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BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

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    BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Ok I know these two bikes typically aren't being looked at by the same person...

    I am thinking adding another motorcycle to my collection. This will be a bike that will most likely never see the track (iv said that before and it was a lie). But the focus is mainly street usage.

    I have always wanted a motard. I don't know why. I really don't. I think they are cool and fun and very dangerous. Like in my head you clear jumps and stuff like that on a motard. Ideally I have it in my head as you take a motorcycle on places where typically motorcycles don't go. Maybe it's such a strong desire cause I never had one. Maybe I'll get it and regret it in a day. Who knows?
    Most people I have talked about this with suggested a DRZ. I am open to ideas and suggestions.
    Even let me know what you possibly have for sale. Need to be able to be registered and pass inspection in MA.

    Now on the BMW. Does it make any sense to me? No! I already have a GSXR1000 with a lot of money invested/wasted on it. It is the fastest bike I have ever owned and ridden. I love it to death and I will never sell it. Will buying the BMW be the same thing? Possibly. Maybe very close to it. But the BMW is sexy and maybe even faster. It's also newer and more updated.
    But essentially I am buying a newer version of my bike and keeping my bike so it is kind of a waste..?

    I know I probably don't make a lot of sense but try to understand and give me any advice you guys think can help or links with anything for sale that can possibly satisfy my stupidity and ability to blow money on things I don't need..

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    Unsafe At Any Speeds Jim's Avatar
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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    my roommate is selling his 2013 DRZ400 with like 100 miles.
    come buy it, then we go out drinking.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Texting you now

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    (S1000RR + DRZ) / 2 = Multi

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Quote Originally Posted by oVTo View Post
    (S1000RR + DRZ) / 2 = Multi
    Interesting theory

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Quote Originally Posted by tsorfas View Post
    Texting you now
    Quote Originally Posted by ArticRubi View Post
    here's the pictures

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    BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    A set of 17's complete with hubs, bearings, rotors, sprocket, and...um....pretty much everything you need to bolt on quick....can be had for pretty short money

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Quote Originally Posted by ArticRubi View Post
    A set of 17's complete with hubs, bearings, rotors, sprocket, and...um....pretty much everything you need to bolt on quick....can be had for pretty short money
    That's what I'm researching right now. Seeing if I want to buy that or look to buy one that has them already.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Like you said in your first post, it seems to me that buying that BMW would be too similar to what you have in the garage now (your gsxr). If you're going to get something new, you should try something different and go with a motard if that's what you like. There's plenty of other options out there other than a drz too, but those are certainly on the more reliable side.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Go with the SuMo, I have 2 sportbikes and got a DRZ400SM last year. I didn't ride the Sportbikes at all last year, SuMo was a blast to ride and bonus off-road capable.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    I need something that will be easy to maintain. Easy to the level of a regular street bike. I'm sure the CRF will be more power and fun but I am ok with giving that up in order to not have to work on it all the time.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    The sport bike sits in my driveway while the DRZ400sm gets daily use. I can see over cars, I'm comfortable and wheelies happen. Best $5K I've spent on motorcycles yet.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Drz boo. Need to keep you alive so no beemer.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Quote Originally Posted by csmutty View Post
    Drz boo. Need to keep you alive so no beemer.
    Lol I thought we concluded I should NOT anything with wheels during the weekend lol

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    See? Definitely buy my bike. Mine hasn't seen much action since I got a dedicated dirty bike. All it needs is a rider!

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Also, I throw in getting Jim drunk for you. (Should only cost me 2 skinny vodka sodas)

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    I went to MMI I know what Im doing here chief

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    Husky motard.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

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    Husky motard.
    $$$$$ ?

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Two years ago, I went out looking for a BMW R1200 and ended up with a DRZ!

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    WR450. Packs a bit more punch than the drz, not quite as much as a crf450 or other MX450. Maintanence levels are way below a crf, little bit higher than drz.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    CL listing, not mine.

    '05 DRZ400S w/ All the Stuff - $3400


    http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/4402666354.html


    2004 yamaha yz450F motard! - $3500

    http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/4369557671.html

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    If you're keeping the GSX-R, go look at the S1000R (one R, not two). It's the new naked 1000RR. It's kinda silly to have a second, full fairing, liter bike.

    I might have fallen in love with it yesterday. Like, "anybody want to buy a low mile S4RS?" kinda love.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Dude SNAG THAT WR450! That's the setup right there. It's not horrible to maintain but it's definitely got more power than the DRZ. Plus it looks ballerific.

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Quote Originally Posted by duganc1717 View Post
    CL listing, not mine.

    '05 DRZ400S w/ All the Stuff - $3400


    http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/4402666354.html


    2004 yamaha yz450F motard! - $3500

    http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/4369557671.html
    You bet he just got an email from me

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    Quote Originally Posted by LXnastynotch93 View Post
    Dude SNAG THAT WR450! That's the setup right there. It's not horrible to maintain but it's definitely got more power than the DRZ. Plus it looks ballerific.
    Are you talking about a specific WR?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GixerJockey View Post
    If you're keeping the GSX-R, go look at the S1000R (one R, not two). It's the new naked 1000RR. It's kinda silly to have a second, full fairing, liter bike.

    I might have fallen in love with it yesterday. Like, "anybody want to buy a low mile S4RS?" kinda love.
    You are a shitty influence too! LOL

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    Re: BMW 1000 RR or Motard (DRZ)

    Quote Originally Posted by tsorfas View Post
    You bet he just got an email from me

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    Are you talking about a specific WR?

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    You are a shitty influence too! LOL
    I was talking about the one above but this is even better.

    http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/4367552226.html

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