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Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #96 Sven Blusch, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu & Michael van der Mark – Moments from the Track and BeyondOn track, they’re rivals. Off track, they’re teammates. Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Michael van der Mark join Head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport Sven Blusch and host Nicky Ettlinger to share stories of team spirit, the unseen moments behind the timing sheets, and one foolproof way to make sure Toprak turns up at your event!
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2025-09-2334 min
MOTORRAD PodcastsS03 Interview: Josef MiritschEin Gespräch mit dem ehemaligen Boxer-Baureihenleiter
In dieser Sonderfolge spricht MOTORRAD-Podcaster Ferdinand Heinrich-Steige mit Josef Miritsch, der bei BMW Motorrad nach vielen Jahren in der Motoren- und Antriebsstrang-Entwicklung zuletzt Baureihenleiter der luftgekühlten Boxer war und nun im Ruhestand ist. Für das Gespräch haben sich die beiden Anfang Juli 2025 in Garmisch auf den BMW Motorrad Days getroffen. Deshalb werdet ihr im Laufe der Folge auch immer ein paar Nebengeräusche hören. Wir hoffen, das stört euch nicht zu sehr - denn im rund 40-minütigen Interview erzählt der studierte Maschinenbauer über seine Anfänge bei BMW...
2025-08-2939 min
Kurvendiskussion - Der MOTORRAD-PodcastS03 Interview: Josef MiritschEin Gespräch mit dem ehemaligen Boxer-Baureihenleiter
In dieser Sonderfolge spricht MOTORRAD-Podcaster Ferdinand Heinrich-Steige mit Josef Miritsch, der bei BMW Motorrad nach vielen Jahren in der Motoren- und Antriebsstrang-Entwicklung zuletzt Baureihenleiter der luftgekühlten Boxer war und nun im Ruhestand ist. Für das Gespräch haben sich die beiden Anfang Juli 2025 in Garmisch auf den BMW Motorrad Days getroffen. Deshalb werdet ihr im Laufe der Folge auch immer ein paar Nebengeräusche hören. Wir hoffen, das stört euch nicht zu sehr - denn im rund 40-minütigen Interview erzählt der studierte Maschinenbauer über seine Anfänge bei BMW...
2025-08-2939 minMOTORRAD PodcastsNagelneue Oldtimer, Fabi in den Alpen & dubiose Motorrad-Deals
Willkommen zur Feierabendrunde von MOTORRAD! In dieser Ausgabe sprechen wir über spannende Themen aus der Motorradwelt. So berichtet Fabian von den Alpenmasters, und wir beleuchten, ob KTM gerettet wurde.
Außerdem werfen wir einen genauen Blick auf die aktuellen Zulassungszahlen von BMW – wie schlagen sich GS und S1000RR im Verhältnis zueinander?
Wir diskutieren das faszinierende Phänomen nagelneuer Oldtimer wie der Yamaha FZR 750 R OW 01 und der Buell CR 1125.
Vorsicht ist geboten, denn wir decken Betrugsversuche bei Motorrad-Inseraten auf und Jens erzählt von seinem Besuch bei Limbächer.
Er ist derweil...
2025-06-0848 min
Feierabendrunde - Der MOTORRAD-PodcastNagelneue Oldtimer, Fabi in den Alpen & dubiose Motorrad-Deals
Willkommen zur Feierabendrunde von MOTORRAD! In dieser Ausgabe sprechen wir über spannende Themen aus der Motorradwelt. So berichtet Fabian von den Alpenmasters, und wir beleuchten, ob KTM gerettet wurde.
Außerdem werfen wir einen genauen Blick auf die aktuellen Zulassungszahlen von BMW – wie schlagen sich GS und S1000RR im Verhältnis zueinander?
Wir diskutieren das faszinierende Phänomen nagelneuer Oldtimer wie der Yamaha FZR 750 R OW 01 und der Buell CR 1125.
Vorsicht ist geboten, denn wir decken Betrugsversuche bei Motorrad-Inseraten auf und Jens erzählt von seinem Besuch bei Limbächer.
Er ist derweil...
2025-06-0848 min
Autos Y MásEncuentro BMW, MINI y BMW MotorradEn esta emisión de Autos y Más, arrancamos desde BMW Perisur en el encuentro BMW, MINI y BMW Motorrad un evento abierto al publico con más de 30 vehículos de las marcas y brindan la experiencia de conocer estos productos con interesantes ofertas. Además, Arturo Orenday director de Marca BMW nos explicó los cambios y evolución de los MINI. También, hablamos con Lilian Cortés regional marketing manager y nos cuenta su trayectoria y lo que se viene para BMW Motorrad. Comentamos un poco la prueba de manejo de Renault Koleos 2026, un SUV francés q...
2025-05-2647 minMOTORRAD PodcastsPolizeikontrolle! Was machen wir? Die Ténéré und eine schöne BMW für Jens
In dieser Folge der Feierabendrunde geht's rund! Wir diskutieren das richtige Verhalten bei Polizeikontrollen, besonders während des Blitzermarathons – wie bleibt man cool und kooperativ? Außerdem schwelgen wir in Erinnerungen an den Klassiker der Woche, die legendäre Yamaha Ténéré. Zum Abschluss werfen wir einen kritischen Blick auf aktuelle Motorrad-News wie die neue BMW R 1300 R und ihr "Semi-Keyless"-System. Natürlich darf auch der Community-Talk und ein Dankeschön für die Bier-Spende nicht fehlen! Was sind eure Erfahrungen mit Blitzern, der Ténéré oder der neuen BMW? Schreibt es in die Kommentare!
Willkommen a...
2025-04-2549 minFeierabendrunde - Der MOTORRAD-PodcastPolizeikontrolle! Was machen wir? Die Ténéré und eine schöne BMW für Jens
In dieser Folge der Feierabendrunde geht's rund! Wir diskutieren das richtige Verhalten bei Polizeikontrollen, besonders während des Blitzermarathons – wie bleibt man cool und kooperativ? Außerdem schwelgen wir in Erinnerungen an den Klassiker der Woche, die legendäre Yamaha Ténéré. Zum Abschluss werfen wir einen kritischen Blick auf aktuelle Motorrad-News wie die neue BMW R 1300 R und ihr "Semi-Keyless"-System. Natürlich darf auch der Community-Talk und ein Dankeschön für die Bier-Spende nicht fehlen! Was sind eure Erfahrungen mit Blitzern, der Ténéré oder der neuen BMW? Schreibt es in die Kommentare!
Willkommen a...
2025-04-2549 minFeierabendrunde - Der MOTORRAD-PodcastDie BMW GS (schon wieder), Ovalkolben und Traumbikes der Jugend
Willkommen zur 8. Episode der Feierabendrunde! In dieser Folge dreht sich alles um Motorrad-Technik, verrückte Motorenkonzepte und brandaktuelle Themen. Wir sprechen über Ferraris neuestes Ovalkolben-Patent, die legendäre Honda NR750, die BMW-Bremssattel-Debatte und vieles mehr! 💬🏍️
💡 Themen dieser Episode:
✔️ Ovalkolben-Motoren – Ferrari vs. Honda 🏎️🏍️
✔️ #Kolbenfresser Verlosung – Wer gewinnt? 🏆
✔️ BMW-Bremsen: Technisches Problem oder übertriebener Hype? 🛑🔍
✔️ Traum-Motorräder, die heute erschwinglich sind 💸✨
✔️ Community-Talk: Kommentare, Fragen & Feedback! 💬
🔥 Seid dabei, wenn wir tief in die Motorradwelt eintauchen – mit Fachwissen, Humor und echtem Petrolhead-Spirit!
