Shahram Shiva's Articles in the Media
(June 2000 - Present)
Publications:
BMW ON, Backroads, Iron Horse, City Cycle, Rolex Vintage Festival & Cycle World.
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Publication: BMW ON
 
Shahram Shiva's
Conversations with Well-Known Motorcycle Enthusiasts

BMW ON, June 2000
"K1200RS Cyber Gathering"
Cover Story

Coverage of the first ever large-scale BMW K1200RS rally in the world, organized by Shiva.

"A series of conversations with well-known motorcycle enthusiasts, who happen to appreciate BMW bikes." That was the thought that began this project for me. The idea behind it is simple enough and it is a rather exiting undertaking. My goal is to speak with about a dozen or so two-wheel-loving celebrities and find out why they ride and what makes them select BMW as their marque of choice. The interviews will first appear in BMW ON. Copies of the transcripts will then be posted on this site and on BMWMotorcycles.com. The current list of interviewees include: Laurence Fishburne, Jay Leno, Jeremy Irons, Catherine Bell, Lyle Lovett and Orange County Choppers.

NO PART OF THESE INTERVIEWS, INCLUDING IMAGES & TEXTS MAYBE DUPLICATED IN ANY FORM, FOR ANY MEDIA, DIGITAL, PRINT OR OTHERWISE; WITHOUT FORMAL REQUEST & CONSENT.
© COPYRIGHT SHAHRAM SHIVA. SHIVA@K12RS.COM.


Shahram Shiva Talks with Jay Leno about his new K1200RS

The following is an excerpt of the conversation. Look for a complete transcript of this conversation
in a future issue of BMW ON, also on BMWMotorcycles.com and K12RS.com.

"…The great thing about it (K12RS) is that the speed of it is so deceptive compare to a lot of other bikes. I was on the freeway and I looked down, I see 115 (I had it for about 3 days) and I thought that it is in kilometers of course, but I looked down again and I said this is not kilometers this is Miiiles. It was like 185km. It is deceptively fast… And that's what I like about it, high torque all the time, which is fabulous, it's not peaky at all. It just pulls in any gear… I am just impressed with the workmanship of it, it's almost sort of an aircraft spec. Even more so… You know there's motorcycle spec, and then there's automotive spec and there's aircraft spec. The thing I like about this BMW is that it's built to aircraft specification… As an overall bike I love it, excelling in any one category, there are probably other bikes that might take it. But I don't think if there's any other bike that can do all the things that this can do as well. I think it is the best bike they (BMW) have ever built… A wonderful, wonderful bike…"

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Shahram Shiva Talks with Catherine Bell
Of the CBS-TV Show J.A.G.


The following is an excerpt of the conversation. Look for a complete transcript of this conversation
in a future issue of BMW ON, also on BMWMotorcycles.com and K12RS.com.


SS: How do you feel about riding now that you are a mom?

CB: I can't wait to teach my daughter how to ride a bike!


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Shahram Shiva Speaks with Laurence Fishburne

The following is an excerpt of the conversation. Look for a complete transcript of this conversation
in a future issue of BMW ON, also on BMWMotorcycles.com and K12RS.com.


SS: Any word for people who are thinking about getting into riding?

LF: Don't postpone joy!

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Shahram Shiva Talks Shop with Lyle Lovett

The following is an excerpt of the conversation. Look for a complete transcript of this conversation
in the June 2003 issue of BMW ON, also on BMWMotorcycles.com and K12RS.com.


SS: Why do you love to ride?

LL: You know that's the most difficult question to answer. It's easy to explain to somebody else who rides, but it's so hard to explain it to someone who doesn't ride. There is a feeling that a person gets from riding a motorcycle that he can't get any other way. You know, I ask this question from people as well, one friend said, it is the closest thing to flying on your own... There is something about being out in the world, being outside, and moving through the world and feel like your are a part of everything around you.

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Shahram Shiva Speaks with Jeremy Irons

The following is an excerpt of the conversation. Look for a complete transcript of this conversation
in a future issue of BMW ON, also on BMWMotorcycles.com and K12RS.com.

JI : I ride my BMW R100RT everywhere. Even when I travel, I strap my luggage on the back and ride to the airport and park the bike there. I love that I can cut through traffic, and save so much time.

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TV's Hottest Builders Orange County Choppers
launch their new production bike "Splitback"
by an Exclusive Interview with
Shahram Shiva


Look for a complete transcript of this conversation
in the February 2007 Issue of Iron Horse Magazine.

 

Shahram Shiva Speaks with TV's Hottest Builders
Orange County Choppers


Look for a complete transcript of this conversation
in the January 2006 Issue of Iron Horse Magazine.

 

BMW ON, June 2002
Ride the Web Column
"BMW Motorcycle Discussion Boards"

My first issue of the "Ride
the Web" column. Covers the various discussion boards for Beemers and provides a list of URLs.

BMW ON, July 2002
"The Second Time Around"
& "Those Mighty Ks"

A photo essay of the second BMW Track Day at Loudon, NH, also a K12 Deal's Gap Rally ride report.

