Originally established as a manufacturer of aircraft engines, Bayerische Motoren Werke, commonly referred to as BMW and founded in Bavaria, was forced to retire its wings at the close of World War I. It then jumped into motorcycle manufacturing in 1923 as BMW Motorrad –- that’s German for motorcycle -– and became known for developing breakthrough technology. In fact, the company introduced many motorcycle firsts such as ABS braking, digital engine electronics, and adaptive headlights. As an avid rider of
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