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Welcome to MCN's guide to BMW, your ultimate resource for everything related to BMW motorcycles. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a newcomer to the world of motorcycling, our comprehensive guide is designed to provide you with in-depth information, expert reviews, and valuable insights on BMW's extensive range of motorcycles.

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  • BMW S1000XR (2020-on)

    BMW S1000XR (2020-on)

    As before the XR is still a classy all-rounder that can dish out savage performance one minute and be happy at cruising in comfort the next

    MCN rating 4 out of 5

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  • BMW F800GS (2024-on)

    BMW F800GS (2024-on)

    A more substantial-feeling middleweight GS model that has a high spec list, low-price tag, and the ability to be made A2-legal if required.

    MCN rating 4 out of 5

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  • BMW F900GS (2024-on)

    BMW F900GS (2024-on)

    The BMW F900GS steps up the game for BMW, offering a more capable, desirable motorcycle but it lacks the character of rivals

    MCN rating 4 out of 5

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  • BMW R12 NINET (2024-on)

    BMW R12 NINET (2024-on)

    The new R12 nineT, just like the R nineT it replaces, is less about performance and more about its looks and how it makes you feel

    MCN rating 5 out of 5

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  • BMW M1000XR (2024-on)

    BMW M1000XR (2024-on)

    BMW are giving customers the chance to enjoy the thrill of full-blooded superbike with the comfort as a tourer with their new M1000XR

    MCN rating 5 out of 5

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  • BMW CE 02 (2024-on)

    BMW CE 02 (2024-on)

    The BMW CE 02 offers a premium take on the accessible urban transport market and sadly sits out of reach for most young riders

    MCN rating 3 out of 5

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North Yorkshire police loaned BMW M1000RR superbike to promote road safety over Bank Holiday

23 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

North Yorkshire police loaned BMW M1000RR superbike to promote road safety over Bank Holiday

North Yorkshire Police officers will be taking to the roads this coming weekend with a 209bhp BMW M1000RR in a bid to promote safer motorcycle riding. The £30,940 four-cylinder superbike that forms...

BMW confirm more models are to receive the semi-automatic treatment, so says adventure boss Reiner Fings

15 July 2024 by Dan Sutherland

BMW confirm more models are to receive the semi-automatic treatment, so says adventure boss Reiner Fings

Expect more BMWs to be offered with the firm’s new Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) semi-automatic gearbox system. The plan was confirmed to MCN by Reiner Fings, Product Manager for the BMW GS and GS...

BMW launch £18,870 R1300GS Adventure with optional semi automatic gearbox

05 July 2024 by Dan Sutherland

BMW launch £18,870 R1300GS Adventure with optional semi automatic gearbox

BMW have finally pulled the covers off their incoming £18,870 R1300GS Adventure, revealing the bike in front of thousands of fans at this year’s Motorrad Days festival in the Bavarian ski town of...

Return to Africa | BMW announce details of R1300GS special builds to be used in 2024 GS Trophy

27 June 2024 by Nye Davis

Return to Africa | BMW announce details of R1300GS special builds to be used in 2024 GS Trophy

Ahead of their biennial GS Trophy competition, BMW have released details of the bikes to be used in this year’s event – and they’re remarkably similar to what you can buy straight from the...

Bespoke new Beemer | BMW reveal seventies special R12 'Street Ride' at Bike Shed London show

10 June 2024 by Nye Davis

Bespoke new Beemer | BMW reveal seventies special R12 'Street Ride' at Bike Shed London show

BMW showcased a bespoke R12 cruiser-based creation to thousands of custom enthusiasts at this year’s Bike Shed Moto Show in London.  Roughly 16,000 attendees visited the Tobacco Dock venue between...

Enter the R100X | Custom builder turns 1990s BMW R80R into £40,000 stripped-back dirt demon

07 June 2024 by Nye Davis

Enter the R100X | Custom builder turns 1990s BMW R80R into £40,000 stripped-back dirt demon

What happens when you take a humble 1995 BMW R80R, pluck it from retirement and inject 800 hours of unbounded engineering mastery into it?   The result is what Formula One engineer Ben Norton has...

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