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Stay at home behind the scenes: WorldSBK riders Tom Sykes and Eugene Laverty

March 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The world-wide corona crisis also affects motorcycle racing. The wheels have come to a standstill. There is no telling yet when it will be possible to hold races again. During the wait, the two […]

With a Heavy Heart BMW Motorrad Days 2020 is Cancelled

March 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In light of current events and growing measures to contain the corona virus, not to mention our duty of care towards our guests and staff, it is with a heavy heart that the Organization Team […]

BMW Motorrad Head of Region Americas Trudy Hardy Discusses “Make Life A Ride” On CNN

March 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 6, 2020…From BMW and Courageous, the brand studio at CNN, comes the video series, “The Joy of What’s Next”. In a 2:00 “Make Life a Ride” episode, award-winning journalist Mariana […]

New XRide suit by BMW Motorrad combines extensive rider protection and maximum comfort

February 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich, 26 February 2020. With the XRide suit, BMW Motorrad demonstrates how maximum comfort can be combined with comprehensive protection and a stylish, sporty look. The close fit and striking design make for an exciting look. […]

Day 2 Fun on the beach – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

February 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Castlepoint, New Zealand. Today’s stage of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy is best described as a long push south along coastal trails. The Pacific Ocean glistened an azure blue under an unrelenting sun, […]

Day 1 Surprises – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

February 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Napier Beach, New Zealand. The 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy enjoyed a spectacular opening stage today as the competitors set off from the thermal springs and Maori homelands in Rotorua to travel through native […]

BMW Motorrad partners with ”The House of Machines” in Shanghai

January 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

München / Shanghai. On January 16, “The House of Machines” (THoM) opened its first cooperative outlet in Asia in Shanghai. As the exclusive THoM partner, BMW Motorrad will have an exclusive space dedicated to motorcycle enthusiasts […]

All nine: BMW Motorrad enters the new decade with its ninth consecutive sales record

January 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In 2019 as well, BMW Motorrad has sold more motorcycles and scooters than ever before. Compared to the strong previous year, deliveries increased by a further 5.8%. As of December 2019 a total of 175,162 […]

BMW December News Brief

December 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW Connected Music now available for three years. Five category wins in Carbuyer and DrivingElectric awards. BMW 3 Series crowned carwow Car of the Year following YouTube poll. Triple BMW victory at Professional Driver Magazine’s […]

BMW Night of Trophies Evening with Head of BMW Motorrad

December 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Gabriele Piana (ITA) and Hofor Racing are the winners of the Drivers’ and Team competitions in this year’s BMW Sports Trophy. BMW Motorsport traditionally honours the most successful privateers from the previous season at […]

Friday Inspiration: BMW’s Biggest Engine Ever!

December 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Go Big or Go Home they say. BMW engineers just created a monster engine, in fact it is BMW’s biggest Engine ever! BMW didn’t want just a large engine, they wanted a huge boxer engine, […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: BMW racers in action on three continents

October 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

British Superbike Championship: Turbulent race weekend at Donington Park. The British Superbike Championship (BSB) headed to Donington Park (GBR) for its penultimate event of the season, where BMW racers experienced a turbulent weekend. In the […]

BMW Motorrad Development under new leadership of Mechanical Engineer

August 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Effective 1 August 2019, Christof Lischka (48) will take over as head of BMW Motorrad Development. The mechanical engineer succeeds Karl Viktor Schaller, who is retiring after five years as head of Development at BMW […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport to include FIM Endurance World Championship

August 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport expands their international works engagement with the new BMW S 1000 RR to include the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). As of the upcoming 2019/20 season, which gets underway on […]

Next podium with the new BMW S 1000 RR for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

July 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Laguna Seca. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has recorded another podium finish with the BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Tom Sykes (GBR) secured third place in the Superpole race […]

New BMW Motorrad Fit-for-All Communication System

July 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Please note: Total Motorcycle has not reviewed the BMW Motorrad Fit-for-All communication system at this time and cannot recommend it as of yet. The following is a BMW Group Press release. Munich. BMW Motorrad simplifies wireless […]

BMW Motorrad delivers 208 new motorcycles in June a decrease of -17.8%

July 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 3,625 vehicles for the month of June. This result represents a change of -15.7% compared to June, 2018. “Our June results […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and Tom Sykes celebrate first podium win

