Sandia BMW Motorcycles

Nate Kern featuring the 2025 S1000RR!
2024-11-26 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
Tuesday November 26th from 5-8pm Nate Kern, BMW Motorrad S1000RR Ambassador will be here with a pre production 2025 S1000RR! He will be here to go over the bike, discuss updates, and upgrades! Food and Drinks will be provided!

NEW BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE, presented by BMW Brand Ambassador Shawn Thomas and BMW Brand Expert Louise Powers!
2024-12-07 15:00 - 18:00
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!”

Big Bend BDR X with Cassie Maier of Clear Moto!
2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00
“The Big Bend BDR X is a gem that isn’t all that far from us here in Albuquerque. Our friend Cassie Maier, BMW Expert and CLEAR Moto lead coach will be sharing her personal experience with the route. What to expect, what it was like, and tips for your own trip down to Big Bend, Texas.”

KLIM Event
2025-02-21 15:00 - 17:00
Klim will be here showing off and describing the current and new Klim motorcycle gear, from suits to helmets, fitment, options, answering questions. There will be snacks and refreshments.

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Sandia BMW Street/ADV Extravaganza
2025-05-31 09:00 - 16:00
FEATURING THE BMW F 900 GS
Shawn Thomas – BMW Brand Ambassador
Louise Powers – BMW Brand Expert
We have a fun weekend coming up at the end of May! We have Shawn Thomas BMW Brand Ambassador and Louise Powers BMW Brand Expert coming for a deep dive into the BMW Motorcycle Brand with Apparel, Tech, F900GS, and Even On and Offroad Training! We will Provide an awesome lunch from Fan Tang! Event Schedule Below!

Shawn Thomas, BMW Motorrad Brand Ambassador and Louise Powers, BMW Motorrad Brand Expert, have traveled a combined 40 years and 40 countries on BMW GSs. As off-road instructors they have taught more than 10,000 people how to handle big adventure motorcycles in the wild. Shawn and Louise make it their business to entertain, educate and inspire other riders to get out and enjoy adventure motorcycles and the adventure community the way they get to every day.

SATURDAY, MAY 31
Presentations!
SATURDAY, 9:00AM – 10:00AM

SUSPENSION: EVOLUTIONS AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY
BOUNCY-BOUNCY! Suspension has always played a critical role in Motorcycling and—until recently—has changed very little. These days, there are many new and interesting innovations that have allowed these components to work more intuitively and effectively for you. This presentation focuses on suspension fundamentals, evolutions such as Auto-Leveling, Dynamic Damping, and Height adjustments that accommodate both taller and inseam-challenged riders. We know suspension can seem like a bit of a dark art and a bit confusing, so Shawn and Louise aim to take you from basics to high-level knowledge in the span of one cup of coffee!

SATURDAY, 10:00AM – 11:00 AM

BRAKES: ABS, INTEGRAL BRAKING, USAGE ON-ROAD VS. OFF-ROAD.
HOW DO YOU STOP THIS THING?? Brakes are (hopefully) one of the first parts of a motorcycle we learn to use. As our skills develop, so do our braking techniques (again, hopefully…). But what has changed in braking in recent years and how do we use these features effectively to keep our performance and safety at top levels? In this presentation we cover the beginnings of ABS Brakes, how this technology has evolved to ABS PRO, and what changes in Off-Road braking vs. On-Road. If you’re extra nerdy about braking like Shawn and Louise are, stick around to learn about some of the newest technology: Partial vs. Fully-Integral Brakes, why they exist and what they offer to you.

SATURDAY, 11:00AM – 12:00PM

F900GS and what’s new! NEW TECHNOLOGY: ASA AND ADAPTIVE VEHICLE HEIGHT CONTROL
THE LATEST AND GREATEST. No, we are not speaking of Shawn Thomas and Louise Powers, but they will take you through some of the newest technology, how it works, and whether it’s a good fit for you. Are you an early adopter of new technology or someone willing to try new things? Automated Shift Assist is here on the new 1300 models and is making quite a splash. But there are multiple ways to utilize this one single piece of tech and a lot to learn about how to operate it and how it functions in relation to other tech found on these bikes. Likewise, Adaptive Vehicle Height Control is a huge win for riders everywhere – though especially with the ones who come with an abbreviated inseam. Shawn and Louise talk about how this tech works, what to expect when riding with it, and the bonus features it brings to the table you might not know about.

Lunch Provided by Fan Tang!

Presentation and Discussion:
SATURDAY, 1:00PM – 4:00PM

The Anatomy of an Adventure Bike, What size bike will fit your needs, and goals?
Shawn and Louise will deep dive into the off-road segment as a whole, from small displacement dirt bikes through large displacement Adventure bikes and everything in between. They will highlight the F900GS and what makes it different from the previous generation.
Please RSVP Through the Link.

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Destination Lunch Ride - ADV Ride
2025-06-29 08:00 - 16:00
Come Sandia BMW and Clear Moto for a Destination Adventure Ride with Clear Moto, and have lunch at Tumbleweeds Diner in Magdalena NM!
Meet at the Smith’s Fuel station on Central and Tramway. KSU(kickstands up) 8:00 am.
This is an adventure ride (mixed surface: gravel, dirt, rock, and pavement). Intermediate level due to some challenging sections and the need for stamina.
150 miles one way. ABQ > Magdalena.
Space is limited, so please register on the link below.
https://clearmoto.com/calendar/destination-lunch-ride-tumbleweeds-diner

Rust is Gold: Classic Moto Meetup & Show
2025-09-28 09:00 - 12:00
Sandia BMW Motorcycles will be hosting a Classic Motorcycle Show at Rust is Gold Coffee on Sunday Sept 28th from 9-12.
Come bring your classic motorcycle and celebrate the motorcycle community with us!

Motober-Fest Demo Day!
2025-10-11 09:00 - 15:00
Come test ride your favorite BMW Motorrad Motorcycles with Cassie Maier and Clear Moto on Saturday, October 11th!

Demos from 9-3pm on the hour with complimentary Lunch from 12-1pm.
