Guide Note:Forged in iron and steeped in motor oil, the history of BMW motorcycles boils down to one thing - the quest for perfect rider's machine. In fact 50% of all the motorcycles BMW ever manufactured still prowl the world's roads today.
Fast Facts:
- BMW began as an airplane engine manufacturer in World War I.
- BMW proudly presented its first motorcycle on 28 September 1923 at the German Motor Show in the Kaiser-damm Fair Halls in Berlin.
- Safe riding, assured by good running gear and brakes, has always been one of the special merits of BMW motorcycles. A particular milestone came in 1988 with the introduction of the world’s first anti-lock brake system (ABS) on a motorcycle.
