News, reviews and articles about BMW bikes on the ‘net

[Arne Rohde]

#18448

Good news (perhaps) for owners of R1200GS/A oil-cooled bikes with ESA – Touratech now has replacement shocks available that supposedly are better than the BMW originals. Not so good news – the price.

BMW R1200GS – Touratech Plug & Travel ESA Upgrade Shocks

See the article on UltimateMotorcycling at: https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/09/24/bmw-r1200gs-touratech-plug-travel-esa-upgrade-shocks/or go to the Touratech web site: http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/3476/Touratech-Suspension-for-BMW-MotorcyclesAccording to the Touratech site they are also available for the watercooled R1200GS/A.

[Anonymous]

#18449

Ohlins Mechatronic was around $5k… so yeah, not cheap. But it was cheaper than buying another set of BMW suspension back in 2012. Don't know if that's still the case, but Ohlins is much better than stock, Rob Taylor tuned them for me and I head down to him every 30k to service them…I still remember asking the dealer what the service interval was for the suspension.... oooh, no, we don't service. When you think they're worn out you buy another set...

[Arne Rohde]

#18450

Another article about the S1000XR in UltimateMotorcycling, this time by Jonathan Handler.

BMW S 1000 XR Review – What the Facts?

The author claims that the vibrations mentioned in most reviews lessen as the engine gets some more hours on it.The conclusion: "BMW has produced a stellar vehicle in the BMW S1000XR, especially as a first year offering. It is a world-class motorcycle as good or better than any bike in the several categories in which one might sensibly compare it. Retaining my driver’s license after a month-long affair – priceless."Read the article at: https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/09/25/bmw-s1000xr-what-the-facts/

[Arne Rohde]

#18451

UltimateMotorcycling is reporting that ABS Pro can now be retrofitted to older (model year 2012 to 2014) S1000RR models. ABS Pro, which is a factory option on later models, can also be retrofitted to other new bike models such as the R1200GS/A and S1000XR.

S1000RR BMW ABS Pro Option

Price in Germany from about 420 euro.See: https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/09/30/bmw-abs-pro-now-retrofit-option-for-2012-14-s1000rr/

[Anonymous]

#18452

Quite a few guys on Advrider asking about that… good on BMW for getting that sorted.

[Arne Rohde]

#18453

Motorcycle.com has an interesting comparison test between the BMW R1200R and the Ducati Monster 1200S.

Kulture Klash: BMW R1200R vs. Ducati Monster 1200S

I say tomato, you say gemutlichkeit, let’s call the whole thing on.

Read the comparison and see their (non-)conclusion at: http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/kulture-klash-bmw-r1200r-vs-ducati-monster-1200s

[Arne Rohde]

#18454

BMW has shown a concept stunt motorcycle at a South American motorcycle show, based on the upcoming small bike to be launched at a later date.

BMW Concept Stunt G 310 – Street. Style. Stunt.

The engine is reversed, with the cylinder inclining to the rear, with the inlet at the front and the exhaust at the back. This allows for a longer swingarm in a shorter wheelbase.Read the press release and see all the photos at: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-concept-stunt-g-310-%e2%80%93-street-style-stunt&outputChannelId=6&id=T0236886EN&left_menu_item=node__4316

[Arne Rohde]

#18455

Three of the world’s most iconic motorcycle manufacturers – BMW Motorrad, Honda and Yamaha – have united to enhance Cooperative-Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS) applications in powered two-wheelers (PTWs). The three motorcycle OEMs are working together to create a consortium named Connected Motorcycle Consortium.

BMW, Honda & Yamaha Unite to Enhance C-ITS

Continue reading the article (and the acronyms) at: https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/10/07/bmw-honda-yamaha-unite-to-enhance-c-its/

[Arne Rohde]

#18456

Yet another BMW-Ducati comparison. This time between the S1000XR and the Multistrada, by Greg Drevenstedt in Rider magazine.

Rider Comparo: 2016 BMW S 1000 XR vs 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT S

This time it's the Ducati that wins, due to it being more versatile, comfortable and touring-friendly.Read the full report at: http://www.ridermagazine.com/road-tests/rider-comparo-2016-bmw-s-1000-xr-vs-2015-ducati-multistrada-1200-dvt-s.htm

[Arne Rohde]

#18457

UltimateMotorcycling has a review of the S1000XR, primarily of the S1000XR Dynamic Package, written by Don Williams.

2016 BMW S 1000 XR Dynamic Package | Review

He even gets all poetic, with inspirational lines from Schiller's Ode to Joy. The conclusion: "People are always asking me what my favorite motorcycle is. Well, that will still be dependent upon what I am doing, but the 2016 BMW S1000XR is a bike that will absolutely come up in that discussion. For me, it is a flawless bike that makes me a better rider and puts a smile on my face as I run my course with the Gods of Speed."This despite mentioning the handlebar vibrations at certain speeds as a flaw. Read the full review at:https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/10/12/2016-bmw-s-1000-xr-dynamic-package-review/

[Arne Rohde]

#18458

A news item from BMW about hacks or chairs, or as some call them, sidecars. Especially SBW (not that one) ones for the R1200GS and GSA.

Take a chair and let’s make life a ride

"It now looks as if sidecars are heading towards becoming a norm in today’s modern world where motorcycling is now seen as an all-important leisure activity and viable transport. This adds weight to the old adage that there is nothing new in motorcycling only safer good times ahead."Read the full story at: http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp?id=4929

[Arne Rohde]

#18459

About a month ago BMW showed a concept stunt bike, the G310. Now the G 310 R road bike has been introduced.

BMW Introduces New Single-Cylinder G 310 R

"The smallest and lightest BMW roadster has debuted … the G 310 R, which is powered by a 34 hp, 313 cc single. With a large bore/stroke ratio, the new bike makes its peak horsepower and torque far up the rpm range. The engine is “backwards” with the intake at the front and the exhaust at the rear. BMW claims the G 310 R weighs only 349 pounds [158k.5g] wet."Read the story at: http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015/11/bmw-introduces-new-single-cylinder-g-310-r/On that page there is also a link to the BMW media information pdf.

[Arne Rohde]

#18460

In more news, BMW has revealed an electric sport bike concept, the eRR.

BMW Reveals eRR Electric Sportbike Concept

"BMW revealed an electric sportbike concept styled after the S1000RR. Dubbed the BMW eRR (am I the only one who thinks “error” when I see that acronym? At least put a hyphen in there, am I right?), the concept shares the S1000RR’s fairing including the gills on the right side, but the telltale lack of an exhaust, gear shift and most importantly, engine casing, reveal the eRR’s electric nature."Read the story by Dennis Chung at: http://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/11/11/manufacturers/bmw/bmw-reveals-err-electric-sportbike-concept/

[Russell Taylor]

#18461

I think of it as the thinking man's bike. Sometimes when I'm thinking I go “Errrrrrr……”.Just sayin.

[Anonymous]

#18462

I think of it as the thinking man's bike. Sometimes when I'm thinking I go "Errrrrrr......".

There's no replacement for displacement... and it ain't got none!  😮

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