Speed Racing, Sets Record!
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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

2017 BMW i8 Review: Bimmer's Plug-In Pioneer Holds the Linehttp://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/13192/2017-bmw-i8-review-bimmers-plug-in-pioneer-holds-the-line
27TheDrive / by Lawrence Ulrich / 10h
When its concept version was unveiled in 2009, the BMW i8 looked like an emissary from another, greener planet. Eight years later—eons in sports-car terms—the i8 remains a true original, a plug-in hybrid both of its time and ahead


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

The End of a Legend: 'Made in Germany' Label Badly Damaged By Car Scandalhttp://www.spiegel.de/international...bel-sours-as-car-scandal-rages-a-1161376.html
500+SPIEGEL ONLINE / 3d
Germany's diesel scandal occurred because the government has long been too lenient on the automobile industry. Deep ties between politicians and the sector allowed the situation to get out of hand, with enormous damage to the country's


Elio Motors hopes to raise $100 million with stock IPO on NASDAQhttp://www.autoblog.com/2017/08/07/elio-motors-hopes-to-raise-100-million-with-stock-ipo-on-nasdaq/
100+Autoblog Green / by Joel Stocksdale / 11h
Filed under: Green , Green Automakers , Coupe , Budget , Future The company is cash-strapped. Continue reading Elio Motors hopes to raise $100 million with stock IPO on NASDAQ Elio Motors hopes to raise $100 million with stock IPO on


Tesla lowers price of Model X due to 'achieved efficiencies'http://www.autoblog.com/2017/08/06/tesla-lowers-price-model-x-75d/
200+Autoblog Green / by Reuters / 1d
Filed under: Green , Tesla , Green Automakers , Crossover , Electric "When we launched Model X 75D, it had a low gross margin. As we've achieved efficiencies, we are able to lower the price and pass along more value to our customers."


The Last Mile: Cars That Will Be Discontinued For 2018https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgor...mile-cars-that-will-be-discontinued-for-2018/
3Forbes - Business / by Jim Gorzelany, Contributor / 4h
With SUVs now the heavy hitters in the auto business, passenger cars account for most of the models that we'll bid farewell to at the end of the 2017 model year, including two short-lived full-electric cars.


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BIKE CANDY

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BMWmoc.comhttps://bmwmoc.com/

Scantily clad chics on bikes with no ATGATT! Oh the HORROR!!! :brad
 
Friday Reader: 11 August 2017

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Beemer

Me, my F 800 GS Adventure and the Worldhttp://bmw-motorrad-uk.blogspot.com/2017/08/me-my-f-800-gs-adventure-and-world.html
Bmw Motorrad Uk. / by BMW Motorrad UK / 8h
Since he was 14 and read Jupiter’s Travels, Mark Kemp from Braintree, has wanted to ride around the world. A keen trials rider when he was young, Mark competed in the BMW GS Trophy UK Qualifier in 2015 to hone his skills before

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Riding around the world solo isn't always straight forward

The G310R goes on sale in Brazil this Saturday. List price is R$21.900 or approximately US$6897
BMW G 310 R chega por R$ 21.900https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...PT/bmw-g-310-r-chega-por-r-21-900?language=pt
BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 10h


BMW Motorsport News

Hungarian Baja 2017 – Round 8, FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...fia-cross-country-rally-world-cup?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 9h
• Three MINI crews to contest Hungarian Baja 2017. • Mikko Hirvonen returns to Hungary, scene of his maiden MINI win in 2016. • Jakub Przygonski and Tom Colsoul look to improve second place standing in the FIA Cross Country Rally


Bimmer

Sales of BMW Group electrified vehicles top 50,000https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unit...lectrified-vehicles-top-50-000?language=en_GB
BMW Group PressClub UK / 4h
Year-to-date electrified sales increase 74.8% to 50,711 +++ BMW Group delivers 1,401,551 vehicles in ytd, up 4.3% +++ BMW Group sales in July up 0.4% to 180,726 +++


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Recalls

.Bmw ( 17v481000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V481000&refurl=rss
9KVehicles Recalls / 1d
Dated: JUL 28, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 R1200GS, F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2017 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017
RELATED -
BMW Motorrad issues stop sale order, recalls more than 29,000 motorcycles for reflector fixeshttp://www.dealernews.com/bmw-motor...er-recalls-29000-motorcycles-reflector-fixes/
1Dealernews / by Holly Wagner / 1d
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – BMW is recalling more than 29,000 motorcycles produced between 2013 and 2017, because side luggage cases can block the reflex reflector from view, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW first issued a stop
RELATED -
Next-Generation BMW R Models Confirmed in Recall on Current Modelshttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=59791
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Dennis Chung / 48min
Ordinarily, a recall affecting 29,281 motorcycles would be big news, but in this case, the news is overshadowed by confirmation that the next-generation of BMW R motorcycles are on their way. The recall itself is pretty innocuous: BMW


BMW issued a recall on the X5, X4, and X3 modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017388
1Transport Canada / 1d
On certain vehicles, the housing of the driver's frontal airbag inflator may have been incorrectly welded during manufacturing and could separate from the base plate during an airbag deployment. If the vehicle were...