📢 Vergesst nicht zu abonnieren, einen Daumen hoch zu geben und eure Meinung in den Kommentaren zu teilen!
🔔 Jetzt einschalten & kein Video mehr verpassen!
📌 #M...
2025-03-2442 minMOTORRAD PodcastsDie BMW GS (schon wieder), Ovalkolben und Traumbikes der Jugend
Willkommen zur 8. Episode der Feierabendrunde! In dieser Folge dreht sich alles um Motorrad-Technik, verrückte Motorenkonzepte und brandaktuelle Themen. Wir sprechen über Ferraris neuestes Ovalkolben-Patent, die legendäre Honda NR750, die BMW-Bremssattel-Debatte und vieles mehr! 💬🏍️
💡 Themen dieser Episode:
✔️ Ovalkolben-Motoren – Ferrari vs. Honda 🏎️🏍️
✔️ #Kolbenfresser Verlosung – Wer gewinnt? 🏆
✔️ BMW-Bremsen: Technisches Problem oder übertriebener Hype? 🛑🔍
✔️ Traum-Motorräder, die heute erschwinglich sind 💸✨
✔️ Community-Talk: Kommentare, Fragen & Feedback! 💬
🔥 Seid dabei, wenn wir tief in die Motorradwelt eintauchen – mit Fachwissen, Humor und echtem Petrolhead-Spirit!
📢 Vergesst nicht zu abonnieren, einen Daumen hoch zu geben und eure Meinung in den Kommentaren zu teilen!
🔔 Jetzt einschalten & kein Video mehr verpassen!
📌 #M...
2025-03-2442 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #95 Bernt Haberland — The Origin of the BMW Motorrad Rallye SuitJoin us as we sit down with Bernt Haberland, the visionary designer behind the iconic BMW Rallye Suit. In this episode, Bernt shares the story behind the Rallye Suit—widely regarded as one of the most legendary motorcycle riding suits ever created. He also delves into his personal journey, his passion for design, and what it takes to create premium riding gear for motorcyclists.
Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and comment on this and other Ride and Talk episodes. Your support means the world to us! Now, let’s dive into the conversation with Bernt Haberland.
2024-12-0635 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #94 Carina Hoefler — The New BMW R 12 and R 12 nineT, and Advice for Motorcycle Beginners!Coming up on the next BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk Podcast: The new R 12 and R 12 nineT, and the young woman who played a big part in bringing them to us. Take a listen!
Hello my friends, I’m Shawn Thomas, welcome to the latest episode of the BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk Podcast. Recently during a trip to Munich, my producer Louise Powers and I had occasion to meet Carina Hoefler, the product Manager of the R 12 model family at BMW Motorrad. Right away it was clear that she was so interesting, and so engaging, that we had to ge...
2024-11-0827 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #93 Sergio Fossa and Christian Geis — Transitalia Marathon & F 900 GS!Easily the best part about hosting this Podcast is meeting the people who create and influence the motorcycles we love. Sergio Fossa and Christian Geis are two fantastic examples. Hello my friends I’m Shawn Thomas, welcome to our latest episode of the BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk Podcast. Sergio, Christian and their team were tasked with creating the next generation of middleweight Adventure Motorcycles from BMW, most notably the F 900 GS. Recently my producer Louise Powers and I caught up with them in Munich, where we sat down to discuss the development process for this model, the challenges they fa...
2024-10-1132 min
Marketing & Influence - Le podcast des marques et créateurs par Cyril Attias#71 - Pascal Mitsch - BMW Motorrad FranceSérie "Marketing & Automobile" Dans cet épisode, je reçois Pascal Mitsch, Directeur de BMW Motorrad France. Pascal nous partage son expertise sur l’univers de la moto et les enjeux auxquels le secteur est confronté, comme l’innovation technologique, la sécurité et la mobilité durable. Il nous explique comment BMW Motorrad répond aux attentes des clients en quête de performance, tout en relevant les défis environnementaux. Cet échange offre une perspective fascinante sur l’avenir des motos et la manière dont BMW s’adapte aux évolutions du marché.
2024-09-2644 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #92 Year of the GS — Discussing the New BMW R 1300 GS Adventure and Its New Technology!That was Reiner Fings, Product Manager for the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure. You may remember hearing him in a previous episode last year, where we discussed the standard R 1300 GS. Hi everyone I’m Shawn Thomas, welcome back to the BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk podcast. BMW Motorrad is calling this “The Year of the GS” for good reason. In all we have seen significant changes in nearly every model in the GS line-up, most notably the F 900 GS, R 1300 GS, and R 1300 GS Adventure. My producer Louise Powers and I met with Reiner during the launch of the new R 1300...
2024-09-1130 minMOTORRAD Podcasts#72-Interview mit BMW Motorrad Designchef Alexander BuckanWarum „Design“ viel mehr als nur „Styling“ ist
Über Motorraddesign wird geschwärmt, geurteilt und gelästert – dabei ist „Design“ eigentlich viel mehr als nur das Aussehen. Das ist aber nur ein Grund, warum dieses Thema schon lange auf unserer internen Wunschliste stand. Umso mehr freuen wir uns, dass wir in dieser Folge mit Alexander Buckan sprechen konnten, dem neuen Designchef von BMW Motorrad. Er gestaltet bereits seit 2003 Motorräder bei BMW, hat in dieser Zeit unter anderem die F 800 GS, die R 1200 bzw. 1250 GS und den Elektroroller CE 04 designt. Im Gespräch mit MOTORRAD Chefredakteur Uwe Seitz und MOTORRAD-Podcaster...
2024-07-2344 minKurvendiskussion - Der MOTORRAD-Podcast#72-Interview mit BMW Motorrad Designchef Alexander BuckanWarum „Design“ viel mehr als nur „Styling“ ist
Über Motorraddesign wird geschwärmt, geurteilt und gelästert – dabei ist „Design“ eigentlich viel mehr als nur das Aussehen. Das ist aber nur ein Grund, warum dieses Thema schon lange auf unserer internen Wunschliste stand. Umso mehr freuen wir uns, dass wir in dieser Folge mit Alexander Buckan sprechen konnten, dem neuen Designchef von BMW Motorrad. Er gestaltet bereits seit 2003 Motorräder bei BMW, hat in dieser Zeit unter anderem die F 800 GS, die R 1200 bzw. 1250 GS und den Elektroroller CE 04 designt. Im Gespräch mit MOTORRAD Chefredakteur Uwe Seitz und MOTORRAD-Podcaster...
2024-07-2344 min
Hoagartn - Der Podcast aus Garmisch-Partenkirchen#73 HOAM COMING // BMW Motorrad Days 2024Hoam Coming
HOAM COMING – BMW Motorrad Days 2024
Nach vier Jahren sind die BMW Motorrad Days nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen zurückgekehrt und 40.000 Besucher haben eine tolle Veranstaltung daraus gemacht.
Weniger als ein halbes Jahr hatten alle Verantwortlichen für die Vorbereitung dieser Mega-Veranstaltung.
Attraktionen wie das Motodrom mit Donald Ganslmeier - die einzige Steilwand in Europa, Markus Flasch mit dem R20 Concept Bike, ,Ausfahrten, FMX Shows, Drift-Shows, Vorträge von Michael Martin und Armin Thalhofer, Musik von BozeBombs, Byron, Koitaboch Musi u.v.m. standen auf dem Programm.
