BMW Motorcycles: 100 Years celebrates the legendary machines built by Germany’s leading
motorcycle manufacturer. BMW’s long history of evolving technology is highlighted in this
detailed story beginning with side-valve machines in the 1920s and early overhead-valve
performance bikes then moving to the postwar R-series Airhead and modern Oilhead twins
followed by four-cylinder and six-cylinder K-series touring bikes the latest parallel twins
and inline-four cylinder sport bikes. From the first R32 that launched BMW’s motorcycle dynasty
to the latest S1000RR superbike and R18 mega-cruiser BMW Motorcycles captures a century of
motorcycling excellence in a combination of historic and contemporary photos sourced from BMW’s
archive. The stories behind all the classic and modern BMWs are here: 1920s and 1930s BMWs
like the R5 that defined performance in the prewar era The military R12 that supported the
Wehrmacht as it battled its way across Europe in World War II The 1960s R69S that offered an
excellent platform for both touring and sporting riding The R90S café racer and the R100RS the
latter arguably the world’s first dedicated sports tourer The astounding K1 “flying brick” The
GS ( Gelände Sport ) series that launched the adventure-bike revolution Today’s R18 R nine T
and the world-class S100RR superbike This is a once-in-100-years story captured in a beautiful
book sure to be enjoyed by any BMW Fan.
