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Tips To Save On Wedding Invitations

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><img alt="wedding invitations" height="306" src="http://www.icatchingcards.com/i/2006april.jpg" style="display: inline; width: 412px; height: 306px;" title="wedding invitations" width="412" /></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">- Order at least 15 extra invitations. There will always be someone extra to send an <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/invitation" rel="tag">invitation</a> to. Similarly, your family and May, you want to keep copies as <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/souvenirs" rel="tag">souvenirs</a>. It's cheaper to order a little more with the rest of <a href="http://1st-thewedding.blogspot.com/">the invitations</a> have to come back and order them separately. It is much cheaper and easier for printers to print in bulk at a time.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">- Also, be sure to order extra envelopes in case you are correct mistakes.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">- When you order your invitations, be sure to order your RSVP cards, address cards, reception cards, thank you notes and other cards you want May to get everything in a single command. In doing so, many printing companies most likely to give you a deal.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">- Some <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/photographers" rel="tag">photographers</a> include thank you cards in your package. This can be a saving on your print job because you do not need to.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">- You can also buy ready RSVP cards to local crafts stores. Compare prices and May you be able to make this so.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">- Print your own cards from your computer.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">- The most colorful invitations the most expensive. Use a single color with a little shade variations may be saving money. Find savings if you use fewer colors.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">- Black ink is still cheaper than the ink color. It is also more elegant.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">- If your invitation bows and ribbons, to resort to buying them and putting them on you. It cost more to have the printer and put them on for you.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">- Blotting paper is not necessary nowadays. Its original use was careful not to smudge the ink when wet. Today, the ink does stain more by hand, unless you write your invitations.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><img alt="wedding invitations" height="300" src="http://www.plumgroveprinters.com/121/carlsoncraftweddinginvitations.gif" style="display: inline; width: 400px; height: 300px;" title="wedding invitations" width="400" /></p>

Tips To Save On Wedding Invitations

- Order at least 15 extra invitations. There will always be someone extra to send an invitation to. Similarly, your family and May, you want to keep copies as souvenirs. It's cheaper to order a little more with the rest of the invitations have to come back and order them separately. It is much cheap…

27Feb2009

Ideas For The Perfect Finishing Touch!

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><img alt="wedding ceremony" height="290" src="http://www.wcghotels.com/images/pics/cvgba-wedding-ceremony2-500.jpg" style="display: inline; width: 420px; height: 290px;" title="wedding ceremony" width="420" /></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">The <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/flowers" rel="tag">flowers</a> are symbols of love and life, and bring a sense of elegance and transcendence to a <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/wedding+ceremony" rel="tag">wedding ceremony</a> and <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/reception" rel="tag">reception</a>. Of course, you can be creative and express your unique sense of style with your wedding flowers. The ideas are as varied and numerous as the wives - or you can match your bridal party accent colors with a unifying color, or create a splash by adding color to another all black and white wedding to mention only two.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Here are some other ideas to start your creative thinking and help you plan a <a href="http://1st-thewedding.blogspot.com/">wedding,</a> you and your guests will remember fondly the chance for years to come:</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>• COLOR</strong></p>Use it, play with it, be creative! Consider using different shades of the same hue - from light pink, for example - as an elegant way to add color to your wedding day. Otherwise, go with color for a dramatic monochromatic effect - try cream or white.<br /><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>• VERDURE</strong></p>Beautiful green as leaves and ferns can add depth and elegance at your disposal, and possibly save money on <a href="http://1st-thewedding.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-choose-wedding-flowers.html">flowers</a>. Florists have access to many varieties of greenery and the creative possibilities are endless. Of variegated ivy delicate fern green, glossy leaves, you can create almost any mood you incorporating beautiful greenery. It is also useful for creating a domino effect at the end of pews chandeliers, flowers, etc..<br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><img alt="wedding ceremony" height="475" src="http://www.jordansplace.net/scrapbook/wedding/wedding_ceremony_01.jpg" style="display: inline; width: 420px; height: 475px;" title="wedding ceremony" width="420" /></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>• ACCESSORIES</strong></p>Add a <a href="http://1st-thewedding.blogspot.com/2009/02/tips-to-save-on-wedding-invitations.html">unique touch</a> to your wedding flower decoration with accessories. For example, ask your florist incorporate ribbons, strings of (fake) pearls, feathers or an element of sparkle to your settings. This way you can express your own sense of style and make use of colors and effects that are not available with a few flowers and greenery.<br /><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>• CANDLES</strong><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Superb creative centers to chandeliers, table candles add soft lighting and <a href="http://1st-thewedding.blogspot.com/">romantic wedding </a>flowers. You can make a statement with a large pillar candles or tealights tiny ... the possibilities are endless!</p>

Ideas For The Perfect Finishing Touch!

The flowers are symbols of love and life, and bring a sense of elegance and transcendence to a wedding ceremony and reception. Of course, you can be creative and express your unique sense of style with your wedding flowers. The ideas are as varied and numerous as the wives - or you can match your b…