Unzählige Personen, Polizei, Ordnungsamt, Bauhof, Rotes Kreuz...
2024-07-1249 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #90 Expedition Leader — The Newest Training Program Offered by BMW Motorrad!Expedition Leader — The Newest Training Program Offered by BMW Motorrad!
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2024-06-2631 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #89 Markus Flasch — An Exclusive Talk With the Head of BMW Motorrad!Markus Flasch took over as Head of BMW Motorrad in November 2023. Markus was already a well-known figure at BMW Motorrad, having been at the helm of the M division when it was decided to introduce the first M motorcycle, the M 1000 RR.
As the new head of Motorrad, Markus has already begun to make an impression as an innovative and decisive leader. But what is his vision for the brand, and how does he plan to implement this vision?
While in Munich, my producer Louise Powers and I sat down with Markus to discuss his history, his passions, and his...
2024-05-2133 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #88 HansA. Muth — BMW Motorrad Design Legends!Coming up on the next BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk Podcast: Sitting down with HansA. Muth, one of the most celebrated designers in the history of BMW Motorrad. Take a listen!
That was the voice of HansA. Muth, describing his process for designing the ever-evolving motorcycle platform. Hans’ legacy spans 50 years and can be seen even in today’s modern BMW motorcycles. Hans and I took a tour of the BMW museum in Munich, where the very first — and very latest — BMW motorcycles are on display as part of the 100 Years BMW Motorrad exhibit. Afterward, we sat down and talked about hi...
2024-04-2634 minMOTORRAD Podcasts#S1 Exklusiv-Interview: BMW-Motorrad-Chef Markus Flasch„Nachfrage für echtes E-Motorrad schlicht nicht da“
Seit November 2023 ist Markus Flasch die Nummer 1 bei BMW Motorrad. Mit dem Rückenwind der neuen GS ins Amt gestartet, hat der neue Chef aber mit der E-Mobilität, den Umweltthemen, dem breiten Produktportfolio und dem hohen Innovationsdruck genug Arbeit vor der Brust. MOTORRAD gab er zu diesen und mehr Themen sein erstes großes Interview. Mit der ersten Sonderfolge unseres Podcasts hört ihr das komplette Gespräch zwischen MOTORRAD Chefredakteur Uwe Seitz und BMW Motorrad-Chef Markus Flasch.
Über die Podcast-Reihe Kurvendiskussion:
Kurvendiskussion ist der Podcast der Zeitsch...
2024-03-2053 minKurvendiskussion - Der MOTORRAD-Podcast#S1 Exklusiv-Interview: BMW-Motorrad-Chef Markus Flasch„Nachfrage für echtes E-Motorrad schlicht nicht da“
Seit November 2023 ist Markus Flasch die Nummer 1 bei BMW Motorrad. Mit dem Rückenwind der neuen GS ins Amt gestartet, hat der neue Chef aber mit der E-Mobilität, den Umweltthemen, dem breiten Produktportfolio und dem hohen Innovationsdruck genug Arbeit vor der Brust. MOTORRAD gab er zu diesen und mehr Themen sein erstes großes Interview. Mit der ersten Sonderfolge unseres Podcasts hört ihr das komplette Gespräch zwischen MOTORRAD Chefredakteur Uwe Seitz und BMW Motorrad-Chef Markus Flasch.
Über die Podcast-Reihe Kurvendiskussion:
Kurvendiskussion ist der Podcast der Zeitsch...
2024-03-2053 min
Die Hupe | Auto- und Motorrad-NerdcastFolge 54: Auto-Neuheiten 2024, Mazda MX-30 REV und BMW Motorrad DaysUnsere Auto-Highlights für 2024, vom E-Roadster bis zum italienischen Zwölfzylinder
Hauptthema: Die Auto-Neuheiten für 2024
Wenn man die Neuheiten des Jahres recherchiert, stellt man durchaus fest: Mehr und mehr verschiebt sich das Gewicht der interessanten Neuheiten in Richtung Elektromobilität. So haben wir an dieser Front einiges zu berichten: Praktisches wie der Kia EV4, sportliches wie der Porsche Taycan und Macan, schönes wie die Polestar- und Volvo-Neuheiten oder begeisterndes wie Hyundai IONIQ 5 N und der Elektro-Roadster MG Cyberster.
Aber auch aus dem Verbrennerlager gibt es noch Lebenszeichen: Im Herzen des Lamborghini Revuelto schlagen weite...
2024-02-091h 12Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #87 Edgar Heinrich — 30 Years of BMW Motorrad Design!Looking back at the last 30 years, it’s hard to think of anyone who has had a larger influence on what we see as BMW Motorrad, than Edgar Heinrich. A designer with a vision, Edgar has brought to us the modern look and feel of several iconic BMW Motorcycle models. During our interview I was stricken with Edgar's knowledge and passion, but most of all the humility of a man who began with a simple love for design and motorcycles, and shaped this into what has become a legacy of tenacity, perseverance, and success.
2023-11-1739 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #86 Reiner Fings — Setting the Pace With the new R 1300 GS!There are many important roles that comprise the creation of a new motorcycle. But it’s hard to think of any role more critical than that of a product manager. Throughout development, this individual works with all of the people involved in the project, shaping the product from a concept to the motorcycle that we as riders ultimately see and experience.
This is the role that Reiner Fings has played for many iconic BMW motorcycles, most recently the new BMW R 1300 GS. Just one day after the worldwide launch of the GS, Reiner sits down and tells us about his en...
2023-10-2339 min
TwinSpark Motorrad-PodcastFuel Story - BMW Motorrad Welt BerlinDie TwinSpark Fuel Stories sind ein neues Format hier im Podcast, um spontan und kurzfristig die heißtesten News und Erlebnisse mit euch zu teilen.
Die erste Fuel Story gibt's aus der BMW Motorrad Welt Berlin. Diese öffnete am vergangenen Wochenende, dem 30.09. / 01.10.2023 ihre Tore und ist ab sofort jeden Tag von 10 - 19 Uhr für zweiradbegeistertes Publikum geöffnet. Egal ob Fahrrad, Motorrad, Gespann oder was euch auch beliebt, der neue Markenhub von BMW Motorrad bietet ein gemütlichen Anlaufpunkt für Touren, Treffen, Parties, Filmeabende und Bezingespräche aller Art. Außerdem gibt es grandiosen Kaffee und Kuch...
2023-10-0318 min
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2023-08-0311 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #83 Design – Designing the Newest and Most Cutting Edge BMW Motorcycles!Design – Designing the Newest and Most Cutting Edge BMW Motorcycles!
Designing the newest and most cutting edge BMW motorcycles. Take a listen!
Ever since my passion for BMW Motorrad began, I’ve had an insatiable desire to understand the inner workings of the company. Throughout the years, I’ve tried to piece together the journey that each motorcycle takes from concept to reality. Some of these steps are of course highly confidential, and therefore very difficult for outsiders to fully visualize. So it was very exciting for my producer Louise Powers and I to be invited to the BMW Motorrad Design...
2023-07-2029 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #82 Motoism — The Process of Designing and Building Custom Motorcycle Parts!Coming up on today’s BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk podcast: Customizing our motorcycles using both time honored techniques and cutting edge technologies. Take a listen!
Recently during a trip to Munich we sat down with Ben Ott with Motoism, a company that specializes in custom motorcycle parts design and manufacturing. My producer Louise Powers and I were given a tour of their facility, and talked with Ben about how Motoism came to be and what they offer. During this interview, Ben helps us understand how the process of designing and building custom motorcycle parts has evolved to utilize the la...
