BMW Motorrad Days, Berlin
BMW says that around 17,000 people visited its 20th edition of the BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin at the beginning of July 2022. Billed as "the world's largest BMW Motorrad meet-up", it was immediately preceded by the Pure&Crafted Festival (1 July).
"Fans both with and without motorbikes came not only from Germany and neighbouring countries, but from over 40 nations in total. While visitors from Italy and the United Kingdom were well represented as is traditionally the case, the first ever BMW Motorrad Days to be held in Berlin also attracted a number of guests from the Berlin-Brandenburg region, Poland, Argentina and a few fans even from South Korea, Columbia and South Africa, among others.
"The Pure&Crafted Festival kicked off a great motorbike weekend on Friday (1 July). Initiated by BMW Motorrad, the festival took place for the second time in the Sommergarten at Messe Berlin, delivering the usual mix of hand-crafted music, motorbike culture and new-heritage lifestyle. Acoustic highlights were provided by the band Nothing But Thieves, the rockers of Altin Gün and London's The Vaccines.
"The extensive BMW Motorrad Days programme of events saw street bike stunt shows along with trial and FMX shows, the wall-of-death riders at the original Motodrom, the world's longest-standing wall of death show, with customising fans well catered for with converted motorbikes in the Wheels Area.
"Motor racing enthusiasts were thrilled to see the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK riders as well as members of the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team. In addition, the entire product range was available for tours of the charming surroundings of Berlin and Brandenburg. First-time attempts at motorcycling without a licence were on offer, as were Enduro taster training sessions. Tours of the BMW Motorrad production plant were a unique highlight for many visitors. Over 100 exhibitors set up at the extensive trade fair and exhibition area.
"The BMW Motorrad Days have long been considered a core event for BMW Motorrad and occupy a permanent place in the calendar. The event took place for the very first time in Seefeld, Austria, in 2001, after which it was held 18 times in succession in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the global pandemic".
