The R 18 B sure knows how to charm its way into one's heart despite its size. Coming away from my first cruiser experience recently, I was keen to have a go at BMW Motorrad's offering. The time came to meet the bike, and my initial internal reaction was, "ohhhh.... s**t..." Then the sweats started. Although having been informed ahead of time that the R 18 B would be the bike on ...
Read MoreR 1300 GS shows why it is still THE go-to adventure bike Some four decades ago, BMW Motorrad established the touring-enduro segment with the R 80 G/S. Fast forward to today and we find an almost completely new design for the R 1300 GS which shaves 12kg off its predecessor. The legendary two-cylinder boxer engine is once again found here. At 1,300cc capacity, it produces 145hp at 7,750rpm and 149Nm of torque ...
Read MoreThe new BMW R 18 Roctane is the fifth member of the R 18 family - cruising and touring in custom bagger style. The BMW R 18 Roctane, part of the R 18 family, is a motorcycle that combines classic design elements with modern technology, paying tribute to BMW Motorrad's history. At the core of the R 18 Roctane is the renowned 2-cylinder flat twin engine, known as the "big boxer." With ...
Read MorePurist Classic Roadster. Ready to customise. This is the all-new BMW Motorrad R12 nineT, embodying rich heritage and fascination. The BMW R 12 nineT, following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the R nineT, embodies the rich heritage and fascination of BMW Motorrad. This classic roadster offers a plethora of options for customization, allowing riders to personalize their motorcycles to their heart's content. The R 12 nineT features the original 1200 boxer ...
Read MoreBMW iFace is the world’s first face and eye recognition system for BMW motorcycles, providing comfort and theft protection for riders. BMW Motorrad has just announced the world’s first face and eye recognition system that provides the highest level of comfort and theft protection for future BMW motorcycles. Dubbed BMW iFace, this new technology was developed and curated for BMW Motorrad Boxer models. This system will be integrated into the new BMW ...
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