2023-06-2335 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #81 Udo Wattendorf — Unveiling the Art of Helmet Design and Manufacturing!Many years ago, I was taken on a tour of a facility that manufactures BMW Helmets, hosted by Udo Wattendorf, part of the helmet development team at BMW. Throughout the day Udo showed us how BMW helmets are designed, tested, and built. This was easily one of the most fascinating professional experiences I’ve ever had, not the least of which due to the knowledge and enthusiasm radiated by Udo.
Today, Udo remains a key developer of helmets at BMW. And just like so many years ago, he is incredibly knowledgeable, well spoken and enthusiastic. My producer Louise Powers and I...
2023-05-3026 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #80 Fred Jakobs — Diving Into the Exciting History of 100 Years BMW Motorrad!Those of us that follow the history of BMW know that Munich, Germany is where it all started. More than 100 years ago, a small group of designers and engineers were producing airplane and vehicle engines, and in 1923 developed and sold their first complete, production motorcycle. 100 years later, the very first building inhabited by BMW still stands, and now features a museum dedicated to vehicles and artifacts that highlight BMW’s diverse history. Today, we sit down with Fred Jakobs, head archivist of the BMW Group. Together, we discuss some of the remarkable exhibits on display at the museum, and come to...
2023-05-0431 minMOTORRAD Podcasts#40 Gebrauchtcheck: BMW F 650/700/800 GSBestseller in der Enduro-Mittelklasse
Das Konzept „GS mit Reihentwin“ füllte bei BMW ab 2008 die Lücke zwischen Einzylinder- und
Boxer-GS. Und das sehr erfolgreich. In diesem Gebrauchtcheck-Podcast diskutieren wir, warum sich dahinter vier Motorräder verbergen, die trotz gleicher Basis (und identischem Hubraum) ganz unterschiedliche Fahrernaturen ansprechen.
Die BMW GS mit Reihenzweizylinder füllten ab 2008 erfolgreich die Lücke zwischen den früheren GS-Einzylindern und den Boxermodellen. Während die F 650 GS (später F 700 GS) mit moderater Geländeausstattung eher Einsteiger und alle ansprach, die einen unkomplizierten Allrounder mit etwas mehr Federweg suchten, war die F 800 GS eine waschech...
2023-04-1454 minKurvendiskussion - Der MOTORRAD-Podcast#40 Gebrauchtcheck: BMW F 650/700/800 GSBestseller in der Enduro-Mittelklasse
Das Konzept „GS mit Reihentwin“ füllte bei BMW ab 2008 die Lücke zwischen Einzylinder- und
Boxer-GS. Und das sehr erfolgreich. In diesem Gebrauchtcheck-Podcast diskutieren wir, warum sich dahinter vier Motorräder verbergen, die trotz gleicher Basis (und identischem Hubraum) ganz unterschiedliche Fahrernaturen ansprechen.
Die BMW GS mit Reihenzweizylinder füllten ab 2008 erfolgreich die Lücke zwischen den früheren GS-Einzylindern und den Boxermodellen. Während die F 650 GS (später F 700 GS) mit moderater Geländeausstattung eher Einsteiger und alle ansprach, die einen unkomplizierten Allrounder mit etwas mehr Federweg suchten, war die F 800 GS eine waschech...
2023-04-1454 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #79 Kris Hall — An Ordinary Guy Traveling the World!Sometimes when we meet a person who’s engaged in something extraordinary, we might look at them and think to ourselves, “I want to be more like this person. I want the drive and courage and skill to do what this person is doing.” Last July, my producer Louise Powers and I met Kris Hall at BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin, and I thought to myself, “Kris is one of those people.” Unlike those who seem born to tackle insurmountable obstacles in life, Kris was just an ordinary guy with a house, a family and a dream; a dream to travel the...
2023-04-1030 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #78 The World’s Most Powerful Roadster — Exclusive Insights About Making the new M R!The World’s Most Powerful Roadster — Exclusive Insights About Making the new M R!
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2023-03-2033 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #77 Performance Center — The Many Aspects of Motorcycle Coaching!While at the BMW Riders Association Rally in the USA, we sat down in front of a live audience with Aaron Rankin, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Melinda Justice, all senior instructors at the BMW Performance Center in Greer, South Carolina. Together we discussed many aspects of motorcycle coaching, emerging technologies, changing demographics, and the importance of coaches being students as often as possible, so the experience of learning something new is always fresh in a coach’s mind.
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2023-01-1233 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #76 Sam Manicom — How to Travel the World!World Travel, the path to making it happen, and a new book from Sam Manicom!
Recently we found ourselves in the USA at the BMW Riders Association Annual Motorcycle Rally, where none other than Sam Manicom was the keynote speaker. We were given the unique opportunity to interview Sam about his life and experiences. This is the second time Sam has agreed to join us on the Ride and Talk podcast, and as a special treat, we interviewed him in front of a live audience! On this episode we talk about Sam’s upbringing, the impetus for his need to tr...
2022-11-1836 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #75 GS Trophy 2022 Insights — Hear the Stories!Coming up on this BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk podcast: Words of wisdom from some of the competitors, media and marshals of the International GS Trophy 2022 in Albania. Take a listen!
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2022-10-0429 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #72 Erin Sills and Trev Richter – Chasing Speed Records!We all know the exhilaration that comes from riding a motorcycle. But what does it mean to ride fast, so fast even that you become a world record holding motorcycle rider. Well today, we are sitting down with Erin Sills and Trev Richter, of Hunter-Sills Racing. Together, Erin and Trev take us through what it takes to prepare themselves and their BMW motorcycles for riding on salt flats in the United States and Bolivia, and what it feels like to hold an unbeatable record!
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2022-07-1541 min
PEGASOREISE Motorrad Abenteuer Podcastpp193-Kaffeekränzchen BMW Motorrad DaysBei einem gemütlichen Kaffeekränzchen sprechen Haui und Claudio über die BMW Motorrad Days, die 2022 erstmals in Berlin stattfanden. Claudio berichtet von seinen Eindrücken des Events und wie er mit einer 1250 GS bei einer Offroad – Tour stürzte. Dazu gibt es Kommentare von Carina, Joel, Lars, Christian und Sabrina sowie einen Kaffee – Tipp von Firas Alshater.
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Firas Alshater
BMW Motorrad Days 2022
Pure&Crafted Festival
Carina: TwinSpark Podcast
Joels Wonderland
Lars: BMW Motorrad Club Berlin Spandau
Christian: Egal was kommt
Sabrina: Jeanxgrey
Youtube Livestream
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2022-04-1628 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #70 Prasit Aphiphunya – Riding From Bangkok to Germany!Riding from Bangkok to Germany for the BMW Motorrad Days? Easy for Prasit Aphiphunya, our latest guest on #RideAndTalk! Hear all about his many exciting adventures in Southeast Asia on this episode.
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2022-03-2628 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #68 Markus Pfister – Dressed for the Ride!There is certainly much to talk about when it comes to the history and development of our own BMW Motorrad Rider Gear. Hear the insightful conversation in the new episode of #RideAndTalk, starring Markus Pfister, Head of Gear and Garment BMW Motorrad.
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2022-02-2555 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #67 KK Wong – Taking It to the Limit!We can all improve our riding and driving skills, right? But when it comes to really understanding the limits of performance, then it’s worth listening to what KK Wong has to say. He’s a certified BMW Motorrad, BMW M, and MINI Instructor, so he knows what he’s talking about.
