BMW

Pit stop to Podium for Locatelli in WorldSBK Phillip Island Thriller

Feb 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pit stop to Podium for Locatelli in Phillip Island Thriller Andrea Locatelli scored a sensational P2 result for Pata Prometeon Yamaha in Race 1 at Phillip Island during the opening round of the 2024 FIM […]

Inspiration Friday: E-Fuels over Electric Vehicles?

Feb 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

According to our Twitter/X poll, the vast majority (97.7%) of TMW readers want ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles. Very few are interested in EV, eBike or even hybrid motorcycle solutions (2.3%). What are the WHO, […]

World’s largest BMW Motorrad meeting “Year of the GS” from 5 to 7 July 2024

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After two successful BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin in 2022 and 2023, BMW Motorrad will continue the legendary format of the previous events this year. The world’s largest BMW Motorrad meeting will return to Garmisch-Partenkirchen […]

From Spain the BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK teams headed straight to Portugal

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. From Spain, the BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK teams headed straight to Portugal. At Portimão, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Bonovo action BMW Racing Team and BMW Motorrad Motorsport Test Team continued their preparation […]

100th anniversary with strongest motorcycle sales result in company’s history

Jan 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In its anniversary year, BMW Motorrad delivered 209,257 motorcycles and scooters to customers, 3.1% more than in the previous year and the highest sales volume in the company’s history. The regions of Europe, Asia […]

2024 WorldSBK kickoff takes place in BMW Motorrad Welt Berlin

Jan 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Berlin. About five weeks before the season opener at Australian Phillip Island, BMW Motorrad Motorsport presented the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) line-up to the public in Berlin (GER) on Wednesday. The two teams, the […]

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 BMW Highlights

Jan 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Growing range of apps for the ConnectedDrive Store. Innovations in video streaming and in-car gaming for current models. Insights into development projects for the digitalized mobility of the future. Integration of augmented reality devices, remote-controlled […]

BMW of North America Consolidates Digital Transformation Activities Under Omnicom Group

Dec 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BMW of North America Consolidates Marketing Activities Under Omnicom Group. 21.12.2023 PRESS RELEASE Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 21, 2023… BMW of North America announced today that it will consolidate marketing activities for BMW, MINI […]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle!

Dec 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle to all our extended family around the world (that includes you) who have visited, read and supported Total Motorcycle throughout 2023 and as far back […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycling Reaches New Highs!

Dec 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Picture it. December in Chile. A fleet of fully equipped 2024 BMW R1300GS motorcycles. The highest active volcano in the world. The goal: 6,027 meters up in less than 20 hours. Welcome to yet another […]

BMW R1300GS: 0 to 6000 meters above sea level in under 24 hours

Dec 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The scene of the expedition, which represented an extreme challenge for motorbikes, tyres and riders, was El Circuito de los Seis Miles, in the Atacama Desert, Chile, the highest chain of active volcanoes in the […]

WorldSBK 2024: Toprak Razgatlioglu’s first test with BMW M1000RR

Dec 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. Preparations for the 2024 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) are picking up the pace. Newcomer Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) completed his first days of testing as a BMW Motorrad WorldSBK factory rider on […]

Inspiration Friday: President Visits Moto Guzzi!

Dec 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, may not be my President, but he his definitely my type of guy! A true motorcycle enthusiast he appreciates riders and loves motorcycle riding. Welcome to Inspiration […]

2024 BMW R12 Guide

Nov 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications 2024 BMW R12: AN UNMISTAKEABLE ORIGINAL. Introducing the 2024 BMW R12… The R 12 embodies the unique coolness of a cruiser. In addition to the […]

2024 BMW R12 nineT Guide