Developing a new motorcycle is a lengthy and laborious process. There are countless aspects to consider, from the concept and ideas phase for a model to its introduction to the market.
One of the fundamental parts is homologation, which must be planned and considered, with different requirements in different countries and regions around the world. For a manufacturer that sells globally, the challenge becomes even greater.
BMW Motorrad’s chief designer, Alexander Buckan, spoke about this subject in an interview with Motorrad Online, emphasizing the brand’s global reach meaning that it needs to consider varying homologation requirements:
– This is a super important aspect. What I think many readers aren’t fully aware of is the topic of homologation. And we’re not just talking about Germany, our vehicles are sold globally. That means you have to consider all markets, and each market has its own requirements. And you have to generate the ideal intersection from this. That is one of the reasons why things are the way they are.