He’s also a product trainer so gets to ride all the latest bikes and gear, so he can teach the rest of us all about what it can do and why it’s so good. When he’s not ‘working’, KK loves to explore new places by bike, so we caug...
2022-02-0540 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #64 Werner Daemen – Winning in the EWC!It was the best possible way to finish the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship – a maiden victory for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team on the #37 M 1000 RR, and also securing the runner-up spot in the overall rankings.
We grabbed a chat with team manager Werner Daemen, who tells us exactly how they planned and orchestrated this memorable victory on the M RR, what this means for the future and just how much potential this bike has as a track weapon! Werner is an experienced guy and when he talks, people listen – so if you’re into motorsport, this one should be rig...
2021-10-2525 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #63 Pure&Crafted 2021 – Back in Style!After such a long hiatus, the BMW Motorrad community was finally reunited once again at Pure&Crafted 2021 in Berlin. The unique blend of custom bike culture, live music, great food and hand-crafted heritage attracted fans from across the globe for an unforgettable two days of partying among old and new friends.
Of course, when it comes to music, motorcycles and heritage, there’s no substitute for actually being there and experiencing all the live action, but for those unable to travel to the German capital in September, we’ve compiled a few highlights and soundbites in this episode of Ride and...
2021-09-2530 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #61 Steven Casaer – BMW M RR and the EWC!You gotta love the FIM Endurance World Championship, the ultimate test of man and machine, where multi-national teams compete as one for the coveted world title at prestigious racetracks across the globe. After a promising debut season where the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team established itself among the front-runners at the first time of asking, 2021 has proven to be just as exciting – especially with the #37 BMW M 1000 RR lining up on the grid.
So who better to tell us all about the bike, the regulations, the riders and the huge amount of behind-the-scenes development than the team’s mega-experienced Technical Dire...
2021-09-1040 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #60 Nate Kern – Living the Dream: From BoxerCup to M RR!Right from the early days of the iconic BoxerCup, and all the way through to the latest M 1000 RR, Nate Kern has been flying the flag for BMW Motorrad – both on and off the track – and is one of the most knowledgeable and best-known brand ambassadors out there.
Hear about Nate’s journey through life via the BMW bikes he’s loved and raced, including the R 1100 S, R 1200 S, HP2 Sport, S 1000 RR, R nineT Racer and even the latest M-powered rocket-ship! And discover why he’s so passionate about growing the dedicated BMW community that has supported his efforts ov...
2021-08-2256 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #58 Alan Stulberg – Revival-style builds, Boxers and The Birdcage!It’s time to get inside the creative mind that belongs to Alan Stulberg. Hear about the background story that led to the founding of Revival Cycles, and learn what inspired the unique and never-to-be-repeated Birdcage special that beautifully showcased the prototype Big Boxer motor that eventually found its way onto the R 18.
Discover more about some of the other special BMW builds this creative designer, engineer and artist has completed, including an old-school endurance-style RR, an original and rare R 68 from the ‘50s, and the drop-dead gorgeous Revival Henne BMW Landspeeder that started life as a R 100/7. Prepare to be i...
2021-08-0349 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #57 Gustavo Cuervo – an Unstoppable Force On BMW Bikes!From the iconic R 80 G/S to the latest boxer and four-cylinder models, Gustavo Cuervo has ridden over two million kilometres on five continents, explored some of the most amazing places on earth, and guided hundreds of motorcyclists on incredible adventure tours.
He’s an incredibly busy guy, who also organises the motorcycle filming teams at the Olympic Games and other major sporting events like road marathons and cycling races, as well as writing books about BMW Motorrad in his spare time! There are so many stories he’s amassed in nearly four decades of adventure travel, so we thought we’d...
2021-07-2132 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #56 The new all-electric BMW CE 04 – The Future Starts Now!With the new BMW CE 04, BMW Motorrad continues to consistently pursue its electromobility strategy for urban conurbations. Uncover how the BMW Motorrad Concept Link showcased in 2017 and the near-series BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 from 2020 opened up a whole new chapter in two-wheel urban mobility!
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2021-07-1234 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #53 Tom Sykes – Revving up for WSBK 2021!Join us for a chat and a giggle with the one and only Tom Sykes! The former Superbike World Champion is back for a third consecutive season with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team and can’t wait to get the 2021 season started on the formidable M 1000 RR factory superbike.
Testing is now over and the serious business of racing is about to begin, but Tom Sykes is also well known for his wicked sense of humour, so listen to the laid-back Yorkshireman talk all about superbikes, big-boxer R 18s and budgies – but not necessarily in that order!
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2021-05-1752 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #52 Greg Mansell – Il Leone and R 18 Island Life!He’s the son of ex F1 world champion Nigel Mansell and a former racing driver himself but it’s motorcycles that really float Greg Mansell’s boat! Specifically, motorcycles like the BMW R 18 that can be creatively modified for both looks and performance.
At his BMW Motorrad dealership on the picturesque island of Jersey, Greg and his colleagues have been building a rather special R 18 that he has named Il Leone – which is also the nickname that the Tifosi gave to his father during his Ferrari Formula One glory years. It means ‘The Lion’ – and when you hear about the bike, you’...
2021-05-1031 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #51 Connectivity 101 – Your Questions Answered!Here’s the audio version of our recent Live Ride and Talk video podcast all about connectivity – specifically with regard to the new R 1250 RT – which is packed with ‘connected’ technology that can be accessed via its full-HD 10.25-inch TFT screen.
First we explore this ‘next generation’ of connectivity, as experienced via smartphone-based map navigation. Then we answer your questions about how how to get the most from the free BMW Motorrad Connected app and all the opportunities it offers to maximise your riding experience. Enjoy!
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2021-05-0335 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #50 Ted Simon – Adventure Riding Legend Turns 90!In this very special episode of Ride and Talk, we celebrate the 90th birthday of Ted Simon – one of the original adventure motorcyclists. Ted has been inspiring thousands of us to travel on two wheels ever since his iconic Jupiter’s Travels book was published in 1973, detailing his 125,000 km round-the-world motorcycle ride over four years.
Ted repeated this amazing feat many years later at the age of 70, this time on a BMW R 80 GS Basic, telling the story of his second incredible journey in his book Dreaming of Jupiter. Ted seldom gives interviews these days but was happy to chat with...
2021-04-2630 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #49 Michael van der Mark – Fast Talking From the Flying Dutchman!It seems like an age, but we’re finally going racing again soon, and the new BMW M 1000 RR will be making its debut in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team has an exciting new addition in the shape of Michael van der Mark, who will be lining up alongside Tom Sykes this year in the quest for championship glory.
As part of the build-up to what we are all hoping will be an unforgettable season of thrilling racing, we thought you’d like to know more about the fast ‘flying Dutchman’ who will be wearing the BMW...
2021-04-1824 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #48 An Unbelievable Life of Globeriding!If you’re looking for a fascinating story about an incredible life spent on two wheels, then settle down, put your earbuds in or your headphones on and let us introduce you to the wonderful world of Helge Pedersen.
An absolute legend in the adventure riding community, thanks in part to his infamous (and some would say crazy) crossing of the Darien Gap, Helge’s stories from 40 years riding BMW GS bikes around the world could easily fill a whole series of podcasts! However, we’ve fitted some of the most entertaining ones into a single hour just for your listen...
2021-04-0459 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide And Talk - #47 Gear and Garment Collection – We’ve Got You Covered!At BMW Motorrad, we believe that what you wear is as important as what you ride, so we’re fortunate that with over four decades of experience in creating rider clothing, many motorcyclists put their faith in our equipment time and time again.
