BMW Motorrad has made the historic announcement that, for the first time in 50 years, the iconic motorcycle manufacturer is to enter a factory team in a world championship motorcycle racing event. Considered the ultimate test of motorcycle endurance, the BMW Motorrad factory team has entered the Le Mans “24 heures moto”, which takes place over the weekend of 21-22 April 2007.
Plans for BMW Motorrad’s New Season Launch, taking place at dealerships throughout the UK on Saturday 10 March, were finalised today after the iconic motorcycle brand announced the unveiling of the new K 1200 R Sport. It will be the much-anticipated first appearance in dealer showrooms of the latest addition to BMW’s most powerful range of bikes, the K Series.