
The BMW S1000XR: Adventure, Sport and More! Part 1: First Impressions by H.B.C. for webBikeWorld.com Background As an early adopter of most things, including technology and new motorcycles, investing in both has and remains a huge sometimes consuming part of my life. But over the last ten years...
BMW has once again used the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este to introduce a concept that likely points to a very similar production model in development. This time it is the BMW Concept Roadster (BMW previously used this venue to unveil the Concept Ninety). Again, it features that BMW trademark...
When dreaming of exploring the globe on two wheels, adventure riders usually dream big, aspiring to high-end machines like BMW's iconic R1200GS and KTM's wonderfully fast and capable 1190 Adventure. However, those lust-worthy globetrotters are priced in a strata that is a stretch for the reality...
BMW Motorrad is the most successful manufacturer of large-capacity touring enduros and, with the F700GS and F800GS, leads the way in the midsize category, too. The new F800GS Adventure builds on this position. Based on the dynamic, off-road-oriented F800GS, the Adventure model offers an optimal...
Until now, BMW Motorrad has applied the "Adventure" moniker only to its large GS models with Boxer engines. In mid-June, however, that changes with the debut of the all-new 2014 BMW F800GS Adventure, a bike designed to be better in the dirt than a standard F800GS while also being a much-improved...
by H.B.C. for webBikeWorld.com Background The Touratech Waterproof Moto Tank Bag system is also made by Ortlieb in Germany for Touratech. It is a direct-fit solution for wide range of motorcycles, but a workaround or compromise for others. With a universal-approach tank harness, the 18L Moto...
Once upon a time, electric motorcycles had such short range and high MSRPs that only the most devoted of early adopters had a reason to consider owning one. Well, in the past couple years, improvements in range have resulted in electrics now being a viable option for riders who are looking for a...