Artefine Yongsan – Korea’s first superbike test drive cafe

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Artefine Yongsan - Korea's first superbike test drive cafe

Artefine Yongsan, a superbike test drive cafe operated by Korea's largest two-wheeler training center, Raincho Academy (RCA), has opened. This is a place where motorcycle enthusiasts can experience the latest models from BMW Motorrad first-hand, and it is receiving a lot of attention from motorcycle enthusiasts.

[How to sign up for a test drive]
・Reservation: Apply in advance via Naver Reservation
・Test drive time: 1 hour
・Fees:
 BMW owners and RCA students - KRW 18,000
 General riders - KRW 23,000
・License requirements: Must hold a Korean Type-2 small license

[Test drive models]
・Roadster: R12, R18, R nineT (100th anniversary), F900R, G310R
・Adventure: R1300GS, F800GS, M1000XR
・Sport: S1000R, S1000RM Motorsport Color, M1000RR
・Urban Mobility: CE04 (electric scooter), C 400 GT
*For the first time in Korea, two-wheelers are covered by personal and dependant insurance, making it safer to ride.

Location: 1F, E-Land Annex, 75, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Operating hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed regularly every Wednesday)

The cafe also recommends test drive courses, and if you go for a test drive you can get a variety of drinks for free afterward. They also sell items for riders, and even have a helmet dryer to dry your helmet. They were also conducting a sales promotion through a collaboration with BMW Motorrad.

As a fan of the BMW R nineT, I was very pleased with the Artepine test drive. I was able to fully feel the performance and charm of the bike during the hour, and I was able to enjoy the drinks provided afterward.

As a Webike Official Partner, it was also fun to put up Webike stickers at the site. It was a great place to visit with friends who also wanted to ride a superbike and I hope there will be more test drive cafes like this in Korea in the future.

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