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

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

These Are The First Shots Of The All-New 2018 BMW S1000RRhttp://www.cycleworld.com/these-are-first-shots-all-new-2018-bmw-s1000rr?dom=rss-default&src=syn
500+Cycle World / by Sean MacDonald / 1d
News A fan favorite is getting a much needed update BMW has an all-new S1000RR superbike in the wings for 2018 and we finally have the spy shots to give us a hint... it could be well worth the wait.


017 BMW R nineT Pure vs. Honda CB1000 EX Comparison Review | Absolutely Classichttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...1000-ex-comparison-review-absolutely-classic/
6Ultimate Motorcycling / by Arthur Coldwells / 1d
Do you desire a contemporary-retro BMW R nineT Pure or a classic-retro Honda CB1100 EX in your garage? Check out our comparison before choosing. The post 2017 BMW R nineT Pure vs. Honda CB1000 EX Comparison Review

BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter Finally Coming To US, Pricing Announcedhttp://insideevs.com/bmw-c-evolution-electric-scooter-coming-u-s-pricing-announced/
bmw motorcycles / InsideEVs / 23h
BMW Motorrad , the arm of the automaker that makes motorcycles, has sold its C Evolution maxi-scooter in Europe since 2014.

2017 BMW K1600B Bagger Exclusive Review
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Triumph UK and Bajaj Auto India Announce New Global Partnershiphttp://www.motorcyclepowersportsnew...j-auto-india-announce-new-global-partnership/
1Motorcycle & Powersports News / by MPN Staff Writers / 1d
Triumph motorcycles and Bajaj recently announced they’ve entered into a new global partnership. Triumph CEO Nick Bloor says the objective of this non-equity partnership is to deliver a range of mid–capacity motorcycles benefiting from the


Triumph-Bajaj partnership will develop motorcycles for emerging marketshttp://www.dealernews.com/triumph-bajaj-partnership-will-develop-motorcycles-emerging-markets/
1Dealernews / by Dealernews Wires / 1d
LEICESTERSHIRE, UK – Triumph and India’s Bajaj Auto announced a global partnership to produce mid-range motorcycles for emerging markets, likely including Asia and Latin America. “The object of this non-equity partnership is


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1Motorcycle industry news / Economic Times / 1d
This is going to be an inflection point as it will recalibrate industry pricing in this segment and establish a near level playing field between the incumbents and the challengers. This is a magnificent opportunity for joint products from the


MC NEWS

Top Five… Lightweight Adventure Bikeshttp://www.motofire.com/2017/08/opinion/top-five-lightweight-adventure-bikes/
Motofire / by Phil Turner / 2h
The Adventure bike boom is showing no signs of slowing, with all but a handful of manufacturers now featuring some kind of dual sport bike in their range. In recent years, adventure bikes themselves have been growing too though, with


OPP seeking public help with motorcycle mobhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/08/10/opp-seeking-public-help-with-motorcycle-mob/
17Canada Moto Guide / by CMG Staff / 8h
Another US-style gathering of motorcycle hoons has the GTA all upset, and police want to end it. Source


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BMW IN THE NEWS

Rebate Battle Looms as VW Trumps Daimler, BMWon Trade-In Bonushttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...ives-to-trade-in-dirty-diesel-cars-in-germany
1bmw ag / Bloomberg / 1d
Daimler AG joined Volkswagen AG in offering drivers in Germany incentives to trade in older diesel cars for models meeting tighter pollution standards, as a three-way battle with BMW AG heats up to get aging vehicles off the road and


BMW AG (OTC:BMWYY) Investor Investigation over Possible Violations of Securities Lawshttp://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3442250
1bmw ag / Digital Journal / 1d
San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/08/2017 -- An investigation on behalf of investors of BMW AG (OTC:BMWYY) shares over potential securities laws violations by BMW AG and certain of its directors and officers in connection with certain financial ...


BMW Consolidating Assembly Lines To Build Electrified and ICE ...http://www.hybridcars.com/bmw-consolidating-assembly-lines-to-build-electrified-and-ice-variants/
bmw ag / Hybrid Cars News / 1d
BMW is ready to cover all the bases by making its factories capable of producing all-electric, plug-in hybrid, and traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, ...


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com


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BIKE CANDY

Top 10 best ever BMWshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-top-10s/top-10-best-ever-bmws
27Visordown / 1d
Image: The best ever BMW motorcycles

The countdown starts with the G650 XChallenge at number 10.

