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WHEN round-the-world motorcyclist Charley Boorman roared into Bicester, he was met by fellow bike enthusiasts.

Special Mojave Brown BMW R1200R. Photos and text courtesy BMW Motorrad. Edited by webBikeWorld.com BMW Auctions "40 Years of Berlin" R 1200 R for Save the Children Organization October 2009 - In 2009 the BMW Berlin plant can look back on a 40-year tradition as the production site for BMW motorcycles, with over 1.9 million BMW motorcycles having ...

Thanks to the efforts of the various promoters and coordinators, this year's event even included some special guests, such as 2009 Dakar Rally contestant Andrs Memi from Argentina, Joe Stather and Corinna Ziebarth from Touratech Germany, and a BMW team that travelled several thousand kilometres east from Alberta to participate in this year's ...

WHEN it comes to getting their hands on their dream car, some people are willing to pretend that the economic recession never happened - and will splurge on their dream car.

Divided into two groups, 27 riders paid for the privilege of Kudu's support and expertise on a memorable journey that covered 20 countries in 18 weeks.

Vines Group is delighted to announce its expansion into South London following the purchase of BMW motorcycle dealership South London Motorrad, based in Caterham, Surrey.

In order to build on the hype that already surrounds the forthcoming series production machine in the global motorcycle community, a series of breathtaking visuals have been developed, where the S 1000 RR can be seen in its true element.

The scene was set for a memorable weekend, as it signalled a special confrontation of two off road legends - motocross hero Smets on the BMW G 450 X against veteran ten times Austrian champion and current KTM factory test rider Sigi Bauer.

The Athens Motorshow Live is predominately a car show, catering for those interested in the more extreme and sporting market segments, such as speed, racing and tuning.

A legend among BMW collectors, the late Willy Neutkens assembled the world's largest collection of BMW motorcycles, earning him an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for owning the most examples of a single make.

September bike sales down 15% Report by Alastair Walker. Sales of brand new motorcycles above 50cc fell by around 17% in September 2009, according to the latest industry figures.

Motorcycles Sales a ' Third Quarter Results - Overview -- BMW, Husqvarna, Husaberg and Can-Am buck the downward trend -- By, Trevor Hedge Yamaha have wrestled top spot in the Australian motorcycle market from Honda according to third-quarter sales figures released this week.

One-off from BMW, an electric version of the C1 scooter. The C1-E is based on the C1 enclosed scooter BMW built from 2000-'02. Electric scooter concept should enliven things at a European safety conference, where it will be displayed.

October 13, 2009: September marked yet another month of growth for BMW Motorrad in Australia, increasing its year to date growth to 16 per cent versus 2008.

The seventh edition of the Spanish EBMRIDERS customer event recently took place in Andalucia and proved once again to be the meeting point for all fans of the world of two wheels, and especially for fans of BMW motorcycles.

Four months ago, the company's most ambitious project to date got underway. During the first two weeks in June, two separate groups headed east from the UK on a life-changing around-the-world trip that would take in three continents and 20 countries.

We left home in Boone, NC, my father and I, for my first motorcycle rally. I was in a bad mood because of an altercation involving the rain suit that he had bought me, but was now nowhere to be found.

Building on the GS Trials that got its start last year in Wyoming, the Appalachian Fairground's motocross track made it a no brainer that we'd repeat this event.

BMW's oddball C1 disappeared from the company's motorcycle portfolio seven years ago, but as part of a renewed push for eco-friendly vehicles, an electric-powered version of the 'city-scooter' may be offered to consumers.

First, safety. Between 2000 and 2003, BMW offered a scooter in Europe called the C1.

This is what a safe, environment-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like in the future.

Her packed schedule doesn't allow much free time, but a lifelong love of enduro motorcycles has meant that whenever the opportunity arises, the 34-year-old from Schwabing likes to 'gets her kicks' on two wheels.

The special day started with a visit for BMW employees at the company's Forschungs und Innovationszentrum research and innovation centre - better known as the FIZ.

Husqvarna Motorcycles inaugurated an all-new Development & Operations Center at Cassinetta di Biandronno in Varese, Italy.

Bonhams is privileged to announce that it will be handling the dispersal sale of the Willy Neutkens Collection of Important BMW Motorcycles , which will be held at the BMW Museum in Munich on 28th November 2009.

Since we as motorcyclist's age like a fine wine as the years go by we tend to gravitate towards a more balanced motorcycle rather than ride the razor's edge of a true sport bike.

I know that many of us dream of having several motorcycles in our garage, and many remain pretty faithful to a specific motorcycle brand.