DrGMIA
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A short video clip of Hans Muth, designer of the BMW GS, explaining how he envisioned it as a Range Rover type of motorcycle for the company to attract younger buyers. Video is from the September, 2019 40th B'day Anniversary Party for the R80GS and R65LS, both now well into the vintage category:
For background on the B'day party, see Events:
Dr G
Chief of the World Adventure Affairs Desk, CITY BIKE magazine, researching adventurous affairs around the globe
Adventure Strategy Columnist, MOTORCYCLE CONSUMER NEWS magazine
Professor of Motorcycle Adventure, SOUND RIDER magazine
Sole sexual survivor: www.greataroundtheworldmotorcycleadventurerally.com
For background on the B'day party, see Events:
BMW R80GS Anniversary Party - Harleysville, PA, USA Sept. 2019
For the serious BMW R80G/S and R65 global aficionados, a 40th birthday party has been announced. In the convoluted and twisted world of words, motorcycle affiliations and clubishness, the attendees (aka "beemerphiles") to this one time confab will be convening in the small town of...
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Dr G
Chief of the World Adventure Affairs Desk, CITY BIKE magazine, researching adventurous affairs around the globe
Adventure Strategy Columnist, MOTORCYCLE CONSUMER NEWS magazine
Professor of Motorcycle Adventure, SOUND RIDER magazine
Sole sexual survivor: www.greataroundtheworldmotorcycleadventurerally.com