BMW Road Tests Articles

First Ride: BMW R 1200 C Montauk Motorcycle

The latest evolution of BMW's unique cruiser family improves slightly on the breed while retaining the features that make BMWs a great option for riders who want to break from the thundering herd. more

2003 Touring Cruiser Motorcycle Comparison: BMW R1200CL, Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Yamaha Royal Star Venture

Yes, there are touring motorcycles besides Honda's. BMW, Harley-Davidson and Yamaha make traveling big rigs too. We rode them to Baja to pick a favorite. more

2003 Touring Cruiser Comparison: BMW R1200CL, Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Yamaha Royal Star Venture

Say the words "motorcycle touring," and the second thing to come to mind -- after you wonder why you actually spoke aloud at the command of a motorcycle magazine -- might be the image of a Honda Gold Wing, loaded to the gunwales, pointed at some distant horizo more

BMW R1200C: Boxer Rebellion

It was the first close-up look the press had of BMW's initial entry into cruiserdom. The folks from BMW were trying to explain to an American audience about the origins of their new cruiser. The concept, they said, was "born in America." To illustrate how such more

Baggers: BMW Montana, Harley Road King, Kawasaki Nomad, Victory 92TC Comparison

Pretty yet functional, simple yet plush, these four machines invite you to travel or simply have fun getting to work. With some old entries gone, the others packing improvements, and new entries showing up, it was time to search for the best seat on the American road. more