Originally Posted by Cutty72 (Post 339029)

that's a spendy track mule :lol:

damn snobby ass BMW folk... bet if i rode up on my Buell I probably couldn't even sit on it :(

Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 339040)

Take over the world? The bike is definitely in demand, but the production capacity isn't there. I bet even the ZX10R will outsell it :lol:

Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 339040)

Take over the world? The bike is definitely in demand, but the production capacity isn't there. I bet even the ZX10R will outsell it :lol:

Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 339040)

Take over the world? The bike is definitely in demand, but the production capacity isn't there. I bet even the ZX10R will outsell it :lol:

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 339017)

BMW's intent with this bike is to take over the world.

Originally Posted by smileyman (Post 339060)

German technology has always been top notch. The Nazi's screwed things up, but their culture has its charm.

Isnt it neat that each race builds machines to match their own traits and personalities...

Originally Posted by smileyman (Post 339067)

Yeah I dont know why i typed race, I was actually thinking culture.

Italian bikes are so passionate and stylish. German bikes are built with so much emphasis on design, Japanese machines are so focused and functional. British machines exude a certain flair for protocol.

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 339046)

Take over the world is my phrase - not theirs :lol: I'm paraphrasing their expectations. It's their first swing at this market - and I think they hit it out of the park.

My point is, don't worry about what you ride there on... BMW has been one of the few brands that actually let's you demo their motocycles. When was the last time you got to demo a ZX-10 from the dealer?

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 339089)

and american bikes are ugly fat and loud :lmao:

Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 339096)

Yep, I'm going to test ride one here as soon as the weather and my schedule click! I want it to be decent so that I can get a really good romp in. Once or twice around the "block" isn't going to cut it for a bike that costs $17,000!!!

Originally Posted by Trip (Post 339164)

you won't be disappointed, too bad you aren't closer. The unescorted test ride was nice. Plus their recommended loop is actually pretty good. They are taking it up to the gap tomorrow.

Originally Posted by drewpy (Post 339166)

Not to side track the thread but are you riding tomorrow trip?

Originally Posted by drewpy (Post 339176)

Hmm waas thinking about making a day trip out

Originally Posted by drewpy (Post 339184)

Pancake Road for breakfast lol

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 339038)

Why on EARTH would you think that? BMW's intent with this bike is to take over the world. They would let you ride one just because you rode up on another brand - here.... taste the blue kool-aide. :wink:

Originally Posted by Cutty72 (Post 339247)

I prefer my now extinct kool-aide of V-twin goodness.

I think my next ride would be on the KTM actually.

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 339290)

If you're a fan of the SuperDuke - I highly recommend the StreetFighter. It's a shit ton more power and better suspension.

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 339290)

If you're a fan of the SuperDuke - I highly recommend the StreetFighter. It's a shit ton more power and better suspension.

Originally Posted by drewpy (Post 341028)

Was his r1 yellow?
I think I know him

Was his r1 yellow?
I think I know him

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071 (Post 1433235)

First off, I am typing this with one severely banged up finger, so please excuse any typing errors.

Secondly, the shop where I work is NOT a BMW motorcycle dealership. We are in the process of becoming one, but we have not received final approval yet.

But, we were far enough along that we got approval to attend the S1000RR dealer release. Which included quite a few briefings on the bike, some comparisons between the bike and other literbikes, and most importantly three sessions on the bike at PBIR, organized by the Kieth Code school, which is now using S1000RR's.

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This bike is hands down the most amazing motorcycle I have ever ridden.

The ambassadors for the bike were Nate Kern:

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and professional stunter "Teach" McNeil:

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The intro was the the Four Seasons Palm Beach:

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They had a few other models there for comparison

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As for the bike itself, like I said, it was the most amazing motorcycle I have ever ridden. All the bikes had ABS and traction control, as well as quick shifters. The bikes themselves were so confidence inspiring that I had a knee down on the second lap, on a bike I had never ridden before, and a track I had never ridden before. The ABS and traction control is seamless, you never feel it working, but occasionally you see the light on the dash winking at you.The traction control works so seamlessly with the quickshifter that I could snap full-throttle upshifts at nearly full lean coming onto the PBIR backstraight. The slipper clutch works so flawlessly that I was able to drop from 6th gear and almost 170mph to 3rd while practically standing on the brakes and the bike just slowed down faster than anything I ever experienced. You can get on the gas earlier, and brake later, than on any bike I have ever ridden. And you can trail brake to the apex like a pro. And the throttle response is so smooth! It has a few different mapping modes, but rather than feeling like you are riding a bike that is being held-back, it simply feels as though you are riding a bike with less HP. I can't go into specifics, but suffice to say there's a lot more than wheel-speed measuring going on there. We had over 160 riders in one day, and a total of 3 accidents, all low-sides. Considering it was a 193hp bike mostly being ridden by owners of BMW dealerships who have never ridden a sportbike before, much less on a track, that is one hell of a testimony to the bike. That bike will make you faster, or at the very least give you the confidence to go faster.

BMW's goal was to generate conquest sales from Japanese sportbikes. I can tell you this, after riding that bike on the track, I was sitting in a meeting learning more about the bike, and adding up how much I could get for my GSXR, KTM, and pit-scooter and wondering what dealer cost would be on the bike. I want one, bad.

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071 (Post 348620)

*cough*

Originally Posted by Riceaholic (Post 368345)

I'm sure it's nice but any new bike is too rich for my blood. I'll just keep riding my old clapped out gixxer with non-radial brakes...:lol:

Originally Posted by ZXHOOLIGAN (Post 372198)

Couple of pics of the new scoot.......Got it last night, but the Love Bugs are so damn thick, I'll have to wait to ride 'till early evening (when they go to bed)..

Originally Posted by ZXHOOLIGAN (Post 372205)

Thanks!

Originally Posted by smileyman (Post 339051)

God wants me to have the GS and the RR...And the DRZ and the Buell. And this lamp...and this ashtray...

Originally Posted by tached1000rr (Post 372208)

Nice stable you have there....

Originally Posted by Cutty72 (Post 372341)

Still can't get over those headlights...

Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 372415)

Errr....

Originally Posted by ZXHOOLIGAN (Post 372411)

Ha, ha...I hear ya'. Not for everybody. But, it's kinda like if you had an incredible love making session with a really hot chick and then discover she has a front tooth missing and slightly cocked eyes.....You can pretty much overlook her cosmetic faults...