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The second-generation K1200GT, introduced in 2006, uses essentially the same inline-4 engine as the BMW K1200S sportbike, which held the world speed record in 2005 for its class at 279.33 km/h (173.57 mph), [2] and the K1200R. The new model was lighter and more powerful than the 2003 first-generation K1200GT.
The BMW K1200RS is a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW. The K1200RS is the last evolution of the BMW four-cylinder longitudinal engine, often referred to as the flying brick. From 1996 to 2004 37,992 units were built at the BMW plant in Spandau Germany.
The "airhead" BMW R 80 GS and R 100 GS models remained in production until 1997, before being replaced by the newer "oilhead" models such as the BMW R 850 series, the 1994–1999 BMW R 1100 R standard motorcycle, the 1994–1999 BMW R 1100 GS dual-sport, the 1996–2001 BMW R 1100 RT tourer, the 1998–2005 BMW R 1100 S sports, and the 1999 ...
In some cases, including the Honda Gold Wing and BMW K1200LT, this is not really a reverse gear, but a feature of the starter motor which when reversed, performs the same function. To avoid accidental operation, the reverse is often engaged using an entirely separate control switch - e.g., a pull-toggle at the head of the fuel tank - when the ...
Stoli. Stoli Group USA, the owner of the namesake vodka, filed for bankruptcy in December. A number of things went wrong for the unit, including a slowing demand for spirits, a major cyberattack ...
BMW was committed to the manufacturer imposed 100 bhp (75 kW) limit for motorcycles sold in Germany, so decided that to address both issues it needed to turn to aerodynamics to solve the problem. [3] In 1984 at the Cologne Motor Show, BMW design created the aerodynamic "Racer" mockup, based on a standard K100 chassis. [4]
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was told "don't say a word" by his lawyer in court, following an outburst outside the hearing at a Pennsylvania ...
From 2001 to 2007, the situation was reversed, because models using a 4.4 litre version of the N62 engine were named 545i, 645i and 745i. Models using a 4.8 litre version of the N62 engine were named 550i, 650i and 750i. From 1996 to 2001, the 318i model used a 1.9 litre version of the M44 engine. Then from 2001, the 318i model used 2.0 litre ...