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First things first, A big thanks to Las Vegas BMW Motorcycles, for lets us ride the new S1000 rr.


I road the S1000rr thru the Red Rock loop if you are not familiar with it, it is a one way 12 mile loop with some nice twisties. My first impressions were nice well put together bike. The display is well laid out and organized, overall easy to read.

While sitting on the bike it actually felt like a 600 but once you fired it up and started the ride, know your not on a 600. The bike has nice smooth power from way down low all the way to the top. Giving the bike a nice tame feel.

First thing I wanted to try out a full on shift under full power. BMW did a great job and a quick nudge of the shifter and the motor cut out for a mil-sec and your in the next gear. This really works great under full power, easing around in traffic works but you just don't get the full effect unless your under full power

Next thing I wanted to try was the anti lock brakes.. Gave myself a long straight part of the road and grabbed a handful of brakes. You know the kind you grab when a mini van pulls out in front of you. I was impressed I expected some back tire rise but I did not get any. Good job

Then I was off to the twisties.

I pushed the bike a little but not like it was mine. The first thing I noticed was the suspension was noticeably different from mine own my 1000 rr. I ride red rock all the time and I know where the bumps are and what issues I normally have. WOW is all I have to say.. They did a great job.

My overall impression. The big four ( Kawi, Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha )now have to compete with a major sportbike If you are not a squid and want a true sportbike you better consider this one.. even though it is a little pricey

I will post up some Video when I get it of us in the loop, but here is some photos


At the dealership... Yea that's a North Las Vegas Motor officer who came out to drool


At the overlook in the loop


My ride

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Nice write up and review. Makes me want to go take one home and test ride it for a couple of days myself.

What's the sticker price? If they want to compete with Yamaha, Honda, etc., they can't be charging $20000 for a sportbike.

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Yeah, thanks to Steve for letting us test ride the bike.

Here are some pics from my phone...
Cant wait to see the footage that Pat took...

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Well it was a very good day today thanks for the great write up Stacy!Anytime I could help Freddie to get riders on the S 1000 RR see that BMW is for real and can make a bonafide liter bike. vegasrider the bike that Stacy and Freddie rode was a fully loaded bike. Base m.s.r.p. is $14,295 for a base equipped bike. This bike has the following.

Shift Assist.
Race ABS
Traction Control

Retail Price $16,225

Standard features are.
10 disc oil bathed slipper clutch
999cc 193bhp in line four
Fly by wire throttle
Runs two fuel injectors per cylinder (one for each cylinder and two in the air box.)
Fully adjustable shift light
Lap timer
4 riding modes (Rain, Sport, Race and Slick)
Fully adjustable Sachs suspension
Gas charged steering stablizer
Micro chipped key. (Bike can't be hot wired.)
Brembo brakes
BMW's advanced Cambus computer system.
The only 1000cc superbike with a 3 year or 36k mile warranty with roadside assistance from the factory.

If anyone wants to come in for a test ride please don't hesitate to give me a call.

Steve - 355-3095

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Here are some stills from the video. The video will be up late next week

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Here is a little teaser clip

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awww wtf?? was this a closed test??? =(

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Nah, not closed...
Just for people that have actually been to the track...Oh snap!

Hehe...

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oooooooooo! snap!! must have been nice!! im jealous!!!

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"Sin City Sportbikes was founded by Las Vegas sport bike enthusiasts in response to a desire to promote a positive and safe image of the sport. Riders and enthusiasts from all over the Las Vegas Valley have joined together in an effort to give back to a community that has helped and nurtured us. "

-Sin City Sportbikes

$45 track day including school in April.
A bunch of us are going.

GO!
Make it happen.

Let me know if you need any help getting your stuff together.

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07 Mean Streak Special Edition - "blow"

This would definately get some of the instructors I work with off my freaking back. They are always nagging me when I'm going to get a BMW. LOL..

I have added this on my very short list of new bikes. Might stop in to check out the bike this Saturday after the Gleno Memorial ride. Never had a chance to meet the guy, but from what I have heard, he was a great guy.

The other is the Ducati MultiStrada.

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vegasrider and arson you are more than welcome to stop by the dealership to take the S 1000 RR for a ride!

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I'll be by sometime soon also.

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Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is like trolling for unprotected hooker nookie in sub-Saharan Africa.

I'll be coming by to molest... I mean, umm test ride it as well.

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I really appreciate the responce from SCS and everyone is more than welcome to stop by and test ride. The more responce we can get on the S 1000 RR the better. I won't be in the office today, staying home to take care of the wife. She hit her head and suffered a mild concussion, but will be in tomorrow with the bike.

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Man i hope the wifey feels better!!!

I am so taking you up on that offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My work isnt to far from yours..maybe not tomorrow but I will come by and take it for a spin!!!

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That thing is so sexy, if only I could justify buying a brand new liter bike. Maybe in another year I will trade up to this bike. Love it!

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