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VisorDown is UK based. It should be no surprise then the number one selling BMW, the R1200GS is number one. The GS ADV model thank you very much.

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Honda Africa Twin vs BMW R1200GS Adventure Bike Review | Bike Comparison
 
Tuesday Reader: 15 August 2017

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MotherShip News

Beemer

BMW road racer Peter Hickman “Man of the Meeting” at the Ulster Grand Prix – Another double win for Markus Reiterberger in the IDM.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...or-markus-reiterberger-in-the-idm?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 10h
The BMW road racers enjoyed another successful outing at the Ulster Grand Prix in Northern Ireland. In the four races held for 1000 cc bikes, Peter Hickman (GBR) claimed two wins and one second place on his Smiths Racing BMW S 1000

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BMW Motorsport News

Hungarian Baja 2017 – Round 8, FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...fia-cross-country-rally-world-cup?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 10h
• Two MINI John Cooper Works Rally finish inside top three at Hungarian Baja 2017. • Mikko Hirvonen with co-driver Andreas Schulz takes second place on the podium. • Jakub Przygonski and Tom Colsoul take third place honour for MINI. •

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Rollercoaster in the dunes: BMW teams ready for the next round in Zandvoort.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...y-for-the-next-round-in-zandvoort?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
Munich. The 2017 DTM season edges towards its business end with races eleven and twelve this weekend. Following outings in Budapest (HUN) and Moscow (RUS), the two races in Zandvoort (NED) now mark the series’ third trip outside

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BMW Motorsport News – Issue 31/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-31/2017?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
BMW celebrates its 250th podium in the BTCC – New images of the BMW M8 GTE available.

Bimmer

Expedition into the urban jungle for the new BMW X2.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...e-urban-jungle-for-the-new-bmw-x2?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
Through the city in an extravagant digital camouflage design.

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Recalls


NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V488000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 911

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R1200RT Police motorcycles. While being used in a special operating mode, the brake lights on these motorcycles may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCLRPT-17V488-3515.PDF"

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the motorcycle's software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

4 Affected Products
2 Associated Documents

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Search for Recalls Here

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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

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOA Rally: Exploring the Crossroads Of The Westhttp://www.advpulse.com/adv-events/bmw-moa-rally-2017/
66ADV Pulse / by Alfonse Palaima / 8h
Everyone has their reason for going to a motorcycle rally. And they vary so widely that you can find one just about every weekend of the year. Some want to see crowds of bikes and customs, others go to see new products on the market,


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

First rally date leads to love -- with a new cyclehttp://rapidcityjournal.com/news/lo...cle_39be2c47-a7c8-5d05-90df-ddf3008054d7.html
bmw motorcycles / Rapid City Journal / 2d
You see, my rendezvous was with the new 2018 BMW K 1600 B, one of only 10 of the German firm's motorcycles to arrive in the U.S. so far.

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Top Comfort Mods for the BMW R1200GS Motorcyclehttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/top-comfort-mods-for-bmw-r1200gs-adventure-motorcycle
9Motorcyclist / by Seth Richards / 4h
News The comforts of home on two wheels. Tailor the GS’s ergos just for you, and you’ll have a willing partner for all-day, all-terrain travel.


2WheelRide Inc releases new Jerry Can Side Cases for BMW R Nine Thttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=70376
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 5h
If you’re in need of some rugged, yet refined luggage for your BMW R Nine T, look no further than 2WheelRide Inc.’s new Jerry Can Side Cases. Begin Press Release: 2WheelRide Inc. is proud to announce its latest product, Jerry Can 2.5


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1Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 9h
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7Cycle World / by Blake Conner / 10h
Reviews Snatching the "super" right out of superbike More power, less weight, sharper handling, and very limited. BMW delivers the 2017 HP4 Race, an ultra exotic carbon-fiber track-only superbike to the select few.


The Wunderlich R nineT Scrambler Kit is ‘Green Hell’http://www.motofire.com/2017/08/gear-kit/wunderlich-r-ninet-scrambler-kit-green-hell/
3Motofire / by Phil Turner / 1d
Bored with your R nineT Scrambler? Well, be bored no more my friend: BMW accessory specialists, Wunderlich, have created this rather tasty looking special to demonstrate what you could do with a copy of their catalogue and (probably)


BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter Comes to UShttps://rideapart.com/articles/bmw-c-evolution-electric-scooter-comes-us
6RideApart - Recent Articles / 2d
BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter Comes to US Available in Europe for three years now, the BMW C Evolution electric scooter is about to make its US debut. Using the same 94-Ah batteries as the BMW i3 city car, the scooter is rated at 48


1929 Bmw R62http://silodrome.com/bmw-r62/
1KSilodrome / by Ben / 2d
1929 BMW R62 BMW motorcycles have always been a little unusual, the Germans were never afraid to depart from the norm, and to their credit, the German consumers have been more than happy to jump on for the ride.

