BMW K1200 S track success

On 5 May 2005, 126 motorcyclists visited the BMW Performance Centre at
Rockingham circuit in Northamptonshire to test ride BMW Motorrad's new 167bhp
superbike on the track. Participants were allocated three free sessions out on
the circuit - two on their own bike and one on the K1200 S.

The day attracted riders with high performance superbikes, as well as tourers
and everyone that attended was impressed with the handling, power, performance
and comfort of BMW Motorrad's new superbike.

Yamaha FJR1300 rider Jon Spencer said: "Got to say that you have a winner
here! It handles like nothing I've ever ridden before. It is very forgiving,
comfortable and goes around corners brilliantly."

Kawasaki ZZR1200 rider Mike Perring said: "The K1200 S has excellent handling
and brakes, and is really comfortable."

Honda CBR900RR rider, Chris Rees-Veal: "I was very impressed. The K1200 S is
comfortable and I had no major loss of handling (if any) which meant that it is
more than comparable with my current bike."

Suzuki GSXR750 rider, Therese Chatfield said: "It's awesome! It is much more
suitable for me than my own bike."

BMW R1100 S rider, Chris Cook said: "The K1200 S is utterly awesome,
comfortable and like a luxury race bike! Rockingham showed how easy handling
the K1200 is. It is very light on the move."

Honda CBR600 rider, Julian Brailsford said: "The K1200 S is impressive. Quick
acceleration, awesome brakes and it handles better than I expected. It is
confidence inspiring."

Yamaha R1 rider, Fiona Iris commented: "It has better riding position than my
bike and is smoother, has a more comfortable seat and smoother power delivery."

Riders who missed out on the BMW K1200 S experience at the BMW Performance
Centre at Rockingham can take part on a World of BMW Track Day on either 20
July or 5 September.

Run by the California Superbike School, World of BMW Track Days give riders the
opportunity to ride their own bike around Rockingham circuit. Participants
will be divided into groups (based on skill level) and will ride in six to
seven, 20-minute sessions on the national circuit.

The day will start with a safety briefing by a qualified instructor and a team
of instructors will be available to answer any questions during the day. BMW
Motorrad UK will also have its promotional fleet on hand so that participants
can test ride the K1200 S, R1200 GS, R1200 ST and other models from the range
on the road.

A World of BMW Track Day costs £149 per person. For more information or to
book call 08000 131 282 or visit www.worldofbmw.com

The K1200 S superbike together with the rest of the BMW Motorrad range is also
available to test ride at BMW Motorrad Dealerships. Visit
www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk or call 0800 777 155 to locate your nearest BMW Motorrad
Dealer.

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For further information and high-resolution pictures please contact:

Kylie Maebus 08000 131 282
Jill Kettlety 01344 480 185