BMW ON, August 2002
Ride the Web Column
"BMW Motorcycle Resources
on the Web"

Web resources and hubs for
Beemers and provides a list of URLs.

BMW ON, October 2002
Ride the Web Column
"Don't Blame it All on Mini-Me"

The best web spot for BMW bikes and parts trade plus an essay on the negative ranting trend on online motorcycle forums.

BMW ON, December 2002
Ride the Web Column
"Online Holiday Gifts from Subtle to Extreme"

A review of of some unusual holiday gifts for motorcycles enthusiasts.

BMW ON, February 2003
Ride the Web Column
"How to Use the 'Net to Beat that Traffic Infraction"

An essay, how to and list of resources on fighting traffic tickets.

BMW ON, April 2003
Ride the Web Column
"If Sinbad Had Access to the
Wireless Web"

Instant Travel Diaries &
Harleys vs. BMWs.

BMW ON, June 2003
Ride the Web Column

"Let's Vintage"


and

A Conversation With Lyle Lovett

BMW ON, August 2003
Ride the Web Column

"Can't Get to your Beemer,
Ride the Web"

BMW ON, October 2003
Ride the Web Column

"Rally Finds"
and
Interview with Catherine Bell

BMW ON, December 2003

Interview with Jay Leno

BMW ON, April 2004

Interview with Laurence Fishburne

BMW ON, May 2004

Dealer Profile:
"Factory Dealership is Reborn"
BMW of Manhattan Motorcycles

BMW ON, September 2004
Ride the Web Column:
"Be Careful Out There"
and

Interview with Jeremy Irons

BMW ON, February 2005
Ride the Web Column:

"New Catch Phrase:
CIVILITY"

BMW ON, August 2006
Cover Story

"The Other Genuine Article"

BMW ON, September 2006

"ProRace Leather Suit Review"

BMW ON, January 2007

"A New Renaissance at BMW Motorrad"

BMW ON, March 2007

"ROAD SHOW, review of RUSH drummer Neil Peart's new book."

BMW ON, May 2007

"
BMW R1200GS-Adventure:
Extreme Riding on the Humvee of Bikes.
"

BMW ON, August 2007
Cover Story

"BMW
K1200GT:
Ultimate Sport Touring?
"

BMW ON, November 2007
3 Articles

"F800S, The Heretic
"

"1,200 miles on the R1200S"

"Bonneville Salt Flats"

BMW ON, July 2008

"25th Anniversary of the K Bikes
"

"2008 K1200S Review"

Publication: Backroads USA

Backroads, May 2000
"First Annual Spring Equinox
BMW K1200RS Rally"

Coverage of the first ever large scale BMW K1200RS rally in the world, organized by Shiva.

Backroads, April 2002
"Enter The Tail Of The Dragon"

My 5-day, 2000 miles trip to the Second BMW K1200RS Rally at Deal's Gap, NC.

Backroads, April 2003
"How to Use the 'Net to Beat that Traffic Infraction"

An essay, how to and resources on fighting traffic tickets.

Backroads, January 2005
"Long Way Round: The Girlie-Men Bike Tour."

A review of the Long Way Round TV series.

Backroads, January 2007
"BMW ProRace Leather Suit, Review."

Backroads, April 2007
"Triumph Rocket III Classic Tourer"

Backroads, July 2007
"NYPD 2007 Anti-Motorcycle Campaign"

"1200 Miles on BMW R1200S Super Boxer"

Backroads, November 2007
Cover Story

"Bonneville Salt Flats"

Backroads, May 2008

"NYPD's Anti-Motorcycle Campaign to Continue in 2008"

Publication: Iron Hourse

Iron Horse, July 2005

BMW Motorrad News

Iron Horse, October 2005

BMW Motorrad News

Iron Horse, February 2006
Cover Story

"Orange County Choppers" Exclusive Interview by Shiva

BMW Motorrad News

Iron Horse, April 2006

Lifestyles:
"Fine Cigars"

BMW Motorrad News

Iron Horse, June 2006

Lifestyles:
"Fine Cigars"

BMW Motorrad News:
The Other Genuine Article

BMW Renaissance:
Are They Finally Making the "BMW" of Motorcycles?

Iron Horse, August 2006

Lifestyles:
"Fine Cigars"

BMW News:
ProRace Leather Suit

BMW R1200GS-Adventure:
Extreme Riding on the Humvee of Bikes.

Iron Horse, October 2006
Cover Story

Lifestyles:
"Fine Cigars"

BMW:
New K1200GT Sport Touring

Feature:
Orange County Choppers' new Splitback

Iron Horse, February 2007
Cover

Lifestyles:
"Fine Cigars"

Honda Low Down:
The 5 Flavors of the VTX

Lifestyles:
Best Compact Digital Cameras

Publication: Cycle World

Cycle World, September 2004

Comment on BMW's new K1200S motorcycle.

Cycle World, November 2005

Comment on BMW K1200S Top Speed and CW's reply.

Publication: City Cycle

City Cycle, April 2005

BMW K1200S TEST RIDE

Publication: Rolex Vintage Festival

Rolex Vintage Festival, September 2006

The Renaissance at BMW Motorrad

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