With the imminent arrival of our 2021 Gear and Garment collection, we chat with product experts Dr. Ralf Rodepeter, Julia Lein and Markus Pfister all about some of the innovative, stylish and functional products coming your way!
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2021-03-1228 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #46 Jean-Luc Donath – Born to Ride!To GS fans across the globe, Jean-Luc Donath is famous for his passion for the Int. GS Trophy and the joy he derives from being an instructor, a marshal, and a top rider of course. But did you know that the Frenchman is also a motorcycle cop, who makes his living as a professional rider on a police-specification BMW R 1200 RT?
We spoke to Jean-Luc about upholding law and order on two wheels, protecting his fellow citizens on his RT, and how his life changed beyond all recognition since his GS ‘love affair’ began in 2008...
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2021-02-1435 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #45 Int. GS Trophy 2022 Reveal – Feel the Excitement!Every two years, around this time, the global GS community is eagerly awaiting the day when BMW Motorrad unveils the location for the next International GS Trophy. For many fans, it is the start of an exciting journey of training and preparation for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win a national qualifier and secure a coveted place to represent their home nation at the international finals.
If you didn’t catch the livestream, you can enjoy our Ride and Talk audio podcast edit, with all the build-up, anticipation and reaction when the host country (Albania) was revealed, as well as listen to...
2021-02-0528 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #44 a Challenging Yet Successful Year!BMW Motorrad posted its second-best ever sales results in 2020, which is a remarkable achievement considering all the challenges of the past year. To find out what went on behind the scenes to make this happen – and what’s in the planning for 2021 and beyond – we invited Timo Resch, BMW Motorrad’s Vice President, Sales and Marketing, to join us for an in-depth chat. Don’t miss it!
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2021-01-2542 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #43 Peter Nettesheim – the Collection!Peter Nettesheim has dedicated more than 40 years of his life finding and restoring a huge and unique collection of bikes that span almost a century of BMW motorcycle production. For Peter, it’s all about sharing his knowledge of BMW’s past while preserving its history for others to appreciate.
We meet the man who built his own private museum at his home in Long Island, USA, and hear some of his amazing background stories about the engineering and machinery, the people and the sheer joy of bringing a piece of history back to life.
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2021-01-1855 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #41 Udo Wattendorf – ‘Luz de Esperanza’We chat with Udo Wattendorf, one of our BMW Motorrad employees responsible for the development of BMW Motorrad helmets. Udo has travelled far and wide but left his heart in South America, where he supports a project in Bolivia to get kids off the street, put a roof over their heads and teach them the skills they need to survive out in the world.
Udo tells us his story but we’re sure there are other inspiring ones out there within the BMW Motorrad community. If you’re involved in a charitable project, making a difference with your BMW-riding friends, then...
2020-12-1737 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #40 Simon Pavey – A Life of GS Challenges!He’s inspired thousands of BMW riders – young and old – to take their first adventure motorcycling steps at his off-road school. He’s played a huge part in building up a strong GS community and has also competed in many Dakar Rallies on BMW race bikes he’s built himself. He’s also hosted several GS challenges and GS Trophy qualifying events, and even helped prepare Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman for their original Long Way Round project.
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2020-12-1451 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #39 the all-new BMW S 1000 R – #AwakenTheDaredevilNot one world premiere, but two! We unveil the amazing all-new BMW S 1000 R and the G 310 R dynamic roadsters, then bring the bikes into our Munich studio for a deeper-dive into the genre, the performance and the design story behind these latest additions to the 2021 range.
Joining us for an in-depth chat is ‘R’ product manager Max Renko, designer Vianney Selosse, and freestyle riding legend Chris Pfeiffer, who did all the precision riding in the movies you’ve no doubt seen by now. One thing’s for sure, getting naked has never been this much fun!
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2020-12-0444 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #38 BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 – the Silent Revolution?NEXTGen 2020 gave us some cool insights into the BMW Group’s technologies, products and collaborations, including the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 – the near-series e-scooter that is more than just a means of transport – it’s also a means of communication for the urban commuter.
If you want to hear more about its electric drive, trailblazing design and connectivity solutions, listen to our chat with head of marketing and product management, Ralf Rodepeter, and head of motorcycle design, Edgar Heinrich, as we discuss this radical new e-scooter that is literally ‘plugged-in’ to the rider's life.
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2020-11-2732 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #37 the new BMW R 1250 RT – You’ve Never Had It So Good!There’s no better way of seeing the world than on a BMW motorcycle. We should know, we’ve been building them since 1923. However, on 15 October, the ‘best’ just got better when the new R 1250 RT was unveiled during our live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk.
Don’t worry if you missed it, because we’ve got the full audio version here for you to listen to. And when you hear about all the new features that experienced, long-distance riders will soon have at their disposal, you’ll understand why the new RT is THE touring motorcycle against which all othe...
2020-11-2024 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #36 Hannes Jaenicke – Me, Myself, Movies and Motorrad!We welcome actor, documentary filmmaker, committed environmentalist and author Hannes Jaenicke to Ride and Talk, where we discuss bikes, climate protection, endangered species and BMW Motorrad Days, among many other topics.
He’s a seriously passionate guy who has many remarkable projects on the go but always makes sure he finds the time for riding motorcycles. This naturally gets a big ‘thumbs-up’ from us!
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2020-11-1325 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #35 M RR – the BIG Reveal!Time to get excited? You should be – it’s the very first BMW M model on two wheels and it was exclusively unveiled by the head of BMW Motorrad Markus Schramm during our recent Ride and Talk live video podcast.
To get a feeling of what the new M RR is like to ride, and what it means for superbike fans everywhere, we’re joined by BMW Motorrad WSBK team rider Tom Sykes, Motorsport Director for BMW Motorrad Marc Bongers, and Product Manager for the M RR, Sepp Mächler.
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2020-10-2440 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #34 BMW R 18 – Roland Sands, Blechmann and More!This episode is a MUST for R 18 fans. A ‘deep-dive’ into the design and engineering excellence that has gone into our Big Boxer, with those directly responsible for making it happen – including BMW Motorrad Head of Design Edgar Heinrich, and Kurt Böck, who’s the project manager of that 1802 ccm beast of an engine.
And if that isn’t enough to whet your appetite, we also catch up with Roland Sands about his latest R 18 ‘Dragster’, before talking to Bernhard Naumann, who built the amazing Blechmann R 18 that recently broke cover.
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2020-10-171h 04Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #33 Manfred Spitz and the Enduro Park HechlingenThe Enduro Park Hechlingen is the original (and many would say the best) playground for GS riders, with over 45 km of gravel roads, single tracks and forest trails, steep slopes, water crossings and even deep sand, in one of the most picturesque settings imaginable.
They’ve been teaching BMW fans all the skills to ride off-road there for over a quarter of a century, closely watched over by the park’s chief instructor, Manfred Spitz. Manfred tells us how, with the right training, your GS can be the perfect passport to adventure…
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2020-10-1025 min
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2020-10-0903 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #32 BMW Motorrad Connected – Learn More!Welcome to the audio version of another LIVE episode of our Ride and Talk podcast. This one’s all about ‘connectivity’ and the cool, new tech at our disposal to help us enjoy and share our riding experiences together.
Join Andy Dukes has he chats to product experts Roman, Camilla and Jann all about the
latest version of the BMW Motorrad Connected app, which works on all bikes with TFT display, is packed with cool new functions and is available as a free download from the app store or Google Play. More than 80,000 BMW riders are using it already, so why no...
