Long Beach BMW Motorcycles is now offering the first BMW Virtual Reality Experience in its Long Beach showroom, providing new and old riders alike the opportunity to take a virtual test ride on a variety of BMW motorcycles.
“We are always looking for ways to get more non-riders interested in motorcycles,” explained David Lindahl, owner and sales manager. “There is certainly no substitute for the feeling you get when you’re on a bike, but for people who haven’t yet learned how to ride it’s a fun way for them to see what they’re missing.”
Long Beach BMW Motorcycles is taking advantage of this technology to give non-riders and riders the opportunity to take a ride without leaving the showroom. Users wear an Oculus Gear VR headset for 360-degree visuals, while over-ear headphones provide high-quality sound. A Subpac wearable subwoofer completes the fully immersive experience by transmitting the feeling of the roaring engine to the user.
Students of local California Motorcyclist Safety Programs are already taking advantage of the setup, taking fully immersive rides around the track on a BMW S 1000 RR, venturing into the dirt aboard a BMW R 1200 GS, and cruising around country roads on a BMW R nineT.
Long Beach BMW Motorcycles Owner and General Manager Charles Berthon added, “The virtual reality experience definitely appeals to non-riders, but even seasoned motorcyclists are enjoying it. For a lot of people this is their first time experiencing media in this format, so we’re excited to be able to offer this program and get people excited about riding motorcycles.”
For more information: www.longbeachbmwmotorcycles.com,
