Since he was 14 and read Jupiter’s Travels, Mark Kemp from Braintree, has wanted to ride around the world. A keen trials rider when he was young, Mark competed in the BMW GS Trophy UK Qualifier in 2015 to hone his skills before departing on the 61,000 mile adventure he had always dreamed of. The start of a grand adventure Turning his back on his self-described ‘conventional and comfortable’ life, the then 53 year old set off to ride the world in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. His journey began in Australia and New Zealand where he explored right from the forests of Tasmania, acr ..read more

BMW MOTORRAD UK'S GUIDE TO THE 2017 ISLE OF MAN TT  The 2017 Road Racing season only kicked off two weeks ago, but already practice is well underway for what is undeniably the biggest event on the calendar, the Isle of Man TT. The Isle of Man 'Tourist Trophy' is one of the most famous and prestigious motorcycle races in the world. Held on the Isle of Man since 1907, it runs on a 37.73-mile road circuit. Instead of a traditional grid start, riders are sent off one at a time in ten-second intervals. As the race is a time trial, it doesn't matter who crosses the finish line first, but wh ..read more

BMW Motorrad presents its first motorcycle with a lightweight frame and wheels made entirely of carbon fibre. BMW Motorrad has revealed the innovative HP4 RACE model - the first BMW motorcycle to feature a full carbon fibre frame and epitomises the brand's reputation for innovation, pioneering technology and class-leading performance. The exclusive BMW motorcycle was revealed at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show in China. The new BMW HP4 RACE is a purebred racing machine with industry leading technical solutions enabling BMW Motorrad to produce a main frame made entirely of carbon. Weighing ..read more

Garmisch-Partenkirchen will come alive with the sound of BMW motorcycles once again in July. Thousands of motorcyclists and fans will descend on the Alpine town for the party of the year: BMW Motorrad Days. Get ready for exciting stunt shows, parties and live music galore.  Come to the largest BMW motorcycle event in the world and experience breath-taking stunt shows, legendary parties and the latest models from BMW Motorrad. Once again, there will be a custom bikes area, a Wall of Death show and many international exhibitors.  All the latest and greatest BMW Motorrad models ..read more

Join us on our Test Ride Tour! We'll be bringing a variety of bikes to various locations in England and Scotland. Last year saw the Test Ride Truck roll out to various locations across the UK proving a huge success. We saw hundreds of you test ride our bikes at hotspots, enjoying everything from the c evolution up to the BMW R1200 GSA. This year the Test Ride Truck is back and it's bigger and better than ever. We'll be hitting more locations and be able to get you on even more bikes. The Test Ride Truck will make a welcome return in Scotland, carrying a more diverse collections of bikes tha ..read more

Volcano Fire Since its release, the BMW R nineT has become a firm favourite of those riders wanting a truly unique machine. The R nineT’s customisability is near limitless, but knowing where or how to begin can often seem daunting. Desert Fire Select BMW Motorrad UK Retailers are now able to help Motorrad owners create their dream bikes, built to the rider’s specification. A highlight of this new service is the UK-exclusive R nineT Individual colours. These hand painted designs are available in; Amazon Fire, Desert Fire, Horizon Fire and Volcano Fire. No two bikes will sh ..read more

New government initiative to boost electric vehicle sales now includes the BMW C evolution.   BMW’s revolutionary C evolution electric scooter has qualified for a £1,500 grant thanks to a new government initiative aimed at further boosting ultra-low emissions vehicle sales.          The new £35 million package was recently unveiled by Transport Minister John Hayes, with funding going towards grants for buyers along with a commitment to increase the number of chargepoints on streets and places of work.          ..read more

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and R 1200 GS confirmed as the UK's best-selling bikes (over 125 cc) in 2016. The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and R 1200 GS were the two most popular bikes in the UK in 2016 (over 125 cc), while there was further success for a number of other models in the BMW range, several of which were best-sellers in their respective classes. For the first time ever in the UK the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure outsold the R 1200 GS with 1,525 total UK registrations, compared with 1,462 for the standard R 1200 GS model. The combined sales of the R 1200 GS models were 2,987, an impressive 1,29 ..read more

After the success of the UK team in the 2016 GS Trophy International Final, the 2017 UK Qualifier is set to be one heck of an event. A bank holiday weekend packed with riding, navigating, camping and competition. These two days of riding around the beautiful Welsh mountains, following a road book and tackling challenges along the way are an experience you will be hard pressed to match. For many, the GS Trophy Qualifier will be about great riding, enjoying the challenges and having a load of fun on their bikes. But for the competitive people out there, we’ll be totting up the points and anno ..read more

The holiday season is always a stressful time of the year, everyone hurrying to avoid a last-minute shopping dash. Don’t fear if you’re struggling to find something for the BMW Motorrad lover in your life, we’re here with a few helpful suggestions… Explore the range now Since debuting in the WorldSBK championship in 2009, the S 1000 RR has proven itself as a formidable track weapon straight out of the box. But for those looking for the ultimate track-day machine, BMW Motorrad has a range of track day and race focused parts. From brakes to tuning to garage carpets, the track day ..read more