25Feb2009

Wedding Cake

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.solarnavigator.net/www.arabiantents.com/arabian_tents_images/wedding_cake_white_ribbons.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.solarnavigator.net/www.arabiantents.com/arabian_tents_images/wedding_cake_white_ribbons.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 487px;" /></a>A wedding cake is a traditional luscious desert shared with the guest in a wedding feast after the ceremonial rite. It is also considered as the centerpiece of the wedding banquet. Miniature figurines that represent the bride and groom more often put on top of the cake.<br /><br />The tiered spire of a famous medieval church called St. Bride's in London, England gave the inspiration for the layered design of our wedding cakes.<br /><br />The wedding cake tradition originated back during the medieval era. It is required of for each one of <a href="http://1st-thewedding.blogspot.com/2009/02/ideas-for-perfect-finishing-touch.html">the wedding</a> guest to bring a petite cake. These cakes would be stacked up and arranged in layers. These stacks of cakes would ultimately become as one cake.<br /><br />Our contemporary wedding cake is said to evolve from this traditional practice. Fortunately, this odd tradition changed, and the cake is now eaten as noticed during the couple's romantic sharing of the first slice.<br /><br />• White and creamy cake is a reminder of an Italian culture, while a fruit cake if more of a Greek practice.<br />• A memorable piece of cake topper that is very significant in your life.<br />• Pick a favorite cake in lieu of the traditional white wedding cakes.<br /><br />Wedding cakes are often viewed with its symbolic value than the enjoyment and pleasure of eating it. Today's cakes are no more the plain white ones with boring frostings; instead these cakes can be visual as well as a culinary showpiece. Lists of interesting cake icing are described to suit the couple's palate.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.weddinginformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/cupcakes_closeup2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.weddinginformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/cupcakes_closeup2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 360px;" /></a><br /><br />A butter cream-iced cake is required to be kept in a cold place.<br />Royal Icing is used to make the other cake accessories such as the flowers and the other edible cake decorations.<br /><br />The wedding cake we are familiar with today had its beginning several hundred years ago, in a confection that celebrated the wedding ceremony of Queen Victoria's daughter in 1859. Wedding cake developed from there. Wedding cakes these days are to a great extent more creative.</div>

Wedding Cake

A wedding cake is a traditional luscious desert shared with the guest in a wedding feast after the ceremonial rite. It is also considered as the centerpiece of the wedding banquet. Miniature figurines that represent the bride and groom more often put on top of the cake.The tiered spire of a famous m…

19Feb2009

Diamond Wedding Rings

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.xingdesign.com/products/jewellery/images/18k-white-diamond-set-wedding-ring-lrg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.xingdesign.com/products/jewellery/images/18k-white-diamond-set-wedding-ring-lrg.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 486px; height: 324px;" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Many brides in these modern times, however, like to wear their engagement ring along with their <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wedding+ring">wedding ring</a>, on the same finger. Ring designers keep this in mind while creating rings; another thing they consider is that many women prefer symmetrically matching diamond rings with diamonds of the same size and shape.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jewelryexpert.com/CATALOG/graphics/Razzle-Dazzle-Diamond-Band-1.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.jewelryexpert.com/CATALOG/graphics/Razzle-Dazzle-Diamond-Band-1.gif" style="cursor: pointer; width: 450px; height: 401px;" /></a><br />Diamond wedding rings are pieces of jewelry that will probably be worn all the time, for a very long time to come. Besides, wedding rings reveal a person’s choice and style, even personality. There is one rule of thumb while choosing wedding rings: smaller rings match smaller hands,<br /><br />while the opposite naturally is true for big-boned hands.<br /><br />Another trend that is catching on is matching wedding rings, featuring hand-made designs with diamonds for the lady and any precious stone to go with it for the gentleman. Some jewelers give customers the opportunity to design their own diamond wedding rings. They offer solitaire settings, three stone settings or multiple-stone setting with platinum, 18K white gold or 18K yellow gold, for example.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j00iCNQktmrJEqaM/K-Yellow-Gold-Diamond-Wedding-Ring-AS-BD089-.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j00iCNQktmrJEqaM/K-Yellow-Gold-Diamond-Wedding-Ring-AS-BD089-.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 372px; height: 332px;" /></a><br />Wedding rings must be chosen with care because they will sit on people’s fingers as signs of love to be treasured, while being a constant reminder of wedding vows and mutual commitment to marriage.</div>

Diamond Wedding Rings

Many brides in these modern times, however, like to wear their engagement ring along with their wedding ring, on the same finger. Ring designers keep this in mind while creating rings; another thing they consider is that many women prefer symmetrically matching diamond rings with diamonds of the sam…

19Feb2009

Choosing Your Wedding Dress.

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beautysalony.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wedding-dress.jpg"><img alt="wedding dresses" border="0" src="http://www.beautysalony.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/wedding-dress.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 443px;" /></a><br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><style>  </style>  <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The truth is, every single body type has an inherent beauty that can only be accentuated and flattered with the right choice of wedding dress. Your body is structured according to the ways that nature felt it was best suited, and you should neither hide nor feel embarrassed about this fact when you are looking for you dress. It will be difficult, while in the process of shopping, to hear the terms you have applied so often to yourself while looking in the mirror used by employees at the boutique when you are searching for your dress, and the only way to avoid this is to be comfortable with who you are. With that said, you will want to feel as gorgeous as possible in your <a href="http://www.technorati/tags/wedding+gown">wedding gown</a>, and we all have small imperfections that we will want hidden on our most important day.<br /><br />Whatever your body shape may be, do not try and fool yourself into thinking it is something else. You are going to be on display on your wedding day, and choosing a dress that you wished fit you perfectly would be an incredible mistake. No matter what your body type, you will look beautiful on your special day if you choose a <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tags/dress+style">dress style</a> that conforms to your body type.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lakewoodconferences.com/direct/dbimage/50107857/Wedding_Dress_FE40260.jpg"><img alt="wedding dresses" border="0" src="http://www.lakewoodconferences.com/direct/dbimage/50107857/Wedding_Dress_FE40260.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 360px;" /></a><br />It should also be mentioned that very few people actually lose weight in the time leading up to your wedding. The planning can take such a heavy toll in terms of stress and energy that dieting is simply a bad decision- many brides believe that they can spread the loss out over time, but the fact is that, as with any diet, commitment will be a problem. You may end up blowing the diet and then actually gaining weight as your body tries to compensate. Short term diets in the months before the wedding are a terrible idea, as you will need to maintain your energy levels as the tasks begin piling up. There is also the added fact that you are going to be attending several parties with excellent food, and you probably will not be able to summon the will power to stay away from it.<br /><br />It is best, therefore, if you are honest with yourself when choosing your wedding dress. Don't choose a dress that will look its best on you after you lose eight or ten pounds. This may seem like a small amount, but the fact is even these numbers are hard to reach when you are trying to lose weight. It is best not to take the chance.<br /><br />If you do lose weight, good for you. Wedding dress adjustments are much easier made to fit a bride who has lost some weight than they would be for one who has not managed to do as she had hoped. Do not factor weight loss in when you are shopping for your dress.</p>

Choosing Your Wedding Dress.