2020-09-2526 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #31 Chris Northover – One Crazy Dude!What can we say about Chris Northover? Ruthlessly enthusiastic? Definitely! Lives and breathes motorcycling? Without a doubt! In fact, our ‘Make Life a Ride’ tagline could certainly have been written with him in mind, because goofing around on bikes literally is his life.
You’ll probably know him from that famous ‘Storm the Embassy’ YouTube short film, or perhaps you’ve seen him in various BMW Motorrad videos. Either way, his laid-back personality, love of riding challenges and all-round ‘joie de vivre’ is infectious. Listen to Chris talking about his wacky life on two wheels, Northover-style…
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2020-09-0923 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #29 #40YearsGS – Exclusive Live Video Podcast!Welcome to our third live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk, where this time you can hear some living legends talk about #40YearsGS – before some amazing special-edition commemorative anniversary bikes are unveiled on the air for the first time.
The action starts with a short movie (the audio’s just as good as the pictures!) before host Andy Dukes chats with BMW Motorrad’s Head of Marketing and Product Management, Dr Ralf Rodepeter about what this special year means for the brand. Then we head over to the States and catch-up with Int. GS Trophy 2020 presenters Shawn Thomas and Joceli...
2020-08-2726 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #28 Richard Millington – Time to Ride Together and Explore Our World Again!With travel restrictions lifting, all of us are looking forwards to riding again and it’s hard to beat group motorcycle touring as the perfect way to discover new horizons. But what does it take to create and deliver unforgettable riding experiences to those with a passion for motorcycle travel?
To find out, we speak to Richard Millington from official travel partner BMW Motorrad Tours. In this latest episode, he tells us why it’s well worth letting the experts help plan the ideal post-lockdown touring adventure, from exotic short breaks, to peg-scraping blasts, to relaxed long-distance tours perfect for ride...
2020-08-2427 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #27 Berlin Plant – Look What’s Rolling off the Production Lines!As you’ll no doubt have heard, production has now started at #bmwplantberlin on the new R 18 model series, which we’re all so excited about. And while the ever-popular factory tours aren’t up and running just yet, we thought it would be a good time to take you behind the scenes at the plant, where at peak times, a shiny new BMW bike rolls off the assembly lines every 65 seconds.
Join Andy Dukes as he chats with BMW Motorrad Berlin Plant’s head of maintenance and innovation manager Ronald Sommer, who joined him on the line direct from the fact...
2020-08-1622 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #26 Aldo Kane – #NeverStopChallengingThis episode, we chat with former Royal Marine Commando, climber, diver, extreme environment expert and BMW Motorrad ambassador Aldo Kane, who loves a challenge. He’s rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, abseiled into active volcanoes, been held at gunpoint by narcos, and even been charged by a black Rhino while training anti-poaching teams.
But what does @aldokane like to do when he’s not leading extreme expeditions into the jungle, desert or mountains? He loves to ride BMW bikes – and talk about them of course. Listen and be inspired to another one of our lockdown chats.
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2020-07-2133 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #25 Active Cruise Control – Exclusive Live Video Podcast!Welcome to our second live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk, where we talk about ACC – otherwise known as Active Cruise Control. Some of you will know about, and already use this kind of technology in your cars, but this is the first time it will make its debut on a BMW motorcycle. In a nutshell, it’s all about creating maximum comfort and the best possible safety conditions when riding.
Join host Andy Dukes and Markus, Jonas and Alisa from the expert team behind this exciting new BMW Motorrad development, as they discuss how it works, why we need...
2020-07-2032 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #24 Riding the R 18 – Exclusive Live Podcast Discussion!Welcome to our first ever live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk. We recorded this in the midst of lockdown, when everyone wanted to ride but no one was really able to. So we thought it would be cool to use technology to try and bring us all together – virtually at least – to talk bikes. Specifically, the new R 18.
In this episode, we chat with Timo Resch, Vice President Sales and Marketing BMW Motorrad, and Trudy Hardy, VP of BMW Motorrad of the Americas, about the imminent arrival in the cruiser segment of the exciting new R 18. Then we intr...
2020-07-0658 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #23 Tiffany Coates – From Nowhere to Everywhere!This episode features the world’s foremost female motorcycle adventurer, Tiffany Coates, who 20 years ago, set off for India on a BMW R 80 GS called ‘Thelma’, with a friend on the back and just two months of riding experience between them. They ended up crossing four continents and staying on the road for two-and-a-half years!
Since then, Tiffany’s adventures have taken her far and wide on journeys such as England to Australia, Cape Town to Cairo, Alaska to Tierra Del Fuego; the list goes on… She’s been chased by wolves and stampeding elephants, and she’s fled from volcanoes, hur...
2020-06-1835 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #22 Sam Manicom and His Spirit of Adventure!Welcome to Ride and Talk – the BMW Motorrad podcast! It’s a podcast about the world’s best bikes, the people who ride them, and the incredible places these bikes allow us to reach. Join Andy Dukes as he delves deep into the world of BMW Motorrad for amazing behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights from brand experts, ambassadors and the passionate global riding community.
Within three months of throwing his leg over a bike for the first time, Sam Manicom set off on an R 80 GS to travel the length of Africa. But when he got to the Cape, he didn’t...
2020-06-0354 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #21 Elspeth Beard’s Record-Breaking, Life-Changing AdventureWelcome to Ride and Talk – the BMW Motorrad podcast! It’s a podcast about the world’s best bikes, the people who ride them, and the incredible places these bikes allow us to reach. Join Andy Dukes as he delves deep into the world of BMW Motorrad for amazing behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights from brand experts, ambassadors and the passionate global riding community.
The world was a very different place in 1983 when 23-year-old Elspeth Beard fired up her R 60/6 BMW and left London for a two-year journey into the unknown. In doing so, she became the first British woman to rid...
2020-05-2028 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #20 Lost in the Pacific with Dylan WickramaDylan Wickrama’s story has it all: lost on the Pacific Ocean in a home-made raft powered by his BMW R 1150 GS Adventure – and all because after three years of round-the-world travel, he was stuck at the Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia, where all roads ended at that time.
What happened out there is a spellbinding story that was first published in Dylan’s book ‘When the road ends’, but has now been made into a feature-length documentary movie, available for streaming and download worldwide from 12 May via iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and similar platforms. Find out more at https...
2020-05-1331 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #19 How the GS Changed My Life, With Stephanie Rowe“The GS changed my life…” How many of us can truly say that? Stephanie Rowe certainly can for sure. Ever since she won the ‘ride of her life’ as part of the One World One R 1200 GS campaign back in 2012, she’s been spreading the GS joy across the continents.
That original GS – and many other GSs since – have changed her life considerably and she tells Ride and Talk about the two-wheeled adventures that have taken her across the globe as a brand ambassador, certified off-road instructor, journalist, Int. GST marshal and the face of several BMW Motorrad campaigns. Her enthusiasm is in...
2020-04-2618 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #18 This World AheadAlthough we’re not riding our bikes during these unprecedented times, it doesn’t stop us dreaming about the places we will hopefully soon be able to explore on two wheels, the people we will meet on future adventures and the stories we will be able to tell about freedom and life on the road.
Ever wondered how a motorcycle can change your life? Listen to the inspirational Rolf Lange tell Ride and Talk how a work encounter with the BMW Motorrad brand set the wheels in motion for a voyage of discovery that ended up taking him right across the...
