Everything You Need to Know About BMW Motorcycles
BMW is a legendary luxury car brand, renowned for its precision manufacturing and the high performance of its vehicles, but the fabled German company has made many excellent motorcycles as well. eBay has an impressive array of these top-notch bikes for sale from all sorts of different years and model series. Peruse the listings on eBay to find the used, pre-owned, or new bike you want.
What are some well-known BMW motorcycle models?
BMW breaks down its motorcycles into series, each of which have their own distinctive look and functionality. Although further differences certainly exist between the bikes in each series, they are broadly similar in appearance, functionality, and technical capability. Here are some of the main series to look out for:
- The R Series
- The K Series
- The C Series
- The F Series
How are the different bike models meant to be used?
Different models may be appropriate for you depending on what you want to do with your bike. You can basically subdivide bikes into the following categories to help you figure out which kind will be most suitable for you:
- Sport - Sport bikes are built for speed and racing. Models in this category include the S 1000 RR and the R 1250 RS.
- Roadster - These are general-purpose, upright street motorcycles. Most of the R Series falls into this category, including the S 1000 R, the R 1250 R, and the G 310 R.
- Tour - Tour bikes are luxurious vehicles with elaborate seating designed to give you a comfortable cruise. The K Series dominates here, including bikes like the K 1600 B, the K 1600 Grand America, the K 1600 GT, and the K 1600 GTL.
- Urban Mobility - Bikes in this category are meant for riding in urban environments with cleanly paved roads. Much of the C Series is in this category, including the C 650 GT, the C 400 X, and the C Evolution.
Getting classic BMW motorcycles on eBay
BMW has a long and storied history, so in addition to the many more recent motorcycle models that eBay has waiting for you, you'll also find a fine selection of vintage BMW bikes here. In particular, you'll see models like the R-Series from 1966, 1968, 1972, 1975, 1980, or 1982. Since the R-Series tends to be the most beloved set of models among vintage BMW bike enthusiasts, it is among the most frequently sold group of models on eBay.
These older bikes retain a classic look and in many cases have been expertly restored. Restored bikes will generally cost quite a bit more than those that have not been, but this is often worth the additional price.
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