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BMW F 800 GS delayed due to sibling popularity

bmw f 800 cs front right.JPG Posted January 31 2008 04:50 AM by staff

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 24, 2008... Motorcycle enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the arrival of BMW's new F 800 GS will need to be a bit more patient, as production of the middleweight dual-purpose enduro will be delayed...

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BMW Motorcycles: The Name equals Change. Part V

bmw hp 2 right close up Posted January 25 2008 04:56 PM by staff

So what about the numerous model codes that we have also become acquainted with over the years, such as R, RS, S, CS, C, CL, GS, RT, RS, GT and LT?

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BMW Motorcycles: The Name equals Change. Part IV

bmw r 5 left Posted January 24 2008 05:11 PM by staff

The decision of BMW to produce motorcycles with in-line engines saw the bikes in these model series receive a totally separate designation.

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BMW Motorcycles: The Name equals Change. Part III

bmw r32 right Posted January 23 2008 05:12 PM by staff

BMW took the new instructions as the signal to introduce a new internal naming system.

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BMW Motorcycles: The Name equals Change. Part II

122_0710_01_z bmw_roundels logos Posted January 22 2008 05:17 AM by staff

BMW acted to simplify the system in the mid-1920s. The references to the number of cylinders and model series were abandoned. Now the only entry in front of the project number was to denote an engine (‘M’ = Motor),...

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BMW Motorcycles: The Name equals Change. Part I

bmw r 1200 s closeup Posted January 18 2008 05:01 PM by staff

Ever wondered how BMW motorcycles get their names? The history of the nomenclature for aero engines, motorcycles and cars is marked on the one hand by enduring lines, and on the other by surprising twists and turns.

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