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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

18 Things You Didn't Know About Polaris Industries Inc. -- The ...https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/08/12/16-things-you-didnt-know-about-polaris-industries.aspx
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It's a global leader in powersports-vehicle manufacturing, but it had very humble beginnings.


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When Carlo Guzzi, Giovanni Ravelli and Giorgio Parodi teamed up to form the upstart motorcycle firm called Moto Guzzi in 1921, the motorcycle industryalready had a wide field of contenders, some with a nearly 20-year head start, including the likes of ...



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Meet the 420RR - MTT's New Turbine-powered Superbikehttps://rideapart.com/articles/meet-420rr-mtts-new-turbine-powered-superbike
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Over the nearly century and a half that motorcycles have been a thing, bike manufacturers have tinkered with a number of whimsical engine designs to compliment their bog standard internal combustion offerings. Everything from

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American Flat Track: The Next NASCAR?https://rideapart.com/articles/american-flat-track-next-nascar
6RideApart - Recent Articles / 2h
American Flat Track: The Next NASCAR? Flat Track racing is quickly gaining popularity in America. Could it eventually become as popular as NASCAR among the nation's race fans? That idea was recently put forward in an article in Forbes


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Tulsa’s Route 66 sees upsurge in redevelopmenthttp://www.route66news.com/2017/08/14/tulsas-route-66-sees-upsurge-redevelopment/
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1400 block of East 11th Street in Tulsa in 2007. 1400 block of East 11th Street in Tulsa in 2017. I’d suspected this had happened, and it’s been confirmed — more than 28 properties along 11th Street, aka Route 66, in Tulsa have been


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MC Garage Video: How To Bleed Motorcycle Brakeshttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/m...eed-motorcycle-brakes?dom=rss-default&src=syn
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#AustrianGP: All of the Best Action

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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Will BMW's Electric-Car Plan Fall Short of Matching Tesla?http://host.madison.com/business/in...cle_cf63394a-5d93-5fca-a348-9d9bf75d4f6e.html
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BMW Blogs :
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1956 Aston Martin DBR1: A British Racing Rarity

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BIKE CANDY

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MOTO PHOTOS: Erick Runyon from Gears+Gloryhttp://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/08/12/moto-photos-erick-runyon-gearsglory.html
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It’s 2011 and the custom bike world is beside itself with the Yamaha-based creations of one Greg Hageman, a.k.a. ‘Doc’s Chops’. From what was previously a laughably bad Yamaha Virago, Greg had built a custom that seemed to have


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Friday Reader: 18 August 2017

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MotherShip News

Bimmer

The BMW Concept Z4. Freedom on four wheels.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...concept-z4-freedom-on-four-wheels?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
Munich. The BMW Group is using the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach to present its exciting new take on a BMW roadster. Dynamic, progressive and an irresistible purveyor of thrills, the BMW Concept Z4 boasts lithe and compact

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BMW Group News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to Join BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye in Developing Autonomous Driving Platformhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...oping-autonomous-driving-platform?language=en
24BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
BMW Group, Intel Corporation, Mobileye, an Intel company, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) signed a memorandum of understanding for FCA to join them in developing a world leading, state-of-the-art autonomous driving


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BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
At the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) from 14 to 24 September, the guiding principle of the BMW Group’s exhibition will be: “This is tomorrow. Now.”. The display at the 10,500 m² booth in Hall 11 will encompass an


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Recalls

European Commission Rapid Alerthttps://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cons...112/17&exclude_search_term=0&search_year=2017

European Commission Rapid Alerthttps://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cons...112/17&exclude_search_term=0&search_year=2017

Alert number: A12/1112/17
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Product: Motorcycle
Name: G310R
Batch number / Barcode: The motorcycles affected were produced between 15 December 2016 and 1 April 2017.
Risk level: Serious
Category: Motor vehicles
Brand: BMW
Type / number of model: Type-approval number: e1*168/2013*00017*; Type: 5R31
Risk type: Injuries
The handlebar clamp may be incorrectly bolted. This may lead to twisting of the handlebars, resulting in an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description: Motorcycle
Country of origin: India
Alert submitted by: Germany
Products were found and measures were taken also in: Poland, The Netherlands


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

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1Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 9h
When you look at the 2018 BMW R 1200 RS, it’s hard to resist calling it a gentleman’s sport bike. The RS has sensible ergonomics and a torquey motor. The post 2018 BMW R 1200 RS Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price appeared first on


2018 BMW R 1200 RT Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Pricehttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/15/2018-bmw-r-1200-rt-buyers-guide-specs-price/
1Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 2d
An iconic long-distance tourer, the 2018 BMW R 1200 RT has a classic boxer twin as its centerpiece, albeit updated to feature both liquid- and air-cooling. The post 2018 BMW R 1200 RT Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price appeared first on Ultimate


