[jcbell1007]

I think it could go either way with this bike. It seems as though BMW does a great job with the bikes that they already produce, I wouldn't expect any less from them with this model. I mean, they have excellent entry's in the sport touring and dual sport markets. I think they have a bigger cult following than ducati and a much bigger bank which allows them to be more versatile.

I expect that they will do decently in 2009, but I think mechanical problems will be their issue. Makes sense that first season or two will be spent working out problems that the engineers didn't think of. I don't know who they will get to pilot it though. wouldn't you love to see bayliss on or even biaggi on a bimmer?