BMW MOTORRAD FOR 2008: ANOTHER YEAR PASSES, ANOTHER STEREOTYPE FALLS

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 6, 2007... BMW's two-wheel product expansion
takes another step forward for 2008, with six new or extensively revised models
in four different categories. In addition, the company moves into yet one more
displacement class this year with another all-new off-road design. The
company's HP, Supersport and Adventure-Touring ranks also expand via new or
extensively revised models in those areas. In all, BMW's 2008 model offerings
rank as the most diverse the company has ever offered, with 18 models that
cover the world of motorcycling from cleated footpegs and knobbies, to clip-ons
and slicks, to saddlebags and GPS units -- in any mixture you can imagine.

The cleated footpeg offering is covered by the all-new competition-oriented G
450 X, which joins a lineup that includes the three single-cylinder G 650 X
models. Even more off-road oriented than the G 650 Xchallenge, the 450 boasts
an engine and chassis designed to optimize the lightweight bike's off-road
intent. The 50-horsepower liquid-cooled single sits in a frame that combines
stainless steel and aluminum components. A Marzocchi fork and Ohlins rear shock
are just two of the top-drawer components on this fuel-injected off-road-ready
tool.

Also new this year is the latest version of BMW's parallel-twin, the F 800 GS.
Neatly slotted in between the previous F 650 GS and the company's R 1200 GS
Boxer-twins, this 85-horsepower Adventure-Tourer provides another choice in
BMW's legendary line of all-road tourers. Those looking for a
higher-performance alternative can choose from either R1200 GS or R 1200 GS
Adventure, this year thoroughly updated with more power, revised gearing and
optional Enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). True to their
character, the new GS models ensure that 2008 will provide a wider range of
treatments for chronic wanderlust.

BMW's high-performance HP2 series gains a pair of stablemates with the addition
of the HP2 Megamoto and HP2 Sport, both designed to provide a significant boost
in power, performance and excitement. The Megamoto boasts a 113-hp Boxer-twin,
premium chassis components and upright riding position with sticky 17-inch
tires, lowered suspension, and dual front discs. The 130-hp HP2 Sport is the
most-powerful Boxer-twin yet, and the first production DOHC Boxer in BMW
history. Awash in carbon-fiber, it looks particularly fetching fitted with
slicks.

Rounding out the remaining 2008 lineup is an appealing array of encore
performers. The F800S (2007 model) and F 800 ST parallel-twins retain their
positions as superlative sport or sport-touring middleweights. BMW's
four-cylinder K 1200 S and K 1200 R Sport (2007 model) inject an additional
dose of horsepower to that formula while still maintaining a modicum of
civility. BMW's traditional touring niche is neatly-and exquisitely-filled by
the R 1200 RT Boxer, the K 1200 GT and luxury-touring K 1200 LT. And those who
prefer motorcycling's purist approach can still find the R 1200 R and K 1200 R
fill that bill with just a hint of attitude.

An expanded lineup with varying degrees of new
As a completely new model for BMW, the G 450 X represents a move into three new
categories for 2008, with all-new hardware and a new displacement. A
clean-sheet design, the G 450 X engine and chassis combine several existing BMW
traits into a uniquely integrated package, intended to optimize power,
handling, low weight and mass centralization. The BMW-designed single-cylinder
engine incorporates state-of-the-art materials and compact design, with
fuel-injection, electric start, crankshaft-mounted clutch, optimized intact
tract, balance shaft and liquid-cooling. The DOHC head borrows its 4-valve
layout from the K 1200 S, with bucket tappets for the exhaust paired with
finger followers on the intake. A 30-degree cant to the cylinder provides a
straight, downdraft intake with an overhead airbox; the fuel tank resides under
the seat with a filler at the rear. The exhaust includes a 3-way catalytic
converter, making the bike in complete compliance with all applicable emission
standards. A competition exhaust is also available.

The G 450 X chassis includes a fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock, Marzocchi
"upside-down" fork and Brembo disc brakes front and rear. The compact frame
mates stainless steel tubing with stainless forgings; an aluminum subframe and
swingarm complete the package. A unique hollow transmission output shaft places
both the countershaft chain sprocket and the swingarm pivot on the same axis.
This coaxial design reduces the chain's effect on suspension response, smoothes
power delivery, minimizes chain wear, and provides a longer (by 30mm) swingarm
for more travel and better traction. With a wet weight close to 265 pounds, the
50-hp enduro offers a markedly better power-to-weight ratio than most
competitors.

BMW's GS range adds another model with a return, of sorts, to its original
displacement with the 2008 F 800 GS. Aside from its 800-cc displacement, the
only items this new model shares with the original R 80 G/S are the cylinder
count and the final two letters. This new F Series GS borrows the 85-hp
counter-balanced parallel-twin from the F 800 S and ST, swapping their belt
final drive for an O-ring chain in its transition to Adventure-Touring duties.
But engine aside, the newest GS shares little else with its smooth-tired
siblings. An all-new tubular-steel frame carries the F 800 parallel-twin well
above terra firma, suspended between lightweight, 21-inch front and 17-inch
rear wire-spoke wheels. The suspension consists of an upside-down fork at the
front, paired with an aluminum twin-spar swingarm at the rear. A single shock
with adjustable preload and rebound damping controls the rear suspension.
Brembo discs-two in front, one in the rear-handle stopping, and the optional
2-channel ABS can be shut off for serious off-road riding.

Visually the new F800 is pure GS, with the same high-tech industrial styling of
the R 1200 GS and Adventure. The parallel-twin's upright architecture lends
itself to the usual F Series under-seat fuel tank, which centralizes the bike's
mass and allows quick refueling of the 4.2-gallon tank, even with a tankbag in
place. The black-on-black engine and frame, accents and rims give the F 800 GS
a business-like appearance, as long as that business is covering long distances
with the occasional rooster-tail marking the way. Accessories to make that
trip even more pleasant include alternative windshields, Vario saddlebags and
topcase, tankbag or rucksack and BMW Navigator III GPS.

Moving up to BMW's more traditional Boxer twins, the R 1200 GS and Adventure
boast a thorough revision this year, beginning with the ever popular choice: a
fresh injection of horsepower. Both of the heavyweight Adventure-Tourers now
boast a 5 percent increase in power, with a specific emphasis on the upper rev
range-which now extends to 8000 rpm. The additional horses find their way to
the rear wheel via lowered secondary gearing and an all-new gearbox with
improved shifting. The 6-speed provides a broader overall ratio for the wide
range of terrain these bikes can cover. The first three gears use lower ratios
for low-speed crawling, while the upper three gears give a wider spread for
high-speed or on-road riding.

Chassis changes on the large-bore GS models include the optional Enduro ESA,
specifically adapted for on/off-road use. The Enduro ESA distinguishes between
on- and off-road use, and allows further adjustments by selecting particular
modes for spring preload and damping. Riders can specify not only on- or
off-road settings, but within each they can also fine-tune the suspension to
accommodate road conditions or motorcycle load. For on-road use, the system
provides three spring modes for weight of rider only, or with luggage or a
passenger, along with settings for Sport, Normal or Comfort. Off-road use
provides Soft, Normal or Hard damping; two off-road preload settings also add
another 20mm of ground clearance in the maximum setting. The R 1200 GS and
Adventure sport revised styling for 2008, with a new front fender, stainless
deflectors at the front of the tank and new tail- and LED brake lights.

The riding position might be similar, but the on-road performance of BMW's new
HP2 Megamoto is considerably higher than that of the GS models. Actually based
on the previous HP2 Enduro, the Megamoto features a lowered suspension and
seat, narrower handlebar, 17-inch wheels and a 113 horsepower Boxer-twin
engine. The Megamoto does offer the same quality suspension components,
however, with a fully adjustable Marzocchi upside-down fork paired with a
likewise fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock. The rims and tires are also
tailored to on-road performance, with a 120/70-ZR 17 at the front mated to a
3.5-inch rim, while a 180/55 ZR 17 tire and 5.5-inch rim bring up the rear. A
dual-chambered Akrapovic muffler backs up the bike's broad-shouldered look with
a deep, resonant exhaust note but still maintains the HP2's catalytic converter
and full emissions certification.

The fourth new Boxer-twin brings the HP2 designation to a fully street oriented
package with the HP2 Sport. Loosely based on the R 1200 S, the new Sport draws
its powerplant from BMW's highly successful endurance racing effort, bringing
BMW's first modern DOHC Boxer-twin to the street. With 130 horsepower, the
Sport provides an exhilarating testimony to the company's dedication to
endurance racing, wrapped in street livery. The DOHC heads were developed
specifically for the race bike, and utilize finger followers to actuate four
valves per cylinder. The exhaust sweeps directly under the bike, tucking into
the aerodynamic chin fairing below the engine. An additional component borrowed
from long-distance racing is the HP2's gear shift assistant, which allows full
use of the close-ratio 6-speed without using the clutch lever, even during
full-power shifts.

Carbon fiber bodywork abounds on the HP Sport, not as trendy accents but as
structural components, such as the self-supporting seat frame and
aerodynamically optimised fairing. Both of these bolt to a compact, tubular
steel frame. The fully adjustable chassis sports Ohlins shocks front and rear,
forged aluminium wheels, and radially mounted Brembo four-piston calipers at
the front. Adjustable forged aluminum footrests, handlebars and Magura brake
levers with radial-mount brake actuators give the rider optimal control.
Instruments came directly from MotoGP racing, with digital readouts, lap timer
and a tachometer with graphic rpm display. With a dry weight under 400 pounds,
the HP Sport is the most track-oriented production Boxer-twin yet.

The remainder of the 2008 lineup brings a cadre of highly acclaimed but
familiar faces. The G 650 X series is available in all three guises-Xcountry
(2008 model), Xchallenge (2007 model) and Xmoto (2007 model)-offering a
lightweight single-cylinder adapted to varying degrees of terrain, from lumpy
to smooth. Those with mud in their eyes will appreciate the off-road
capabilities of the Xchallenge, while those who want their dirt mixed with a
higher percentage of asphalt will prefer the Xcountry's true dual-purpose
orientation. Finally, the Xmoto offers the flickable character of an enduro
with the pure street orientation of a sportbike. In any case, all three offer
the same, 53-horsepower, fuel-injected powerplant in a package that weighs in
under 330 pounds dry.

As BMW's other stereotype-shattering motorcycles, the F 800 S (2007 model) and
ST (2008 model) again offer lightweight alternatives to the traditional
Boxer-twins. Their innovative liquid-cooled parallel-twin engines utilize a
secondary "balance-rod" to provide an exceptionally smooth but extremely
responsive 85 horsepower. Both bikes also offer the clean, low-maintenance
advantages of a belt final-drive and a smooth-shifting 6-speed transmission.
The touring-oriented ST includes a full fairing, taller windshield and tubular
handlebar for long-distance comfort, while the S offers a truncated fairing,
low windshield, clip-ons and a slightly sportier riding position. The F 800 S
and ST also feature a full range of options including ABS, Tire Pressure
Monitor, trip computer, heated grips and a broad array of luggage options from
tankbags to saddlebags.

In a more traditional vein, BMW's Boxer-twins offer three pavement specialists,
each with its own character. The R 1200 R provides a low-cost membership into
BMW's Boxer club with all the benefits thereof, including a torquey,
109-horsepower 1170cc flat-twin and a host of options from ABS to saddlebags to
windshield. The two remaining Boxer-twins are fully-faired alternatives, but
with entirely different purposes.

The R 1200 S (2007 model) whips up 122 horsepower as part of its sporting
credentials, which also include a win at the Daytona 8-hour Moto ST race in
2006. Optional ABS, Ohlins suspension and 6-inch wide rear wheel are just some
of the sporting enhancements available on the R 1200 S.

For those looking for something (slightly) more sedate, the R 1200 RT offers a
long-distance option for those who'd rather chase horizons than tilt them.
Outfitted with full touring accoutrements, the fully-faired RT includes
electrically adjustable windshield, ABS, touring bags and upright ergonomics as
standard. Optional equipment includes Electronically Adjustable Suspension,
heated seat and handgrips, premium stereo, and cruise control, all designed to
make a day in the saddle as comfortable as possible.

BMW's K Series offers many of the same choices as the Boxer-twins, but starting
from a stronger position of power-brought courtesy of a pair of liquid-cooled
inline 4-cylinder engines. The first of these to wear the blue-and-white
roundel, the K 1200 LT, features the company's original longitudinal-engine
layout, its 1172cc spinning out a smooth, responsive 116 horsepower through a
wide-ratio 5-speed transmission with reverse. Fully equipped even in "base"
form, the LT includes such standard features as ABS, central locking system,
Xenon headlamp, heated seats and grips, cruise-control, intercom, and
anti-theft alarm.

Shifting to the sportier side of the K Series, the remaining models feature
BMW's high-performance, transverse inline-4, which churns out as much as 167
horsepower from its 1157-cc. The standard K 1200 R wraps this engine in minimal
attire-naked, to be exact. Naked doesn't mean "stripped" in this case, however,
as the K 1200 R includes Duolever front and Paralever rear suspension, EVO
braking system with triple disc brakes, and an options list that includes ESA,
on-board computer, Tire Pressure Monitor, sport wheels and ABS. A variation on
this theme is the K 1200 R Sport (2007 model). The R Sport replaces the
standard R's windscreen with a short but effective half-fairing, paired with a
slightly more upright riding position more suitable to sport-touring.

The K 1200 S takes that formula one step further, to full-bore performance,
beginning with a full fairing and an output that climbs to 167
horsepower-making this the most-powerful BMW motorcycle currently available. To
help compensate for over-active right wrists, the K 1200 S also adds BMW's
ground-breaking Automatic Stability Control as an option for 2008. The final K,
the 1200 GT, continues in the mode of the original by offering a superlative
performance-touring bike that eats miles by the map-full. The GT features
standard saddlebags, BMW's Duolever front suspension, optional ESA and ASC and
a smooth, responsive 152 bhp. Height-adjustable handlebars and an adjustable
saddle help match ergonomics to rider.

Introduced last year, BMW's package pricing now extends to several 2008 models.
A new Safety Package includes Tire Pressure Monitor and Automatic Stability
Control on the
K 1200 R, R Sport, K 1200 S and R 1200 RT; the Safety Package on the R 1200 R
adds Integral ABS II. GT and RT models also offer a Comfort Package that
comprises heated grips, white turn indicators and on-board computer; the same
choice on the R 1200 R also adds a center stand. Finally on the R 1200 R and
RT, and K 1200 GT, an extensive Equipment Package includes Chrome Exhaust Pipe,
ESA, heated grips, cruise control, on-board computer and accessory socket. The
package also adds a Xenon headlamp and heated seat on the K 1200 GT, and a
heated seat on the R 1200 RT.

With the 2008 model offerings, BMW again extends its technological lead with
the broadest array of motorcycles in its history. Ranging from the 50-hp G 450
X to the 167-hp K 1200 S, BMW now offers a range of leading-edge motorcycles
for virtually every taste. Moreover, every BMW, regardless of intent or
displacement, includes a 3-way catalytic converter and full emissions
certification. The company that introduced across-the-board catalytic
converters, anti-lock braking systems and fuel-injection systems now offers
such ground-breaking features as Automatic Stability Control, Electronic
Suspension Adjustment, Tire Pressure Monitoring systems, on-board computer,
Service Interval Indicator, navigation, and Xenon headlamps. All of these
features are designed to give BMW riders the greatest advantages available in
the quest to make motorcycling as fun, safe and trouble-free as
possible-because the typical BMW should be anything but typical.