BMW Motorad is the German company that has been producing BMW motorcycles since the early 20s. The year 1923 marks the beginning of BMW motorcycles production, although it ran in parallel with aircraft manufacturing. At present, the company has plants in Taiwan, China and Austria, besides the main Berlin factory. The models that they manufacture and produce belong to very different categories from 450cc to 1300cc. While some of these models work for touring activities, others are sports, off-road and dual purpose bikes.
BMW motorcycles have won a great reputation by winning lots of competitions and prestigious races in national and international contests. One fine example here is the Dakar Rally, organized between Europe and Africa yearly. BMW motorcycles are a constant presence of this race, winning six titles in the history of the competition. In 2008 and 2009, BMW motorcycles were part of the Superbike World Championship with the BMW S1000RR too. You can choose from several product categories in case you want to buy a BMW bike.
The F series have 800cc capacity, parallel-twin engines and they use either a chain or a belt drive. The G series have a smaller cylinder capacity ranging from 450 to 650 cc. They have a single cylinder and they feature a chain drive. The 450cc models are manufactured in Taiwan while the 650 cc engines are produced in China. You can take precise measurements of these cylinders using Starrett dial caliper or depth gauge. These measuring tools will indicate the readings in a digital format.
R1200GS and R1200T are available in the R series. They all have a shaft drive, twin cylinders and 1200cc capacity. The K series includes larger BMW motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of 1200-1300 cc and four engines. The selection categories include K1300S, K1300GT and K1300R, or K1200LT and K1200R. Sports bikes with four inline engines and 999cc are available in the S series. This BMW motorcycles enjoy one of the highest popularity levels.
Before you purchase any type of bike, it is essential to take some drive tests. Choose those BMW motorcycles that best correspond to your riding style, your purpose, preference and individuality. You can get technical information and consultancy in any BMW dealer shop, or online.
Then, the price varies according to the category, the cylinder capacity and the overall technical design. The 450 and 650 cc BMW motorcycles are the cheapest, but the lower price is also justified by the fact that these models have lower manufacturing costs.
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