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The Inspirations Collection gathers objects, places and ideas worth a closer look, from design and technology to moments that changed what seemed possible.
Refinement in the Marketplace
Few companies have mastered the art of evolving an iconic product without sacrificing what made it legendary. BMW Motorrad has done just that, consistently advancing its GS line over several generations while staying true to its core strengths.
Because It Is There
In the spirit of humankind’s never-ending desire to climb to new heights, check out the Impossible Climb Arette 2023 competition. Perhaps the motorsport with the most crashes per mile ridden. Enjoy, and be safe out there.
Fortnine's Surron Ultra Bee Review
Fortnine is known for its excellent reviews, and once again, its mix of providing an informative perspective with tongue-in-cheek humor captures how the bivouac feels about what Surron has recently accomplished in the electric two-wheel domain. We are in total agreement…the future of motorcycling is exciting and electrified.
Enduropale du Touguec
The Enduropale du Touquec - Pas-de-Calais event proved to be a grand-scale spectacle with the unique blend of strength and agility of the riders on display.
BMW's CE O4 is A-OK
The mobility industry is transforming as the world moves towards sustainable solutions. Electric vehicles (EVs) have become the focal point of this transformation. BMW, a leading automaker renowned for its innovation, has taken a significant stride toward the future with its latest electric scooter, the BMW CE 04.
The Surron X Evolved
As you can see in the excellent demo ride video from Electric Cycle Rider, the folks over at 4MFoundry are applying all that has been learned over the past few decades about off-road riding in designing their upgraded body and seat kit for the Sur Ron X.
The Sur-Ron Is Spot On!
The bivouac has been impressed by recent videos highlighting the surprising capabilities of the Sur-Ron electric bike, proving that companies like Tesla are not alone in disrupting mobility as we know it.
The BMW 1250cc Boxer
Here at the Bivouac, I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the rugged reliability of BMW’s boxer engine in an R1100RT and the sheer sophistication and power of their inline six-cylinder engine in their remarkable continent cruiser, the K1600GT. Now, BMW is offering a new boxer engine with ShiftCam technology.
Eyes are the Window to the Soul
There have been some fantastic things happening lately in the world of LED lighting for vehicles. More efficient and robust than traditional lighting, they adorn most new car models.
BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide
Daytime lighting, adaptive non-blinding headlights, speed limit sensing, vehicle-to-vehicle cross-traffic assistance, and collision mitigation, all on a motorcycle? Yes, please. The sooner, the better.
The New Face of BMW Motorrad
A recent study indicates that people love cars with angry faces. Automotive designers have long recognized this finding.
BMW 6 Cylinder Now On Motorcycles
It's on the way...and ready for the touring motorcycle of the future.
BMW R1200 RT: A New Perspective
Sometimes, the essence of an object is best revealed from angles seldom seen. Take the redesigned 2010 R1200RT, for example.
Touring with Tourist Trophy
The bivouac recently logged some laps with Polyphony Digital's Tourist Trophy Playstation 2 motorcycle simulator.
Schuberth Concept 2 Helmet Masterpiece
Schuberth appears to have improved on the already strong Concept helmet with the release of the Concept 2 (C2) helmet.
