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VisorDown has a first ride review of the slightly updated F700GS and F800GS from their UK launch in Portugal.
First ride: BMW F700GS and F800GS reviewThe route was planned by Simon Pavey, the BMW off-road guru, so more off-road than the reviewer had expected."It should be easy for most riders to make a choice between these bikes. If you're a relatively inexperienced rider and don't intend to do any more than very gentle off-roading (if any at all), then the F700 is the bike for you. If you are a little more experienced and plan to really tackle more challenging trails and mud work, then the F800 is far better equipped to help you out."Read the full story and comments at: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-bmw-f700gs-and-f800gs-review/30936.html
Motorcyclist Online's long-term S1000XR has now done a track day, and really impressed its rider, Marc Cook.
Long-Term BMW S1000XR Goes To The Track"In all, I put about 130 track miles on that day and had a couple of other Bonnierites do stints; both of whom came back with wide eyes. “Man, that thing is crazy fast.” Yes, yes it is.The following week, as I changed back to the Michelins and cleaned the bike (finding little bits of balled-up rubber here and there), I fantasized about having a second set of wheels so that I could do an impromptu track day with little more than an hour’s preparation. Considering how good the XR is on the road, the fact that it was also a total blast on the track is pretty amazing."Read the full story at: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/long-term-bmw-s1000xr-goes-to-track
To celebrate 100 years of BMW motorcycle manufacturing, VisorDown has a list of Top 10 BMW motorcycle innovations, listed by year of first appearance. Obviously there will be differences of opinion as to which 10 should make the list. Including some suggestions in the comments section of the article.
Top 10 BMW innovationsAfter 100 years, what has BMW ever done for us?Among the innovations are hydraulically damped forks, telelever, duolever, full fairings, single-sided swingarms, and blind spot monitoring.Read the article at: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-top-10s/top-10-bmw-innovations/31123.html
An interesting article, and a specially interesting video, in MotorcyclistOnline, comparing the original R80 G/S with the latest R1200GS. Also a short video from the recent GS Trophy competition in Thailand.
On Two Wheels: The Original BMW R80 G/S vs. The New R1200GS"We’ve said in the past that if we were set to take a road trip starting tomorrow—with no info on where we were headed or for how long—the bike we’d choose for that mystery adventure would be a BMW GS. It might be heavy, and expensive, but it’s also the closest thing to a Swiss Army knife on two wheels that we’ve ever ridden. It is an insanely competent and tremendously rewarding motorcycle to ride, whether you’re engaging cruise control and adjusting the windscreen on the freeway or slicing through the woods and picking it up off the crash bars. It is an awesome machine."Read the story and watch the 12 min 46 sec video at: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/on-two-wheels-original-bmw-r80gs-vs-new-r1200gs-new-vs-old-adv-shootout
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Guest28/04/2016 at 10:54 pmPost count: 2134R1100S motor was once quite popular with ultralight aviators, but this use of the RR engine is on the limits of lunacy.
This BMW S1000RR-Powered Airplane Will Blow Your MindAn update on the long-term test S1000XR at motorcyclistonline.com. Not the best news, as it went into limp home mode immediately after being serviced. And the limp home mode didn't manage to get the rider just a few miles down the road to his home.
My BMW S1000XR Motorcycle Left Me Stranded!Read the story, and learn the cause of the malfunction at: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/my-bmw-s1000xr-motorcycle-left-me-stranded
According to motorcycle.com, BMW has unveiled a Paris-Dakar-Inspired R nineT For Wheels & Waves Festival.
BMW Reveals Paris-Dakar-Inspired R nineT For Wheels & Waves Festival"As the Wheels & Waves Festival in Biarritz, France enters its fifth year, BMW has, again, released a concept bike based on the R nineT. Last year, a scrambler-ized R nineT, dubbed Concept Path 22 after the trail to one of Europe’s most famed surf spots, featured a custom paint by visual artist Ornamental Conifer. For 2016, BMW decided to look to the marque’s Paris-Dakar motorcycles to create the BMW Motorrad Concept Lac Rose."There doesn't look to be much left of the original R nineT, apart from the engine.Read the story and see the photos at: http://www.motorcycle.com/features/bmw-reveals-paris-dakar-inspired-r-ninet-for-wheels-waves-festival.html
BMW is teaming up with comic book publisher Panini Verlags to create a graphic novel titled “Riders in the Storm.” The book will be previewed at Comic Con Germany, June 25-26 alongside a specially designed G310R and is slated to begin publishing in October.