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MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 1h
BMW has revealed the new features of its 2018 R 1200 GS. There’s been little change to the bikes mechanics – but it’s the new range of electronic options we’re getting excited about. The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and the R 1200 GS,



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RideApart - Recent Articles / 55min
Harley-Davidson Sues Chinese Counterfeiters Harley-Davidson recently filed suit against a group of Chinese counterfeiters for allegedly selling unauthorized products online. According to the World Intellectual Property Review, the suit



MC NEWS

Motorcycle sales continue to fallhttp://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2017/august/motorcycle-sales-fall-july-2017/ [UK]
Motorcycle industry news / Motorcycle News / 17h
New motorcycle registrations fell by 12.8% in July compared to the same month last year, marking a decline in sales in the UK for the seventh month in a row according to figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA).


India Becomes World’s Largest Motorcycle Manufacturerhttps://rideapart.com/articles/india-becomes-worlds-largest-motorcycle-manufacturer
4RideApart - Recent Articles / 24min
India Becomes World’s Largest Motorcycle Manufacturer India recently surpassed China as the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles, and the growth curve is continuing. India’s growing domestic market, and partnerships


The Largest Selling “Big Bike” In The World? Royal Enfield, of Course (News)http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2017...ig-bike-in-the-world-royal-enfield-of-course/
2MotorcycleDaily.com / by Dirck Edge / 1h
An article on the New Atlas website explores in depth the incredible Indian motorcycle market, and is worth a read. According to the story, while the United States sells roughly 500,000 motorcycles each year, and 125,000 are sold


Will Autonomous Car Tech Help Drivers See Motorcyclists On The Road?http://www.cycleworld.com/will-auto...motorcyclists-on-road?dom=rss-default&src=syn
19Cycle World / by John L. Stein / 6h
Lifestyle When drivers don't see us, it's good that sometimes their cars can While autonomous car technologies are still in its infancy, there are some laudable advancements that may already be sharing the road around you.


Andy Goldfine: Motorcyclist, Aerostich Founder, Inspirationhttps://rideapart.com/articles/andy-goldfine-motorcyclist-aerostich-founder-inspiration
8RideApart - Recent Articles / 1d
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Why are dealers facing tough times?https://motorbikewriter.com/dealers-facing-tough-times/ [Australia]
Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 9min
Australian motorcycle dealers are doing it tough, with slow sales, tough franchise agreements and pressure from manufacturers, says Australian Motorcycle Dealers Association boss Stuart Strickland. “I don’t think there is a






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The Racing Sheet


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2017 Lausitzring World Superbike Preview Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/08/17/2017_lausitzring_world_superbike_preview.html
MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 21min
Press releases from the organizers and the teams ahead of this weekend's German WorldSBK round: Stop Pause, Press Play: WorldSBK is back Riders are ready to take on the second half of the season

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1SBK / 12h
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SBK / 2d
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Inaugural series heads into the all important second half of the season


Sykes on top as action resumeshttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Sykes+on+top+as+action+resumes
SBK / 34min
In the first session of the Prosecco DOC German Round Sykes was the fastest rider, with Rea and Davies also in FP1 top three



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Danny Aldridge Explains Why Ducati’s Aero Fairing Is Legalhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/danny-aldridge-ducati-aerodynamic-fairing-legal/
34Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by David Emmett / 1h
The Brno round of MotoGP turned out to be a veritable bonanza of aerodynamic developments. Honda turned up with their previously homologated fairing, and Yamaha debuted a new fairing with a modified upper half at the test on Monday.


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MotoAmerica fans enjoyed a sunny weekend of racing in Sonoma Valley!http://www.beinsports.com/us/motoamerica/video/motoamerica-fans-enjoyed-a-sunny-weekend-of-r/623147
beIN SPORTS News / 1h
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Dealernews / by Press Release / 2d
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26 min - 2017 FIM Sidecar World Championship - Assen (NLD)
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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

1940 BMW 328 Roadsterhttp://silodrome.com/bmw-328-roadster/
2KSilodrome / by Ben / 2d
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OTHER CAGE NEWS


How the internal combustion engine is being refined in 2017http://newatlas.com/internal-combustion-engine-techniques/50929/
90New Atlas / by Scott Collie / 13h
Although car manufacturers are embracing alternative power sources, they haven't given up on internal combustion just yet. Along with a push towards downsized turbo power, some of the smartest engineers in the world are using



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BIKE CANDY

From FaceBike

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If I win the lottery..:thumb That number 9 silver racer is going in my living room.

And as always...thanks for sharing.
 
If I win the lottery..:thumb That number 9 silver racer is going in my living room.

And as always...thanks for sharing.

