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When people talk superbikes, they talk horsepower, winglets and electronics. Yet one part you barely see decides whether you trust a bike at full lean: the frame. That is exactly where BMW Motorrad is stepping things up on the M 1000 RR. From model year 2027, the third generation of the M Motorsport frame comes as standard – and it is not just lighter, it is deliberately "softer" in the right places. Stiff doesn't automatically mean fast For a long time, frame design followed

Nose down, tail up, 48 hp and genuine RR feeling: with the new F 450 RR, BMW Motorrad opens the door to the RR world for A2 licence holders for the first time. Take a second look and it quickly becomes clear that this is no stripped-down beginner's bike. The F 450 RR is a serious supersport machine in a compact format. One look says it all: this is an RR BMW makes no compromises on design. The F 450 RR adopts the styling of the current S 1000 RR almost one-to-one: the pronoun

With the iX4, BMW brings the third Neue Klasse model – and immediately tops it with an M Performance flagship, the iX4 M60 xDrive. 612 hp, 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h and still up to 777 kilometres of range: here is what the electric SUV coupé can do. Key facts at a glance Output: 450 kW (612 hp), 875 Nm, all-wheel drive with two electric motors Performance: 0–100 km/h in 3.9 s, top speed 240 km/h Battery: 108.7 kWh net, 800-volt technology, Gen6 round cells Range: 654–777 km (WL

With the Concept 7 Protection, BMW opens a new door in its special protection line-up. It is based on an M760e xDrive, it protects against handguns, and from the outside it looks like a perfectly ordinary 7 Series. That is exactly the point. Until now, special protection at BMW meant the 7 Series Protection with VR9 rating (optionally VPAM 10) or the X5 Protection VR6. These are high-security vehicles for heads of state, diplomats and people facing a concrete threat. Below th

Just two weeks after the F 450 R, BMW Motorrad is following up: a night-time teaser image shows the silhouette of a fully faired sportbike. The reveal follows on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 5 pm CEST. Much suggests the 450 family is about to be completed. "Something's waiting in the fast lane" BMW Motorrad has published a new teaser image on Instagram. The caption hints that something is waiting in the fast lane and invites the community to guess. The presentation is schedu

BMW has unveiled the most powerful version of the iX3 yet. The new iX3 M60 xDrive is the first fully electric M Performance automobile of the Neue Klasse. It has two electric motors with 450 kW (612 hp) and 875 Nm, sprints to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and offers a WLTP range of up to 754 kilometres. It can be ordered from the end of January 2027. Powertrain: Gen6 M eDrive with a new rear motor The iX3 M60 xDrive has one electric motor on each axle. Together they deliver 450 kW

After the BMW iX3 and the BMW i3, BMW is launching the third Neue Klasse model: the all-electric BMW iX4. The SUV coupé combines Gen6 technology with up to 828 km of WLTP range, 400 kW charging power and a 612 hp M60 as the flagship. Market launch is in March 2027. The third model of the Neue Klasse The BMW iX4 takes over the complete technical basis of the iX3 but wraps it in a much more expressive shape. The sloping roofline, the long 2,897 mm wheelbase and short overhangs

BMW is building the suspense: with a short teaser, Munich is setting the stage for the new BMW iX4, the first fully electric Sports Activity Coupé of the Neue Klasse. The world premiere should be just around the corner. The Electric Successor to the X4 The iX4, internally coded NA7, will also be the only powertrain option. BMW has confirmed there will be no combustion-engined successor to the G02. This makes it the sportier sibling of the iX3. Design: iX3 Front, Coupé Rear Up

MINI is taking the Countryman off-road. With the new Untamed Edition, the brand's largest model gets taller, tougher and fully geared for the outdoors – complete with a rooftop tent, a camping collection and the first matte production paint in MINI's history. More Ground Clearance, More Grip The Untamed Edition's suspension sits 15 millimetres higher than on the regular Countryman. Depending on market and drivetrain, ground clearance increases by up to 19 millimetres. Approac

BMW Motorrad takes the F 450 family to the road: after the F 450 GS comes the F 450 R, a true naked bike for the A2 class. 48 hp, 175 kg ready to ride, a twin with a 135-degree crankpin offset and looks that are unmistakably borrowed from the S 1000 R. From GS to roadster Last year, the F 450 GS showed where BMW Motorrad is heading with its new middleweight range below the F 900 models. Now comes the logical next step: the BMW F 450 R takes over the engine and frame concept o

