Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts
One man’s bust is another man’s boon. In this particular case the bust could be perceived as BMW’s withdrawal from Formula 1 auto racing, while the resulting boon would undoubtedly belong to BMW Motorrad, the Munich-based company’s motorcycle division.
BMW Motorrad is the beneficiary of the super high-tech F-1 racing team’s former engineering facility, which will become the new home for all things two-wheeled at BMW. How apropos that the first motorcycle to touch tires to the floor of the ultra trick facility would be the all-new 6-cylinder powered K1600GT and K1600GTL; the company’s sport- and luxury-touring offerings for 2011.
Last week, we were one of the lucky few “outsiders” to have ever been allowed inside the secret plant for a personal glimpse of the highly anticipated 6-cylinder-powered machines that broke cover in autumn of 2009 as the Concept 6.
BMW is preserving the excitement of this important introduction, choosing to not release any photos of the 2011 GT and GTL until the Intermot show in November. In other words, no photographs of the machine have been made available to the press. We have to make due for the moment with concept and design sketches seen here. Having seen the bikes up close and personal, we can attest to sleek lines and a design flow that effectively meshes sportbike aerodynamics with somewhat traditional touring lines, held together by signature, distinctive BMW appearance with accompanying flare and sheen.
BMW Motorrad Chief Designer David Robb thinks more in terms of jazz music when describing the design concept of the bodywork of the GT and GTL, inferring a kind of free-flowing form that feels like total spontaneity but that is actually quite structured.
BMW has once again proven its status as an engineering innovator in full force these days. The 6-cylinder K1600 GT and GTL promise a new level of sport- and luxury-touring performance combined with a new spirit of ride-ability.
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Last week, we were one of the lucky few “outsiders” to have ever been allowed inside the secret plant for a personal glimpse of the highly anticipated 6-cylinder-powered machines that broke cover in autumn of 2009 as the Concept 6.
BMW Motorrad Chief Designer David Robb thinks more in terms of jazz music when describing the design concept of the bodywork of the GT and GTL, inferring a kind of free-flowing form that feels like total spontaneity but that is actually quite structured.
BMW has once again proven its status as an engineering innovator in full force these days. The 6-cylinder K1600 GT and GTL promise a new level of sport- and luxury-touring performance combined with a new spirit of ride-ability.
BMW is recalling certain 2007 through 2010 F 650 GS motorcycles manufactured from November 2006 through January 2010.
A washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners' torque. As a result, over time, a fastener or multiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose.
1835 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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A washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners' torque. As a result, over time, a fastener or multiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose.
1835 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2009 R 1200 RT police motorcycles manufactured from April 2005 through September 2009.
The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and into the roadway.
1900 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and into the roadway.
1900 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2007 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles manufactured from December 7, 2005 through September 26, 2007.
The fuel tank front attachment bolts can work loose allowing the bolts to come into contact with the fork leg if the handlebar is turned a significant amount.
The number of units affected has not been announced.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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The fuel tank front attachment bolts can work loose allowing the bolts to come into contact with the fork leg if the handlebar is turned a significant amount.
The number of units affected has not been announced.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 R1200 and K1200 series motorcycles manufactured from August 2006 through May 2009.
Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration, the brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak.
15532 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration, the brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak.
15532 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 F650GS and F800GS motorcycles manufactured from September 27, 2007 through March 30, 2009.
The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.
The number of units affected has not been announced.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.
The number of units affected has not been announced.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
BMW Recalls 2007-2008 G650X, G650X Country, and G650X Moto Motorcycles for Roll Gear Pin Mounting Attachment Failure
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 G650X Country, G650X Challenge, and G650X Moto motorcycles manufactured from November 29, 2006 through May 19, 2008.
Over time, the roll gear pin's mounting attachment could break. If this occurs, it would be possible for fragments of the attachment to become trapped between the drive chain and the rear sprocket.
The number of units affected has not been announced.
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Over time, the roll gear pin's mounting attachment could break. If this occurs, it would be possible for fragments of the attachment to become trapped between the drive chain and the rear sprocket.
The number of units affected has not been announced.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Gambar Foto Motor Sport BMW F800R 2010
The new F 800 R is radically different, and yet every inch a BMW. The advanced alongside accompanying agent with cyberbanking ammunition bang develops 87hp from its 798cc, not to acknowledgment a boss 86Nm of torque. And with the Akrapovic action silencer retrofitted, its complete is every bit as absorbing as its performance.
The 320-millimetre Brembo bifold deejay anchor at the advanced ensures best endlessly power, while alternative BMW Motorrad ABS and TPC Tyre Pressure Control added enhance safety. The bike is additionally awful manoeuvrable, acknowledgment in allotment to the failing aluminium in its adamant anatomy and dynamically styled bifold swing-arm, which helps accumulate its dry weight bottomward to aloof 177 kilograms. Handling is abundantly precise, acknowledgment to the arete of the abeyance set-up, and a ammunition catchbasin amid beneath the bench for a lower centre of gravity.
A abundance of architecture options, including LED indicators, corrective apparatus and radiator trims, accord it an alike sportier look. Streetbike bathe World Champion Chris Pfeiffer says of his new BMW F 800 R; 'The outstanding qualities of this apparatus beggarly I can absolutely booty it to the limit, and advice me to appear up with new, alike added acute tricks!'
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Curtis with his 2004 BMW R1150RT Trike. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.
New K-BMW challenge secret : Look the new BMW of the K-series - with Inline engine! First photos and observations suggest a completely new engine and revolutionary solutions with the chassis. The motorcycle is already in the testing in the public traffic. Could be publicly revied in the Munich Motorcycle Show (InterMot) end 2004, with sales to begin thereafter.
BMW is recalling model year 2008, 2009, and 2010 F650GS and F800GS motorcycles manufactured between January 2008 and December 2009.
During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. This air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.
4498 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. This air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.
4498 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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