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BMW Names Schaller New Head of Motorcycle Development

BMW has appointed Karl Viktor Schaller as its new head of BMW Motorrad development. Schaller will replace Christian Landerl who headed motorcycle development since November 2008. Schaller studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Munich before becoming a scientific assistant at the research institute for gear wheels and gear manufacturing.

BMW Reports Q1 2013 Results

BMW reported worldwide sales of 24,732 motorcycles over the first three months of 2013, a slight increase from the 24,373 motorcycles sold in the same quarter in 2012. These figures include sales of 1,110 Husqvarna motorcycles before BMW sold the company to KTM boss Stefan Pierer. Sales revenue from BMW Motorrad however was down 2.7% to 436 million euros (US$569.2 million) over the quarter from 448 million euros last year.

World of BMW 2011 activity dates

WORLD OF BMW has announced the companies calendar of events, tours, courses and adventures for 2011.The schedule can be seen in a new 48-page World of BMW 2011 Activity Brochure now available from Carole Nash Motorcycle Live and BMW Motorrad dealerships.BMW Off Road SkillsDakar Rally competitor Simon Pavey and his team of instructors are on hand to deliver courses for those looking to expand their off-road horizons can get their kicks crossing the Welsh wilderness on the Brecon Beacons Adventure, or blasting across the Algarve on the Portuguese Paradise trip. And for 2011, BMW has added the new G 650 GS single-cylinder adventure-sports bike to the fleet. Day in the Dirt and Adventure Maintenance courses are also back on the calendar for 2011.BMW Rider TrainingBMW Rider Training has a purpose-built training area, located on the doorstep of the vast Brecon Beacons National Park and some of the best riding roads in the United Kingdom.