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BMW S1000RR

Started by n10sive, December 29, 2008, 03:39:22 PM

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Justin

Quote from: 1960apache on January 02, 2009, 02:03:10 PM
We all think whatever we ride is the best brand out there, so it is pretty much useless to convert someone!
I disagree with that statement. Best bike at the moment for the money is how I feel about honda. I have absolutely no loyalty to any brand of underwear, skis, paragliding harness, stethescope, television, etc.
I do think that BMW owners feel that they ride the best brand.
And I think H-D owners feel that way, too.
At least a case can be made for the BMW.    ;)

1960apache

The website didn't attach, here it is again, and unbiased review of all bikes in general.
http://www.bikez.com/bike/rating.php?idbike=21629
Anyway, I think it will be great to see how BMW does with what is designed to be a real "Sportbike" against the competition!
2005 BMW K1200S (US)
2007 BMW R1200RT (Thailand)
1995 Honda VFR400 (Thailand track bike)
2007 Yamaha Fino 115cc (Moped Thailand)

Justin

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Quote from: 1960apache on January 02, 2009, 11:16:15 PM
The website didn't attach, here it is again, and unbiased review of all bikes in general.
http://www.bikez.com/bike/rating.php?idbike=21629
Anyway, I think it will be great to see how BMW does with what is designed to be a real "Sportbike" against the competition!
I can't wait to see how it changes the market, also. The more interest manufacturers have in sportbikes the more legitimate we are and the more strength we have. BMW has given sportbikers more value (and so has the H-D with there new bike)
I don't think that Bikez.com is unbiased though.  The 2005 Harley Sportster has a 94/100 for 'fun factor' and got high marks for it's racetrack abilities.
Anyone's opinion counts, and people usually review their own bike. . .

After you spend 10 grand, you are emotionally attached to what you are reviewing.  After you spend 5K more in extras, you give it a 94/100 for 'fun factor' and high marks for it's racetrack abilities and even give it points for offroad! (the '05 sportster)

I know very few people who will admit that their Jaguar is really a piece of junk.
Denial, embarrassment, fear. That is what motivates most people.

A DRAGON

I'm excited to see someone ride a BMW sideways on the track. The costs are all relative to the people who buy them. Reno has all the major brands for sale. So Someone is buying a lot of motorcycles. 
In Garage:
ZX9R
Aprillia RSV 1000
SV-650
GSXR-750

1960apache

I will look for some good action videos of the new S1000RR, but in the meantime, here a few good ones of my bike, K1200S, which is not meant to be a full on sportbike.
0-280kph, he is really not riding it too hard either, but it gives a good idea of the performance!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqvkNDx6JwM&feature=related
And here is one almost dropping a knee and some 2 up, fast riding!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9vYX4tNOKY
2005 BMW K1200S (US)
2007 BMW R1200RT (Thailand)
1995 Honda VFR400 (Thailand track bike)
2007 Yamaha Fino 115cc (Moped Thailand)

Justin

Nice vids!  Props to the 1200
I had a triumph sprint st abs (1050) and loved it.
Post these on the "anything bike video" post!!