June 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Misano. When the chequered flag was waved at Misano (ITA), the joy in the garage of the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team knew no bounds. Tom Sykes (GBR) finished runner-up in Saturday’s race to claim the […]

19th BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen 5-7 July 2019

June 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The BMW Motorrad Days will take place at the foot of the Zugspitze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the 19th time already from 5 to 7 July 2019. The event organisers are expecting some 40,000 motorcyclists and […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team confirms performance of the new BMW S 1000 RR in WorldSBK

June 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Misano. Having achieved the first podium finish for the new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) on Saturday at Misano (ITA), the next podium was within reach for the BMW […]

Motorcycle Sales Up – BMW Motorrad Sells 17,944 Motorcycles Globally in May

June 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad sales continue to grow strongly, with year-to-date deliveries up 7.1% (74,958). In May, a total of 17,944 (+5.2%) premium BMW Motorrad motorcycles and maxi scooters were delivered to customers around the world. Electrified sales […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Jerez: Another top-six finish for Tom Sykes

June 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team claimed another top-six finish with the new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Tom Sykes (GBR) finished sixth in Saturday’s race […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completes two days of testing at Misano

May 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Misano Adriatico. Before heading to the sixth round of the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Jerez de la Frontera (ESP), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed two days of testing at Misano, Italy. […]

Cruiser Segment Shocker: BMW Motorrad Concept R18

May 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Tradition, modern design, history, power, elegance. Words that go well together but extremely hard to put into metal. At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, BMW Motorrad has shocked riders with its re-entry into the cruiser […]

2020 BMW Big Boxer Cruiser a Must See Surprise!

April 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Are you sitting down? BMW will again enter cruiser market in 2020 with a new “Big Boxer” engine with visible push rods, chrome-plated ducts and air-oil cooling. Exterior design is reminiscent of BMW Motorrad boxer […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Assen: two top-six finishes for Markus Reiterberger on the new BMW S 1000 RR

April 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Assen. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team scored more points with the new BMW S 1000 RR at Assen (NED) than any other race weekend so far in this season’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Markus […]

impressive Superpole for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

April 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Assen. Saturday’s Assen (NED) action was shorter than expected for the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. The afternoon’s opening race was cancelled due to snow. In the morning’s Superpole […]

BMW Motorrad sales up 9.9% in March, beating market trends in several major markets

April 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. March 2019 was the best-ever single sales month in the BMW Group’s history with a total of 263,319 premium BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles delivered to customers, an increase of 2.8% on the same month […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News Wins and podium finishes in France and South Africa

April 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

French Superbike Championship: One-two result for BMW racers at Le Mans. Made-to-measure start for BMW racers in the 2019 French Superbike Championship (FSBK): at the very first event of the season at Le Mans (FRA), […]

BMW News, Reviews, Models and Guides

April 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW, German quality, luxury, performance and prestige in auto and motorcycle design. Total Motorcycle covers everything BMW for our readers! Looking for the latest breaking BMW News? You found it! The newest Reviews? We got […]

Day of mixed emotions for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at MotorLand Aragón

April 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. Sunday’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) races resulted in mixed emotions for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at MotorLand Aragón (ESP). In the Superpole race, Tom Sykes (GBR) once again rode his new BMW […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team kicks off the WorldSBK European season with the new BMW S 1000 RR

April 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After the two overseas rounds at Phillip Island, Australia and Buriram, Thailand, the brand-new BMW S 1000 RR is now making its European debut in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). This weekend (5th […]

Pure motor racing feeling with the new BMW Motorrad racing suit

April 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. To motorcycle racers, the suit is just as important as the motorcycle itself. The ProRace suits meets the very highest sporting standards, offering maximum freedom of movement and the kind of safety features that […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Tamburini and Fabrizio on the podium in Italy

April 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Italian Superbike Championship: Roberto Tamburini on the podium at season opener. The 2019 Italian Superbike Championship (CIV) season got underway at Misano (ITA) at the weekend with a podium for the BMW S 1000 RR. […]

BMW Motorrad presents the iRace Kit for the S 1000 RR

April 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. With a power output of 207 hp, an unladen weight of only 193.5 kilograms in the M version and an overall design concept dimensioned for maximum racing performance, the new S 1000 RR is […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Thailand: Both BMW S 1000 RRs in the points in the first Buriram race

