BMW Motorrad
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| BMW Motorrad | |
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| Founded | 1923 |
| Headquarters |  Munich, Germany |
| Industry | Motorcycle |
| Parent | BMW |
| Website | BMW Motorrad International |
BMW Motorrad, a division of BMW, manufactures motorcycles.[1] Originally an aircraft engine manufacturer in the early 20th century and through World War I, BMW introduced the first motorcycle under its name, the R32, in 1923.
Although BMW motorcycles have been long associated with their original engine configuration, the flat-twin or boxer engine, the company today manufactures motorcycles in a variety of engine and riding configurations.
[edit] Business performance
BMW Motorrad achieved very good business performance in 2007 with record sales, with the most popular model being the R1200GS. In 2008 the company plans to introduced the DOHC Boxer HP2 Sport. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ BMW Motorrad: perfect riding pleasure.. bmw-motorrad.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
- ^ [http://www.bikervoodoo.com/2008/02/01/bmw-motorrad-achieves-record-sales-yet-again-in-2007/ Biker Voodoo ยป BMW MOTORRAD ACHIEVES RECORD SALES YET AGAIN IN 2007
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