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BMW motorcycles are produced by BMW Motorad, a German company that has been in this business since the early 1920s. Although the beginnings of the company are closely related to the production of aircraft, it was in 1923 that the first motorcycle was produced in a BMW factory. Currently, they have plants in Berlin, Austria, Taiwan and China. The models that they manufacture and produce belong to very different categories from 450cc to 1300cc. While some of these models work for touring activities, others are sports, off-road and dual purpose bikes.

The fame of BMW motorcycles has increased over the years thanks to the many victories in prestigious races and competitions both national and international. One fine example here is the Dakar Rally, organized between Europe and Africa yearly. BMW motorcycles are a constant presence of this race, winning six titles in the history of the competition. The BMW S1000RR design put BMW motorcycles among the bikes that participated in the Superbike World Championship in 2008 and 2009. Anyone who wishes to buy a BMW motorcycle can choose from several product categories.

First, there is the F series with a cylinder capacity of 800 cc; BMW motorcycles in the F series use either a belt drive or a chain. A smaller category, the G series has engines with a cylinder capacity between 450cc to 650cc. They have a single cylinder and they feature a chain drive. The G series is produced exclusively in Asia, with the 650cc engines made in China and the 450cc models in Taiwan. You can take precise measurements of these cylinders using Starrett micrometer or depth gauge. These measuring tools will indicate the readings in a digital format.

R1200GS and R1200T are available in the R series. They all have a shaft drive, twin cylinders and 1200cc capacity. The K series includes larger BMW motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of 1200-1300 cc and four engines. The selection categories include K1300S, K1300GT and K1300R, or K1200LT and K1200R. Sports bikes with four inline engines and 999cc are available in the S series. This BMW motorcycles enjoy one of the highest popularity levels.

Before you purchase any type of bike, it is essential to take some drive tests. The selection criteria for BMW motorcycle should include the purpose, the riding style, the budget and the rider's preference. You can get consultancy and technical information in any BMW dealer shop, or online.

The cylinder capacity, the category and the overall technical features are the elements that determine the price. The 450 and 650 cc BMW motorcycles are the cheapest, but the lower price is also justified by the fact that these models have lower manufacturing costs.