March 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Buriram. The ‘Chang International Circuit’ in Buriram, Thailand is the second track which sees the brand new BMW S 1000 RR in action in its FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) debut season. In Saturday’s race, […]

Next stop Thailand for the new BMW S 1000 RR and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

March 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Three weeks after its successful race debut at Phillip Island, Australia, the new BMW S 1000 RR is set for its second WorldSBK outing. This weekend (15th to 17th March), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK […]

Another outstanding year for BMW Motorrad in the “2019 Motorcycle of the Year” vote held by MOTORRAD magazine

March 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Stuttgart. With victories in the categories “Sports Bikes”, “Enduro/Supermoto” and “Crossovers” as well as four second places and two third places, BMW Motorrad achieved another impressive result in MOTORRAD magazine’s 21st “Motorcycle of the Year” […]

BMW Motorrad consistently pursues individualisation offensive

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad is expanding its customising range, now also offering the extensive programme of Option 719 milled parts as Original BMW Motorrad Accessories. The exclusive individualisation features already familiar from the range of optional […]

BMW Welt Jazz Award 2019 in March

February 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. As the BMW Welt Jazz Awards 2019 enter the final stages, two more ensembles are set to wow audiences with their interpretation of this year’s motto, Saxophone Worlds. The two final matinees in the […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues to score points with the new BMW S 1000 RR

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues to score points with the new BMW S 1000 RR

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island […]

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 Canada Sales

February 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 2,352 vehicles for the month of January. This result represents a decrease of -12% compared to 2018. BMW. The BMW […]

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 USA Sales

February 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 1, 2019… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.8 percent in January 2019 for a total of 18,102 compared to 19,016 vehicles sold in January 2018. Top performers for the […]

Destination of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 revealed: Kia Ora New Zealand!

February 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

“Destination Paradise” is the motto of the seventh edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy which will commence in early 2020. Last night at 7pm (CET) BMW Motorrad revealed that the next Int. GS […]

BMW Motorrad sells record 165,566 motorcycles in 2018

January 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad sold more motorcycles and maxi scooters in 2018 than ever before. Compared to the strong previous year, deliveries increased by a further 0.9%. As of December 2018 a total of 165,566 vehicles (previous […]

BMW Group remains world’s leading premium automotive company in 2018

January 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group has achieved its eighth consecutive annual sales record with a total of 2,490,664 (+1.1%) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce delivered around the world in 2018. Best-ever figures were achieved by both BMW […]

Jaw Dropping Autonomous Driving BMW R1200GS

CES 2019 – BMW Motorrad to Showcase Riderless Motorcycle For The First Time In USA

January 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 7, 2019… BMW Motorrad will showcase a riderless motorcycle prototype for the first time in the U.S. at CES® 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. The BMW, developed by BMW engineers […]

BMW Motorrad USA Revs Up Dallas This Weekend At The Progressive International Motorcycle Show

January 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2019… Several new and updated 2019 Model Year BMW motorcycles will roll into Dallas this weekend for the Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention […]

The BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

December 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Experience the BMW Vision iNEXT in immersive mixed reality. Talk with the new BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. See demos of the riderless motorcycle from BMW Motorrad. Ride off road in the first-ever BMW X7 Sports […]

BMW Motorrad sales grew by 2.3% in November, with atotal of 12,336 units delivered

December 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group has achieved sales growth both in November and the year to date, despite the current very volatile market situation. In November, the company delivered 222,462 vehicles to customers around the […]

THE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CUSTOMIZER CUSTOM WORKS ZON PRESENTS A SPECTACULAR CUSTOM BIKE BASED AROUND THE PROTOTYPE OF A NEW BMW MOTORRAD BOXER ENGINE

December 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Japanese motorcycle customizing specialist #customworkszon presented a fascinating #custom model commissioned by #bmwmotorrad. The centerpiece of the machine is the prototype of a completely new boxer engine. CUSTOM WORKS ZON was founded by Yuichi Yoshizawa and Yoshikazu Ueda in the […]

IRRC Champion Danny Webb wins the 2018 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy

November 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The winner of the 2018 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is: Danny Webb (GBR). The reigning International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) champion picked up a total of 485 out of a possible 500 Race Trophy […]

