BMW is once again trying its hand at the urban mobility market with the North American fall release of the new C400X. Alan Cathcart brings us his article from the press launch, which happened just north of Milan, Italy, of this midrange scooter that boasts a 350 cc, liquid-cooled, swingarm-mounted single cylinder engine. Cathcart was duly impressed with the fit and finish of the C400X.

California Superbike School instructor Misti Hurst calms the butterflies in her stomach and she comes to terms with riding the most powerful motorcycle she has ever thrown a leg over. In a milestone creation, BMW released the HP4 Race to the public and Misti gives us a report on what it’s like to ride a 146 kg bike that pumps out a whopping 215 horsepower.