BMW Motorcycles

Quality German engineering: BMW motorcycles

BMW motorcycles have been roaming the streets since 1920 and even today, nearly 50% of all BMW motorcycles ever produced still grace the roads all over the world.

Beginning with the 'Flink' which used the 'Kurier' engine design by Kurt Hanfland in 1920, BMW motorcycles have been dedicated to excellence and speed. Although the 'Flink' wasn't very fast, nor did it even sell under the BMW name, it was the first motorcycle that they produced after the Geneva Treaty mandate that barred them from making airplanes. Although the 'Flink' failed as a product, it paved the way for BMW motorcycles.

Eventually, in 1923, BMW unveils the R32 engine which was based on an earlier 'Boxer' engine and is a flat-twin design. Only after one official year in the motorcycle business, BMW motorcycles won their first German racing championship. In 3 years, there were 3,000 R32 motorcycles sold and the popularity and prestige of BMW motorcycles began to rise. Even though they were a bit more expensive than their competitors, people believed it was worth the extra money to have the BMW name and reputation backing their motorcycles.

Not only are BMW motorcycles fast and reliable, they are also stylish. BMW has been James Bond's vehicle of choice in the 007 movie franchise, which showed the world its sleek style as well as its class. BMW is still recognized today for its excellent engineering as well as its luxury and prestige as an automobile and motorcycle producer. The brand is world renown and you really can't blame them. They've been doing this for close to a century and it shows in the quality of their products that they know what they're doing.