BMW Motorcycles of Riverside California

Fastrack Riders Track Day at Auto Club Speedway
2019-09-20 - 2019-09-21
Join us Friday September 20th and Saturday September 21st at Auto Club Speedway for a track day with Fastrack Riders, SoCal’s premier track event organizer.
Sign up now at www.fastrackriders.info before the event fills up! Our Sales Manager Jeff will be attending on Friday with his track-prepped R nineT and Christie from Service will be there with her S1000RR on Saturday. Come join the fun!

BMW Motorcycles of Riverside Open House & Hertz Ride Grand Opening
2019-09-27 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us Friday, September 27th for our Oktoberfest Open Haus and Hertz Ride Grand Opening!
We’re celebrating Oktoberfest in style with beer provided by Packinghouse Brewing Co. and authentic German food plus a bike show, raffle, riding competitions and a massive vendor row with over 20 brands represented!

We’ll have reps and products from brands such as Shoei, Black Dog, Revit, Rizoma, Alpinestars, HJC, Cardo, Michelin, Sidi, WieserTechnik, Techniche and more, plus representatives from Law Tigers, BMW MOA, GS Giants, Black Swan, Dirt First, Street Masters, Riverside CHP, Advantage Performance Distribution, BMW Motorrad and Hertz Ride, and more!
What is Hertz Ride, you ask? Hertz Ride offers adventure travel enthusiasts not only motorcycle rentals in top destinations around the world, but also provides the option of packaged self guided / guided tours. And they’re opening their first US location at BMW Motorcycles of Riverside!
We have great giveaways planned for our Open Haus, so ride in and win prizes for best custom bike and dirtiest GS, plus compete against friends and local police motor officers in the slow race!
Hours are 4:00 – 8:00 PM but come early for special deals on bikes, apparel and accessories! We’ll have end-of-month deals you won’t believe, plus new product lines being launched, new models in stock and more, so don’t miss out!

The Moto Beach Classic
2019-10-26
The Roland Sands Design art/music/moto culture mashup is back for it’s third year of motorcycle Racing, live music, surf competition, art show, customer bike show vendors and much more.

Stay tuned for a ride to the event with Sales Manager Jeff and his nineT Owners Group to be announced soon.

Fastrack Riders Track Day at Auto Club Speedway
2019-10-27
Join us Sunday, October 27th at Auto Club Speedway for a track day with Fastrack Riders, SoCal’s premier track event organizer.
Sign up now at www.fastrackriders.info before the event fills up! Our Sales Manager Jeff will be attending with his track-prepped R nineT and Christie from Service will be there with her S1000RR. Come join the fun!
Sign up at fastrackriders.info or call us for more information at 951-353-0607.

GEICO ADVENTURE RALLY & CAMP
2019-11-07 - 2019-11-10
Registration is now open!
The Adventure Rally & Camp presented by GEICO Motorcycle is a multi-day challenge for any-skill-level rider and their machine. By day, self-navigate scenic trails and look for our elusive checkpoints. At night, spend the evening with your competitors, Cycle World, Motorcyclist, and Dirt Rider staffs and industry guests. This is a team event, so if you sign up as a single, we’ll pair you with a team. Each team will participate on the trails as well as on our special tests. The special tests are done at the Stagecoach Trails Base Camp and are designed to improve your adventure skills.

Adventure Rally & Camp Presented by GEICO Motorcycle Features

100+ points of interest to find

Product demos

BMW Test rides

Ride one day, or ride all three

Live Music by Redneck Rodeo Acoustic Duo

Daddy’s Famous Foods Truck

Base camp activities

Skills test

Tap Truck mobile bar

Vendor row

ADV training

Cool awards

Saturday evening awards, party & Live Music

Friday Night: CABDR-South Film

Rad raffle

Register now at ADVRally.com!