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Tuesday Reader: 22 August 2017

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MotherShip News

Beemer

The first two titles for the BMW racers in the 2017 season: Markus Reiterberger is champion in the IDM, Jordan Szoke in the CSBK.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-the-idm-jordan-szoke-in-the-csbk?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
The worldwide BMW Motorrad Motorsport community can celebrate its first two titles of the 2017 season: at the weekend, Markus Reiterberger and Jordan Szoke were crowned champions in the International German Championship and the

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BMW Motorsport News

BMW Motorsport News – Issue 32/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-32/2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 22h
Eventful VLN race on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife – Ekris Motorsport wins the title in the GT4 Northern Cup.


Four BMW drivers in the points on Sunday at Zandvoort.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-points-on-sunday-at-zandvoort?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 22h
BMW added to its points tally again in an action-packed twelfth DTM race of the season in Zandvoort (NED). Maxime Martin (BEL) and Timo Glock (GER) showed their fighting spirit by finishing sixth and seventh

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BMW one-two-three in the Saturday race at Zandvoort – Glock wins, ahead of Wittmann and Martin.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...wins-ahead-of-wittmann-and-martin?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Timo Glock (GER) claimed his fourth DTM victory in race eleven of the 2017 season. Starting from pole position, he crossed the finish line first in the DEUTSCHE POST BMW M4 DTM after 37 laps of racing.



Bimmer

The new BMW M5.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0273540EN/the-new-bmw-m5?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 21min
The new BMW M5 (fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km [26.9 mpg imp]*; CO2 emissions combined: 241 g/km*) takes BMW M GmbH into new territory, with M xDrive all-wheel drive featuring in the high-performance sedan

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The all-new BMW M5 (2017) in Need for Speed Payback.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAlqelMXJ6U
BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 30min
The incredible is about to begin. So buckle up, grab the steering-wheel and feel the impetuous power of the all-new BMW M5 with M xDrive in Need for Speed Payback. Never was the game this real. Never was the BMW M5 this powerful.


Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Delivers On A Bespoke Color Challenge Stemming From A Beautiful Flowerhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...-stemming-from-a-beautiful-flower?language=en
5Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 22h
A Rolls-Royce ‘Dawn in Fuxia’ for Collector Michael Fux.

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New Rolls-Royce Phantom Makes North American Grand Entrance At 2017 Monterey Car Weekhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...ntrance-at-2017-monterey-car-week?language=en
5Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 22h
The all-new Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Phantom will make its North American debut on Friday, August 18 at ‘The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering.’ The debut comes only weeks after the global unveiling of the New Phantom at Bonham’s


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Recalls


BMW issued a recall on the R NINE T modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017399
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 5min
On certain motorcycles, one or more of the bolts that connect the right-side pivot pin to the frame may not have been tightened to specification due to a manufacturing issue. This could result in the pivot pin...


.BMW issued a recall on the 4 SERIES modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017401
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 5min
On certain vehicles, a mechanism within the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) of one or both of the front seat belts may be incompatible. In the event of a crash warranting activation of the ELR, 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

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

2018 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Pricehttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/21/2018-bmw-r-1200-gs-adventure-buyers-guide-specs-price/
1Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 4h
Ready to go anywhere on the planet, along with having the ground support to make that possible, the 2018 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure is a motorcycle around which dreams are constructed and executed. The post 2018 BMW R 1200 GS


2018 BMW R 1200 R Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Pricehttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/19/2018-bmw-r-1200-r-buyers-guide-specs-price/
2Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 2d
If you were designing a pictogram to represent a motorcycle, you could do much worse than the 2018 BMW R 1200 R as a model. The post 2018 BMW R 1200 R Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling


BMW G 310 R Reviewhttp://www.roadrider.com.au/bmw-g-310-r-review/
Road Rider Magazine / by a Road Rider contributor / 15h
BMW tunes into the Australian featherweight division with its new 313cc sportster; the G 310 R. When the crew at BMW aim their sights on a new market, they rarely miss. Take for instance the GS series and its place in the adventure


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Volkswagen to Not Sell Ducati, Maybehttps://rideapart.com/articles/volkswagen-sell-ducati-maybe
RideApart - Recent Articles / 5min
Volkswagen to Not Sell Ducati, Maybe In the latest bit of Euro-speculation reported by Reuters , Volkswagen is more interested in focusing on its electric and transport vehicles than it is in selling Ducati.


Confederate will turn toward electric, rename the company: reporthttp://www.dealernews.com/confederate-will-turn-toward-electric-rename-company-report/
Dealernews / by Dealernews Wires / 1h
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Confederate Motorcycles’ limited edition FA-13 Combat Bomber (see image), of which only 13 have been made, may be the last “combustion engine hurrah” for this bike manufacturer.

