In the past, BMW has offered a few one-make races such as the BoxerCup with the R1100S. The successor was the Power Cup for the K1200R, and non-racers could get a kit of hop-up parts from certain dealerships in the US. As you guys and gals probably know, I own a BMW K1200R with 89k miles on it and I …
2007 BMW R1200S
“Born in heaven, raised in hell.” That was one of the slogans BMW used when they introduced the R1200S, an evolution of the R1100S that fell much more on the ‘sport’ side of the sport-touring equation. It was the sportiest boxer twin BMW had ever built, and they emphasized the point by initially omitting factory luggage. A year later the …
2021 Krämer HKR Evo2-690S
A couple of days ago, I shared a Bimota Tesi 3D Final Edition that’s for sale – here’s another model for sale that’s dear to my heart as it’s in my personal garage: a Kramer 690!
Bumblebee in Canada – 1989 BMW R100GS
The black and yellow livery of the R100GS earned it the affectionate name of “bumblebee,” and today we’ve got a lovely Euro-spec example (kick starter and larger carbs) up north with lots of upgrades and extras.
BMW K1200R Power Cup
6-26-2024 Update: 11 years later (!), it looks like this bike is up for sale again. It actually sold on Bring a Trailer in April for $10,000 and now it’s up at a dealer for roughly 50% more. It currently has 1,280 kilometers (795 miles) and ti’s sold on an off-road title. I have to admit that there’s part of …
Solvang Motorcycle Museum – 1921 Mars A20 Replica
Founded in 1873, the Mars company (not the one that makes chocolate) got their start building tools and bicycles. They expanded to motorcycle manufacturing in 1903 but their most famous machine came in 1921. Called the “White Mars” by some, it featured a 986cc Maybach boxer twin engine good for 7 horsepower. They were built to a high standard and …
No Reserve – 2001 MZ Skorpion Tour
The Skorpion was an example of what an international economy can achieve – a East German manufacturer brought together Japanese motors (from Yamaha) and a British design firm (called Seymourpowell) to create something that worked well on paper and on the road. It wasn’t a huge commercial success, but nowadays it’s definitely a cult classic.
AHRMA Race Bike – 1961 BSA Gold Star 500
Built to compete in AHRMA’s Premier 500 class, this Gold Star is comprised “entirely from new replica parts except for the front forks and rear brake.“
Take A Risk? 2022 BMW M1000RR With Salvage Title
When it was new, the BMW M1000RR was offered up at $37,000. Here’s one that offers up the potential for a relative bargain, as it was salvaged due to damage on the frame near the slider mount from a tip over. It could be an interesting deal for someone who wants a heck of a track bike.
2007 BMW G650 XChallenge
A slightly tangential evolution of the F650GS, the BMW G650X XChallenge was arguably the German firm’s most dedicated off-roader. With help from Aprilia and an engine from Rotax, the XChallenge (pronounce Cross Challenge) was defined as a “hard enduro.”
In Poland – 1943 BMW R12
The BMW R12 was an evolution of the iconic R7 concept and it was the first motorcycle in the world with hydraulically damped telescoping forks. BMW produced roughly 36,008 over a production run between 1935 and 1942.
1957 Zundapp Bella R203
Zundapp was able to sell about 130,000 examples of the Bella scooter between 1953 and 1964. Engine options were a 150 (146) or 200 (198) – here’s an example of the latter.
1958 BMW RS54 Tribute
In 1954, BMW offered a limited run of production racers to the public under the “Rennsport” (RS) name. Just 24 examples of the RS54 were built, and nowadays you’ll be spending well north of $100k to get a quality one. Here’s your chance to get a fun tribute for much less money.
1981 BMW R80GS
Hindsight has shown that the introduction of the GS model line was one of the best things BMW did for their Motorrad business. But at the press launch in 1980, journalists (and the public) shared a general sentiment of “what’s the point of a large, heavy dual-purpose bike?” Modern cynics still have the same complaint as the bike seems to …
Travis Wyman’s 2022 BMW M1000RR Stock 1000 Race Program
If you’re looking to get into MotoAmerica racing, Travis Wyman is offering up his “entire 2022 BMW M1000RR Stock 1000 program”, consisting of the bike, motors, and spares.