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16Feb2009

BMW Xmoto

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06Feb2009

Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Our Commitment To Your Privacy Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. To make this notice easy to find, we make it availab…

04Feb2009

BMW K1300S

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-k-1300-s/bmw-k-1300-s-left-front.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-k-1300-s/bmw-k-1300-s-left-front.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 275px;" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The New BMW K 1300 Series</b><br />       The significantly updated and upgraded successor to         the BMW K 1200 S is proudly celebrating its world         debut at the 2008 INTERMOT motorcycle show: the new         K 1300 S, the most powerful and fastest BMW the         world has ever<br />       seen. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">As a milestone in the BMW Sports Encounter World         and with engine output of 129 kW (175 hp) combined         with overall weight of 254 kg (560 lb) including         fuel, this truly supreme motorcycle offers the         utmost in dynamic performance and sporting riding         features.  Launching this new model, Europe’s         largest and most successful motorcycle manufacturer         is once again increasing its leadership in the         topmost class of sporting high-performance machines. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Conceived consistently as a sports machine, the K         1300 S has not only maintained, but in many areas         even enhanced the qualities of its predecessor.          As a result, this new high-performer combines         fascinating and innovative technology of the highest         caliber with outstanding all-round qualities and         safety. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">On the road this means even greater riding         precision and agility, even more dynamic power and         performance, and, at the same time, the superior         safety and ease of control in all situations so         typical of a BMW.  </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Like its predecessor, the K 1300 S does not make         any compromises, but rather brings together even         more consistently than before all the virtues of the         most dynamic motorcycle in the K-Series: sporting         and dynamic performance combined with superior         comfort, playful and easy handling.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">This is also enhanced with absolute riding         stability, supreme top performance in conjunction         with perfect everyday riding qualities, an even more         slender and sporting look with optimized protection         from wind and weather, plus sophisticated         ergonomics. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Taking up a great tradition of BMW Motorrad, the         new K 1300 S stands out through qualities typical of         BMW such as a long service life, ease of         maintenance, optimum emission management by means of         a fully controlled three-way catalytic converter as         well as maximum active safety when applying the         brakes ensured through the most progressive brake         system currently available in the market: BMW         Motorrad Integral ABS featured as standard.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">As in the past, BMW, through the K 1300 S, offers         the only sports motorcycle in this segment with a         maintenance-free drive shaft. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Featuring innovative top-end technology, optimum         riding qualities, an even more dynamic look and         performance enhanced to an unprecedented standard,         the K 1300 S impressively renders the BMW Sports         Encounter World, clearly maintaining BMW’s strong         leadership in the upper sports segment. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The main objective in developing the new K 1300 S         was to create an even more supreme motorcycle with         enhanced riding qualities ensured by an even more         powerful and harmonious torque curve and a higher         standard of riding comfort. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Increasing engine capacity to 1,293 cc while         maintaining maximum engine speed of 11,000 rpm         ultimately led to a significant improvement of         performance, power and torque.  In its         fundamental qualities, the K 1300 S is based on the         proven drivetrain configuration and engine         arrangement of its predecessor, using the existing         advantage of a low centre of gravity made possible         by the extreme angle of the cylinder bank tilted 55°         to the front and allowing very low arrangement of         the engine. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">At the same time the new K 1300 S benefits from         the very slender engine block allowing a very low         angle in bends for a truly sporting and dynamic         style of riding. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">In its suspension and running gear the new K 1300         S – by far the lightest 1,300-cc model in this         segment at 228 kg/503 lb dry weight – applies a         successful concept combined with proven modules and         components.  One example in this context is the         extra-low V-shaped radiator interacting with the         wheel supports to provide an ideal configuration of         the frame above the cylinder head and, as a result,         reducing the overall width of the machine. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">And with the frame profiles merging smoothly at         the rear, the K 1300 S enables the driver to hold         his knees tightly together, ensuring optimum contact         with the motorcycle under all conditions.  The         active, dynamic and forward-looking seating position         is tailored fully to the rider, but nevertheless         allows a relaxed and comfortable style of         motorcycling at all times. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">So while being unusually dynamic and sporting,         the K 1300 S is almost playful and certainly very         safe in its behavior, guaranteeing stress-free         riding pleasure even in sporting style.          Innovations on the running gear and electronics.          The upgraded front-wheel Duolever suspension makes a         significant contribution to the outstanding riding         qualities of the K 1300 S. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The newly developed, lower longitudinal arm now         made of a forged aluminum alloy ensures an even more         sensitive and transparent response, further         enhancing the leadership of BMW Motorrad in the area         of suspension technology. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The spring/damper set-up is firmer than before         also in the interest of even better feedback.          The K 1300 S is available with second-generation         Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA II) as an         option, a further development and improvement of the         original ESA suspension introduced for the first         time in series production on the K 1200 S. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Applying the most advanced CAN-bus technology,         the progressive on-board network allows a wide range         of functions and facilitates the diagnostic         procedures usually required by intelligently         connecting the machine’s electrical and electronic         systems.</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-k-1300-s/bmw-k-1300-s-front.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-k-1300-s/bmw-k-1300-s-front.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 450px;" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Balance Shafts for Engine Smoothness</b><br />       The balance shafts turn twice as fast as the         crankshaft.  To minimize any noise or sound         waves generated in the process, the balance weights         are connected to the balance shafts by means of         elastomer units. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Split horizontally along the middle of the         crankshaft, the cylinder crankcase is made of a         high-strength aluminum alloy.  Made of a         die-casting, the compact upper section forms an         extra-stiff composite unit comprising the four         cylinders and the upper bearing support for the         crankshaft. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dry Sump Oil Supply</b><br />       The K 1300 S features dry sump lubrication         introduced on the K 1200 S and        proven over many years – the same technology as is         largely used on racing        engines.  </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Apart from superior operating qualities and         reliability even under        extreme conditions, dry sump technology quite unique         in this segment keeps        the crankcase low and flat and therefore ensures a         low position of the engine        and a low centre of gravity. