BMW’s Low Rider draws nigh

This spy photo, snapped by German moto media giant Motorrad, shows a funky tracker/bobber/cafe type thing equipped with telescopic forks and based around the iconic boxer-twin. Where have we seen that before? Oh right, in 2008 with the BMW Lo … Continued

Custom: Touratech G650GS Sertao

So far as ADV riding goes, you can’t get a lot better than the proven reliability and simple ruggedness of the BMW G650GS. But, momentum is still your enemy and dropping the 423lbs bike at speed is going to break … Continued

Knobby tires on an S1000RR

Continental now offers its very capable TKC 80 dual sport tires in sportsbike sizes: 120/17-17 and 180/55-17. To promote that, the German tire making commissioned bat shit crazy German custom builder Wunderlich to build this dual sport S1000RR. In addition … Continued

Robb out, Heinrich in at BMW design

After 19 years, the last decade as Vice President of Design for Motorrad, David Robb is leaving BMW. He is being replaced by Edgar Heinrich, another long time BMW designer. No reason has been given for Robb’s departure, but the … Continued

These Italians are obsessed with BMWs

Expressing the connection between man and machine that fuels passion for motorcycles is something creative people constantly struggle with. It’s a feeling that’s at once overwhelming, but extremely nebulous. Italian videographer Giorgio Oppici’s approach? Pure machine porn. If you don’t … Continued

2013 BMW R1250GS caught adventuring, again

The clearest image yet of BMW’s next generation boxer, the so-called 2013 BMW R1250GS have been posted up on Facebook, and it’s definitely different, even if those differences aren’t immediately noticeable. While we were hoping to see the liquid-cooled bike on showroom … Continued

2012 BMW F800R: now less ugly

The BMW F800R’s never been a terribly good motorcycle, but it has been in ugly one. Now, it can’t even claim that distinction. For 2012, the parallel-twin commuter is going all not-so-bad with body-colored radiator cowls and mudguards. Plus a … Continued