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BMW's optional extras are getting ridiculous

The third instalment of the Indian action blockbuster Dhoom became the highest grossing Indian film of all time. More interesting than that are the laughable bike scenes, with Dhoom 3 featuring one chase scene between a K1300R and a S1000RR. In the first Dhoom film a Hayubasu magically transformed into 125cc bike for a train jump.

BMW Reports 2012 Sales Results

BMW released its year-end 2012 financial report, reporting revenues of 1.49 billion euros (US$1.93 billion) from its motorcycle business in 2012, up from 1.44 billion euros in 2011. The increased revenues came in a record year for BMW with the company selling an all-time record of 106,358 motorcycles in 2012. Despite the increase in sales revenue, BMW reported a much smaller profit from its motorcycle business, earning 9 million euros (US$11.6 million) in 2012, compared to 45 million euros in 2011.

Triumph is Going Enduro Racing

After debuting its TF 250-X in motocross, Triumph is preparing to compete in other off-road disciplines, appointing four-time World Champion Paul Edmondson Team Manager of Triumph Racing's enduro program. Under Edmondson, the team will compete in the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro, EnduroGP World Championship, and AMA EnduroCross series, plus other select events. A top rider in the 1990s, Edmondson won multiple titles and represented Great Britain at the International Six Days Enduro, making him an apt choice to lead Triumph's enduro efforts.