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">By leaving out the         usual oil sump, the entire engine        may be fitted 60 millimeters or 2.36" lower down         than a conventional power        unit.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The oil reservoir comes in a tank fitted in the         frame triangle behind the engine.  A dual oil         pump operating at the rear of the crankcase and         driven by a chain from the clutch shaft draws in         lubricant from the oil reservoir and feeds the         compressed oil first to the oil filter (main flow         filter). </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Easily and conveniently accessible from outside,         the oil filter is positioned on the lower left side         of the crankcase.  From there the compressed         oil flows into the main oil pipe in the crankcase         and is spread out through internal holes to the         lubricating points.  </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The oil flowing back, in turn, gathers at the         lowest point in the crankcase formed by a bulge in         the lower lid.  The second pump then delivers         the oil flowing back first to the oil cooler and         from there to the oil tank, forming a reflow system         patented by BMW. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The larger oil cooler is integrated beneath the         headlight in the aerodynamically optimized front         fairing for superior aerodynamics.  In the         interest of consistent lightweight technology,         finally, the oil cooler pipes are made of aluminum. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The oil level is checked conveniently and easily         by means of a transparent plastic pipe at the         outside of the oil reservoir.  This patented         hose-like pipe also serves to drain oil from the         tank during maintenance.  Capacity of the oil         tank is 4.2 liters or 0.92 imp gals.  An oil         level warning system is available as an option in         conjunction with the likewise optional on-board         computer.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Optimum Location for Ancillary Units</b><br />       To keep the engine as slender and compact as         possible, the electrical ancillaries and their drive         units are fitted behind the crankshaft in the open         space above the gearbox.  The alternator, in         turn, is driven by the primary gear on the clutch,         developing maximum output of 580 W and maximum         electric power of 50 Amps. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The pre-shaft starter is connected to the engine         by a freewheel drive unit operating on the         alternator drive gear.  Power transmission –         reinforced multi-disc oil bath clutch, optimized         cassette gearbox and HP Gearshift Assistant.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Gearbox and Shifting - The BMW Gearshift         Assistant</b><br />       The gearbox has been upgraded and modified for the         new K 1300 S, with        the shift forks, the shape of the dog-shift units         and the geometry of the gears        themselves being optimized in the process.  The gears         are now contoured<br />       differently at the rear and the shift forks come         with a three-point rest replacing        the former two-point base.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">To reduce weight, the hollow shift cylinder is         made of high-strength aluminum alloy and runs in         anti-friction bearings.  The shift forks are         made of steel and are lubricated by compressed oil. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">To reduce the length of the gearbox, the two         gearbox shafts are positioned above one another.          The gears themselves are in straight-tooth         configuration benefiting not only the degree of         efficiency but also the overall width of the         gearbox. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The K 1300 S features a new shift lever with an         ergonomically optimized pivot point.  Together         with the likewise new anti-friction bearing for the         shift lever this ensures an even more precise and         faster gearshift than before.  At the same time         gearshift travel is even shorter and more dynamic. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">For the first time in the history of large-scale         motorcycle production by BMW and, indeed, for the         first time in series production worldwide, the rider         of the K 1300 S is able to shift up with the help of         the optional HP Gearshift Assistant without         operating the clutch and, accordingly, without the         slightest interruption of traction and pulling         force. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">To perform this operation the ignition and fuel         supply are interrupted for fractions of a second in         the shift process.  The HP Gearshift Assistant         introduced for the first time on the HP2 Sport comes         together with the sports footrests available as         special equipment.  Shaft drive to the rear         wheel – optimized and quite unique in the sports         segment.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-k-1300-s/bmw-k-1300-s-left.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-k-1300-s/bmw-k-1300-s-left.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 278px;" /></a><b>Technical Highlights:</b>        </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Even more dynamic          performance, particularly at lower and medium          engine speeds, thanks to the increase in engine          capacity.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Engine output 129 kW          (175 hp) at 9,250 rpm, maximum torque 140          Newton-meters (103 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Increase in torque by          more than 10 Newton-meters (7.4 lb-ft) all the          way from 2,000–8,000 rpm.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Fulfillment of the          strictest environmental standards through newly          harmonized Digital Motor Electronics.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Optimized cylinder          charge cycle for even better performance on less          fuel.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Optimized exhaust          system with a new rear muffler and          electronically controlled flap management plus a          fully controlled three-way catalytic converter.</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Desmodromic operation          improving the dosage of gas and engine power.</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Optimized,          maintenance-free shaft drive with a new,          two-stage drive shaft.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Even greater riding          precision combined with maximum riding stability          ensured by optimized Duolever front wheel          suspension with new set-up of the lower          longitudinal arm.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Firmer spring/damper          set-up for even better feedback.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Supreme handling          provided by optimized suspension geometry,          optimum mass distribution and a fully harmonized          all-round concept.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Perfect balance          thanks to the low centre of gravity.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Ergonomically          balanced seating position for a relaxed but          active style of riding.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Electronically          adjustable second-generation ESA II suspension          and ASC Anti-Spin Control as an option.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">New, innovative          generation of switches with optimised          ergonomics.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">High standard of          active safety provided by integral ABS          (semi-integral) featured as standard.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">On-board network;          CAN-bus technology for superior function with a          smaller number of cables and low weight.</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Electronic          immobilizer featured as standard. </p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Optimised          aerodynamics.</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">HP Gearshift          Assistance for shifting up without the slightest          interruption of power as special equipment.</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Wide range of          standard features and special equipment tailored          to the K 1300 S with the usual high standard          offered by BMW.</p></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><a name="engine"></a>Second-Generation, 1300 cc Powerplant</b><br />       The second generation of BMW Motorrad’s         four-cylinder power units has been upgraded and         updated in the interest of even more power and         performance, extra torque, and supreme riding         dynamics. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Displacement of the four-cylinder inline power         unit in the K 1300 S is up by 136 cc from 1,157 cc         to 1,293 cc.  Maximum output is 129 kW (175 hp)         at 9,250 rpm, maximum torque of 140 Newton-meters or         103 lb-ft comes at 8,250 rpm. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">In absolute figures, this is an increase in         engine output by 6 kW (8 hp) and an increase in peak         torque by 10 Newton-meters (7.4 lb-ft).  While         the former K 1200 S had to be revved up to 10,250         rpm to develop its maximum output, the power unit of         the new K 1300 S develops its maximum power at a         relatively low 9,250 rpm. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">A further significant advantage is that more than         70 per cent of the engine’s maximum torque is         available from just 3,000 rpm, with 10 Newton-meters         or 7.4 lb-ft more torque available all the way from         2,000–8,000 rpm versus the K 1200 S. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The objective in developing the new model was         obviously to enhance the already high standard of         riding dynamics and sporting characteristics through         power and performance easy to handle at all times.          And weighing 82.8 kilos/182.6 (K 1200 S: 81.3         kilos/179.3, in each case including the clutch,         gearbox and oil), the upgraded power unit of the K         1300 S remains one of the lightest engines of its         size in the market. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Like the previous model, the K 1300 S benefits         above all from its carefully conceived overall         configuration as well as the space-saving         arrangement of ancillary units and the integrated         gearbox.  In all, this makes the entire         drivetrain very compact, with ideal concentration of         all masses in the middle of the machine. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">And as on the K 1200 S, the overall width of the         power unit, measured on the level of the crankshaft,         is 430 millimeters or 16.9".  The perfect         interaction of technical solutions and optimum         integration of the engine and running gear already         featured on the K 1200 S is fully retained on the K         1300 S.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">In the process of upgrading the power unit of the         K 1300 S, the engineers at BMW Motorrad have given         particular emphasis to supreme riding qualities.          Hence, the combustion chambers on the four-cylinder,         the intake camshaft angle and the valve timing as         well as the stroke of the outlet valves have been         modified accordingly, with the outlet valve springs         being re-set from the ground up. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Running in anti-friction bearings, the connecting         rods are extra-light forged components made of         heat-treated steel. Measuring 119 millimeters or         4.68" in length (K 1200 S: 120 mm/4.72"), they keep         lateral forces acting on the pistons to a minimum         and guarantee superior engine refinement despite the         longer stroke. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Together with their anti-friction bearings, the         conrods weigh just 404 grams (K 1200 S: 413 grams).         In usual BMW style, the upper conrod opening comes         with a bearing bush conceived for a service life of         more than 100,000 kilometers or 61,000 miles. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Newly developed lightweight box-type pistons         measuring 80 millimeters or 3.15" in diameter, with         a short piston apron and two slender piston rings         optimized for minimum friction as well as a slender         oil scraper ring, serve to increase cylinder stroke         and, accordingly, the capacity of the engine</p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-k-1300-s/bmw-k-1300-cockpit.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-k-1300-s/bmw-k-1300-cockpit.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dashboard</b><br />       The K 1300 S boasts a brand-new generation of         switches and manual controls also to be introduced         on all upcoming BMW motorcycles.  </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Using MID (Moulded Interconnect Devices)         technology, the new switch units are far smaller and         more compact and stand out through an even higher         level of functional convenience, clear design and         optimum accessibility.  The formerly separated         functions for the direction indicator lights left         and right are now grouped in one and the same         function on the left-hand side of the handlebar to         avoid any confusion of the direction indicators and         the horn. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">And as a further change, the hazard warning         flashers are now operated by a separate switch         within easy and convenient reach on the left-hand         handlebar control.  The functions for the low         and high beam as well as the lights flasher are all         combined in one switch easy to reach with your left         index finger. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">To ensure even easier and more convenient         operation, the knob for the handlebar heating has         been moved up.  And in accordance with         practical requirements, the functions for the         starter and kill switch are combined in one toggle         switch unit, ensuring that even with inadvertent         operation of the kill switch the starter with the         ignition interrupted cannot be operated by mistake         and subsequently empty the battery. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Operation of the ESA II and ASC systems, formerly         controlled by two separate switches, is now also         combined in one toggle switch.  Given this new         technical configuration, the rider is able to         operate twice as many functions as before with the         same number of switches. This is an important factor         in handling future equipment not yet known today,         let alone fitted on the machine. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">To begin with, the switch operating the heated         handles on the K 1300 S has been integrated in         compact dimensions and within easy reach on the         right-hand side of the handlebar.  The         indicator showing the current position of the         handlebar heating switch, in turn, is now integrated         in the instrument cluster display.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The extra-light instrument cluster on the K 1300         S based throughout on digital technology comes with         a newly designed speedometer and rev counter as well         as the typical BMW Info-Flatscreen. This Information         Display offers the rider permanent information on         the temperature of the coolant, the remaining level         of fuel in the tank, the time of day, and the gear         currently in mesh.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">For very sporting purposes and competitive events,         for example on the race        track, the new K 1300 S may be equipped with the HP         Instrument Cluster        already well-known from the HP2 Sport as a special         feature.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>LED Lights</b><br />       Matching the sporting, dynamic appearance of the new         K 1300 S, this is the first model in BMW’s         four-cylinder series to be fitted as standard with a         LED rear light in clear glass look. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The use of light-emitting diodes taking the place         of conventional bulbs guarantees unimpaired and         maintenance-free operation, and extends the service         life of the lights several times over. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><a name="options"></a>Options and Accessories<br />       </b>Thanks to its sophisticated ergonomic qualities,         the sporting K 1300 S is fully suitable for long         distances and grand tours. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">A new feature available for the K 1300 S is a         luggage rack upgrading the all-round and touring         qualities of the machine.  Indeed, the new         luggage rack supplements the existing baggage         features already offered by BMW Motorrad in carrying         all kinds of luggage on the motorcycle. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Further customization is ensured by the usual         wide range of options and special equipment from BMW         Motorrad.  Particularly the sports-minded rider         will therefore enjoy the new K 1300 S even more with         the HP Gearshift Assistant, the HP Info display as         well as HP trim components made of carbon. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Optional extras are delivered straight from the         factory and are fitted during the production         process.  