The BMW X3 M50 xDrive is getting a noticeable update at the end of the year. From December 2026, the M Performance model of the G45 generation gains a substantial power boost, and the new Black Package is the first exclusive equipment package reserved solely for the top model of the X3 range. At the same time, the entire X3 family receives targeted interior upgrades. 45 hp more for the straight-six The most important news applies to every X3 M50 xDrive, regardless of specific

From October 2026, BMW is introducing a new version of BMW Maps that, for the first time, shows navigation, vehicle surroundings, and driving assistance in a single combined 3D view. This is made possible by the partnership with Mapbox and the new generation of assistance systems in BMW Operating System X. Anyone who has ever had to find the correct lane on a multi-lane motorway exit in heavy traffic while adaptive cruise control and lane guidance were active at the same time

The Nürburgring opened its gates on June 18, 1927 – and to mark its 100th anniversary in 2027, BMW M and BMW Motorrad are paying tribute with a joint special edition. Under the name "100 Years Nürburgring," the two brands are launching six BMW M cars and three BMW Motorrad M models – nine vehicles that all share one thing: a decades-long bond with the "Green Hell." One Edition, One Design Concept What visually unites all nine anniversary models is a specially developed paint

The BMW Group is picking up the pace on its first series-production hydrogen model: current BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototypes are undergoing a comprehensive real-world testing programme. At the same time, the next build phase of the third-generation fuel cell system is starting at the Hydrogen Competence Centre in Munich, while preparations for future series production are already underway at the Austrian Steyr plant. Focus on System Integration and Driving Dynamics The current tes

With the MINI Aceman SE, the British-Bavarian brand shows what modern electric driving fun can look like in everyday urban life. In the new Ocean Wave Green finish, the fully electric crossover now presents itself with even more confidence – backed by the technical credentials you'd expect from a genuine MINI. Compact Dimensions, Bold Presence The Aceman is the consistent evolution of MINI's design language into the world of pure electric mobility. Short overhangs, clean line

The new BMW 3 Series is closing in on production readiness. As BMW has just confirmed, camouflaged prototypes are currently undergoing their final dynamic summer testing at the Miramas proving ground in southern France. The focus is on driving pleasure, lateral dynamics and ride comfort — and for the first time, a genuine M Performance feature is making its way into the 3 Series lineup: Drift Moment. Openness to Technology as a Guiding Principle The next generation of the com

BMW is stepping on the gas when it comes to electrification – and for the company, there's far more at stake than image alone. Since the launch of the very first BMW i3 in late 2013, the BMW Group has delivered two million fully electric vehicles (BEVs) to customers worldwide. Adding plug-in hybrids to the count, roughly 3.5 million electrified vehicles have gone to customers since 2013. In the first half of 2026, more than one in four vehicles sold worldwide was already elec

With its fifth generation, BMW has put the X5 on an entirely new technical foundation – and that shows on the scales. The new X5 40d (G65) weighs approximately 2,355 to 2,430 kg according to current manufacturer figures, while the outgoing G05 xDrive40d tipped the scales at 2,200 kg (DIN) or 2,275 kg (EU). In short, that's an increase of roughly 150 to 230 kilograms. We took a closer look at where this extra weight comes from. One Platform for Five Powertrains The most import

Autumn 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons for BMW fans in recent years. While the Neue Klasse continues its winning streak, MINI is also shaking up its model lineup, and BMW Motorrad is using concept vehicles to show where things are heading long-term. We've gathered together the most important news for the coming months. BMW: The Neue Klasse rolls out. The big highlight of the autumn is undoubtedly the BMW i3 (NA0). The first sedan based on the Neue Kl

Since its launch in 2022, the BMW i4 has proven that a sporty driving experience and electric power aren't a contradiction. Now the next big step is underway: the Neue Klasse brings an entirely new technical foundation to BMW – and the i4 is taking on a new role in the lineup along the way. We've gathered together the latest information. The end of the current i4 generation. The current i4 (G26 series) is approaching the end of its lifecycle. According to reports, sedan produ