North East BDR Film Premier
2020-02-15
Join us on Saturday, February 15th for the Southern California premier of the feature length North East BDR documentary. The adventure motorcycling non-profit organization, Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®), has released a feature length film on their tenth route for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel, and their second BDR on the East Coast.
We’ll serve light fare and beverages starting at 3:00 PM and begin the film screening at 4:00 PM, followed by a Q&A with the BDR team.
Check out the trailer at RideBDR.com

March Moto Madness 2020
2020-03-20 - 2020-03-22
Join us Friday, March 20th through Sunday March 22nd for the 6th annual March Moto Madness, presented by BMW Motorcycles of Riverside and the GS Giants!
Centered at Songdog Ranch, it’ll be a weekend of group adventure rides, camaraderie, great food and drink, raffles and more! Camp at the ranch or stay at nearby Buckhorn Hotel in New Cuyama.
Adjacent to the picturesque Carrizo Plain, where stunning superblooms of wildflowers occur after a rainy winter, this is a location second to none with stunning scenery and epic riding opportunities abound.
2 nights camping and 4 meals are included in your registration fee. Beer, water, and non alcoholic beverages will be included until they run dry. Also included are door prize opportunities and good times with the GS Giants! Pricing is only $135 per person for the entire weekend!
Rider training by BlackSwanMoto will be available at additional cost.
IMPORTANT: To attend, you MUST sign up and pay admission at the GS Giants website at the following link: CLICK HERE

Rider Training at MotoVentures
2020-10-25
Join us for a season-long celebration of 40 Years of GS and 10 Years of BMW Motorcycles of Riverside!
Since 1980, BMW’s GS has defined and dominated the adventure motorcycling segment, and since 2010, BMW Motorcycles of Riverside has been its top retailer and destination for enthusiasts.
We’ll kick off honoring these milestones with world-class rider training at Gary LaPlante’s MotoVentures facility, featuring BMW’s own Shawn Thomas and the launch of a route book chronicling dozens of our famous shop rides. Included in this detailed, spiral-bound book will be roads, trails and points of interest that will be the playing field for a scavenger hunt concluding with a year-end raffle where you can win major prizes!
Our training event at MotoVentures is happening on Sunday, October 25th and is limited to just 30 spots. Pricing is normally $275, but BMW Motorcycles of Riverside is kicking in almost half the cost for a reduced fee of just $150!
This is a golden opportunity to sharpen your riding skills, learn how to tune your GS engine and suspension and test your mettle on a challenging course. The small group allows for tailoring the instruction to your needs, whether you’re an off road beginner or an experienced rider ready to tackle a difficult BDR.
Hurry, the deadline for registration is October 16.
Click here to sign up!
You’ll get access to three instructors:

Chris Johns, Master GS mechanic and winner of the 2019 BMW GS Trophy Challenge
Gary LaPlante, MotoVentures founder, Author of the book How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles
Andre LaPlante, MotoVentures Chief instructor, USMCA-Certified

BMW GS Product Experts Shawn Thomas and Louise Powers will also be on hand to answer all of your questions.
Event Highlights:

Increase your riding abilities with a series of skill-building on-bike exercises
Access to lightweight dirt bikes to safely acquire advanced skills
Learn how to set up and adjust your GS suspension and utilize its various performance modes
Enjoy trail rides on MotoVentures marked trail system
Test your riding skills on MotoVentures Challenge Course
Free camping for participants the night before
Less than one mile from The Cahuilla Hotel and Casino
Food and drinks will be provided

The MotoVentures property is a riding paradise with features including rolling hills, single track trails, a sand wash, hill climb, trials rocks, and great weather almost year round.
Note that MotoVentures is following safety guidelines that include operating completely outdoors, using fully sanitized riding gear, keeping a safe distance from students and guests, and encouraging mask wearing.
More details to come on our route book curated by the GS riding experts at BMW Motorcycles of Riverside and our scavenger hunt!

Holiday Closure
2020-12-25 - 2020-12-28
We will be closed December 25th though December 28th.

Holiday Closure
2021-01-01 - 2021-01-04
We will be closed January 1 through January 8 for New Year’s.

BMW Motorrad Heritage Days Demo Event
2021-05-29 08:00 - 2021-05-30 17:00
Come to BMW Motorcycles of Riverside Memorial weekend for a two-day demo event and Motorrad Heritage fest!
The BMW Motorrad Heritage Tour is coming to Riverside and they’re bringing a full line of R18 builds, debuting new parts and accessories never before seen and demos to test ride!
We’ll have the full BMW demo fleet all weekend long, as well as vintage bike displays, vendors, food, drinks, music and much more.
Our new Heritage showroom will be complete too so ride out and join us for a celebration of all things Motorrad!

