Skip to content

  • BMW MOA
  • Join the MOA Community
  • The National Rally
BMW Owners News

BMW Owners News

The information network for BMW motorcycle enthusiasts

MOA Garage

Get the low-down on BMW’s newest motorcycles, from launch events to long-term engagements.

Inside BMW Motorrad MOA Garage 

BMW issues another recall for R 1250 GS/GSA/RTP motorcycles

26 January 202326 January 2023 Wes Fleming 376 ViewsR1250GS, R1250GSA, R1250RTP, recall

On January 18, 2023, BMW Motorrad and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued campaign number 23V011000, recalling about 18,500

Read more
Club Life MOA Garage 

BMW Demo Days at Daytona Biketoberfest

28 February 202228 March 2022 Rev. Kerry Dunham 1147 Views

(This story is from Biketoberfest 2021. BMW will have the full line demo truck at Daytona for Bike Week ’22,

Read more
Club Life MOA Garage 

Something Completely Custom for the MOA Foundation

28 February 202214 March 2022 Bill Wiegand 1672 Views

Forty years ago, a gallon of gas was less than a buck, and for 20 cents, you could send a

Read more
MOA Garage Motorcycle Test Kitchen 

Squeeze, don’t tear: the Knipex Pliers Wrench

9 September 202126 July 2022 Mark Barnes 1346 Viewspliers, tools, wrench

German toolmaker Knipex (pronounced ka-ni-pex) claims to produce the finest pliers in the world; indeed, they’ve devoted themselves almost exclusively

Read more
Contributors Find Your Crossroads MOA Garage Overlanding She Rides a Beemer 

What would you do for a BMW?

7 September 202116 September 2022 Dustin Silvey, Photos by Janel Silvey 1739 ViewsG650GS, GS, GSA, South America

I was never a high-end car person. I grew up driving around in a Datsun pickup (my grandfather owned a

Read more
MOA Garage 

R 1200 GS tear down continues with cylinder head removal

3 May 202121 July 2021 Wes Fleming 1761 Viewsdisassembly, engine, tech

The tear down of our parts bike, a 96,000-mile 2005 BMW R 1200 GS, has kicked back into gear. Follow

Read more
MOA Garage 

Tech Tip: After you crash, don’t start that bike!

26 March 20213 May 2021 Wes Fleming 1330 Viewstech tip

It’s tempting, I know, but when you have even a minor crash or drop, don’t react by immediately starting your

Read more
MOA Garage 

Riding and gawking at the R 18

21 January 20211 March 2021 BMW MOA 741 Viewsr18

Lots of riders are talking about the R 18. Wes took the MOA’s R 18 loaner to a local Sunday

Read more
MOA Garage 

Videos on the R 18 – transmission & final drive service

21 January 2021 BMW MOA 733 Viewsmaintenance, r18, service

Routine maintenance is one of the keys to making your motorcycle last as long as it possibly can. The MOA

Read more
MOA Garage 

Videos on the R 18 – an introduction and an oil change!

7 January 20217 February 2021 BMW MOA 746 Viewsoil, r18, tech, video

Check out the latest R 18 videos on the MOA’s YouTube channel, embedded here for your viewing pleasure.

Read more
  • ← Previous

MEMBER DEALS & DISCOUNTS

DEALS FOR MOA MEMBERS FROM SOME OF OUR PARTNERS

Metzeler extends spring rebate program through July 2023
Industry Updates Member Benefits News 

Metzeler extends spring rebate program through July 2023

5 May 2023 Metzeler Press Release
Planning a summer tour? Check out the revamped Motorcycle Travel Network
Industry Updates Just for You Member Benefits 

Planning a summer tour? Check out the revamped Motorcycle Travel Network

25 April 202311 May 2023 Wes Fleming
BMW CCA Foundation needs YOUR BIKE for its Ultimate Driving Museum in 2023
Club Life Industry Updates Member Benefits News 

BMW CCA Foundation needs YOUR BIKE for its Ultimate Driving Museum in 2023

28 November 20228 December 2022 BMW MOA
Premiere Training wraps for 2022; more classes coming in ’23!
Club Life Member Benefits News Skills & Survival 

Premiere Training wraps for 2022; more classes coming in ’23!

22 November 202222 November 2022 BMW MOA

 

 

THE RIDE INSIDEView All

MARK BARNES DIGS DEEP INTO MOTORCYCLING FROM MANY PERSPECTIVES

Lighter makes righter
Contributors Just for You The Ride Inside 

Lighter makes righter

30 April 202326 April 2023 Mark Barnes

This is the follow-up to my previous column, “Light makes right.” If you missed that one, I described packing my

DON’T MISS THESE

  • BMW MOA HQ
  • MOA Rally HQ
  • Chasing the Horizon Podcast
  • 200 Miles Before Breakfast Podcast
  • She Rides a Beemer
  • Regular Columnists (link coming soon)
  • Tech Wiki (in progress)
  • Ride Safe (in progress)
  • Ride Routes (coming soon)

 

About Us

We’re building a vibrant motorcycle community where enthusiasts can connect and share their passion for motorcycles. The information on these pages is only the “tip of the iceberg.” For more BMW centric information, consider joining the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America to receive the latest news, feature stories, ride routes and product reviews. To join the world’s largest BMW Motorcycle club or find out more, click bmwmoa.org

Special Interest Blogs

  • Down Hill & Off Camber
  • Two Tents
  • MotoSafe
  • She Rides a Beemer
  • Postcards from the Road
  • Airheaded

Just Payin’ the Bills

Copyright © 2023 BMW Owners News. All rights reserved.