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<p>This summer BMW Motorrad hosted the <strong>R 18 INTERNATIONAL SOULFUEL CUSTOMIZING CHAMPIONSHIP</strong>,  a competition between BMW Motorrad dealers to build the most epic, customized R 18. The regional phase in the U.S. had 8 participant dealers and 10 impressive custom builds. The two winning projects from the U.S. will had the opportunity to move on to compete in the <strong>ONLINE INTERNATIONAL SEMI-FINALS.</strong></p> <p>The people have spoken, thousands of votes were processed, and voting is now concluded for the U.S. round of R 18 Customizing Championship 2023. </p> <p>But, before revealing the big winners, we would like once again to congratulate all participants, who brought their vision to life and creatively demonstrated how the R 18 is perfect for customization.</p>

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<p>You are driven by the fascinating original. It’s a passion that dominates you. For you, every detail, every technical feature counts. You love this feeling and bring it to life on the street, on the racetrack and now finally also at home: the first M LEGO® model ever and the largest LEGO® Technic motorcycle model to date has been created in close cooperation with LEGO® Technic designers: The LEGO® Technic M RR at a scale of 1:5. The specifications were clear – maximum precision to make what had previously been impossible possible. Parts were designed from scratch if they did not meet the strict requirements, something that was also done with the original. That’s exactly what “Born on the Racetrack. Build at home.” represents.</p>

<p>Whether offering organized motorcycling trips to the most beautiful places in the world, or training on world championship circuits: BMW is your starting point for unique motorcycling experiences. On the other side of the world or right outside your front door. Always passionate, inspiring and outstanding in quality and service – just like you expect from BMW. Get ready to explore endless possibilities.</p> <p>BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to partner with Elephant Moto USA to bring you the Great Getaway.</p>

<p>Fuel tanks and jerseys, helmets and tools, calligraphy and photography: the workshop – or rather the wonderful and orderly chaos – of Shinya Kimura, one of the most sought-after customizers in the world (and one of the most interesting ones!), is packed with mementos and astonishing items of all kinds. No more than two or three motorcycles leave his holy halls each year. During his modification projects, he focuses on only one bike at a time to be fully invested in the project. The flow and harmony as well as the Wabi-Sabi of Japanese aesthetics play a crucial role in this. The patina and the genuine character of the – mostly – old motorcycles are just as important to him as the essence of the future rider. After all, it’s the rider who completes the project. So it’s all the more exciting that this time Shinya has a brand-new R 18 in his workshop and the rider concerned is no less than he himself.</p> <p>Customized motorcycle. Not for sale. </p> <p> </p>

<p>The BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY is an idea. Our idea of future mobility. We call it &quot;adaptive mobility&quot;. In the future, you will use precisely the routes you want to use. You will arrive at your destination as quickly or as relaxed as possible. And all this with the same vehicle. Some aspects of this vision are already reality: an electric drive, high individuality, a unique design.</p> <p>Vision AMBY is not a production series model and not available for sale.</p>

<p>For the past 15 years, thousands of bikers from around the world have been flocking to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the foothills of the Wetterstein mountains. BMW Motorrad Days, the motorcycle event of the year, has been taking place here for the past 15 years.</p> <p>Garmisch Partenkirchen sits like a story-book town at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. Countless trails take hikers up to nearby peaks and beyond to ice-cold Alpine lakes. Once a year, this idyllic setting is a magnet for thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts. A festival atmosphere takes over in Garmisch-Partenkirchen during the event. The locals celebrate together with bikers, who come to BMW Motorrad Days from literally every corner of the earth.</p>

<p>Explore the world, master every challenge at the GS, and show your team spirit: The International GS Trophy is an incomparable and challenging motorcycle adventure. More than a dozen teams from all over the world are meeting again in 2020. The riders are in for a treat as this year's venue is New Zealand. There the participants will have the opportunity to experience a unique and once-in-a-lifetime event.<br /> </p>

<p>Following an incredible qualifier in California, three finalist are moving on to compete for the International GS Trophy.</p> <p>These outstanding finalists are sales engineer Harrison Kendrick (22) from North Carolina and Californians Chris Johns (34) and Kevin Jones (41).</p> <p>We caught up with finalists following the qualifier. See what they had to say below!</p>

<p>Spectacular journeys across rugged rocks, sand and mud, strenuous trial challenges – riders have given it their all. On 4 September 2022, the ultimate off-road adventure launched in Albania’s pristine dream setting: the 8th Int. GS Trophy. The seven-day challenge is an once-in-a-lifetime experience that demands everything from international participants: courage, skill and perseverance. Tests the 57 participants took required great skill, but above all genuine team spirit – absolutely #SpiritOfGS.</p>

<p>To really enjoy the road, you have to be carefree. And on a motorcycle. At BMW Motorrad, we're always working on new solutions that let you focus your eyes and your mind on what's most important: a carefree and fun motorcycling experience. </p>

