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New BMW SPORT bike

  1. 05-20-04, 03:39 PM #1
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    New BMW SPORT bike

    It looks like for once, BMW has actually made a decent REAL sport bike. I'll believe it when I see it and it isn't "Harley Pig Huge", but its got TONS of cutting edge shit on this bike that is SURE to trickle down to your favorite rice rocket...

    Check the 5/17/2004 post here about the K1200S
    http://www.bmwra.org/otlintel.htm

    Looks slick to me!

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    New BMW SPORT bike

    I must say that is one sexy bike.

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    New BMW SPORT bike

    I'm sure interested. According to the CW article, it's intended target was the XX. It is shaft-driven and not exactly svelte compared to non-bavarian machinery; so I'd say it is more of a distance and passenger-oriented land missile than an all-out sportbike (which in my mind is a repliracer).

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    Yeah, the proof will be in the pudding so to speak... They "say" they have drastically lightened the shaft drive system, and are "claiming" comparable weights with other litre bikes...

    But we'll see if its a pig when it comes out... looking forward to it myself, not that I'll be able to afford a freaking $18K+ bike anytime soon...

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  5. 05-28-04, 07:40 PM #5
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    New BMW SPORT bike

    There was a video of it that I found... a lap around the Nurburgring.

    Let's just say this is NOT the kind of BMW we are used to. It was hauling ass. Looks like BMW had the course closed, but it was faster than any of the laps I've seen onboard R1s, GSXRs, etc..

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    New BMW SPORT bike

    Originally posted by benSV
    There was a video of it that I found... a lap around the Nurburgring.

    Let's just say this is NOT the kind of BMW we are used to. It was hauling ass. Looks like BMW had the course closed, but it was faster than any of the laps I've seen onboard R1s, GSXRs, etc..

    Ben
    It sure seems like nothing we've seen before from BMW. But I'd be surprised to see it circulate the Nurburgring faster than an R1 or GSXR1K.

    Who knows, though. This is BMW we're talking about, a company known for its engineering prowess (especially on the car end).

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    Didn't say faster than a Superbike replica..

    Said faster than any video I've seen recorded by a rider on a Superbike replica...

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    New BMW SPORT bike

    Originally posted by benSV
    Didn't say faster than a Superbike replica..

    Said faster than any video I've seen recorded by a rider on a Superbike replica...

    Ben
    Aha. Alright, I get it.

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    New BMW SPORT bike

    It looks like it has a freakishly long wheelbase, not sure if that's an illusion created by the swingarm or not. If it's true, it would indicate more of a straight line machine similar to the 'busa or XX, instead of a chicane carver. Either way, I'm just glad to see more variety in the euro sportbike segment. You can never have too much!

    Anyone got intelligence on the twin-powered KTM superbike (RC-8)?? It appears it should have a respectable price tag and unique "edgy" styling unless what I heard was incorrect. The power output and weight numbers looked really good too...

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    New BMW SPORT bike

    Originally posted by RedRider
    Anyone got intelligence on the twin-powered KTM superbike (RC-8)?? It appears it should have a respectable price tag and unique "edgy" styling unless what I heard was incorrect. The power output and weight numbers looked really good too...
    Did you see this?

    We do have this to help us get a glimpse of the future, though clicky

    And, yes, it does look like the K12S is going for the XX crowd to me.

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    WOW that was a sweet looking ride ! As radical as it is I love it.

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    New BMW SPORT bike

    That looks like a real nice ride. Be interesting to see what the exact market is for that bike. I agree the wheelbase does look quite long by sportbike standards.

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  13. 06-01-04, 09:07 AM #13
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    New BMW SPORT bike

    Yeah, the wheel base does look long, but I can't tell if thats due to the digi photos (they look a little stretched) or what...

    Cheers,
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