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Honda: Honda Motorcycle eyes to sell 6 million units in FY17-18http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...ion-units-in-fy17-18/articleshow/60159082.cms
Motorcycle industry news / Economic Times / 3min
CHENNAI: Japanese two-wheeler major Honda, backed by additional capacity at its Karnataka factory, has set a target to sell six million units in the current fiscal


VW in no hurry to sell assets, investments more importanthttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-v...gn=Feed:+reuters/businessNews+(Business+News)
3Motorcycle News / 4h
Analysts and bankers have been expecting Europe's biggest carmaker to sell assets soon to help meet the cost of its diesel emissions test cheating scandal, which has already reached as much as $25 billion. But Thomas Sedran said the
FWIW Some board members are resisting unless there are “compelling financial reasons” as reported by Reuters. $1.5 - 1.8 billion may seem a compelling reason if you are looking at $25 billion in fines. But ... maybe not.

Break the deal down in a back of the envelope way and you may agree with them. The reported offers are coming in at roughly what the Ducati has been valued at if VWAG holds the company. The prospective buyers are offering no blue sky dollars; rather, trying to short the deal. VWAG would still have the potential of $25 billion in fines and the fees for attorneys and brokers, taxes and other soft costs to pay out in a sale. There net will be less, potentially significantly less than the current value that could be used to leverage bank loans or, heaven forbid run Ducati as a viable, growing business and use the profits year after year.

MC NEWS

CMG set to end publicationhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/08/21/cmg-set-to-end-publication/
Canada Moto Guide / by Courtney Hay / 45min
Canada Moto Guide preparing to close at the end of August. Source

FWIW: This piece showed up in my feedly account as I was putting the finishing touches on this post. CMG has become a regular source of articles for this thread. In addition to providing a source hopefully reflecting the Canadian readers, it has regularly been the first online source for a variety of things of interest to this community.

Earlier in the day it was time to clean up the feeds in that account. Of the 532 in the que 112 were listed as unreachable. After an hour only 15 were able to be updated with the rest no longer in business. The numbers were a bit jarring, especially in light of the CMG announcement. Yet this cleanup task is an annual affair.

The racing crowd and Europeans take the month of August off while I clean up my feedly account. At the high point the account held over one thousand feeds. Yes, this is an example of digital hoarding but that is what news aggregators do. In over a decade of doing this, feeds have disappeared for a variety of reasons. Reposters lose interest or become tired. That is to be expected. What is disappointing is the growing number of primary sites that can not make the numbers work anymore.

Another one bites the dusthttps://youtu.be/rY0WxgSXdEE


The motorcycle becoming thing of the pasthttps://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/The-motorcycle-becoming-thing-of-the-past
Motorcycle industry news / Nikkei Asian Review / 1d
TOKYO -- Many Japanese motorcycle models are being retired as the industry's big names adjust to tighter safety and environmental regulations as well shrinking popularity. Japan's motorcycle market is now 11% of what it was at its


Millennials not buying motorcycles, sales slippinghttp://www.fox5vegas.com/story/36166214/millennials-not-buying-motorcycles-sales-slipping
Motorcycle industry news / FOX5 Las Vegas / 2d
FOX5 Las Vegas Millennials not buying motorcycles , sales slipping FOX5 Las Vegas Companies have said Millennials have been hard to figure out when it comes to spending money and the motorcycle industry is having a tough time reaching what is now the largest living generation.


The Rudge Book of the Roadhttp://thevintagent.com/2017/08/17/the-rudge-book-of-the-road/
10The Vintagent / by Paul d'Orléans / 1d
I n 1925 through 1927, the Rudge-Whitworth company introduced a line of touring accessories which have never been equaled by any other motorcycle manufacturer, even in these days of super-luxo three-wheel touring rigs with


VIDEO: The monowheel motorcycle that smashed Guinness World Recordshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-videos/video-monowheel-motorcycle-smashed-guinness-world-records
100+Visordown / by Joe Murfitt / 3d
Image: They see me rollin'


What's the trick to getting young people to ride motorcycles?https://www.marketplace.org/2017/08/21/business/whats-trick-getting-young-people-ride-motorcycles
Motorcycle industry news / Marketplace.org / 3min
"There's definitely less people buying motorcycles," he said. "Our future goal is to get more butts on seats.” In 2016, U.S. customers rolled off with 371,403 new bikes, roughly half as many as a decade ago, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council.

