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BMW Layoffs Are Coming. Though Unclear If It Will Affect Motorrad

After a modest year-over-year drop in motorcycle sales, BMW reported its automotive business was harder hit. As such, the company is taking measures to right its finances with layoffs already being worked out with its union.

RideApart · Aug 4

This Chinese Superbike Copied The Copy… And Then Added A Ton Of Technology

Guruma’s 1000 RR mirrors QJMotor and MV Agusta influences but adds 'AI-driven' rider assistance, and a bunch of other supposed tech features.

RideApart · Apr 22

Get Ready, BMW's International GS Trophy Qualifier Races Are Coming

The main event is the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, which will hit Romania in 2026. But before that, competitors must first qualify.

RideApart · Aug 19, 2025

BMW ConnectedRide Navigator Announced For 2014 And Newer BMW Bikes

BMW Motorrad announced its new ConnectedRide Navigator unit, touting agreeable display brightness and anti-glare qualities, backward compatibility, and more.

RideApart · Sep 12, 2023

Did Pricing For The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS Accidentally Leak Ahead Of Launch?

In mid-August 2023, the motorcycle world knows that the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS is on its way next month. Details are still scarce, so intrigue is easily piqued.

RideApart · Aug 14, 2023

BMW Motorrad Welt To Open To The Public In Berlin In September 2023

The BMW campus in Berlin-Spandau, Germany is opening a new experience to the public in September 2023, called BMW Motorrad Welt and focusing on immersion.

RideApart · Jul 25, 2023

BMW Recalls Some 2023 R 1250 GS, RT Models In Europe Due To Fuel Line Leak

BMW Motorrad recalled 2023 R 1250 bikes produced during the first two weeks in March 2023 in Europe, due to a fuel line leak that could pose environmental risk.

RideApart · Jul 14, 2023

BMW Unveils The Crown, A Custom R 18 Celebrating 100 Years Of BMW Motorrad

BMW Motorrad is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, and commissioned Dirk Oehlerking's Kingston Custom shop to craft The Crown for BMW Motorrad Days.

RideApart · Jul 10, 2023

BMW Motorrad Introduces ConnectedRide Smartglasses

BMW Motorrad debuted its ConnectedRide smartglasses on July 7, 2023, packing features in its thick frame that can be used in any motorcycle helmet.

RideApart · Jul 9, 2023

A Boxer-less “BMW?” This Suzuki Burgman Masquerades As An R 100 RS

A golden goose, or a duck? It’s a duck in gold, but this Suzuki is doing a darned good impression of a BMW R 100 RS.

RideApart · Jun 25, 2023