BMW Motorcycles

In 1923, BMW introduced the air-cooled R32 opposed twin that would become the company’s trademark design for nearly a century. Many iterations later, the boxer engine has evolved into a bigger, liquid-cooled version that powers the latest R 1250 GS adventure bike, R 1250 RT sport tourer, and other popular models. BMW prides itself on finding unique solutions to engineering problems, and the German company's current lineup has everything from entry-level singles like the G 310 GS and the C 650 GT and C Evolution scooters, or "urban mobility" in BMW speak. 

The carbon-fiber-framed HP4 Race and the high-revving S 1000 RR, which excels in national and international roadracing competition, prove the company can also deliver extreme performance on par with that of any other manufacturer in the world. But perhaps the most audacious BMW motorcycle extant is the luxurious six-cylinder K 1600 GTL—and its derivative, the K 1600 GT, K 1600 B, and K 1600 Grand America—a technological tour de force for the most discriminating touring riders.

Discover the latest BMW motorcycle in our 2020 motorcycle buyer’s guide. We ride and review all of the new BMW motorcycles and share our likes, dislikes, and overall opinion of each model, along with a breakdown of important specifications and retail pricing. Together with our dyno tests and comparisons, you’ll get a complete picture of every BMW in our buyer’s guide.

Browse the latest BMW street and adventure motorcycle reviews and comparisons from Cycle World. We ride all of the 2020 BMW motorcycles. Read our detailed reviews and learn how those motorcycles stack up against their two-wheel competition in our comparisons.