- BMW Motorrad
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company_name = BMW Motorrad
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foundation = 1923
location_city = flagicon|GermanyMunich
location_country =Germany
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homepage = [http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html BMW Motorrad International]BMW Motorrad, a division of
BMW , is a Germanmotorcycle manufacturer. [cite web |url=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/fascination/company/company_main.html |title=BMW Motorrad: perfect riding pleasure. |publisher=bmw-motorrad.com |accessdate=2008-05-19]History
Originally an aircraft engine manufacturer in the early 20th century and through
World War I , BMW introduced the first motorcycle under its name, the R32, in 1923. Although BMW motorcycles have been long associated with their original engine configuration, theflat-twin boxer engine, the company today manufactures motorcycles in a variety of engine and riding configurations.Current production
All BMW Motorrad's motorcycle production takes place at its plant in
Berlin , Germany. [cite web | url= http://www.bmwgroup.com/bmwgroup_prod/e/nav/index.html?http://www.bmwgroup.com/bmwgroup_prod/e/0_0_www_bmwgroup_com/produktion/produktionsnetzwerk/produktionsstandorte/werk_berlin.html | publisher= BMW Group | work= Manufacturing Facilities | title= Berlin Plant | accessdate= 2008-09-18]BMW Motorrad achieved record sales and very good business performance in 2007, with the most popular model being the R1200GS. In 2008, the company introduced the DOHC Boxer HP2 Sport. [ [http://www.bikervoodoo.com/2008/02/01/bmw-motorrad-achieves-record-sales-yet-again-in-2007/ Biker Voodoo » BMW MOTORRAD ACHIEVES RECORD SALES YET AGAIN IN 2007] The award-winning
BMW R 1200 RT is the company's most popular touring motorcycle in the United States, and the K 1200 LT is one of the most luxurious touring motorcycles on the market. Current production includes a variety of shaft, chain, and belt driven models from 450 cc to 1200 cc designed for off-road, dual-purpose, sport, and touring activities.Racing
BMW motorcycles have won many prestigious races around the world and have held many records. One of BMW's most significant titles is being the first non-British manufacturer to win the
Isle of Man TT race which BMW accomplished in the1939 Isle of Man TT .BMW Motorrad also enters motorcycles into the
Dakar Rally , an annual car, truck and motorcycle race from Europe to Africa featuring works riders such asSimon Pavey and motorcycling celebrityCharley Boorman . BMW have won the Dakar Rally six times.fact|date=October 2008uperbike World Championship
In 2007, BMW Motorrad announced its entry to the 2009
Superbike World Championship season. It is now developing theBMW S1000RR , and signed Spanish riderRuben Xaus and Australian riderTroy Corser for the factory team. [citeweb|url=http://www.worldsbk.com/pubb_EN/news_ext.php?id=2360|title=Ruben Xaus signs with BMW Motorrad Motorsport|publisher=World Super Bikes|date=2008-06-26|accessdate=2008-06-30] [ [http://www.carolenash.com/insidebikes/bike-sport/xaus-agrees-to-bmw-switch.htm Insidebikes World Superbike News] ]References
External links
* [http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html BMW Motorrad International]
*dmoz|Recreation/Motorcycles/Makes_and_Models/BMW/|BMW motorcycles
*dmoz|Recreation/Motorcycles/Makes_and_Models/BMW/Clubs/|BMW clubs
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