BMW is working on an adventure bike that slots exactly between the F 450 GS and the F 900 GS. Photos of the prototype show a 21-inch front wheel, technology from several GS ranges and a name that is still completely open.
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US regulatory documents list a BMW M 1000 RS for the 2027 model year that does not yet appear in any model range. It is set to take over the M 1000 RR’s engine, but with a different focus than the superbike.
BMW is recalling 16,736 examples of the S 1000 RR in the US over a possible defect in the ignition switch. Because the fault is down to wear, the entire second model generation is set to come into the workshops.
A covered prototype near BMW’s Munich development centre shows that the M 1300 GS is close to production readiness. Rather than a mere equipment variant, everything points to a thoroughly rebuilt GS with a clear off-road focus.
A prototype of the upcoming BMW S 1000 RR was spotted testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The photos obtained by our editorial team reveal components that a design drawing simply can’t show.
In July 2026, a drawing surfaced that reportedly comes from a design patent BMW filed in India, showing the next S 1000 RR. Along with the image, early technical details have leaked, chief among them a claimed output of 215 hp.
BMW, Toyota, Bosch, and Spanish energy company Repsol are running around 20 vehicles exclusively on renewable gasoline for six months. The field test in Spain aims to show that today’s gasoline engines can become cleaner without requiring conversions or new fueling infrastructure.
BMW Motorrad has unveiled the Competition Bike for the International GS Trophy 2026 in Romania. It is based on the R 12 G/S and carries an extensive package of off-road accessories.
BMW Motorrad has revealed the running changes for model year 2027, primarily reshuffling colors, editions, and equipment packages. The only genuine technical update is found in the frame of the M 1000 RR, while several key GS models are missing from the list.
French workshop FCR Original has turned the BMW R 12 into a black-and-gold scrambler, transforming the relaxed heritage cruiser into a knobby-tired off-road aesthetic. The stock 1,170 cc boxer engine remains untouched internally, while the suspension, exhaust, wheels, lighting, and paint have been completely reimagined.
BMW dominates WorldSBK with the M1000RR, but below this flagship there is no sport motorcycle for additional world championship classes. Motorsport director Sven Blusch now hints for the first time that this could change.
Christof Lischka will take over as Chief Technology and Product Officer at KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas on October 1, 2026. The longtime BMW development chief is already the fourth senior executive to move from Munich to Mattighofen.
Dean Harrison sets the pace at 133.9 mph in the first Superbike qualifying session of the Isle of Man TT 2026. Michael Dunlop has to battle with his Honda setup after his manufacturer switch and returns unhappy from his opening lap.
The 2026 TT opener ends early. One rider and eight spectators are injured in an incident at the exit of Parliament Square in Ramsey, all those affected are conscious.
BMW Motorrad launches the M 1000 RR as a strictly limited special edition for the 2026 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Only 115 units in British Racing Green, based on the M Competition, starting at 49,900 euros in Germany.
BMW Motorrad unveils a one-off machine at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este featuring an 1,800 cc inline six-cylinder engine, hand-shaped aluminum bodywork, and a silhouette inspired by supersonic aviation. The Vision K18 radically reimagines the K 1600 platform.
BMW Motorrad is restructuring its development department. Starting June 1, 2026, mechanical engineer Josef Honeder will take over the leadership, replacing Christof Lischka, who is leaving the company at his own request.
BMW K1600 B: Mysterious teaser hints at new bagger variant
BMW Motorrad chief Markus Flasch poses with six near-production-ready R20 units in Munich. The retro roadster with a 2,000 cc boxer engine moves significantly closer to production.
The North West 200 is heading into one of the most exciting editions in recent history. From May 6 to 9, 2026, some of the world’s best road racers battle for nine victories across four race classes on the 14.3-kilometre coastal course between Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine.