PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS AWAITING ARRIVAL OF BMW's F 800 GS

New Adventure Bike Expected to Arrive at Retailers This Fall

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 24, 2008... Motorcycle enthusiasts eagerly
awaiting the arrival of BMW's new F 800 GS will need to be a bit more patient,
as production of the middleweight dual-purpose enduro will be delayed due to
worldwide demand for the popular F 650 GS. The F 800 GS is expected to be
available at US BMW Motorrad retailers in Fall 2008, making it a 2009 model.

Fulfilling a need for a pure off-road oriented motorcycle that still has all
the power, handling and reliability required for long-distance adventure
touring as well as on-street handling, the F 800 GS is perfectly positioned as
a middleweight dual-purpose enduro. The bike, representing yet another market
segment in BMW's dual-sport category, follows in the footsteps of its highly
acclaimed "older brother" - the R 1200 GS - which traces its roots back to the
early 1980s when BMW won the grueling Paris-Dakar rally four times with its
trailblazing dual-purpose R 80 G/S.

The F 800 GS, BMW's latest dual-purpose enduro, features an asymmetrical double
headlight and a look that is sleek, trim and 100% aggressive. With a compact
85-horsepower parallel twin engine, lightweight steel trellis frame and
double-sided swingarm, along with a chain drive and longer front and rear
suspension travel, there has never been a BMW dual-purpose machine offering
such a unique blend of power, comfort and off-road muscle.

The 2008 BMW Motorrad GS line features the upgraded R 1200 GS and GS Adventure
models, which will arrive in dealerships this Spring. Since their debut in
2004, the versatile R 1200 GS and its rugged companion, the R 1200 GS
Adventure, have earned praise from motorcycle enthusiasts and the press for
their exceptional performance both on and off the road.

The R 1200 GS has earned award after award, including Cycle World's Best Open
Class Street Bike and the International Journalist's Panel "Best Bike in the
World." For 2008, this go-anywhere motorcycle has several enhancements that
meet the demands of serious motorcyclists on both dirt and pavement. A new
aluminum handlebar which can be mounted in two positions offers increased
ergonomics, making its seated (or standing while off-road) position even more
comfortable. Its engine offers 5% more power and its new transmission ratios
also mean quicker acceleration and better low-speed traction.

The R 1200 GS Adventure - named "Best Adventure Bike" three years in a row by
editors of Motorcyclist Magazine - also offers a number of significant features
that make it even more adept at riding to the ends of the earth. In addition
to new design elements, including two-part, two-color hand protectors, the new
2008 R 1200 GS Adventure provides a taller windshield, adjustable seat and
extra wide foot pegs making long days in the saddle both comfortable and
enjoyable. A generous 8.7 gallon fuel tank allows the rider to cover vast
areas of territory easier and optional ABS enhances braking safety when
required.

The most significant technological development found on both the 2008 R 1200 GS
and GS Adventure models is optional enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension
Adjustment) technology (a first-time offering for BMW off-road bikes) with
three damper settings - Sport, Normal and Comfort -- giving riders the option
of customizing both front and rear suspensions to his or her specifications.
Whether they are navigating the urban jungle or touring off the beaten path,
these GS models have set a new standard for the entire adventure bike category.

Motorcycle enthusiasts got a preview of all three new GS models at Cycle World
IMS shows this winter.