BMW road racer Peter Hickman wins the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix for the third time

November 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW road racer Peter Hickman (GBR) lived up to hisbilling as favourite on the streets of Macau (CHN). On Saturday, hetook victory in the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix on a BMW S1000 RR […]

BMW Motorrad Group sales increase 4.8% in October

November 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group has sold more cars in October than ever before in the month, despite the current challenging economic and political situation. The company delivered 200,883 vehicles to customers around the world, […]

BMW Motorrad Rider Equipment 2019

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad rider equipment offers the very highest-quality workmanship for the 2019 motorcycle season. In particular theone-piece ProRace sports suit. The ProRace Made-to-Measure is atailor-made item with an extensive range of customisation options andequipment variants […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport will be competing with Shaun Muir Racing in the WorldSBK

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In the upcoming 2019 season, BMW Motorrad Motorsportwill compete in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) withthe new BMW S 1000 RR. This will take place in collaboration withShaun Muir Racing. The British team headed […]

BMW Motorrad offers M options and M Performance Parts for the new S1000RR

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad is successfully introducing the product strategy familiar from M automobiles, now offering M options and M Performance Parts for a motorcycle model. With the market launch of the new S 1000RR, an M […]

BMW Motorrad presenting six world premieres at EICMA motorcycle show, Milan

October 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad is presenting six world premieres at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan giving visitors an exclusive look at the 2019 season. All new products will be presented on Tuesday, 6 November 2018 in […]

BMW Motorrad USA Returns To 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival

September 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 25, 2018…BMW Motorrad USA will celebrate its legendary past and its groundbreaking future intwo-wheel motorsport technology at the 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival, October 5-7. Throughout the weekend, BMW Motorrad […]

BMW Motorrad 90 Days No Payments with 3.9% APR on Select Models

September 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Your First Three Payments Are On Us Now through the end of September, get as low as 3.9% APR for up to 60 months and we’ll make your first three payments. This offer is eligible […]

BMW Motorrad presents Rent A Ride Short Term Rentals

September 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Enjoy motorcycling whenever you feel like it without have to own a motorcycle yourself – BMW Motorrad will be making this possible in future with its dealer-based short-term rental service Rent A Ride. A website […]

Jaw Dropping Autonomous Driving BMW R1200GS

September 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A motorcycle that will go, stop, corner and maneuver on its own. I don’t use the word “Jaw Dropping” very often, and there are enough fake news sites and teaser headlines to sucker you into […]

BMW Group Canada August sales increase +7.9% to record levels

September 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported August sales of 3,915 vehicles, an increase of +7.9% compared to last August. This achievement marks the best-ever August sales for the Group. […]

BMW Group Classic at the Goodwood Revival 2018

August 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. For the past twenty years, fans of historic motorsports have anticipated and even longed for an event held in the south of England in late summer. Memories of the spectacular car and motorcycle races […]

The next BMW champion: Danny Webb celebrates early title win in the IRRC

August 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Just one week after Jordan Szoke (CAN) won the Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK) title, the BMW MotorradMotorsport family celebrates its next champion. Danny Webb (GBR), ofWepol Racing by Penz13, clinched the championship title at […]

BMW Motorrad USA Announces Nate Kern Double R Fest 2018 Coming To Virginia International Raceway, September 15-16

August 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 13, 2018…Riders of allbrands of motorcycles are invited to experience speed and safetythrough BMW technology and engineering – on two wheels and four – atthe Nate Kern Double R Fest, […]

The 18th BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen from 6 – 8 July 2018. Time for the world’s biggest BMW Motorrad meeting at the foot of the Zugspitze

June 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The 18th BMW Motorrad Days takes place from 6 to 8 July 2018 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the foot of the Zugspitze mountain. The event organisers are expecting some 40,000 motorcyclists from all over the […]

Pure&Crafted on the Road presented by BMW Motorrad

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After three successful years and sold out festivals, Pure&Crafted takes a creative break this year. Since the festival’s inception in summer 2015, Pure&Crafted has been established as a brand and epitome of music, motorcycles and […]

Five wins and a total of 13 podiums: BMW riders continue their run of success in international and national championships

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW racers continue their run of success in international and national championships. Their haul from the weekend: five wins and a total of 13 podiums. In the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), […]