BMW is recalling less than 2 dozen 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. The manufacturer says because of an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen. If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider’s ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of [...]
Consumer Reports magazine has conducted their first ever motorcycle reliability survey and they say that a quarter of all Harley-Davidson owners reported experiencing a major problem with their motorcycle in the previous four years. BMW owners reported their motorcycles are even less reliable, with 33% of owners reporting problems in the previous four years. Japanese [...]
When Audi bought Italian motorcycle maker Ducati last April, the motorcycle press speculated the auto maker might release a sportbike under the Audi four ring logo. Now autoevolution is reporting the brand has released design sketches and photos of a clay model of The Audi Motorrad. A concept of French designers Thibault Devauze and his brother Marc [...]
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle. A separation of the side-stand could cause [...]
It’s the recurring nightmare of every professional moto-journalist. The epic test ride fail. This one is worse than most because it was caught on camera. But, on second thought, maybe it’s best that this foreign journo have some evidence to show the manufacture how their luxury BMW sport touring model was completely trashed. Tweet
Ninety years ago, the Washington State Patrol was formed with troopers riding Indian motorcycles. The iconic bikes were replaced in recent years with BMW motorcycles for the state’s 43 troopers that ride on two wheels. Now, those troopers are getting new rides: the WSP is switching to Honda. “I think it’s a little bit smoother than the BMW, especially at higher [...]
Brock’s Performance teams up with BMW Motorrad USA and Wyotech to bring you the 21st Annual Brute Horsepower Shootout during Daytona Bikeweek 2011. “This is the premier horsepower shootout in the country,” said Brock Davidson of Brock’s Performance. “It has a rich history and typically attracts the most talented builders in the motorcycle performance [...]
BMW is recalling a certain number (1,835) of F650GS motorcycles model year 2007 through 2010 manufactured from November 2006 through January 2010. A washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners’ torque. As a result, over time, a fastener or mutiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose. If this [...]
Story by Ron Pfister. Pics Neale Bayly A couple of months ago my buddy Ron bought himself a new BMWS1000RR and as excited as he was about the bike, he wanted an exhaust system that sounded like he had 180 horsepower at his disposal. A quick cyber trip revealed a few options with the Taylormade [...]
