The BMW motorcycles2021

bMW updates its R 1250 RT tourer with a new look and more electronics. Each model in the GS range gets a special "40 Years GS Edition", with a vintage color scheme and lots of extra equipment. An R18 Classic offers the Bavarian manufacturer a new way to travel, as a bagger. On the sports side, the M 1000 RR is a more efficient version of the S 1000 RR. Neo-retro is not forgotten, with the slightly revised R NineT and the A2 option for the Pure. The NineT Racer disappears from the catalog. The S 000 R gets a lighter engine, a new frame and a 1250 face. The G 310 R also gets a facelift.
There have been 5 recalls for 2021 models :
- Motorcycles recalled on Friday, January 31, 2025 in 3 countries : S 1000 RR M 1000 RR S 1000 XR
At high engine speeds (>= 12,500 rpm), the oil filter's screw connection may come loose, causing oil to leak from the oil filter. This can lead to oil deposits on the road, creating slippery sections and increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
- Motorcycles recalled on Friday, June 16, 2023 in 13 countries : M 1000 RR S 1000 RR
An inaccurately dimensioned control pin can lead to insufficient pressure compensation and impaired brake system operation, creating a risk of accident.
- Motorcycles recalled on Friday, March 24, 2023 in 13 countries : S 1000 R S 1000 XR
The front wheel lift control is deactivated by a software reset, carried out without the customer's knowledge, creating a risk of accident.
- Motorcycles recalled on Friday, October 28, 2022 in 3 countries : K 1600 GTL K 1600 GT
Non-compliant sixth-gear sets have been fitted to gearboxes replaced during a previous workshop intervention. This can lead to excessive wear on the control intervals during prolonged driving at full load in sixth gear. In the event of a malfunction, the gears may not shift properly, or two gears may be shifted at the same time. The rear wheel could lock up and/or the gears could be damaged, increasing the risk of an accident.
- Motorcycles recalled on Friday, March 18, 2022 in 11 countries : K 1600 GT K 1600 GTL
The strength of the rear suspension link may be insufficient due to a part that does not meet specifications and may deteriorate over time. This could affect the rider's handling and control, increasing the risk of an accident.