Thousands of BMW motorcycles are being recalled because of a possible brake problem, it was revealed today.
The recall, believed to involve some 122,000 machines worldwide, covers various versions of six models.
These include the R 1200 GS Adventure model, versions of which were ridden by Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor in their Long Way Down biking adventure.
According to the company, vibrations could cause the front brake lines to develop leaks which could allow brake fluid to escape which could lead to a failure of the front brakes.
The other models involved are the R 1200 GS, the R 1200 R, the R 1200 RT, the R 1200 ST and the K 1200 GT.
