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The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles, 3rd Edition

Every Model Since 1923

Ian Falloon

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Hardback

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Motorbooks
10 February 2026
In this stunningly illustrated volume, get a detailed year-by-year overview of every production machine ever built by Germany's top motorcycle manufacturer.

BMW launched its motorcycle dynasty in 1923 with the R32. From that first model to today's stunning M 1000 RR superbike, this book covers over 100 years of motorcycling excellence. Ian Falloon's detailed text is accompanied by historic photos from BMW's archive as well as contemporary images. Technical specs are provided for each model, and BMW's long racing history is discussed throughout. This revised and updated 3rd edition adds all models from 2021 to 2025, making it the most complete reference to BMW's models available.

This comprehensive source discusses all BMW bike families including:

Side-valve machines from the pre-WWII eraEarly overhead-valve performance bikesModern Airheads and OilheadsFour-cylinder and six-cylinder touring bikesSingle-cylinder modelsThe latest parallel twins, and inline-four-cylinder sport bikes In addition to BMW's modern lineup, you'll find all the classic models that cemented the company's reputation-pre-World War II machines like the R5; the R12 that carried the Wehrmacht as it battled its way across Europe; the Earles-fork R69S; the R90S café racer; the K1 ""flying brick""; the uber-successful GS (Gelände Sport) series that launched a dual-sport revolution, and today's world-class S 1000 RR superbike and retro-inspired R nine T.

The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles is the most up to date and thorough guide to Germany's greatest motorcycle company.
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Imprint:   Motorbooks
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   Third Edition, Revised Edition
Dimensions:   Height: 305mm,  Width: 248mm,  Spine: 34mm
Weight:   2.508kg
ISBN:   9780760397510
ISBN 10:   0760397511
Series:   Complete Book Series
Pages:   344
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Ian Falloon was born in New Zealand and studied engineering and music at Victoria University, Wellington. He is one of the world's leading motorcycle historians and a regular contributor to motorcycle magazines worldwide including Classic Bike, Cycle World, Two Wheels, Motorcycle Sport, and Australian Motorcycle News. Ian has authored more than fifty books to date, from his first title, The Ducati Story, through histories of BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, and Moto Guzzi. His Motorbooks titles include The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles, The Complete Book of Ducati, The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi, The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles, and The Art of Ducati. With an interest and passion spanning decades, Ian also collects and restores older motorcycles, including Ducati, MV Agusta, BMW, Laverda, and Moto Guzzi. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is supported in his projects by his family.

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