2020-04-1734 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #17 Riding the new R 18 with Tommy and Nathalie!Finally, after months of anticipation and excitement, the R 18 had its world premiere on 3 April. The coronavirus situation meant that the launch was communicated via the brand’s social media channels, so fans tuned in from right across the globe from the comfort of their own homes to see the new big boxer unveiled.
We hear from two very special guests in this latest episode of Ride and Talk, both of whom have been lucky enough to ride the new R 18 before it was launched. ‘A Bavarian Soul Story’ host Tommy Kerns and BMW Motorrad’s Marketing and Communication Project Lead for...
2020-04-0828 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #16 Developing the FutureIt’s fantastic that BMW Motorrad’s top management likes to join customer events like the Int. GS Trophy and ride with all the participants. While we were in New Zealand in February, we caught up with new head of BMW Motorrad development Christof Lischka, who rode the entire Trophy with BMW Motorrad boss Markus Schramm, head of design Edgar Heinrich, and head of marketing and product management Ralf Rodepeter.
As well as being a top rider (motocross, enduro and rally) Christof is really looking forward to building on BMW Motorrad’s successful product development of recent years, so gave us som...
2020-03-2518 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #15 Int. GS Trophy - The Team Behind the TrophyWelcome to a special BONUS podcast, direct from the 2020 Int. GS Trophy in New Zealand. In #14 of Ride and Talk, we already spoke to many of the emotional participants from the teams, who literally had the ride of their lives on this unforgettable off-road adventure on the North and South Islands.
But what about those who are responsible for actually making the Int. GS Trophy happen in the first place? For reporting the news back home, for presenting the daily highlights, and making sure those competing have the best experience imaginable? Listen to Head of BMW Motorrad Markus Schramm and...
2020-02-2516 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #14 Int. GS Trophy 2020 - ReviewWow! What an amazing Int. GS Trophy that was in New Zealand. 22 teams from around 40 countries came together for 2,500 kilometres of unforgettable riding pleasure on their BMW F 850 GS bikes. Of course by now you’ll know the results, but this podcast isn’t about winners and losers – because there were no losers!
This latest podcast goes behind the scenes on the final day of the 2020 edition and takes a deep-dive into the pure joy of the participants, the camaraderie, the experience of riding, the memories and friendships made, the end of one journey but the start of another… Warning: it’s an...
2020-02-2433 minRide and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #10 Behind the Scenes of BMW's Test Center in MiramasJoin us behind closed doors in the south of France at the Autodrome de Miramas – BMW’s proving ground – where the bikes and cars we’re going to be riding and driving in the future are put through intensive test cycles.
Around 180 BMW bikes are taken to the limits here every year – on test benches and on a variety of specially-built roads, racetracks and handling circuits, with a staggering 3 million kilometres covered in total.
We speak to the experts, who are literally living their lives in the future, about the work going on behind the scenes to bring us products and innova...
2019-12-1041 min
Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #9 Mattie Griffin About the Stunt Potential of the New F 900 RIn-depth chat with fans’ favourite freestyle streetbike rider Mattie Griffin
How did we get to episode nine of Ride and Talk so quickly? It’s because there are so many great stories out there – and super-interesting people for us to talk to. Here’s one we’ve actually been sitting on for a while because we knew there was a second part coming that we just had to include.
It’s an in-depth chat with fans’ favourite Mattie Griffin, the freestyle streetbike rider who continues to amaze us with his tricks on his modified BMW F 800 R, even after all these years. B...
2019-12-0222 min
Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #8 Great Insights With BMW Motorrad Factory WSBK Rider Eugene LavertyEugene Laverty about his career, family, fellow racers, and the love of podcasting.
Welcome to episode eight of the Ride and Talk podcast – or should we say “podCARst” because this episode was actually recorded inside a BMW 2 Series car directly outside the EICMA motorcycle exhibition in Italy!
We sat down for a quiet chat with new BMW Motorrad factory WSBK rider Eugene Laverty, who spoke with real depth and clarity about his career, family, fellow racers, and a love of podcasting by the way
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2019-11-1826 min
Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #7 It’s That EICMA Time of Year Again!We bring this latest podcast episode to you direct from the famous international motorcycle exhibition in Milan, where BMW Motorrad unveiled three outstanding new models in the Roadster and Adventure Sports segments. We go for a ‘deep dive’ into the story behind these all-new F 900 R, F 900 XR and S 1000 XR world premieres.
And if that wasn’t enough, show-goers were treated to some first impressions of the new Concept R 18 /2 – an amazing second custom interpretation from the team that brought us the original big boxer cruiser design study. Who better to talk to than the guy who dreamed it up and t...
2019-11-0736 min
Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #5 GS 'family' - History with Fred JakobsWelcome back again, it’s great to have you here! What’s happening this time? Well, the Int. GS Trophy is drawing ever closer, so first up, I’ll be talking with a couple of characters who are well known in the GS ‘family’. It’s Shawn Thomas and Jocelin Snow, who recently heard the great news that they had been confirmed as the new GS Trophy ‘presenters’ of the daily film highlights. I spoke with them soon after they’d heard the good news and their delight is wonderfully evident!
After that, we go ‘back in time’ with BMW Motorrad historian Fre...
2019-10-2131 min
Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #4 Unveiling of the Int. GS Trophy 2020 BikeHere we go again. Welcome back if you’ve listened before, and if it’s your first time, it’s great to have you here!
What’s happening in this episode? Well, a few days ago the Int. GS Trophy 2020 bike was unveiled live on Facebook and Instagram. This special model is fresh off a dedicated assembly line in Berlin and will be the same bike that all the participants will use at the international finals over in New Zealand at the Int. GS Trophy 2020. I speak to BMW Motorrad head of product management, Christian Pingitzer, about this equipment-laden F 850 GS speci...
2019-10-1616 min
Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #3 The Fastest Road Racer in the WorldWelcome back and thanks for joining us again. Have we got something special for you this time? Oh yes! Sit back and be inspired by this exclusive interview with Smiths Racing BMW rider Peter Hickman, who has had an amazing year of success on the roads. At the time of writing these notes, he’s already enjoyed three wins and two podiums at the Isle of Man TT, victory at the North West 200, and a ‘magnificent’ 7 out of 7 at the Ulster Grand Prix – as well as claiming the outright lap record. He’s officially the ‘fastest road racer in the world’ and t...
2019-09-3027 min
Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #2 A Journey ‘Back to the Future’Welcome back and thanks for joining us again. This time we’ll take a journey ‘back to the future’ and speak to Dr. Ralf Rodepeter about the new Vision DC Roadster – and how the brand’s past is already influencing its electrified future.
Then, we’ll be looking ahead to the International GS Trophy in New Zealand and speaking to Thomas Fischer, who is responsible for BMW Motorrad’s North African and Middle Eastern markets, both of which are fielding teams for the first time in the Trophy.
We’ll also have a chat with Peet Gerrards, one of the lucky guys from...
2019-09-2337 min
Ride and Talk - The BMW Motorrad PodcastRide and Talk - #1 Great Big Boxer News From ItalyThanks to the recent unveiling of the Concept R 18 custom bike in Italy – we now know there’s big boxer-engine cruiser in development – 1800ccs of pure emotion. We’ll be talking with the boss of BMW Motorrad, the marketing team and the bike’s designers about the super-exciting new model series heading our way.
bmw-motorrad.com/r18
Then we move on to the International GS Trophy and will be looking ahead to New Zealand – an adventure rider’s paradise and THE ultimate destination for the 2020 edition of this unique motorcycling event that takes place next February.
gstrophy.com
After that, we’ll touch on...
2019-09-1828 min