GS Off Road Training with MotoVentures
2021-11-14
You asked and we listened – GS Off Road Training with MotoVentures is back!

Happening Sunday, November 14th, this event is your golden opportunity to sharpen your riding skills, learn how to tune your GS engine and suspension and test your skills on a challenging course.

The MotoVentures property is an off road riding paradise featuring rolling hills, single track trails, sand washes, hill climbs, trials rocks and great weather almost year-round.

We’re pitching in $100 per rider bringing your cost down to just $195 on your bike or $295 on a MotoVentures dirt bike.

You’ll have access to three world-class trainers:

Chris Johns (aka CJ)
Master BMW mechanic and winner of the 2019 BMW GS Trophy Challenge

Gary LaPlante
MotoVentures founder, Author of the book How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles

Andre LaPlante
MotoVentures Chief instructor, USMCA-Certified

Participation is limited to just 30 riders to maximize the student/instructor ratio and lunch will be provided.

Free camping is available the night before on Saturday the 13th. Our own Rick Johns will be leading a ride from the shop to the MotoVentures compound that afternoon.

If camping isn’t your thing, the Cahuilla Hotel and Casino is open and just one mile away.

Don’t wait to sign up, the deadline for registration is November 8th.

Call MotoVentures to reserve your place today: (877) 260-6686.

MARCH MOTO MADNESS 2022 AT BLACKMORE RANCH
2022-03-18 12:00 - 2022-03-20 12:00
MARCH MOTO MADNESS IS BACK AT A NEW VENUE!

March 18th – 20th

Location: Blackmore Ranch Park
26125 Washington Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
33.5313, -117.1937

Gates Open: Noon on Friday, March 18th (no early arrivals)

Gates Close: Noon on Sunday, March 20th

Space for up to 20 RV/camper trailers (please reserve at signup)

Tent camping around the pond

Multiple hotel options nearby

Pre-Registration Only. No cash option at the gate

$165 to register on-line through March 10th or until sold out. Act quickly- we are limited to 120 participants and this event typically sells out fast.

Registration is only $40 for those holding deposits for 2020 MMM @ SongDog Ranch. You will be provided with a unique registration code. This will help cover some of the vendor and insurance cost increases that have occurred in the past two years. Your COVID patience is rewarded with a lower overall cost and 10 free raffle tickets!

Blackmore Ranch is an exclusive venue sure to excite anyone with a love for motorcycles. The Race Shop MOTO MUSEUM will allow you to dive into history in some of the greatest moments of motorcycle racing.

We are thankful for Jeff and Jennifer at Blackmore Ranch for allowing us to utilize their fantastic venue on short notice.

INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION:
Two nights camping
Dinner Friday / Saturday
Breakfast Saturday / Sunday
Event Shirt for those who sign up prior to March 6th
BDR Movie Night Friday in the Race Shop Moto Museum
Live Music Saturday night by CLASSIC BUZZ – “Classic Rock San Diego Style”
GS Giants Skills course on Motocross track
Campfire
Fantastic Local Riding in the Cleveland National Forest, Mount Palomar, San Jacinto Mountains, and more!
GPX Tracks and Maps
Beer with dinner from 805 Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Door prizes
Raffle Prizes
LOTS OF FUN!

Contacts: This event, sanctioned by The GS Giants and the AMA is organized by Mark McClellan and Dan Schoo. Call 951-353-0607 for more information.

REGISTER NOW AT WWW.GSGIANTS.COM

BMW TRRIFECTA TRACK DAY - AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
2022-05-29
Join us with the Fastrack Riders crew at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, May 29th for just $199!
Track days at this premier facility are normally $295 or more but this is your chance to ride this premier facility right in our backyard at a BIG discount using our code BRTRRIFECTA22.
There are classes for ALL levels of riders and all kinds of bikes, including the new Hooligans class for non-sportbikes and pro riders will be available for 1-on-1 coaching.
Spots are very limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
Go to the following link to register:
fastrackriders.com/collections/events/products/2022-may-29-auto-club-speedway?fbclid=IwAR1Io8A6Xw39bilkKyDvrqbHhJsxQ_NnadDDpF40DAQzz0fKQZTTYzT5ayE
Remember to use our discount code BRTRRIFECTA22 today to score this awesome deal.
You can pit with us in our garage and we’ll have staff on hand to help get you up to speed.
See YOU at the track!

