The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles

The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles
Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0760367159

The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles offers a thorough year-by-year guide to every production machine ever built by Germany’s leading motorcycle manufacturer. From the first model, the 1923 R32 that launched BMW's motorcycle dynasty, to the latest (and fastest) superbike, the S1000RR, this book captures nearly a century of motorcycling excellence in a combination of historic and contemporary photos. Technical specs are provided for each model. This comprehensive review covers all of BMW's bike families: The side-valve machines from the early years The early overhead-valve performance bikes The modern Airheads and Oilheads The four-cylinder and six-cylinder touring bikes The early pushrod singles The modern overhead-cam singles The latest parallel twins, and inline-four cylinder sport bikes Among them, you'll find all the classic bikes—pre-World War II BMWs like the R5 that defined performance in that era; the military R12 that carried the Wehrmacht as it blitzkrieged its way across Europe; the Earles-forked R69S that offered the perfect platform for mounting a Steib sidecar; the R90S café racer; the K1 “flying brick”; and the GS (Gelände Sport) series that launched a dual-sport revolution right up to today’s world-class S100RR and retro-inspired R nine T. Like the other titles in Motorbooks' Complete Book series, this guide to BMW's motorcycle output offers the most complete reference to the subject available.

BMW Motorcycles

BMW Motorcycles
Author: Darwin Holmstrom and Brian J. Nelson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 33
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 1616731028

The Art of BMW Motorcycles

The Art of BMW Motorcycles
Author: Peter Gantriis
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0760361533

The Art of BMW Motorcycles presents the rolling sculptures that are BMW motorcycles in studio portraits, each bike accompanied by a short history of the machine. All the classic bikes are here--pre-World War II BMWs like the R5 that defined performance in that era; the military R12 that carried the Wehrmacht as it blitzkrieged its way across Europe; the R75M that accompanied Rommel’s Panzers in North Africa; the Earles-forked R69S that offered the perfect platform for mounting a Steib sidecar; the R90S café racer; and the GS (Gelände Sport) series that launched a dual-sport revolution. All the bike families are covered: the side-valve machines from the early years, the early overhead-valve performance bikes, the postwar Airheads and Oilheads, the four-cylinder and six-cylinder touring bikes, the early pushrod singles, the modern overhead-cam singles, the latest parallel twins, and inline-four cylinder sport bikes. From the first model, the R32 that launched BMW's motorcycle dynasty, to the latest (and fastest) model, the World Super Bike dominating S1000RR, this book captures nearly a century of motorcycling excellence.

BMW GS: Adventure Motorcycles

BMW GS: Adventure Motorcycles
Author: Hans-Jurgen Schneider
Publisher: Parker House Publishing Incorporated,Csi
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-03-19
Genre: BMW motorcycle
ISBN: 9780979689178

A complete technical, model-by-model, history of BMW's most popular motorcycle: the machine that invented the modern adventure touring activity.

90 Years BMW Motorrad

90 Years BMW Motorrad
Author: Jurgen Gassebner
Publisher: TeNeues
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9783832797140

Now commemorating its 90th anniversary, BMW Motorrad is a legend among motorcycles. This volume not only celebrates this event as a classic retrospective but also connects the past and the present through impressive stories and images. Exceptional photography showcases the most popular machines alongside some enticing rarities. Over time, we witness how the brand has incorporated leading technology into some of the most remarkable designs ever produced. Constantly at the forefront, it consistently creates designs that endure as legends. So whether taking a trip across a continent or just zipping to the other side of town, you can be sure a ride on a BMW will be a ride to remember. This book captures that sensation in all its variety and uniqueness. Text in English and German SELLING POINTS: *This comprehensive and compelling chronicle is a worthy tribute to BMW motorbikes *A must-have for all biking enthusiasts ILLUSTRATIONS: 301 colour & b/w photographs

Bmw Motorrad

Bmw Motorrad
Author: Jürgen Gaßebner
Publisher: TeNeues
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9783832732547

Fully updated edition with the latest BMW motorcycles BMW Motorrad, a classic of motorcycle history now looks back over a company tradition lasting more than 90 years. This book examines the history of BMW Motorrad, but not just as a classic retrospective but also connects the past and the present through impressive stories and images. Exceptional photography showcases the most popular machines alongside some enticing rarities. Over time, we witness how the brand has incorporated leading technology into some of the most remarkable designs ever produced. Constantly at the forefront, it consistently creates designs that endure as legends. So whether taking a trip across a continent or just zipping to the other side of town, you can be sure a ride on a BMW will be a ride to remember. This book captures that sensation in all its variety and uniqueness. SELLING POINTS: * This comprehensive and compelling chronicle is a worthy tribute to BMW motorbikes * A must-have for all biking enthusiasts * Fully updated edition with the latest BMW motorcycles * This interactive book comes with an accompanying app with exciting features such as videos and additional photo galleries 320 colour and black and white photographs

BMW Motorcycles in World War II, R12/R75

BMW Motorcycles in World War II, R12/R75
Author: Janusz Piekalkiewicz
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1991
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780887403064

Over 220 photos show the various R12 and R75 types in various combat roles on all war fronts.

BMW R90S

BMW R90S
Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: Whitehorse Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-07-25
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781884313943

Although in production for only three years, the R90S was the most significant post-war production BMW motorcycle. This comprehensive book tells the story of this important bike and how it evolved noting all significant changes from year to year. Beautifully laid out with big full-color pictures, the book could stand alone as a coffee table book. But it's much more than that. Falloon writes with enough detail to make restoring these great bikes much easier, and also includes a chapter on how to live with an R90S, using them as reliable daily commuters, making popular upgrades, and what to look for if you are in the market for one. With outstanding looks and high-quality equipment, the R90S has justifiably garnered a devoted following of motorcycle enthusiasts who will want to own this definitive book.

The BMW Century, 2nd Edition

The BMW Century, 2nd Edition
Author: Tony Lewin
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2022-07-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0760373779

The BMW Century details more than one hundred years of BMW from its historic aviation roots to today’s trend-setting cars and motorcycles.

BMW Motorcycles

BMW Motorcycles
Author: Doug Mitchel
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1627886958

Everything you want to know about forty of the most iconic BMW motorcycles. BMW Motorcycles offers history and photography on forty of the most iconic motorcycles built by Germany's leading motorcycle manufacturer: BMW. From the pre–World War II BMWs that defined performance in that era, to the Earles-forked machines that offered the perfect platform for mounting a Steib sidecar, to the "flying bricks," to the GS (Gelände Sport) series that launched a dual-sport revolution, right up to today's world-class superbikes. All of BMW's bike families are covered—the side-valve machines from the pre–World War II years, the early overhead-valve performance bikes, the postwar Airheads and Oilheads, the three-cylinder, four-cylinder, and six-cylinder touring bikes, the early pushrod singles, the modern overhead-cam singles, the latest parallel twins, and inline-four cylinder sport bikes. From the first model, the R32 that launched BMW's motorcycle dynasty, to the latest (and fastest) model, the World Super Bike dominating S1000RR, this book captures nearly a century of motorcycling excellence with thorough information and stunning, full-color photography.