BMW Motorcycles Are The Best Choice For You When Deciding To Buy Bike
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
BMW motorcycles are produced by BMW Motorad, a German company that has been in this business since the early 1920s. The year 1923 marks the beginning of BMW motorcycles production, although it ran in parallel with aircraft manufacturing. Currently, they have plants in Berlin, Austria, Taiwan and China. 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.
The fame of BMW motorcycles has increased over the years thanks to the many victories in prestigious races and competitions both national and international. Take for instance the Dakar Rally that runs from Europe to Africa every year. BMW motorcycles have always participated to this race, not to mentioned that they have won six titles in this competition so far. In 2008 and 2009, BMW motorcycles were part of the Superbike World Championship with the BMW S1000RR too.
Anyone who wishes to buy a BMW motorcycle can choose from several product categories.
First, there is the F series with a cylinder capacity of 800 cc; BMW motorcycles in the F series use either a belt drive or a chain.
A smaller category, the G series has engines with a cylinder capacity between 450cc to 650cc. They have a single cylinder and they feature a chain drive. The G series is produced exclusively in Asia, with the 650cc engines made in China and the 450cc models in Taiwan.
There are two models available in the R series: R1200GS, R1200T. They all have a shaft drive, twin cylinders and 1200cc capacity.
The K series includes larger BMW motorcycles in the K series have four engines and a cylinder capacity of 1200-1300cc. These too are large models, and you can choose between K1200LT, K1200R, K1300GT, K1300S and K1300R.
And finally the S series includes the popular BMW sports bikes with an inline-four engine and a 999cc capacity.
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 consultancy and technical information 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 most affordable, due mainly to the lower manufacturing costs.
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