Spy Photo: BMW F800GT

Late last month, an EPA spreadsheet revealed details of new Kawasaki models like the Ninja 300 and the 636cc ZX-6R. That was the big news, but tantalizingly, there was also mention of a BMW F800GT, a model not currently in … Continued

Classic style, modern ADV bike

Now this is more like it. France’s unit garage has created a bolt-on bodykit that transforms any current R1200GS into something that looks like a ’70s Dakar racer. Including a headlight, tank, seat/tail unit, the kit creates virtually an all-new … Continued

Jorian Ponomareff <3′s nature

Pictured above is French freestyle stunter Jorian Ponamareff (picture Nick Apex with more cheese) eating a handful of dry grass. It’s the opening scene of his latest stunt video. WTF? The idea is that he takes wheelies, donuts and such … Continued

BMW HP4: a “factory” S1000RR

In 2008, BMW launched a bike called the HP2 Sport. It cost $25,500 and was arguably the most exotic, unique motorcycle on sale for a few years there. Based on the R1200S, it was essentially a completely different motorcycle, with … Continued

BMW’s electric scooter is nearly here.

This is the BMW C evolution, a “near-production prototype” for an upcoming electric scooter. Why should you care about yet another concept electric bike? Well, when a company with BMW’s engineering expertise, production numbers and budget decides to do this, … Continued

To Yosemite and back on a classic BMW

Over Memorial Day Weekend a few weeks back a group of friends and I rode from Southern California up to Mariposa, just west of Yosemite in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, to attend the 40th Anniversary 49er Rally hosted by the … Continued

Operation F800GS paddle tire

I’ve been known to have crazy ideas from time to time, and every once in a while they’ve actually come to life. This particular idea strikes me while reading an email from a friend who is planning a dirt bike … Continued