I must be the only person who didn’t buy a new motorcycle last year, as BMW Motorrad managed record sales in 2022. Following similar news from Ducati, it seems the global market for motorcycles and scooters has defied some of the issues impacting other industries. BMW Motorrad will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company […]
Free Replacement Scheme For Crack-Prone BMW GS Footpegs
There’s a new free replacement scheme for crack-prone BMW GS footpegs. The parts affected are from the accessory selection rather than original equipment, so standard pegs aren’t an issue. Apparently BMW Motorrad has discovered stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs in certain milled footrests. So, if you’ve upgraded your bike, or bought a […]
New Wunderlich Frame Covers for the BMW R 1250 GS
Some people enjoy exposed metalwork, but for others there are the new Wunderlich frame covers for the BMW R 1250 GS. And it also means your subframe is more protected from water and dirt, so less risk of corrosion if you’re not cleaning your bike every day. The lightweight Wunderlich Frame Covers are made from […]
Celebrating 40 Years of the BMW GS
The world was a very different place four decades ago. It’s getting more difficult to remember what life was like before smartphones and the broadband internet. And by celebrating 40 years of the BMW GS in 2020, what motorcycling was like before adventure bikes became so popular. The BMW R 80 G/S practically invented the […]
Nippy Normans BMW R-Series Home Service Kits
Motorcycle mechanics and garages are still open for essential work during the pandemic lockdown period. But with leisure riding not an option, you could learn about your bike and give it a treat with Nippy Normans BMW R-Series Home Service Kits. Servicing your own motorcycle is a good way to understand more of the mechanical […]
New Wunderlich BMW R 1250 GS Engine Protection Cover
Fed up of chips and marks on your engine casing, or trying to clean dirt from hot metal? There’s now an easy solution with the new Wunderlich BMW R 1250 GS engine protection cover. No-one likes seeing an engine get damaged by stones and gravel. Whether that’s from riding off-road, or the state of UK […]
Wunderlich Engine Bars for the BMW R 1250 GS and Adventure
The new Wunderlich Engine Bars for the BMW R 1250 GS and Adventure add stainless steel protection for the latest examples in the model range. And they’ll potentially save you from both embarrassing and expensive damage if your motorcycle falls at low speed, or even a standstill. That’s useful whether you’re riding on tricky off-road […]