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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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Aerostich Press Release

Aerostich Press Release
CellNoPhone Posted April 2 2007 04:09 PM by cmillington

Can you hear me now? These revamped WWII-era field phones come with no frills, fees or frustrations. Just wind up the generator, dial the number and you're good to go.

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Save Monza

Monza 86 Posted February 26 2007 11:22 AM by jarellano

In Brian Catterson's "Cat Tales" column in our March 2007 issue, he asked readers to sign the petition to save the fabled Autodromo di Monza. Here's a link to that site (and yes, we realize it's in Italian).

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Harley-Davidson VRSCX

Harley-Davidson VRSCX
Harley Posted January 16 2007 04:31 PM by angie_loy

Fast-Acting cure for the common commute

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Nicky and Kobe

Nicky Hayden - Kobe Bryant
Nicky and Kobe Posted January 12 2007 01:51 PM by angie_loy

Most of you probably don’t know this (we sure didn’t), but recently crowned MotoGP World Champ Nicky Hayden is bit of a basketball fan.

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What's in a name?

What's in a name?
Ninja Logo Posted January 5 2007 05:39 PM by angie_loy

Interceptor, Hurricane, Ninja, Katana…

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Geared Just Right

Geared Just Right
Luke Dunphy Racing Posted December 28 2006 06:37 PM by angie_loy

"Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things." -Denis Diderot

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Readers' Rides

Readers' Rides
Black Custom Posted December 22 2006 03:29 PM by angie_loy

We get tons of mail here at Motorcyclist ...

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Colin Edwards Racing Suit Contest

Colin Edwards Racing Suit Contest
Luke Dunphy Posted December 19 2006 11:11 AM by angie_loy

And the winner is...

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Ever Wanted to Fight the Law and Win? Part 2

Traffic Ticket Posted December 15 2006 01:49 PM by angie_loy

Part 2

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Ever Wanted to Fight the Law and Win? PART 1

Ever Wanted to Fight the Law and Win? PART 1
Traffic Ticket Posted December 14 2006 01:05 PM by angie_loy

I don't mean going all Edward G. Robinson and holing up in a desert shack with your gangster moll and a .45 shouting "you'll never take me alive, coppers!"

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