2014 BMW R 1200 RTBMW Motorrad USA January Sales ReportBMW Motorrad USA shows no signs of slowing sales of motorcycle and maxi scooters. The Bavarian manufacturer reports that US sales jumped 11 percent in February compared to the same month of 2013.
BMW Motorrad USA says during February 2014, 935 motorcycles and maxi scooters were sold. BMW attributes much of the success to the new R 1200 RT, which features the semi-water cooled boxer engine, and the R 1200 GS Adventure.Year to date, BMW Motorrad USA sales are up 6 percent to 1,526 units compared to 1,439 units in the first two months of 2013.The news arrived following BMW Motorrad’s record-breaking worldwide year of sales; in 2013, BMW sold over 115,000 motorcycles and maxi scooters, which was up 12.9 percent over 2012.And things are only expected to get better for March when BMW Motorrad dealers will begin offering two additional models – the R nineT and the K 1600 GTL Exclusive. BMW will also enter the world of electromobility with its new BMW C evolution.
Our first segment introduces you to the new Arch 1s. This latest, slightly more sporting American V-twin, adds to the original KRGT1 coming from the boutique manufacturer based in Hawthorne, Southern California. Senior Editor Nic de Sena rode through Malibu with Gard Hollinger, who co-founded Arch Motorcycle with his friend, Keanu Reeves. The 1s is a unique ride for sure, and Nic explains what makes the bike really stand out.
For the entertaining story behind Arch Motorcycle from Gard Hollinger himself, you must listen to his podcast episode on Motos & Friends HERE
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with multiple Emmy award-winning writer, Producer, Director, and actor, Thom Beers. the former Chairman & CEO of Fremantle Media North America, responsible for American Idol and America’s Got Talent.
Thom’s fertile imagination led to most of the really big reality TV shows such as ‘Deadliest Catch’ (now in its 17th season!), and many others. Of course for us in the motorcycle world, you’ll be interested to hear the genesis and story of how he started the first real fabrication reality show ‘Monster Garage’, that showcased Jesse James, and then how that led to ‘Biker Build Off’ and the ‘Zombie Choppers’ movie.
You’d imagine that most of Thom’s time is spent sitting behind a desk and on his phone. Not so. His intense stories of capturing much of the content for these shows make for some hair-raising listening.
