Motorcycle Musings

BMW Motorrad presents strongest sales result in company history



(January 17, 2025) MUNICH, Germany — After selling 210.408 bikes in 2024, BMW Motorrad was able to achieve the strongest sales result in company history. Germany stays the largest market and carries a significant share on the sales record of BMW Motorrad, with the regions Europe, USA, Asia and Latin America.

Honda to offer new police motorcycle to law-enforcement agencies



(December 4, 2024) American Honda has  revealed a new on-road motorcycle model developed exclusively for U.S. law-enforcement agencies, and available to order exclusively through the Powersports Fleet/Government Purchase Program.

BMW R 12 S takes up spirit of R 90 S



(November 30, 2024) With the BMW R 12 S, BMW Motorrad expands its Heritage range with a fitting tribute to the iconic R 90 S, which in 1973, set an exclamation mark for BMW Motorrad with 67 hp, a top speed of 124 mph (considered the “sound barrier” for motorcycles at the time), double disk front brakes and sporting riding dynamics.

BMW Motorrad presents the BMW Concept F 450 GS



An accessible and off-road capable
BMW GS for 48 hp mid-range class


(November 5, 2024) MNICH, Germany — With the near-production-ready BMW Concept F 450 GS, BMW Motorrad is offering a glimpse of a BMW GS for the A2 license class and what a whole new model series between the BMW G 310 and F 800/900 could look like.

American Honda brings Dax 125 to U.S. customers



(October 20, 2024) American Honda has confirmed that the Dax 125 (first offered to European customers for the 2023 model year but paying homage to the 1969 CT70 that was a big hit with stateside enthusiasts) will be available in the U.S. market for the 2025 model year. The Dax joins Honda's handful of mischievous, charming miniMOTO models — each small in stature but huge in appeal—that have collectively struck a chord with young and old riders alike.

Lax helmet laws have killed more than 20,000 motorcyclists, study shows



(October 17, 2024) More than 20,000 motorcyclists who died in crashes in the U.S. since the mid-1970s would have survived if stronger helmet laws had been in place, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. If every state had required all riders to wear helmets from 1976 to 2022, a total of 22,058 motorcyclists’ lives could have been saved. The number represents 11% of all rider fatalities over those years.

Ready to ride — Ford and N+ unleash Bronco and Mustang inspired eBikes



(August 12, 2024) DEARBORN, Mich. — The Ford Bronco and Ford Mustang are two of the most iconic vehicles available with four wheels. Now, Ford and N+ — a leader in cycling technology — bring the spirit and performance of Bronco and Mustang to two wheels through a lineup of new officially licensed eBike models.

CB650R & CBR650R bring Honda E-Clutch technology to the U.S.



(July 24, 2024) In an announcement this week, American Honda confirmed that Honda E-Clutch technology will be offered to U.S. customers on the 2024 CB650R and CBR650R. Previously unveiled in Europe, the cutting-edge feature delivers several benefits, making the riding experience easier, sportier and less fatiguing.

The new BMW R 1300 GS Adventure — Launches this fall



(July 8, 2024) BMW Motorrad has introduced the new 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure, designed, and crafted to support all adventure riding and long distance touring wishes and needs. With a new engine, completely redesigned chassis, the availability of Automated Shift Assistant and electronic systems to enhance not only safety but also accessibility for a wider range of riders, BMW says the new big GS Adventure is your versatile and indispensable travel multi-tool.

Maeving RM1S electric motorcycle launches in the U.S.



Britain’s best-selling electric
motorcycle now available in Calif.

(July 6, 2024) COVENTRY, England — The British electric motorcycle manufacturer Maeving has established itself as the premier choice for those looking for beautiful bikes geared towards urban riding, with their first model — the RM1 — quickly becoming the best-selling electric motorcycle in the UK, and one of the best-reviewed worldwide.