BMW Announces “Riders Of The Storm” Graphic NovelRead the full article and view some of the illustrations at: http://blog.motorcycle.com/2016/06/24/manufacturers/bmw/bmw-announces-riders-storm-graphic-novel/
MotorcyclistOnline has a comparison test of the BMW RnineT and the Triumph Thruxton R, written by Zack Courts.
BMW RnineT vs. Triumph Thruxton RMC Comparison: Luxury ClassicsThere is no winner and no loser. "You’ll notice that we haven’t ranked this comparison with a winner and a runner-up, and that’s because neither bike is better. It’s down to which slice of retro-themed motorcycling you fancy most."Read the article at: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/bmw-rninet-vs-triumph-thruxton-r
Another MotorcyclistOnline comparison test, this time smaller adventure bikes. The BMW F800GS Adventure is compared to the Triumph Tiger 800 XCa and the Honda Africa Twin.
BMW F800GS Adventure vs. Honda Africa Twin vs. Triumph Tiger 800 XCaMC COMPARO: Is Honda's Africa Twin the new king of sub-$15,000 ADVs?Hint: The BMW doesn't come last, but it doesn't come first, either.Read the report at: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/bmw-f800gs-adventure-vs-honda-africa-twin-vs-triumph-tiger-800-xca
VisorDown has a test ride by Roland Brown of the BMW R nineT Scrambler.
FIRST RIDE: BMW R NINET SCRAMBLER REVIEWFunny how the wackiest of concept bikes can lead to a production model that makes plenty of sense – Roland Brown rides BMW’s R nineT ScramblerRead the full review at: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-bmw-r-ninet-scrambler-review
VisorDown has another BMW on test. This time it's the S1000R compared to the Yamaha MT-10, written by Steve Farrell.
BACK-TO-BACK TEST: YAMAHA MT-10 VS BMW S1000R REVIEWIt’s naked 160hp superbike meets naked 160hp superbike. Stand back. Things could get broken.The complete review can be found at: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests/back-back-test-yamaha-mt-10-vs-bmw-s1000r-review"It’s not for any of these considerations that the S1000R wins this test. It’s because, with its smoother-feeling engine and stronger mid-range, it’s the one I think an average rider like me can exploit more performance from. It's also the one that seems to better fit the remit of a brutal naked bike, a superbike with the faring torn off."
motorcycle.com have started their annual “best of” series with the best sport-touring motorcycle.
Best Sport-Touring Motorcycle of the Year Winner: BMW R1200RTNot only does the R1200RT win the category, the S1000XR gets an honourable mention (effectively coming second).Read the story at: http://www.motorcycle.com/mobos/best-sport-touring-motorcycle-of-2016.html
VisorDown has a review by Simon Greenacre of the updated version of BMW's two maxi scooters, the C650 Sport and C650GT.
FIRST RIDE: BMW C650GT AND C650 SPORT REVIEWTwo-wheeled transport has never been so refined, luxurious and expensive"As two wheeled transport, the BMW C650GT and C650 Sport are brilliant. The GT is superb for making you feel like you could ride to any corner of the UK in total comfort and the Sport has the performance to make light work of city riding, and look good doing it. Barring the GT’s poor left glove compartment, both scooters are solidly built and resplendent with quality parts and finish. But it all comes at a price because there's no denying that they’re very expensive – £10k for a scooter is a huge amount of money, and for that price you’d have to really want one."Read the full review at: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-bmw-c650gt-and-c650-sport-review
UltimateMotorcycling.com is reviving some old motorcycle reviews. This one is a review of the bike I bought new in 2004 when it first came out, although I admit I didn't read the review before buying the bike.
2004 BMW R 1200 GS Review | Dual PersonalityIt's a very positive review."The most alluring aspect of the GS has always been its ability to perform extremely well in two very different environments. It takes to dirt and pavement with equal agility. The new bike is incredibly smooth on the pavement and capable of 125-plus mph—a remarkable feat for an adventure-class machine. With a comfortable riding position and a five-way, tool-free adjustable windscreen that effectively routes the rushing wind around the rider, high-mileage days will unfold somewhat effortlessly due to minimal fatigue.""This motorcycle’s street worthiness, combined with its penchant for dirt, sets a standard early on in the adventure-touring category that puts other manufacturers in the position of playing catch-up. With the advancements bestowed on the new 2004 BWM R 1200 GS, it is apparent that BMW doesn’t plan to loosen its hold on this class any time soon."Read the full review at: https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2016/09/08/2004-bmw-r-1200-gs-retro-review-digging-archives/
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