RIDE AND TALK - THE BMW MOTORRAD PODCAST

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Welcome to the Ride And Talk podcast by BMW Motorrad — a new podcast about the world’s best bikes, the people who ride them, and the incredible places these bikes allow us to reach. Join us for a deep dive into the world of BMW Motorrad for amazing behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights from brand experts, ambassadors, and the most passionate global riding community you’re ever likely to meet.

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Ride and Talk - #88 HansA. Muth — BMW Motorrad Design Legends!

Apr 26 2024 34 mins  
Coming up on the next BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk Podcast: Sitting down with HansA. Muth, one of the most celebrated designers in the history of BMW Motorrad. Take a listen! That was the voice of HansA. Muth, describing his process for designing the ever-evolving motorcycle platform. Hans’ legacy spans 50 years and can be seen even in today’s modern BMW motorcycles. Hans and I t

Ride and Talk - #87 Edgar Heinrich — 30 Years of BMW Motorrad Design!

Nov 17 2023 39 mins  
Looking back at the last 30 years, it’s hard to think of anyone who has had a larger influence on what we see as BMW Motorrad, than Edgar Heinrich. A designer with a vision, Edgar has brought to us the modern look and feel of several iconic BMW Motorcycle models. During our interview I was stricken with Edgar's knowledge and passion, but most of all the humility of a man who bega

Ride and Talk - #86 Reiner Fings — Setting the Pace With the new R 1300 GS!

Oct 23 2023 39 mins  
There are many important roles that comprise the creation of a new motorcycle. But it’s hard to think of any role more critical than that of a product manager. Throughout development, this individual works with all of the people involved in the project, shaping the product from a concept to the motorcycle that we as riders ultimately see and experience. This is the role that Rein

Ride and Talk - #85 Jason Gale — Riding on the Epic Backcountry of Tasmania!

Sep 25 2023 25 mins  
Part of the magic of motorcycle riding is meeting ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Their stories inspire us to go to new places and take on adventures that we may not have otherwise considered. Recently one of our podcast listeners suggested that my producer Louise Powers and I interview Jason Gale, a motorcycle enthusiast who lives, rides and organizes riding groups in

Ride and Talk - #84 Backcountry Discovery Routes – Exploring the USA on an Adventure Motorcycle!

Aug 28 2023 37 mins  
Anyone who visits the USA will quickly come to realize how big the country is, and how challenging it can be to choose where to go and what to see. This is especially true for those who wish to ride an adventure motorcycle and go beyond where the pavement ends. To help solve this problem, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts founded the Backcountry Discovery Routes, a non-profit organ

Ride and Talk - #83 Design – Designing the Newest and Most Cutting Edge BMW Motorcycles!

Jul 20 2023 29 mins  
Designing the newest and most cutting edge BMW motorcycles. Take a listen! Ever since my passion for BMW Motorrad began, I’ve had an insatiable desire to understand the inner workings of the company. Throughout the years, I’ve tried to piece together the journey that each motorcycle takes from concept to reality. Some of these steps are of course highly confidential, and theref

Ride and Talk - #82 Motoism — The Process of Designing and Building Custom Motorcycle Parts!

Jun 23 2023 35 mins  
Coming up on today’s BMW Motorrad Ride and Talk podcast: Customizing our motorcycles using both time honored techniques and cutting edge technologies. Take a listen! Recently during a trip to Munich we sat down with Ben Ott with Motoism, a company that specializes in custom motorcycle parts design and manufacturing. My producer Louise Powers and I were given a tour of their facil

Ride and Talk - #81 Udo Wattendorf — Unveiling the Art of Helmet Design and Manufacturing!

May 29 2023 26 mins  
Many years ago, I was taken on a tour of a facility that manufactures BMW Helmets, hosted by Udo Wattendorf, part of the helmet development team at BMW. Throughout the day Udo showed us how BMW helmets are designed, tested, and built. This was easily one of the most fascinating professional experiences I’ve ever had, not the least of which due to the knowledge and enthusiasm radi

Ride and Talk - #80 Fred Jakobs — Diving Into the Exciting History of 100 Years BMW Motorrad!

May 04 2023 31 mins  
Those of us that follow the history of BMW know that Munich, Germany is where it all started. More than 100 years ago, a small group of designers and engineers were producing airplane and vehicle engines, and in 1923 developed and sold their first complete, production motorcycle. 100 years later, the very first building inhabited by BMW still stands, and now features a museum dedic

Ride and Talk - #79 Kris Hall — An Ordinary Guy Traveling the World!

Apr 10 2023 30 mins  
Sometimes when we meet a person who’s engaged in something extraordinary, we might look at them and think to ourselves, “I want to be more like this person. I want the drive and courage and skill to do what this person is doing.” Last July, my producer Louise Powers and I met Kris Hall at BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin, and I thought to myself, “Kris is one of those people.”