2022 Police Motorcycle Training and Skills Competition
2022-09-14 07:00 - 17:00

BAGGER DEMO DAYS
2022-10-08 09:00 - 14:00
On Saturday, October 8th, our first demo event of the season will take place here at BMW Motorcycles of Riverside from 9 AM till 2 PM, featuring the new-for-22 Bagger models, plus a restocked fleet of various BMWs including some we haven’t had for a long time!

Catering will be provided by our friends at Rev’d Up Coffee & Classics, who’ll be serving up some of the best drinks and breakfast in the IE and beyond!

Stay tuned for more details but save the date and plan on coming in for your dose of #SouFuel!

Double R Fest at Chuckwalla Raceway
2022-12-14 - 2022-12-15
Have you signed up for #DoubleRFest yet?

Not just for S1000RR owners, this is a world-class performance riding event hosted by Nate Kern, BMW’s ambassador for all bikes analog to digital, and is a great opportunity to ride with and learn the finer points of motorcycling from some of the best coaches in the business.

Nate’s bringing along MotoAmerica riders and California Superbike School instructors as well as BMW Motorrad and M Division personnel to deliver a jam-packed event.

With limited spots allowing for plenty of track time and interaction with the coaches, catering for both days including a group dinner Wednesday night, hot laps in BMW M cars and, from what we hear, the appearance and demonstration of a *HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW MODEL*, this is an experience you do not want to miss!

We’ll be there to support and would love to have you join us!

Register now at KernTrackDays.com

M1000R Premier & Holiday Party
2022-12-17 13:00 - 18:00
Don’t miss the US premier of the new 2023 BMW #M1000R! With the full power of the #2023S1000RR packed into an upright, compact roadster, this will likely be the most “entertaining” motorcycle of 2023!

We’ll have BMW Motorrad test rider and ambassador Nate Kern as well as M 1000 R product manager Dominic Blas on hand to share what went into the creation of the ultimate superhooligan monster and answer your questions about this and other exciting new models.

Light fare and drinks will be served at noon with the presentation starting at 1 PM.

Stay for our Annual Customer Appreciation Holiday Party from 4 to 6 PM as the food, drinks and holiday cheer will continue into the evening!

Closed for Christmas Eve
2022-12-24

Closed for New Year's Eve
2022-12-31

March Moto Madness 2023
2023-03-30 - 2023-04-02
Our annual adventure bike rally is on for 2023 and spots are already going fast! With this winter’s wet weather and mild temps, we’re in for a SPECTACULAR wildflower bloom, making for an epic backdrop for riding and getting together with fellow ADV enthusiasts.

Located in Murrieta, just a stone’s throw from world-class roads and trails, MMM 23 is sure to be a highlight of the riding season. We’re pre-running trails and updating our route book in preparation now.

Don’t wait – go to GSGiants.com for details and to sign up for a jam-packed weekend of rides, BDR films, live music, great food, vendors and more.

May Moto Madness
2023-05-04 - 2023-05-07
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BMW Motorcycles of Riverside 100 Years Motorrad Demo Event
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-04
Come celebrate 100 Years of BMW Motorrad with us on November 3rd and 4th!

The full-line BMW demo truck will be here with new bikes to ride. We’ll also have the all new R1300GS to check out!

Complimentary food and drinks will be provided by our friends at Rev’d Up Coffee & Classics, so come hungry.

We’ll have free custom helmet painting for all attendees, plus lots of giveaways including exclusive event shirts, limited-edition cans of “Hundred Year Hefeweizen” by local Thompson Brewing, even custom backpacks so you can take everything home!

More goodies and attractions are in the works, so stay tuned to our social media channels for updates. In the meantime, mark your calendar, tell your friends and come celebrate with us!

Test rides will be from 9 am till 4 pm both Friday and Saturday.

Save time and avoid lines at the event by pre-registering now for demo rides.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

R 1300 GS Presentation with Shawn Thomas
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:30
Join us Saturday, 1/20 at 10 am for a deep-dive R1300GS presentation with BMW Brand Ambassador Shawn Thomas.

Breakfast will be provided and we’ll be giving away cans of our 100 Year Hefeweizen to take home. While supplies last.

