This episode is a MUST for R 18 fans. A ‘deep-dive’ into the design and engineering excellence that has gone into our Big Boxer, with those directly responsible for making it happen – including BMW Motorrad Head of Design Edgar Heinrich, and Kurt Böck, who’s the project manager of that 1802 ccm beast of an engine.

And if that isn’t enough to whet your appetite, we also catch up with Roland Sands about his latest R 18 ‘Dragster’, before talking to Bernhard Naumann, who built the amazing Blechmann R 18 that recently broke cover.

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The Enduro Park Hechlingen is the original (and many would say the best) playground for GS riders, with over 45 km of gravel roads, single tracks and forest trails, steep slopes, water crossings and even deep sand, in one of the most picturesque settings imaginable.

They’ve been teaching BMW fans all the skills to ride off-road there for over a quarter of a century, closely watched over by the park’s chief instructor, Manfred Spitz. Manfred tells us how, with the right training, your GS can be the perfect passport to adventure…

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Welcome to the audio version of another LIVE episode of our Ride and Talk podcast. This one’s all about ‘connectivity’ and the cool, new tech at our disposal to help us enjoy and share our riding experiences together.

Join Andy Dukes has he chats to product experts Roman, Camilla and Jann all about the
latest version of the BMW Motorrad Connected app, which works on all bikes with TFT display, is packed with cool new functions and is available as a free download from the app store or Google Play. More than 80,000 BMW riders are using it already, so why not join the party?

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What can we say about Chris Northover? Ruthlessly enthusiastic? Definitely! Lives and breathes motorcycling? Without a doubt! In fact, our ‘Make Life a Ride’ tagline could certainly have been written with him in mind, because goofing around on bikes literally is his life.

You’ll probably know him from that famous ‘Storm the Embassy’ YouTube short film, or perhaps you’ve seen him in various BMW Motorrad videos. Either way, his laid-back personality, love of riding challenges and all-round ‘joie de vivre’ is infectious. Listen to Chris talking about his wacky life on two wheels, Northover-style…

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Michael Martin is a man of many talents: photographer, geographer, author, documentary producer and inspirational presenter on the incredible world we inhabit. He’s made numerous motorcycle expeditions to the most remote places imaginable on our earth, in search of stunning landscapes, the wonders of nature and even the people living life on the edges of existence.

As you can imagine, the world’s changed beyond all recognition in the four decades he’s been exploring its vast expanses, including the Sahara, the Atacama and even Antarctica, but one thing has remained constant – his preferred method of travel to take him and all his equipment to the ‘back of beyond’. Can you guess exactly what he rides?

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Welcome to our third live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk, where this time you can hear some living legends talk about #40YearsGS – before some amazing special-edition commemorative anniversary bikes are unveiled on the air for the first time.

The action starts with a short movie (the audio’s just as good as the pictures!) before host Andy Dukes chats with BMW Motorrad’s Head of Marketing and Product Management, Dr Ralf Rodepeter about what this special year means for the brand. Then we head over to the States and catch-up with Int. GS Trophy 2020 presenters Shawn Thomas and Jocelin Snow about what the #SpiritOfGS means to them…

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With travel restrictions lifting, all of us are looking forwards to riding again and it’s hard to beat group motorcycle touring as the perfect way to discover new horizons. But what does it take to create and deliver unforgettable riding experiences to those with a passion for motorcycle travel?

To find out, we speak to Richard Millington from official travel partner BMW Motorrad Tours. In this latest episode, he tells us why it’s well worth letting the experts help plan the ideal post-lockdown touring adventure, from exotic short breaks, to peg-scraping blasts, to relaxed long-distance tours perfect for riders and their pillions.

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As you’ll no doubt have heard, production has now started at #bmwplantberlin on the new R 18 model series, which we’re all so excited about. And while the ever-popular factory tours aren’t up and running just yet, we thought it would be a good time to take you behind the scenes at the plant, where at peak times, a shiny new BMW bike rolls off the assembly lines every 65 seconds.

Join Andy Dukes as he chats with BMW Motorrad Berlin Plant’s head of maintenance and innovation manager Ronald Sommer, who joined him on the line direct from the factory.

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This episode, we chat with former Royal Marine Commando, climber, diver, extreme environment expert and BMW Motorrad ambassador Aldo Kane, who loves a challenge. He’s rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, abseiled into active volcanoes, been held at gunpoint by narcos, and even been charged by a black Rhino while training anti-poaching teams.

But what does @aldokane like to do when he’s not leading extreme expeditions into the jungle, desert or mountains? He loves to ride BMW bikes – and talk about them of course. Listen and be inspired to another one of our lockdown chats.

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Welcome to our second live video podcast episode of Ride and Talk, where we talk about ACC – otherwise known as Active Cruise Control. Some of you will know about, and already use this kind of technology in your cars, but this is the first time it will make its debut on a BMW motorcycle. In a nutshell, it’s all about creating maximum comfort and the best possible safety conditions when riding.

Join host Andy Dukes and Markus, Jonas and Alisa from the expert team behind this exciting new BMW Motorrad development, as they discuss how it works, why we need it, and how it truly enhances our riding experience…

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