BMW Motorrad

BMW Motorrad traces its origins to 1923, when Bayerische Motoren Werke introduced its first motorcycle, the R 32. Designed by Max Friz, the R 32 featured the now-iconic flat-twin boxer engine and shaft drive—an engineering layout that would become central to BMW’s identity. Building on its background in aircraft engines, BMW Motorrad quickly earned a reputation for precision engineering, durability, and technical innovation. Through racing success, long-distance touring machines, and continuous mechanical advancement, BMW Motorrad established itself as a benchmark for performance and reliability in motorcycling, a legacy that continues to define the brand today.