Summary I never thought much about floorboards one way or another — I just assumed it was part of the cruiser...
The BMW SportIntegral Carbon Fiber helmet is claimed to be the lightest production motorcycle helmet made at 1,000 grams, or...
Recently, a confused driver in front of me at a stop sign suddenly decided to try a high-speed reverse fake-out. The result was that he quickly ran right into the front of my 2007Â BMW F 800 S (Blog). It trapped my front tire and fender under his rear bumper. Needless...
2016 BMW C 650 GT Final Thoughts That was the fastest 30 days ever! My time with the new 2016...
Updates Make a World of Difference I’ve been following the evolution of BMW scooters since the BMW “Concept C” was first...
The BMW Engine Guards are a good accessory for the S1000XR. The bike is getting mixed road use and I can use all the extra protection possible. That includes the multiple R&G protective accessory kits that been installed so far and more in process. Like the S1000XR headlights, the BMW...
2016 BMW C650GT and C650 Sport Photos 2015 AIMExpo, Orlando, Florida Also: 2016 BMW Scooters Information 2016 BMW Scooters: Updates (.pdf) More: BMW...
The fully-loaded and getting accessorizedBMW S1000XR (review) has really grown on me. As someone else noted, “riding it brings a big...
BMW announced the “Concept 101” concept bike, commissioned by BMW to Roland Sands. It’s a six-cylinder woody power cruiser, sure to upset the BMW faithful. Here’s the edited press release: The BMW Concept 101 Every year, the most impressive representatives of the mobile past and future on both two and...
2016 BMW C650GT and C650 Sport Announced (September 20, 2015) – BMW announced the new C 650 Sport and C...
September 10, 2015 (Press release edited by webBikeWorld.com) – BMW announced the new “Navigator Street” GPS today, a (supposedly) inexpensive...
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 Beemers — typically of the Boxer variant — along with three of the 800 vertical twin models have...
BMW Gets Into the Flashing Brake Light Game July 3, 2015 (Press release edited by webBikeWorld.com) – Braking and being...
The mystery of adding LED lights to a modern BMW with CAN Bus (Controller Area Network) electrical system is easy...
Warning: this has to be the craziest, most ridiculous way to burn money that you’ve ever seen. But what the heck — nothing’s too expensive for Acolytes of the Temple of the Farkleization Nation! So all of you cheap BMW Airhead guys who visit a junkyard just to grift a...
The new BMW R1200ST was unveiled at its world premiere during the Bologna Motor Show on Thursday, December 2, 2004....
Surprise 2015 BMW S 1000 XR Announced Who said the “sport touring” motorcycle was dead? BMW announced a new “adventure...
Can you see me now? If you miss seeing me on the road when I’m wearing this hi-viz neon garment then there is truly something wrong. Even at night, the minimalistic but strategically placed retro-reflective strips cannot be missed when illuminated. Even the BMW Motorrad logo is retro-reflective. It’s not quite a waistcoat...
2015 BMW Motorcycles Announced Plus: Special Edition K 1300 S Motorsport July 7, 2014 – BMW has announced a number...
BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter BMW announced the “C evolution” electric scooter in April of 2014. The 2017 version is...
BMW ABS Pro Announced; Retrofits to the HP4 January 29, 2014 (Press release edited by webBikeWorld.com) – BMW introduced the S 1000 RR in 2009 as its first supersports bike and also the first motorcycle of this type to be fitted with ABS. That same year saw the first racing...
This Quick Look is actually a revisit of sorts with a proven and valued accessory — the originalScottoiler vSystem (review), including...
November 12, 2013 – The BMW S 1000 R is the new high-performance roadster based on the BMW S 1000 RR...
October 7, 2013 – It was 1 year and 5 days ago when BMW announced the new R 1200 GS with its new water-cooled engine. Today BMW Motorrad has announced the R 1200 GS Adventure version of the “Water Boxer”. The 2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure includes Increased flywheel...
BMW R-Bike Motorcycle Recall Models: BMW R Model Motorcycle Year: 2003 Number Potentially Involved: 7,000 Dates of Manufacture: December 2002...
New 2014 BMW Scooter Colors Announced (July 2013) BMW announced the availability of three new colors for the 2014 BMW...
2014 BMW Motorcycle Preview July 13, 2013 – 2014 BMW motorcycles will have some minor trim and color changes. The new models are available for ordering from all BMW motorcycle dealerships starting in August of 2013. 2014 BMW K 1600 GT “Sport”:Â The 2014 BMW K 1600 GT 6-cylinder model will...
Changing the Oil and Filter on the BMW C 650 GT I finally got around to changing the oil and...
2013 Motorcycle News BMW Motorrad Days Set for July 5-7, 2013 More:  wBW BMW Motorcycle Page | wBW Motorcycle Product Reviews May 8,...
The BMW scooter top box (aka top case) is expensive, but it’s naturally a perfect match for the new C-series scooters. The top case is made by SHAD for BMW and the molded plastic is thick and strong. In typical BMW fashion, buying the basic black top case is just the...
Available in cotton or wool-based technical blends, BMW Functional Socks are comfortable, functional and durable, with a great return on...
The BMW scooter tunnel bag is a flawed design that is disappointing in several ways. I’m going to tell this...
The tiny stock “pancake” horn on the BMW scooter is a wimp. Pump up the volume with an easy-to-install trumpet horn. Or add dual horns for a real blast! Here’s how… One of the first accessories I add to any new motorcycle in the stable is a more powerful horn....
Adding Paint Protection Film to the BMW C 650 GT One of the advantages of a scooter is the open...
Here’s a quick look at the adjustable backrest on the C 650 GT. It has three bolts underneath and three...
Checking the Coolant Level on the BMW C 650 GT Here’s another quickie: checking the coolant level on the BMW scooters. The coolant level indicator is located on the lower right-hand side of the scooter, just below the right foot rest. It’s not easy to see without getting down on...
The new BMW C 650 GT scooter is covered in hectares of good-looking plastic. So where’d they bury the battery?...
BMW C-Series Scooter Maintenance Several readers have asked about the maintenance schedule for the new BMW scooters. So far, my...
BMW C 650 GT vs. C 600 Sport Alice Dryden had a brief encounter with the C 650 GT and its sibling, the C 600 Sport. Both have the same engine with the same specifications, so it’s not clear why BMW calls one a 600 and the other a 650....
The BMW C 650 GT Scoote What’s this — a scooter? This is not just any scooter: it’s the 2013...