Special equipment is fitted by the         BMW Motorcycle Dealer also providing a wide range of         retrofitting options.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Options:</b></p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Heated grips.</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Luggage rack (new).</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Low rider’s seat (approx 790 mm/31.1", step arch         length 1,750 mm/68.9").</p></li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Anti-theft warning system.</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">ESA II (Electronic Suspension Adjustment II; new).</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">HP Gearshift Assistant (new).</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">Multi-color paintwork.</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">ASC Anti-Slip Control.</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">TPC Tire Pressure Control.</p>         </li><li>         <p class="listspacebottom">On-board computer including oil level warning.</p>         </li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Special Equipment:</b></p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Luggage and storage options:</i></p><div style="text-align: justify;">        <blockquote>         <p align="left">• Luggage rack with installation kit.</p>         <p align="left">• Watertight tank rucksack (new).</p>         <p align="left">• Watertight tank bag including fastening elements.</p>         <p align="left">• Set of sports cases including case supports.</p>         <p align="left">• Sports soft bag, small, 19 liters/large, 51          liters.</p>         <p align="left">• Watertight luggage roll, 53 liters, including         fastening belt with tightening        lock.</p>         <p align="left">• Multi-strap fastening rope.</p>        </blockquote>        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Service and technical features:</i></p><div style="text-align: justify;">        <blockquote>         <p align="left">• HP Gearshift Assistant (new).</p>         <p align="left">• HP Instrument Cluster (new).</p>         <p align="left">• Main stand.</p>         <p align="left">• On-board toolkit – service kit.</p>         <p align="left">• Paddock stand including adapter.</p>         <p align="left">• 230 V/110 V battery charger including adapter.</p>         <p align="left">• Repair kit for tubeless tires.</p>         <p align="left">• Repair instructions for K-models, DVD.</p>         <p align="left">• Motorcycle cleaner.</p>        </blockquote>        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Ergonomics and comfort.</i></p><div style="text-align: justify;">        <blockquote>         <p align="left">• Heated grips with switch unit.</p>         <p align="left">• Low rider’s seat (approx 790 mm/31.1", step arch         length 1,750 mm/68.9").</p>         <p align="left">• Windshield, tinted.</p>         <p align="left">• HP rider footrests (new).</p>         <p align="left">• HP passenger footrests (new).</p>         <p align="left">• HP forged wheels, front (3.50 x 17") and rear         (6.00 x 17").</p>        </blockquote>        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Design and sound:</i></p><div style="text-align: justify;">        <blockquote>         <p align="left">• HP carbon seat cover.</p>         <p align="left">• HP carbon clutch cover.</p>         <p align="left">• HP carbon heat protector for standard muffler         (new).</p>         <p align="left">• Akrapović sports muffler (new).</p>         <p align="left">• HP carbon tank cover (new).</p>         <p align="left">• HP carbon wheel cover, front.</p>         <p align="left">• HP carbon air box cover.</p>        </blockquote>        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Safety:</i></p><div style="text-align: justify;">        <blockquote>         <p align="left">• Electronic immobilizer with remote control.</p>         <p align="left">• Splashguard at the rear.</p>         <p align="left">• First-aid kit, large/small.• Motorcycle cover.</p>        </blockquote>        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Navigation and communication:</i></p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;">         </div><p style="text-align: justify;">• BMW Motorrad (Garmin) ZUMO navigation and communication         unit, including support        (new).</p>        </blockquote><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-k-1300-s/bmw-k-1300-gearshift-assistant.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-k-1300-s/bmw-k-1300-gearshift-assistant.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>New Exhaust System With Three-Way Catalyst</b><br />       On the revised exhaust system of the K 1300 S the         four individual manifolds of exactly the same length         merge initially into two pipes beneath the gearbox         and then into one single pipe leading on into an         extra-large, newly developed rear muffler         (4-in-2-in-1 principle). </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The muffler is significantly shorter than on the         former model and now finished in sporting hexagonal         design offers a capacity of 9.1 liters (K 1200 S:         9.5 liters) despite its short length and works         according to the reflection principle.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Both the outer skin and the all-new interior of         the rear muffler now much lighter than before are         made of top-quality stainless steel.  The         metal-based catalytic converter with 200         cells/square inch is integrated exactly at the point         where the manifold merges into the rear muffler and         comes with a coating of rhodium and palladium         combining superior temperature resistance with a         long service life. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Full maintenance of the strictest noise and         emission limits, despite the increase in engine         power and performance, is ensured on the K 1300 S         for the first time at BMW by a butterfly in the         collector pipe electronically controlled and opening         up the full cross-section of the exhaust manifold as         a function of increasing engine speed. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">At low to medium engine speeds the variable         cross-section remains relatively small to build up         greater ram pressure in the interest of extra torque         and pulling force, while the full cross-section         opened up at higher engine speeds serves to develop         maximum power and a sporting sound. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Apart from making an important contribution to         the even more muscular torque curve and improving         the motorcycle’s riding characteristics in the         process, the new muffler offers a powerful sound         pattern full of character but nevertheless in full         conformity with legal standards. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">And last but certainly not least, the hexagonal         shape of the muffler allows the rider to lean over         to a low angle in bends for a sporting style of         riding pleasure.  </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The entire muffler system made of stainless steel         weighs a mere 9.4 kilos/20.7 lb (K 1200 S: 10.4         kilos/22.9 lb) and is therefore the lightest and         most compact exhaust system with a fully controlled         catalytic converter in this segment of the market. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">All other manufacturers require an exhaust system         with two mufflers.  The K 1300 S is also         available with a very light and sporting slip-on         muffler made of titanium and featuring a carbon         cover as special equipment from Akrapović. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Anti-Spin Control<br />       </b>The K 1300 S comes as an option with ASC         Anti-Spin Control fitted at the factory and taking         the significantly greater power and torque of the         new four-cylinder into account. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Particularly on a high-torque motorcycle and on         road surfaces varying frequently, ASC is a very         sensible addition to ABS, preventing the rear wheel         from spinning when accelerating and thus losing         lateral stability, which otherwise might make the         rear end swerve out of control. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">By comparing the speed of the front and rear         wheels with the help of the ABS sensors, the         electronic control unit determines when the rear         wheel is spinning, engine management taking back the         ignition angle and intervening in the fuel injection         process to reduce engine power accordingly. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The particularly sporting rider also has the         option to deactivate ASC while riding and is also         able to switch off ABS as long as the motorcycle is         at a standstill before setting out.</p>

