BMW updates 2010 R 1200 RT with DOHC engine, revised fairing and ESA II
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorcycles/" rel="tag">Motorcycle</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-bmw-r-1200-rt/"><img hspace="0" vspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/2010-bmw-r1200rt.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>2010 BMW R 1200 RT - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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These days, BMW's most popular line of motorcycles all over the world are its <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/06/bmw-unleashes-2010-r-1200-gs-with-dohc-boxer-engine/">adventurous GS machines</a>, but the Bavarian manufacturer is also well known for its excellent long-distance touring mounts powered by the traditional boxer engine. BMW looks to uphold that reputation with a thorough update to its 2010 R 1200 RT, and it joins its GS sibling in getting new heads with dual-overhead cams.<br />
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Though the maximum power output of 110 horses is carried over from the 2009 model, BMW says that torque is boosted a few lb-ft to 88 and that both the horsepower and torque curves are greatly improved. A revised fairing joins a slightly enlarged windscreen that is reportedly more transparent than before as the notable exterior modifications.<br />
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The final major updates are made to the suspension and brakes, including the latest versions of BMW's Integral ABS brakes and Electronic Suspension Adjustment. Nine different combinations are available to the rider that adjust front and rear damping along with spring pretension and spring rate up front. Want all the details? Click past the break for the official press release.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-bmw-r-1200-rt/low/">2010 BMW R 1200 RT</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-bmw-r-1200-rt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/2010-bmw-r1200rt-0010_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-bmw-r-1200-rt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/2010-bmw-r1200rt-0006_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-bmw-r-1200-rt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/2010-bmw-r1200rt-0007_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-bmw-r-1200-rt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/2010-bmw-r1200rt-0009_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-bmw-r-1200-rt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/2010-bmw-r1200rt-0012_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/bmw-updates-2010-r-1200-rt-with-dohc-engine-revised-fairing-and/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW updates 2010 R 1200 RT with DOHC engine, revised fairing and ESA II</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/bmw-updates-2010-r-1200-rt-with-dohc-engine-revised-fairing-and/">BMW updates 2010 R 1200 RT with DOHC engine, revised fairing and ESA II</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:29:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/bmw-updates-2010-r-1200-rt-with-dohc-engine-revised-fairing-and/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19227748/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/bmw-updates-2010-r-1200-rt-with-dohc-engine-revised-fairing-and/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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VIDEO: BMW teases new 5 Series sedan ahead of unveiling using amazing kinetic sculpture
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-teases-new-5-series-sedan-ahead-of-unveiling/#continued"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmw-5-series-bubble-teaser-630.jpg" alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><sma ll>2010 BMW 5 Series - click above to <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-teases-new-5-series-sedan-ahead-of-unveiling/#continued">watch the video</a></small></em></strong></div>
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We knew that BMW's pivotal 5 Series was slated for replacement soon, and we've seen plenty of spy shots to prove that it's in the cards. Up until just now, however, we didn't know when it would appear. <br />
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In a brief press release available after the jump, BMW promises that its new 5 Series will be revealed with a "Live-Stream of the unveiling ceremony" on November 23 at 8pm CET. In the meantime, the automaker has released a teaser video of an amazing kinetic sculpture at the BMW Museum that gives away the car's outline. You can check it out <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-teases-new-5-series-sedan-ahead-of-unveiling/#continued">after the jump</a>.<br />
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[Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-teases-new-5-series-sedan-ahead-of-unveiling/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>VIDEO: BMW teases new 5 Series sedan ahead of unveiling using amazing kinetic sculpture</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-teases-new-5-series-sedan-ahead-of-unveiling/">VIDEO: BMW teases new 5 Series sedan ahead of unveiling using amazing kinetic sculpture</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-teases-new-5-series-sedan-ahead-of-unveiling/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19228855/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-teases-new-5-series-sedan-ahead-of-unveiling/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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Spy Shots: BMW 5 Series Touring caught testing... but will it come to America?