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TECH

Choosing Materials For Motorcycle Manufacturing Is More Complicated Than You Thinkhttp://www.cycleworld.com/choosing-...icated-than-you-think?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 7h
Blogs Steel and aluminum are the norm, but why not more carbon and titanium? Our resident metallurgical guru Kevin Cameron weighs in on why motorcycle manufacturing relies so heavily on steel and aluminum, and dreams of the day


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The Racing Sheet

Race Report: CSBK final races at Canadian Tire Motorsport Parkhttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/08...final-races-at-canadian-tire-motorsport-park/
CMG News / by Larry Tate / 15h
It was a tight one at Canadian Superbike, with the top five passing the flag within one second. Source



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2017 Lausitzring World Superbike Sunday Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/08/20/2017_lausitzring_world_superbike_sunday.html
MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 1d
Press releases from the organizers and teams after Sunday's races at the Lausitzring:


2017 World Superbike Championship Standings After Race 18, Lausitzring, Germanyhttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/08/20/2017_world_superbike_championship.html
MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 1d
WorldSBK standings after the second race in Germany: Round Number: 9 Year: 2017



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Great recovery by Torres in race 1 at the Lausitzringhttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/08...-torres-in-race-1-at-the-lausitzring/?lang=en
Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 2d
Great recovery by Torres in race 1 at the Lausitzring Lausitz (Germany), Saturday 19 August 2017 Race 1 at the Lausitzring, a home track for German manufacturer BMW of course, proved to be a mixed bag for the Althea BMW


Althea BMW concludes a tough weekend in Germanyhttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/08/20/althea-bmw-concludes-a-tough-weekend-in-germany/?lang=en
Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 1d
Althea BMW concludes a tough weekend in Germany Lausitz (Germany), Sunday 20 August 2017 Althea BMW Racing Team has concluded round nine of the SBK World Championship at the Lausitzring in Germany but results unfortunately


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German pole for Sandi on BMWhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/German+pole+for+Sandi+on+BMW
1SBK / 2d
Italian rider on pole in STK1000 class at the Lausitzring, in front of Scheib and Rinaldi


STK1000: Rinaldi grabs dramatic Lausitzring winhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/STK1000+Rinaldi+grabs+dramatic+Lausitzring+win
40SBK / 1d
In the Superstock 1000 European Championship class it was Rinaldi who got the win, in front of Jones and Tamburini



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MotoGP Rewind: A recap of the #AustrianGP
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2018 MotoGP Rider Line Up, Late August - Three Seats Left To Fillhttps://motomatters.com/news/2017/08/21/2018_motogp_rider_line_up_late_august.html
3MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 7h
With Taka Nakagami and Karel Abraham signing contracts for 2018 over the weekend, and another announcement due at Silverstone, we can update the 2018 MotoGP rider line up. Just three seats remain open: the second seat at Marc



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2017 Belgian Grand Prix | F1 Fast Facts
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FIA.com BELGIAN GRAND PRIXhttp://www.fia.com/championship/eve...d-championship/season-2017/belgian-grand-prix General Information



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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Fiat Chrysler Joins BMW and Intel in Mega Self-Driving Car Coalitionhttp://investorplace.com/2017/08/fi...l-intc-mega-self-driving-car-coalition-ggsyn/
bmw ag / Investorplace.com / 24min
BMW , Intel, and Mobileye originally formed the group over a year ago with the goal of producing fully-functioning self-driving vehicles by 2021.

BMW Blogs :
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bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Volkswagen's I.D. Buzz autonomous electric Kombi van gets production nodhttp://newatlas.com/volkswagen-id-buzz-production/50978/
55New Atlas / by Loz Blain / 13h
When Volkswagen released this Kombi-style electric microbus as a concept earlier this year, the world yawned and said "wake us when you build the damn thing." Well folks, set your alarms for 2022, when the I.D. Buzz is planned for


Monumental Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet arrives at Pebble Beachhttp://newatlas.com/2017-vision-mercedes-maybach-6-cabriolet/50970/
89New Atlas / by Mike Hanlon / 11h
In many ways, the 2017 Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is a continuation concept, taking the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Coupé presented at Pebble Beach in 2016, and removing the top.

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Sorry Rolls Royce Motorcars, this would be taking part of my lottery winnings.


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FWIW

Game of Thrones: Why Do We Love Impossible Stories?http://bigthink.com/21st-century-spirituality/game-of-thrones-episode-six-season-seven-storytelling
7Big Think / by Derek Beres / 1h
Storytelling isn’t an escape from reality, it’s a deep dive into it. Read More


NASA Has Already Released An Epic Gallery of Eclipse Photos Including an ISS Photobombhttp://twistedsifter.com/2017/08/solar-eclipse-2017-photos-nasa/
200+TwistedSifter / by twistedsifter / 47min
Photograph by NASA/Joel Kowsky North American was treated to a solar eclipse today and those fortunate to be within the narrow 70 mile wide ‘path of totality’ were able to witness a total solar eclipse in all its splendour.


The Engine That Won World War II - Jay Leno's Garage
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BIKE CANDY

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BMW Cafe Racer Coffee Rocket[/b]
100+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 18h
BMW Cafe Racer Conversion Coffee Rocket Base R80 Monolever The BMW is still today the most expensive and high-quality Rock n Roll Cycles conversion. Only the finest things were installed, no part remained untouched! For conversion:
 
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