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The F 450 GS is the latest small-bore concept from BMW

Motorcycles

BMW shakes up entry-level adventure bike class with the concept F 450 GS

The entry-level adventure bike class is heavily populated by the likes of KTM, Royal Enfield, and CFMoto’s hugely capable offerings. These 400-500cc bikes are fun, lightweight, and most importantly, affordable. Now, BMW is set to take on them all.

BMW's new Automated Shift Assist (ASA) completely eliminates the need for a rider to operate the clutch, but only if you want it. In M mode, it operates just like a normal motorcycle except it will change down automatically if you 're going to stall the engine. In automated D mode, it changes automatically based on how you are using the bike.

Motorcycles

BMW Motorrad's magic button = auto & manual in the same bike

BMW Motorrad has announced a new Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) technology that operates the clutch and gearbox of a motorcycle to offer a smoother, faster, more precise gear shift. If you’re thinking “what for”, then you’re probably an existing motorcyclist. That was my first reaction when I saw BMW’s press release, but as I read onwards, I changed my mind.

BMW Motorrad says that the 2024 CE 02 is neither a motorcycle or a scooter, and has come up with the term eParkourer to describe the youth-oriented electric ride

Motorcycles

BMW's urban-cool CE 02 electric moto rides from concept to reality

BMW Motorrad shook up the world of scooter design back in 2017 with the futuristic Concept Link electric scoot, and then surprised with news of an actual release. Now it looks like a repeat formula for the youth-focused Concept CE-02.

The BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses can be easily connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth and app. The projection can be positioned and the settings can be selected before the ride and also while riding via the multicontroller on the motorcycle handlebars.

Motorcycles

BMW unveils $750 ConnectedRide Motorcycle Smartglasses

We've seen several attempts to create head-up display smartglasses for motorcyclists in the past, and we've been wildly unenthusiastic so far ... but that just changed.