BMW Motorcycles

Our BMW motorcycles page includes the best in magazine-worthy features, from an old-school single-cylinder 1954 BMW R25 /3 to a story about exploring Calabogie on a Honda VFR1200X adventure motorcycle. Check back as we plan to update this page with more from BMW motorcycles including news, new models, concepts, and more.

Mid-Year Moto Check-In: Our Top Picks of 2025

Motorcycles TL Staff -
The first six months of 2025 brought us some great bikes, from both big-name and independent small shops alike. Here are 24 of the best.

Vagabund X BMW CE 02 Brings Back the Retro-Future Charm

Concept & Special Edition Motorcycles TL Staff -
With its blend of retro aesthetics and futuristic features, Vagabund's latest BMW EV scooter redefines what it means to ride in the city.

2024 BMW R12 nineT Review: Preserving Tradition with a Modern Twist

Motorcycles Jeff Wilson -
When BMW set out to update its R nineT for 2024, there was some trepidation that they might just ruin a good thing. 

Vagabund X BMW CE 04 Moto Concept Blends Futuristic Style with Urban Mobility

Concept & Special Edition Motorcycles TL Staff -
An urban-friendly e-scooter with a fresh, modern design. Based on the BMW CE 04, will travel up to 81 miles or 130 km on a single charge.

BMW Celebrates its Centenary with the R nineT 100 Years & R 18 100 Years Editions

Motorcycles Suhail Ajmal -
Happy 100th, BMW. The German rings in a centenary of glorious bike building with a pair of special editions.

2022 BMW S 1000 XR Review: The People’s Bike

Motorcycles Jeff Wilson -
BMW made the already-great S 1000 XR notably better, sporting the heart of a race machine with the comfort & features of a touring bike.

Crooked Motorcycles’ BMW K100 “Nightcrawler”

TL Staff -
No ordinary custom Bavarian bike.

Custom BMW R 18 with Art Deco Vibes from Builder Dirk Oehlerking

Concept & Special Edition Motorcycles TL Staff -
Dubbed “Spirit of Passion," Germany's Kingston Custom led by designer Dirk Oehlerking gives the new BMW R 18 a crazy custom look with massive, retro-inspired fairing.

BMW gives the cruiser motorcycle another chance with new R 18

Amee Reehal -
A new BMW cruiser motorcycle finally hits the scene. Propelled by the most powerful boxer engine on a production BMW bike, the 2021 R 18 starts at $17,495.

The BMW R NineT Aurora Concept: A Salt Flat-Inspired Masterpiece

Concept & Special Edition Motorcycles TL Staff -
The BMW NineT is popular for its countless customization possibilities. But designer Mehmet Doruk Erdem's Aurora Concept is something else.
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