BMW K1300S

The New BMW K 1300 Series The significantly updated and upgraded successor to the BMW K 1200 S is proudly celebrating its world debut at the 2008 INTERMOT motorcycle show: the new K 1300 S, the most powerful and fastest BMW the world has ever seen. …

03Feb2009

BMW XChallenge

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/x-challenge/bmw-x-challenge-rear.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/x-challenge/bmw-x-challenge-rear.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 295px;" /></a><b>BMW Announces the New XChallenge</b><br /><b>       </b>The BMW G 650 Xchallenge is termed "the Hard Enduro        for the off-road enthusiast".</div><p style="text-align: justify;">The BMW G 650 Xchallenge is a new departure for BMW        and has a lot to offer: This is an uncompromising        off-road machine with long spring travel and not one        single gram of extra weight.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">In its design, the BMW G 650 Xchallenge is dominated        by proportions typical of a genuine Enduro a high-lying,        but smooth and flat fly line merging directly into the        high and slender rear end to offer the rider the ideal        seating position.  Made of fracture-proof and        elastic plastic (mainly polypropylene), the fairing        components both light and robust are likewise ideal for        tough off-road requirements. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">          </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>More:</b>  Complete and detailed           list of the          <a target="_top" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-g650-x-series.htm">          G650 X-Series specifications and model           comparison charts</a>.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">              </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The front wheel cover is fitted directly to the lower        fork bridge, giving the front wheel superior smoothness        and running freedom under all conditions. The slender        fairing, in turn, gracefully takes up the asymmetrically        contoured headlight featuring a reflector in free-form        design. Positioned off-center, the parking light,        finally, helps to provide that typical look of BMW        Motorrad further enhanced by paintwork in Aura White and        the Blue seat.<br />      <br />      Benefiting from 270 millimeters or 10.63´´ spring travel        both front and rear, BMW Motorrad’s new Hard Enduro will        easily take on any challenge off the beaten track. Tube        diameter of 45 millimeters or 1.77´´, in turn, gives the        upside-down fork enormous overall stiffness, allowing a        handlebar lock<br />      of 40°.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The springs and dampers are all specially tuned for        off-road use, meeting the highest demands in every        respect. As a function of his own weight and personal        preferences, the truly ambitious Enduro rider is even        able to fine-tune the dampers on their inbound and        rebound strokes, the adjustment mechanisms offering        predetermined rest points for smooth, consistent        adjustment.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Again in the interest of minimum weight, the wheel        axle measuring 20 millimeters or 0.79´´ in diameter is        drilled hollow on both the front and rear wheel. The        rear wheel suspension also allows various adjustments        and set-ups, albeit of a very different character: Like        the BMW HP2 Enduro, the BMW G 650 Xchallenge features        the BMW Motorrad Air Damping System, a special        spring/damper system operating exclusively with air. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">In its configuration and functions, the Air Damping        System is the same as on the HP2 Enduro and has merely        been adjusted in terms of weight and its running        requirements.<br />      <br />      The BMW Motorrad Air Damping System comes with a piston        inside, similar to the configuration in conventional        spring struts. Instead of hydraulic fluid, however, this        system forces out air through plate valves into a second        chamber, the damping effect being achieved by throttling        the flow of air.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Since gas is compressible, the air within the system        can act as a kind of spring replacing the usual steel        spring and thus offering the advantages already lauded        on the BMW HP 2 Enduro: Natural progression of spring        rates under high load (with growing pressure within the        system). </p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Reliable and smooth operation minimizing the risk of        the suspension giving way (physical law of gases:        pressure increases as a function of temperature).        Natural progression of the damping effect under high        loads (the viscosity of air increases as a function of        temperature). Frequency-dependent, selective damping        effect.  Resistant to overheating (no        temperature-induced weakening of the damping effect        under high loads).  Simple option to adjust the        dampers to the load carried.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Low weight of the entire system and its components.        Individual adjustment and set-up of the suspension        matched to the rider’s weight and the load carried by        means of a water level presenting the normal position        and trim of the motorcycle.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The reduction in unsprung masses also improves spring        response and traction on the rear wheel. To the outside,        the spring strut is sealed hermetically and is therefore        protected from contamination, with any losses caused by        leakage being set off by filling in air through a valve.        The system adjusts very easily and conveniently to        different load conditions simply by varying the pressure        filling. And to pump up the system while traveling, the        rider has the option to use a hand-operated        high-pressure pump fitted beneath the seat of the G 650        Xchallenge.</p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/x-challenge/bmw-x-challenge-left.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/x-challenge/bmw-x-challenge-left.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px;" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">A feature unique to this air spring damper system is        the choice of frequency related damping achieved by        varying the inner flow system together with the throttle        openings. And an important effect achieved in this way        is much better traction of the rear wheel on bumpy,        undulating surfaces: The damping effect can be        appropriately adjusted in the frequency ranges typically        encountered on the rear wheel swing arm as a result of        bumpy surfaces, the wheel thus following any such bumps        in an ideal motion, maintaining optimum ground contact        at all times. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The result is even better grip and traction when        accelerating all-out, as well as extra safety when        applying the brakes. Any risk of the springs sagging and        giving way, as is often the case on long, undulating        surfaces and under high loads, is largely excluded by        natural adjustment of the spring rates in the air        springs together with the frequency specific damping        effect: An adjustment bolt opening up a bypass in the        damper enables the rider to pre-set the damper        characteristics to two stages for either more        comfortable riding on regular roads or for a firmer        set-up on off-road terrain.</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/x-challenge/bmw-xchallenge-swingarm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/x-challenge/bmw-xchallenge-swingarm.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 296px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/x-challenge/bmw-x-challenge-dash.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/x-challenge/bmw-x-challenge-dash.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 294px;" /></a><br /><p align="left"><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">       It almost goes without saying that the wheels and tyres        also meet the typical requirements of off-road riding.        Due to their better elasticity, spoke wheels come as        standard on the BMW G 650 Xchallenge, offering all the        features of lightweight technology. The wheel hubs made        of aluminium are hollow cast and are connected to the        epoxy-plated aluminium rims by extra-strong wire spokes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">To build up sufficient stabilizing gyro-forces also        on difficult and slow trails, the G 650 Xchallenge comes        with a front wheel measuring 21 inches in diameter and        running as standard on a 90/90-21 tyre, while at the        rear an 18-inch wheel running as standard on a 140/80-18        tire allows the use of specialized off-road tyres        whenever required. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Measuring a significant 300 millimeters or 11.81´´ in        diameter at the front and 240 millimeters or 9.45´´ in        diameter at the rear, the brake discs and indeed, the        entire brake system are conceived without compromises        for handling high loads. Apart from saving weight, the        cross-drilled Wave brake discs on the G 650 Xchallenge        have a better self-cleaning effect than conventional        discs. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">And while the front wheel disc runs within a        double-piston floating caliper configuration, the rear        disc is held tight when required by a single piston        floating caliper.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">       </div><p style="text-align: justify;">With its 15-tooth pinion and a 47-tooth sprocket, the        G 650 Xchallenge has a shorter final drive ratio than        the other two models in the new G 650 X model range.</p>

