Category Archives: BMW

2009 BMW F-something or other-GS Arrives at Dealers

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Tom Parker

BMW dealers now have the new F 800 GS in stock — no, wait, it’s the F 650 GS, but it’s using a new twin-cylinder engine based on the F 800 GS engine, and it displaces 798 cc. But it … Continue reading →

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GlobeRiders R1200GS Instructional DVD

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Tom Parker

I see GlobeRiders has another DVD on adventure touring and on-the-road maintenance, this time for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure. GlobeRiders has done a great job with these videos — I have the F650GS video myself — and think that … Continue reading →

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BMW Offers Military Discounts

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Tom Parker

BMW Motorcycles of America is offering a promotion through the end of 2008 to active members of the U.S. armed forces. The deal applies to all branches — Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, and Navy — and … Continue reading →

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Twist the Throttle – HD Motorcycle Videos at Discovery.com

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Tom Parker

Discovery Turbo has launched Twist the Throttle. It’s awesome stuff. There’s more than four hours of video here as father/son team Milt and Dylan Weiss explore eight famous motorcycle brands. The show looks inside each marque, covering its history, looking … Continue reading →

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BMW Launches U.S. Rider Training

Posted on September 8, 2007 by Tom Parker

For many years, BMW has offered training at the Enduro Park in Hechlingen for those willing to make the pilgrimage to Germany. I’ve never had the opportunity to go. But it looks like it’s gotten a bit easier for those … Continue reading →

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Is Your Motorcycle "Real?"

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Tom Parker

I had a discussion with a brand snob recently and apparently one of my motorcycles isn’t “real.” I was reminded of this exchange today when I saw an article on the AMA website about the 2008 Buell 1125R. It appears … Continue reading →

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