BMW Motorcycles
Is the name given to the motorcycle business unit of the German company BMW, part of its Corporate and Brand Development division. and its general director is Hendrik von Kuenheim. BMW Motorrad has produced motorcycles since 1923.
The company began as an aircraft engine manufacturer in the early 20th century and through World War I. BMW manufactured its first motorcycle, the R32, in 1923. With the R32, BMW introduced the flat-twin boxer engine. BMW Motorrad still uses the flat-twin boxer engine configuration, but now manufactures motorcycles with a variety of engine configurations.