BMW XChallenge

BMW Announces the New XChallenge The BMW G 650 Xchallenge is termed "the Hard Enduro for the off-road enthusiast".The BMW G 650 Xchallenge is a new departure for BMW and has a lot to offer: This is an uncompromising off-road machine with long spring travel and not one …

03Feb2009

BMW S1000RR

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-s-1000-rr/bmw-s-1000-rr-right.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-s-1000-rr/bmw-s-1000-rr-right.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 268px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-s-1000-rr/bmw-s-1000-rr-left.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-s-1000-rr/bmw-s-1000-rr-left.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 268px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-s-1000-rr/bmw-s-1000-rr-front.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-s-1000-rr/bmw-s-1000-rr-front.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 401px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">The photos of the S 1000 RR were released during a         speech by Hendrik von Kuenheim, who has just become         the General Director of BMW Motorrad after having         served as the President of BMW Spain.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">During his welcoming speech, Mr. von         Kuenheim officially confirmed the rumors: BMW will         race in World Superbike.  Here's an excerpt         from his speech:</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">"As you may expect of BMW Motorrad, the design of         our BMW Supersports will be absolutely unique and         very different.  While it will of course         reflect the usual design language in the segment, it         will at the same time offer a strong and powerful         message from the BMW brand. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Now let me briefly give you the status of our         entry into the Superbike World Championship: Today I         can confirm that our preparations are proceeding         according to plan in every respect: In compliance         with the rules of the Series, the new motorcycle         will be available to customers in 2009 and we will         build 1,000 production models by the end of next         year. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">We are implementing our racing activities in         close cooperation with our partner Alpha-Racing, a         specialist very experienced in motorsport.          Located near Munich, Alpha-Racing have already         started work in a special production hall         specifically for this purpose. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The process of building up the team is proceeding         at full swing and we have already filled the key         positions.  The team is a combination of         specialists from BMW and members of the Alpha-Technik         racing crew, as well as further specialists from         professional Superbike racing.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Choosing the development and test riders for our         racing machine, we are currently operating in a         revolving system to gain as much experience as         possible.  The selection of test riders ranges         from experienced riders still active today all the         way to young “top guns”.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">In the upcoming weeks and months we will         systematically start production of the racing         machine in its individual power and performance         stages, testing the new model as we go along."</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">"We naturally realize that the established teams         have many years of experience.  But we wish to         take up this challenge in particular and have put         together a highly motivated team precisely for this         purpose, a team which will prove the performance of         our new motorcycle in professional racing. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Naturally, we will have to go through a certain         process of learning – which is precisely why we have         set ourselves realistic targets for the time being:         In our first year in the Superbike World         Championship we seek to bring home several places in         the Top 10 and to consistently close the gap to the         top teams. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">In year 2 we plan to catch up with the top teams         and to win our first places on the podium.  And         our medium-term objective, obviously, is to win the         World Championship!"</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">"You have been speculating a lot on the         designation of our new model.  So let us put an         end to this speculation today.  BMW Motorrad’s         first Supersports will be the “<b>S1000RR</b>”.        <br /> </p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">In choosing the name and designation of BMW’s new         Supersports, we're consistently following our         nomenclature at BMW Motorrad.  In this name,         the “S“ stands for Supersports, marking a new class         of motorcycles from BMW.  The “1000” designates         the size of the engine, and the “RR” naturally         stands for the model itself."</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">"Dear Motorcycle Friends, many motorcycle         magazines have published photos of a racing         prototype which we have tested on several racing         tracks.  Today we would like to show you this         racing prototype, offering you an initial impression         of the package and the technology.  But when         you see the motorcycle in a minute, please note that         neither the design nor the impression of quality are         the same as on the production model following at a         later point."</p><div style="text-align: justify;">        </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Thank you Mr. von Kuenheim!  And now, here are         the photos of the <b>2009 BMW S1000RR</b>!</p>

BMW S1000RR

The photos of the S 1000 RR were released during a speech by Hendrik von Kuenheim, who has just become the General Director of BMW Motorrad after having served as the President of BMW Spain. During his welcoming speech, Mr. von Kuenheim officially confirmed the…

03Feb2009