BMW Motorrad had plans to launch their first Cruiser motorcycle in 23 years – the R 18. Though BMW is one of the world’s most iconic auto and motorcycle manufacturers, BMW Motorrad’s market share in the U.S. was less than 5%. This launch represented BMW’s competitive entrance into a market segment heavily dominated by cruiser giant Harley Davidson. We needed to not just infiltrate the cultural conversation within the biking community, but also build credibility in this Harley-dominated market.


Heritage Road
Though BMW is one of the world’s most iconic auto and motorcycle manufacturers, BMW Motorrad’s market share in the U.S. was less than 5%.
We needed to not just infiltrate the cultural conversation within the biking community, but also build credibility in this Harley-dominated market. Enter the Buffalo Soldiers Bike Club. Aboard the R18, members of the Buffalo Soldiers take us on an authentic trip through the present and the past.
M vs M
Understanding the cultural nuances of biker culture provided a unique opportunity for BMW Motorrad to approach a commonly overlooked, but integral part to your machine’s performance.– the manual. Introducing the bandana manual. Never leave home without it.
Bandana Manual
Understanding the cultural nuances of biker culture provided a unique opportunity for BMW Motoraad to approach a commonly overlooked, but integral part to your machine’s performance.– the manual. Introducing the bandana manual. Never leave home without it.
Make Life A Ride
BMW Motorrad’s market share in the U.S. was less than 5%. Make Life A Ride launch represented BMW’s competitive entrance into a market segment heavily dominated by cruiser giant Harley Davidson.
The campaign was designed to garner attention through culturally relevant conversation within the biking community to build credibility in this Harley-dominated market.
Heritage Road
Though BMW is one of the world’s most iconic auto and motorcycle manufacturers, BMW Motorrad’s market share in the U.S. was less than 5%.
We needed to not just infiltrate the cultural conversation within the biking community, but also build credibility in this Harley-dominated market. Enter the Buffalo Soldiers Bike Club. Aboard the R18, members of the Buffalo Soldiers take us on an authentic trip through the present and the past.
Make Life A Ride
BMW Motorrad’s market share in the U.S. was less than 5%. Make Life A Ride launch represented BMW’s competitive entrance into a market segment heavily dominated by cruiser giant Harley Davidson.
The campaign was designed to garner attention through culturally relevant conversation within the biking community to build credibility in this Harley-dominated market.