Always looking for ways to improve their machines, BMW are at the forefront of motorcycle technology. They introduced ABS systems, sliding windshields on touring bikes, electronic ignition, strengthened frames, telescopic forks, telescopic rear suspension and the pivot frame on the RS racing bike. Now in paperback and fully-updated, this new edition chronicles the history of these famous motorbikes, known throughout the world for their engineering excellence. Darwin Holmstrom brings the story of these legendary machines to life, describing the personal forces that created BMW’s two-wheeled line. He explores how motorcycles grew from a sideline to a major part of BMW’s business, how World War II nearly destroyed the company, and how BMW motorcycles evolved from stodgy touring bikes to cutting-edge machines that seamlessly blend tradition with modern styling and technology.
The publishers will send a copy of this book to one lucky winner in our free competition: Question; what do the initials BMW represent?
Please email your answer to
peter@southeastbiker.co.uk or text your answer
to 07733 185988. Closing date for the competition is 1st June 2010
I want to go faster, I want to go faster..
