BMW builds its first maxi scooters

These are probably the two most significant bikes being unveiled at EICMA, but also two of the least appealing here in the colonies. The BMW C 600 Sport and C 650 GT may look like slick, yet conventional maxi scoots, … Continued

Watch a biker save a calf

This BMW F800GS rider is a super hero. Riding along a dirt road in what looks like Africa, he witnesses a calf fall into a drainage ditch. It looks like it might drown. Suddenly, the rider grabs a tow strap … Continued

2012 BMW S1000RR: king of the hill, again?

The 2012 BMW S1000RR is the same as the old BMW S1000RR, just with a tweaked engine and chassis, improving performance slightly. Peak power and torque numbers remain unchanged, but the curves grow fatter. Much more importantly, the steering angle … Continued

Photos: Chris Pfeiffer in Azerbaijain

Like stills from a bad heist movie where the protagonist must flee through the streets of an ancient Eurasian city without putting his front wheel on the ground (maybe the coke is in there?), these photos of Chris Pfeiffer wheelying … Continued

BMW G650GS Sertao: Dakar moves to Brazil

Remember the F650GS Dakar? Well, now there’s the BMW G650GS Sertao. Same deal: taller suspension, standard accessories like an engine protector and bark busters and wire wheels; all for an increased off-road focus. “Sertao” refers to Brazil’s north eastern interior … Continued

BMW’s electric future is still far away

Later this year, BMW will unveil two new maxi-scooters based on the BMW Concept C. Sadly, neither will be electric. Instead, this BMW Concept e previews those bikes’ styling and likely a future zero-emissions scooter. Emphasis on the future, this … Continued