BMW’s HP2 Megamoto dominates Pikes Peak Hill Climb August 2, 2007
On Saturday July 21st 2007 participants from all over the world in 20 different vehicle classes ranging from 250 cc motorcycles to quad bikes, automobiles and trucks came together for the 85th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, USA. Five BMW factory riders lined up …
Driving Pleasure All Your Life: Worldwide Supply of Parts for Classic BMWs.
The name says it all: Mobile Tradition. More than 200,000 enthusiasts the world over have joined forces within approximately 600 brand clubs ensuring that the history of BMW lives on a world record. And when it comes to “living on”, the fans and aficionados of the brand take things very …
Premiere for Resident Evil 3 with Milla Jovovich and BMW K 1200 R July 27, 2007
Unique showbike from BMW motorcycles as co-star. Hollywood actress Milla Jovovich was paired with a very special BMW K 1200 R in Munich following an advanced press screening of the forthcoming “Resident Evil: Extinction” movie, which is due for …
BMW Motorrad acquires Husqvarna Motorcycles July 24, 2007
BMW will acquire the renowned motorcycle company Husqvarna Motorcycles. Dr. Herbert Diess, General Director of BMW Motorrad, and the Italian industrialist Claudio Castiglioni signed a contract on 19.07.2007 in Italy. The contractual agreement will come into full effect upon final approval of the EU …
BMW K 1200 GT named among Cyce World’s Ten Best Again June 27, 2007
For the second year in a row, the BMW K 1200 GT has been named one of the top ten motorcycles for 2007 by editors of Cycle World magazine. At the 32nd Annual Cycle World Ten Best Bikes awards dinner, the BMW K 1200 GT received the magazine’s award for Best Sport-Touring …
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman ready for new iconic motorcycle trip on BMW May 10, 2007
The motorcycle journey of a lifetime is back. After the sensational success of Long Way Round Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are now starting off for the adventurous Long Way Down, this time travelling through Europe and Africa.
2004 they decided to ride around the world on their BMW R 1200 GS Adventure …
FIM Endurance: Success for BMW at Le Mans April 25, 2007
BMW Motorrad returned to world championship motorcycle racing with impressive results this weekend at the grueling Le Mans 24 hour race in France, culminating with a win in its class and a highly impressive 16th overall on the modified R 1200 S sports …
BMW Motorrad increase in all key figures once again March 21, 2007
All the figures point upwards: BMW Motorrad’s sales, production, turnover and operating profits achieved new records in the business year 2006. The pre-tax operating profits increased by 10.0 per cent to 66 million euros (previous year 60 million euros). Turnover …
BMW Motorrad Days 2007 Garmisch-Partenkirchen in July March 14, 2007
As of this year, the BMW Motorrad Biker Meeting has a new name. Once again, fans will be meeting in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for three days from July 6th 8th to enjoy partying together. If a few more come than the 30,000 visitors of last year, bikers will be more than happy to …
2006 a Year of Records for BMW Motorrad January 24, 2007
100,000 motorcycles produced and sold for the first time, and over 2 million motorcycles in its entire history.
Munich. 2006 was a year of superlatives for BMW Motorrad. On December 15th, an annual production of 100,000 motorcycles was achieved at the Berlin plant for the first time ever, and in …