<p>San Jose BMW is an authorized BMW motorcycle dealership near Santa Clara, California with a history built from AMA National Superbike competition and experience modifying BMW motorcycles to suit the priorities of serious riders from long distance tourers to racers.</p> <p>The California Special R 18, or CSR18 for short, was a concept intended to take a stock BMW R 18 and make it visually lighter with a mix of vintage and contemporary while paying tribute to the Golden State. The color scheme is a mix of matte and gloss black with highlights of brass and white. It has an aggressive design while maintaining proper design proportions for increased functionality. San Jose BMW used the latest in 3D scanning technology to make a digital copy of the bike to design custom parts and modify the bike down to 0.002 mm. </p> <p>Check out the photos of the California Special R 18 below and stay tuned as this bike moves forward in the International Round of the Customizing Championship 2023. </p> <p>And visit the <a title="Click to visit San Jose BMW YouTube" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZhHPyAAoLk" class="textlinkextern" target="_blank">San Jose BMW YouTube</a> page to find out even more about the build. </p>

<p>Alan Stulberg is a fan of boxer engines. He and his team have created a unique custom bike, living out his creative freedom, for a prototype two-cylinder boxer engine. Inspired by BMW motorcycles from the 1930s and racecars from the early 1960s, this one-of-a-kind bike will be on display for the first time at the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas: The Revival Birdcage. </p>

<p>Since the original Buffalo Soldiers taught horsemanship skills to West Point cadets, the motorcycle club does an annual ride from Hartford to honor their heritage. This year, Beemer and S.O.B. will be riding the R 18 First Edition.</p>

<p>The Custom Works ZON team from Japan has received numerous awards for their custom bikes. With &quot;Departed&quot;, Yuichi Yoshizawa and Yoshikazu Ueda once again cause a stir. The heart of the machine is the prototype of a completely new type of opposed-twin boxer engine. This custom build is not a production vehicle and is not offered by BMW NA in the US.</p>

<p>More than 70% of the Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club members are veterans, with many more who were or still are first responders. To Paul Stringer, riding with the club is an extension of his years of service.</p>

<p>Quickly get from A to B. From work to your friend’s place, from a café to the city. Flexible, spontaneous, always networked: driver, smartphone and the Definition CE 04. Its drive is completely emissions-free, the design completely rethought. With the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04, we are consistently continuing what we started in our first electric maxi-scooter BMW C evolution and the concept bike Concept Link – maximizing mobility and pleasure. Electric and emissions-free, networked, #PluggedToLife.</p> <p>Definition CE 04 is not a production series model and not available for sale.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.0in;font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"> </span></p>

<p>Meet Rob “S.O.B.” Griffiths, learn about the journey that has led to him becoming a BMW Motorrad rider, and hear about his desire to join the Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club.</p>

<p>Pushing boundaries has always been a part of BMW Motorrad. The future of mobility is full of surprises – as can be seen from the floating boxer. A construction kit was the start. </p>

<p>Sebastian Gutsch has been restoring old BMW motorcycles for decades. His bikes are more than just good-looking. The lawyer from Munich also rides his creations at vintage bike races and was one of the first to ride the R 5 Hommage at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the elegance competition for classic cars. After all, the original engine installed in the bike comes from his own collection. Just one of the many rare finds and stories from his garage.</p>

<p>Striking characters work in the BMW Motorrad design team. Every designer has their own style and feels at home in their own biker scene. And each and every one of them adds their own inspiration and passion. These different forms are then combined in the design process: they are manifested in each new BMW Motorrad creation. Edgar Heinrich, head designer at BMW Motorrad, introduces the BMW Motorrad design team and the design process. </p>

<p>The biggest challenge of a lifetime, new experiences and pure riding pleasure: the International GS Trophy is and will always be a legend of Enduro-adventures. Here are all of them, since the beginning in 2008 – the riders, who strove and conquered the yonder. Find your champion here, at the Int. GS Trophy Hall of Fame. </p>

<p>Ready for any challenge: Since 1980, the GS has stood for limitless adventure and curiosity, both on and off the road. 40 years ago, we presented the R 80 G/S for the first time as the conceptual pioneer of touring enduros, which laid the foundation for a decades-long success story. We are celebrating this anniversary with the special editions of our versatile GS models. The 40 Years GS editions are each a homage to the #SpiritofGS. They boast state-of-the-art technology, but their design is inspired by the legendary R 100 GS and reminds us of the origins of the GS.</p>

<p>BMW Motorrad stands for passion, dynamism, design, technology, innovation and, above all, quality. You can ride your new BMW Motorcycle with peace of mind up to 3 years or 36,000 miles of warranty coverage.</p> <p>New, authorized BMW Motorcycles come with a 3 year or 36,000 mile limited new vehicle warranty, whichever comes first. For important details, see the BMW Motorrad Service and Warranty Information booklet on the page below or visit an authorized BMW Motorrad Dealer. The 24-hour roadside assistance begins on the original in-service date.</p>