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BMW Owners News April 2025

A trio of bikes leave Fontana Village–the site of this month’s MOA Getaway at Fontana - winding through the many curves of Moonshiner 28 on their way to even more curves on the Tail of the Dragon. Photo by Bill Wiegand #180584.

BMW Motorrad announces 2026 R 1300 R

BMW Motorrad USA announced the new 2026 R 1300 R, returning for the new model year with more power and torque than previous models. New options will enable any rider to customize their R 1300 R to their heart’s content.

Top shelf octane vs. the well drinks

In bars, "top-shelf" refers to premium, higher-priced liquors, while "well drinks" (or "house drinks") are made with the standard, more cost-effective liquors typically stored in the "well." We can apply a similar scheme to which fuel we put into our motorcycles.

Prep your bike for a long trip

Digital Content Editor, Wes Fleming, details how to get your bike ready for a long trip. If you are planning a rooute to the National Rally, this is the prep video you need!

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