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/wagons/" rel="tag">Wagon</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/spy-shots-2011-bmw-5-series-touring/#2"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/6305kombi.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><sma ll>2011 BMW 5 Series Touring - click above image for hi-res gallery</small></em></strong></div>
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Looky, looky - it's another piece of future German metal disguised to look like MC Escher on peyote. But what is it? Well, unlike the never ending back-and-forth between <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/21/reader-spy-next-gen-audi-a6-caught-in-so-cal-or-is-it-an-a8/">the A6 and/or the A8</a>, we're certain this is the new 2011 5 Series Touring, a.k.a. a Bimmer station wagon or "Kombi" as they call 'em over in Europe. Not bad, right? Kinda lithe yet athletic at the same time. Good looking, too. And let's not forget the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/01/another-one-from-the-vault-bmw-e39-m5-wagon/">M versions</a> of these puppies. Only thing is, what we think probably doesn't matter - odds are we'll never see the 5 Series Touring here in the States.<br />
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Why is that? We've mentioned it <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/08/bmw-5-series-gran-turismo-may-write-epitaph-for-model/">before</a>, but BMW just launched the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/5SeriesGranTurismo/">5 Series Gran Turismo</a>. Selling both of the fairly similar five-door cars along side each other might cut into sales. Additionally, wagons have never sold well for BMW here in North America - and for some reason, Americans just aren't into traditional car-like station wagons. And since in BMW's mind the 5 Series GT is going to be a hit, why mess with a good thing?<br />
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A few reasons. Never mind the nearly 1,000 pound weight advantage of the wagon (around 4,000 pounds) over the GT (about 4,800 pounds) - which should bring with it better mileage, performance and handling - to its detractors, the Gran Turismo just has an air of Chrysler Pacifica about it. Of course, since the day it came out, many of us auto-journo types have been asking why one would buy the SUV-ish X5 when the hauls-just-as-much-stuff 5 Series wagon is not only available but costs less, goes quicker, handles better, etc. Looks like BMW just might just disarm that line of questioning altogether. Maybe. <br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/">Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/01-5er-combi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/02-5er-combi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/03-5er-combi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/04-5er-combi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-bmw-5-series-touring/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/05-5er-combi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: CarPix]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/spy-shots-bmw-5-series-touring-caught-testing-but-will-it-co/">Spy Shots: BMW 5 Series Touring caught testing... but will it come to America?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:31:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/spy-shots-bmw-5-series-touring-caught-testing-but-will-it-co/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19228966/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/spy-shots-bmw-5-series-touring-caught-testing-but-will-it-co/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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VIDEO: BMW M3 GTS takes to the track
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-m3-gts-takes-to-the-track/#continued"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/m3gts-vidcap.jpg" /></a><br /> <small>Click above to watch the videos <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-m3-gts-takes-to-the-track/#continued">after the jump</a></small></em></strong></div>
<br /> For a company that earned its reputation years ago as "the Ultimate Driving Machine," BMW's more recent efforts seem to have been based around inherently less sporty vehicle formats - SUVs and wonky looking crossovers, namely. Further, like most everyone else, the automaker's roadsters and sports coupes have been getting bigger and heavier with each passing generation. But now, fans of lighter weight and higher performance have something to look forward to once again.<br /> <br /> Last week, the Bavarian automaker released details and photos (and even a short teaser video) of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/04/bmw-m3-gts-unveiled/">the new M3 GTS</a>. The track-bred, street-legal super-coupe packs an engorged 4.4-liter V8 in a lightweight frame with all the trimmings for serious tail-sliding and hardcore curb-pouncing. And now they've released a pair of videos showing the asphalt-munching street monster doing its thing. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-m3-gts-takes-to-the-track/#continued">Follow the jump</a> to check 'em out. <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-gts/low/">BMW M3 GTS</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-gts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmwm3gts000_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-gts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmwm3gts001_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-gts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmwm3gts002_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-gts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmwm3gts003_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m3-gts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmwm3gts004_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-m3-gts-takes-to-the-track/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>VIDEO: BMW M3 GTS takes to the track</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-m3-gts-takes-to-the-track/">VIDEO: BMW M3 GTS takes to the track</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:58:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-m3-gts-takes-to-the-track/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19228916/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/video-bmw-m3-gts-takes-to-the-track/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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BMW defies logic with six-cylinder Concept 6 motorcycle
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorcycles/" rel="tag">Motorcycle</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-concept-6/"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmw-concept-60030_opt.jpg" alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>BMW Concept 6 - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/">BMW</a> is known the world over for its excellent brand of inline-six cylinder powerplants. In most cases, those supremely smooth and powerful engines power the German company's cars and trucks. Apparently, that won't always be the case, though, as BMW has just revealed its new Concept 6 motorcycle at the EICMA Show in Milan.<br />
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As the name implies, the Concept 6 boasts an engine with six cylinders, and the best news is that the mill is destined for a new production model in the near future. Expect to see a replacement for the long-running LT series of touring bikes, bringing BMW more in line with the standard-setting Goldwing from Honda.<br />
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Looking at the actual concept itself, the chassis appears to be heavily based on the current production K-Series unit, and the powerplant is tilted at the same 55-degree angle as the current four-cylinder. Bodywork is suitable for concept duty, with a futuristic take on the old-school Cafe Racer look.<br />
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Power? BMW's being a bit coy at the moment, suggesting that it makes as much horsepower as the current 1.3-liter four (over 150, to be sure) and as much torque as any other motorcycle engine in production with a stout 96 lb-ft at 2,000 RPM. With a redline of nearly 9,000... you can imagine that there's plenty of power on tap. Check out our high-res photo gallery below and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/10/bmw-concept-6-motorcycle/#continued">hit the jump</a> for a video and the press release.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-concept-6/low/">BMW Concept 6</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-concept-6/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmw-concept-60030_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-concept-6/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmw-concept-60025_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-concept-6/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmw-concept-60027_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-concept-6/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmw-concept-60028_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-concept-6/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/bmw-concept-60033_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/10/bmw-concept-6-motorcycle/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW defies logic with six-cylinder Concept 6 motorcycle</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/10/bmw-concept-6-motorcycle/">BMW defies logic with six-cylinder Concept 6 motorcycle</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/10/bmw-concept-6-motorcycle/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19230787/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/10/bmw-concept-6-motorcycle/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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