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EICMA 2019: BMW launches its new S1000XR motorcycle. Faster, lighter, better.
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With a newly developed engine, suspension and an unladen weight of 226kg – 10kg less than its predecessor – the S 1000 XR has been launched in Italy at EICMA. The new S 1000 XR has the following standard features on board: Dynamic ESA, riding modes Pro, ABS Pro and DTC, Hill Start Control Pro,…
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EICMA 2019: BMW reveals NEW R18/2 cruiser. But it’s another CONCEPT (at the moment).
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At the EICMA show in Milan, BMW’s just revealed a new concept cruiser motorcycle for 2020. Called the R18/2, we’ve been telling you the German factory have been working away on a new cruiser for 2020 – and it looks like we were right. But it’s not going into production just yet. Following the unveiling…
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LOOK AGAIN: SPY SHOTS of BMW’s new R18 motorcycle for 2020. TWO models caught out ROAD TESTING.
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BMW’s new R18 cruiser motorbike has been caught on camera as it undergoes final testing on the road. And there are TWO of them. Following on from the spy shots of BMW’s new R18 being shifted around under a tarpaulin last week, two versions of the 1800cc cruiser have been caught on camera out…
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WSB: Eugene Laverty joins BMW for the 2020 season.
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Eugene Laverty will be riding a BMW S 1000 RR for the official BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in the 2020 Superbike World Championship. Laverty has raced for a string of manufacturers in the past, including Yamaha, Aprilia, Suzuki and Ducati – but next year, he’s heading to BMW. The Irishman will be replacing German rider…
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BSB: Hickman holds the edge from Buchan and Brookes at Thruxton
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Peter Hickman topped the times after the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship free practice sessions at Thruxton today, launching the Smiths Racing BMW to the fastest time in the Hampshire heat as he bids for a place in the Showdown. Hickman had topped the opening session and with the times improving in the afternoon, the…
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BSB: Hickman holds top spot in opening practice at Thruxton
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Peter Hickman claimed the top spot in the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship free practice at Thruxton this morning, firing the Smiths Racing BMW to the top of the times on his final run in the hectic closing stages of the session. The Smiths Racing BMW pairing had been sitting at the top of the…
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VIDEO: Holy hell! It’s after moments like this that your team might have a word with you about riding style…
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So what we have here is a pretty good video and some amazing photos from Luca Salvadori (racer) who comprehensively lunched his BMW HP4 (bike) at Misano (circuit). Salvadori was pushing hard at the start of the first qualifying session on the Team Berclaz bike when the fall happened, here’s what he said about it:…
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BMW teams up with Hedon to create new range of retro lids.
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BMW and Hedon have joined forces to create a new range of premium open-face helmets. And from the one we’ve seen so far, they’re going to look awesome. If you’ve not heard of Hedon before, the London-based helmet manufacturer has made a name for itself over the last few years with its eclectic mix of…
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ROADS: Michael Dunlop CONFIRMED to race at this year’s Ulster Grand Prix
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Michael Dunlop has confirmed that he WILL return to Dundrod at the 2019 Ulster Grand Prix. It’s the first time he’s been back at the famous road race for two years. The six times UGP winner will contest a Tyco BMW S1000RR in the superbike races alongside his own MD/ Racing CBR600RR Honda and BMW…
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NEW COLOURS for BMW’s 2020 model line-up.
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BMW Motorrad has recently revealed the new colour schemes for its 2020 model line-up. They’re straight from Germany, so there’s no guarantee this is what we’ll see on British shores – but if all goes to plan, here’s what we’ve got to look forward to next year. BMW G 310 GS – The mini-GS is…