Watch our social channels for updates; we MIGHT have a demo to ride at the event, but no guarantees.

Please RSVP HERE and tell your friends!

NorCal BDR Film Premier
2024-03-02 16:30 - 18:30
On Saturday, March 2nd, we’re hosting the NorCal Backcountry Discovery Route Film Premier!

We’re beyond excited to see the launch of this extension to the SoCal BDR and can’t wait to screen the newest documentary in the series.

We’ll have complimentary food and drinks, giveaways and more.

RSVP now: https://www.meetup.com/bmw-motorcycles-of-riverside/events/299120188/

March Moto Madness CA '24
2024-04-11 - 2024-04-14
We’ve rescheduled MMM to April for 2024. The new dates are 4/11 through 4/14 at Blackmore Ranch in Murrieta, CA.

Our annual adventure bike rally is back, bigger and better than ever with epic rides, vendors, top-notch food and music, GPS routes, training and much more.

We have lots of new attractions in the works for ’24, so sign up now at GSGiants.com

BMW Motorcycles of Riverside Demo Fest
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-09
A truck load of Adrenaline is headed our way
Don’t miss the BMW Demo Truck at BMW Motorcycles of Riverside on Nov 8-9, 9AM-4PM! Enjoy free food & drinks, giveaway shirts & beer, and free helmet painting!

The BMW Motorrad demo truck is coming to Riverside, bringing the full model lineup to test ride along with the debut of some never-before-seen machinery that you don’t want to miss!

Happening Friday, 11/8 and Saturday, 11/9, this will be a two-day celebration of all things Motorrad!

In addition to the latest bikes to test ride, we’ll have stellar complimentary food and drinks from our friends at Rev’d Up Coffee, Breakfast Dreams, the Off The Grid food truck and more, plus giveaways for riders to take home like exclusive event shirts, “Pole Position Pilsner”, a custom-canned BMW x LA Ale Works collab, plus FREE custom helmet painting!

We’re the first SoCal stop for the BMW Motorrad tour and expect another record breaking crowd this year, so we’re lining up plenty of swag and good eats!

Sign up here, tell your friends and come join us for THE demo event of the season!

Register Here

The BMW Motorrad demo truck is coming to Riverside, bringing the full model lineup to test ride along with the debut of some never-before-seen machinery that you don't want to miss!
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-09
In addition to the latest bikes to test ride, we’ll have stellar complimentary food and drinks from our friends at Rev’d Up Coffee, Breakfast Dreams, the Off The Grid food truck and more, plus giveaways for riders to take home like exclusive event shirts, “Pole Position Pilsner”, a custom-canned BMW x LA Ale Works collab, plus FREE custom helmet painting!

Happening Friday, 11/8 and Saturday, 11/9, this will be a two-day celebration of all things Motorrad!

We’re the first SoCal stop for the BMW Motorrad tour and expect another record breaking crowd this year, so we’re lining up plenty of swag and good eats!
Sign up now, tell your friends and come join us for THE demo event of the season!

2025 M1000RR & S1000RR Premier with Nate Kern
2024-11-16 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for the west coast premiere of the new 2025 BMW M 1000 RR and S 1000 RR with BMW Motorrad ambassador Nate Kern!
See the new BMW superbikes here first! Nate will host a detailed presentation on the updates and engineering behind these championship winning machines. He’ll go into the history of these exciting models as well as a behind the scenes glimpse at what it’s like to ride, train and test with the Rokit BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, including champ Toprak Razgatlioglu.
Hours are 11 am – 2 pm. We’ll provide complimentary food and drinks and well as special giveaways!
This is a free event and open to the public, but RSVPs are greatly appreciated.

R1300GSA Presentation with Shawn Thomas & Louise Powers
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00
We are excited to host an exclusive event featuring the NEW BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE, presented by BMW Brand Ambassador Shawn Thomas and BMW Brand Expert Louise Powers!
Together, Shawn and Louise will offer a brief history of the legendary GS Adventure, and highlight features and technologies contained within the latest model from BMW Motorrad. This is your chance to see the new R 1300 GS Adventure and learn from the Pros. Don’t miss it!
We’ll provide complimentary food and drinks. Please RSVP by CLICKING HERE.
