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Mr Pheer · 09-28-2007, 05:57 PM

Is it just me.. or does the new BMW kinda look like an abortion?

i8acobra · 09-28-2007, 11:41 PM

I think it's alright considering the design limitations of the parallel twin motor.

paddock · 09-29-2007, 05:27 AM

when ya gotta work around a ghey design (the motor), you get a ghey lookin bike as an end result.

SHWELL · 09-29-2007, 05:44 AM

tHAT IS THE FIRST bEEMER i WOULD ACTUALLY BUY BASED ON STYLING... iT IS NOT GREAT, BUT IT DEF IS NOT BAD. Sorry for the caps.......

vegaseric · 09-29-2007, 07:24 AM

That's the first time I've seen some Brembo monoblocs coupled with ABS. Looks like they've gone with a traditional fork design in favor of the Telelever. I'm not feelin' the front, though... it looks like an 01-03 Gixxer.

The suspension and brake bits look promising. Too bad it's probably way underpowered and the average 600 will probably smoke it on most tracks. But this is just speculation...I could be wrong.

Equanimity · 09-29-2007, 08:30 AM

Bleh >.< Def not in favor of aesthetics...

Mr Pheer · 09-29-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by vegaseric

That's the first time I've seen some Brembo monoblocs coupled with ABS. Looks like they've gone with a traditional fork design in favor of the Telelever. I'm not feelin' the front, though... it looks like an 01-03 Gixxer.

The suspension and brake bits look promising. Too bad it's probably way underpowered and the average 600 will probably smoke it on most tracks. But this is just speculation...I could be wrong.

Telelever is still there

130hp at 8750rpm, maximum rpm 9500 and a maximum torque of 115Nm at 6000 rpm. New cylinder head and a fueled up weight of 199kg.

so... 85ft-lb of torque, 130hp, 439 pounds... and looks like ass

i8acobra · 09-29-2007, 09:38 AM

I prefer the K1200R:

163HP, 94TQ, 465Lbs.

Mr Pheer · 09-29-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by i8acobra

I prefer the K1200R:

The new bike is BMW's planned entry into World Superbike next spring. Or thats the rumor anyway.

vegaseric · 09-29-2007, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

Telelever is still there

130hp at 8750rpm, maximum rpm 9500 and a maximum torque of 115Nm at 6000 rpm. New cylinder head and a fueled up weight of 199kg.

so... 85ft-lb of torque, 130hp, 439 pounds... and looks like ass

Hmmm...figures they'd stick with all the funky Beemer tech. I guess it's not too bad for the sportbike rider who wants to be "different". (and spend a lot of scratch)