sipowicz
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Saw this today at my local coffee shop...I really loved it..but not $20,0000 loved it...
Cool BMW bike
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No doubt about BMW's history of building world class machinery, I remember the 60's R90S and what a world shaker it was compared to what everybody else was doing. This looks like the naked 1200 with the boxer engine, I saw a commercial calling it the "Ninety", recalling visions of the old R90S. My only problem with BMW is that they are so absolutely rock solid when it comes to reliability and ease of operation that I found myself getting bored with its personality. Kind of like a woman that never looses her temper and is always compliant. I found myself wanting something a little more tempermental and was considering a Ducati Desmo. Certain BMW "crazies" I've known claim that the GS1000 will outcorner the RS if you put street tires on them, I had to ask the question and was told because you can lean them over further before grounding out the heads. A mark of distinction among BMW "crazies" is pavement marks on the heads from achieving the ultimate cornering angle. On my old TR-120R Triumph that used to be contacting the footpegs which is alot more sudden and abrupt and really used to get your attention.
Seat needs more padding. Other than that, pretty nice.
Snapping Twig
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That's a Nine-T, which is an urban naked roadster.
It's really a stripped down R1200R with conventional forks as opposed to the (preferable) Telelever front end on the R1200R.
I ride a 2012 model year R1200R. It's the same bike as the R1200GS, just shorter suspension travel.
You should look at an R1200R, they're the second least popular BMW in America. Big time popular in Europe, they understand it, but here in America - not so much.
I sat on one in 2010 and knew right then that I would own one, so I saved up and had one in the garage since 2012.
Great for long distance touring, radical in the twisties, stone ax reliable, power you can't believe. I replaced the stock shocks with Hyperpro's and the transformation was shocking!
497# wet, 110HP, 88lb-ft torque.
They move!
It's really a stripped down R1200R with conventional forks as opposed to the (preferable) Telelever front end on the R1200R.
I ride a 2012 model year R1200R. It's the same bike as the R1200GS, just shorter suspension travel.
You should look at an R1200R, they're the second least popular BMW in America. Big time popular in Europe, they understand it, but here in America - not so much.
I sat on one in 2010 and knew right then that I would own one, so I saved up and had one in the garage since 2012.
Great for long distance touring, radical in the twisties, stone ax reliable, power you can't believe. I replaced the stock shocks with Hyperpro's and the transformation was shocking!
497# wet, 110HP, 88lb-ft torque.
They move!
Maze 686
US Veteran
I just feel that I get so much more with my Yamaha FJR 1300a and $7,000 cheaper.
I would take one if someone gave me one though. Enjoyable ride and very responsive. Everyone should try a BMW at least once in their life.
I would take one if someone gave me one though. Enjoyable ride and very responsive. Everyone should try a BMW at least once in their life.
Ivan the Butcher
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About 15 years ago, we were family camping. It took us awhile to get to the camp ground due to a bridge out. In the morning we went for a walk around the sites. Came upon two guys that had BMW on/off road bikes. They were up and we struck up a conversation about getting to the grounds. They had had no problem at the missing bridge; the went down the creek banks and crossed the stream and saved about 40 miles in detours!
My F-I-L had Harleys when he was in his late 20 and early 30's (He'd been a MC cop and bought his bike when the PD shut down the Solo squad) but as he got to his late 40's, he went to BMWs. Since I met him he worked up from a 600 up to a 1000. Now he's almost 81 and stares longingly as the fine touring bikes go by! Ivan
My F-I-L had Harleys when he was in his late 20 and early 30's (He'd been a MC cop and bought his bike when the PD shut down the Solo squad) but as he got to his late 40's, he went to BMWs. Since I met him he worked up from a 600 up to a 1000. Now he's almost 81 and stares longingly as the fine touring bikes go by! Ivan
Marshwheeling
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I rode mostly BMWs for about 35 years. Bought a new one in 1972, and put close to 200,000 trouble-free miles on it. It was expensive, reliable and easy to work on worth every penny of the premium price I paid. At the time, there was nothing comparable.
Not any more. You still pay a premium for a BMW, but there are other bikes that perform as well, or better, and last as long, for a fraction of the price. The FJR is an excellent example.
David R
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I bought my first BMW in 1990. I still have it. I bought my next BMW around 2009. It has 140,000 miles on it. In 2012 I bought a NEW R1200R. It has 31,000 miles on it.
Maze 686
US Veteran
Wow, now that is riding.
Spend the money, Sip. As the very old BMW advertising advertising used to say: "Built up to a standard, not down to a price".
Beruisis
Member
If you like the beemers you're bound to like the Triumphs.
I had a Tiger for many years & loved it. I thought about moving up to the BMW but the mechanic at the Triumph/BMW shop talked me out of it.
Beruisis
I had a Tiger for many years & loved it. I thought about moving up to the BMW but the mechanic at the Triumph/BMW shop talked me out of it.
Beruisis
Marshwheeling
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I am no longer in the market for new bikes. If I were, it would be a Triumph or KTM.
Or elsa a Sachs Madass:
Sachs MadAss - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Or elsa a Sachs Madass:
Sachs MadAss - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I dunno... 
I kinda envisioned you on the Italian 1199 Panigale R
BUT..." BMW ???"
I kinda envisioned you on the Italian 1199 Panigale RBUT..." BMW ???"
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JJEH
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MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR - yummy!
http://www.mvagusta.it/en/motorcycles/brutale-1090-rr/
And it comes from the factory in red, white and blue!
But I personally - if I had to buy a m/c - would buy a HD IRON 883 in black denim.
Those look just awesome...
http://www.mvagusta.it/en/motorcycles/brutale-1090-rr/
And it comes from the factory in red, white and blue!
But I personally - if I had to buy a m/c - would buy a HD IRON 883 in black denim.
Those look just awesome...
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CH47gunner
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Love that bike but, I'm afraid I'm spoiled by fully-faired bikes.
That one would be great on a day trip thru Mulholland, the Rock Store, & Latigo Canyon or Alice's Restaurant, off Sky-line. But, for long distance traveling, a fully-faired bike is a must have.
And yes, BMW's are a bit expensive side. But, you're paying for the technology & reliability.
These items were all stock on mine:
Shaft Drive
Anti-lock brakes w/ stainless lines
A real cruise control
Heated seats
Heated grips
Fully adjustable suspension from the cockpit
Computer monitors everything - mileage, air pressure, etc.
My '07 K1200GT is getting a bit long in the tooth - I bought it used in 2010 and it had a new sticker price of $22,000 back then. I believe this will be the last motorcycle I'll ever buy.
2007 BMW K1200GT
Loaded up for Run For The Wall 2010 (7,000 miles in 3 weeks)
That one would be great on a day trip thru Mulholland, the Rock Store, & Latigo Canyon or Alice's Restaurant, off Sky-line. But, for long distance traveling, a fully-faired bike is a must have.
And yes, BMW's are a bit expensive side. But, you're paying for the technology & reliability.
These items were all stock on mine:
Shaft Drive
Anti-lock brakes w/ stainless lines
A real cruise control
Heated seats
Heated grips
Fully adjustable suspension from the cockpit
Computer monitors everything - mileage, air pressure, etc.
My '07 K1200GT is getting a bit long in the tooth - I bought it used in 2010 and it had a new sticker price of $22,000 back then. I believe this will be the last motorcycle I'll ever buy.
2007 BMW K1200GT
Loaded up for Run For The Wall 2010 (7,000 miles in 3 weeks)
Sold BMW from 2005-2011. Great fondness for them. Snapping Twig's 2nd post is spot-ON. I had my own R1150R for about 18mos, and sold it when I got full custody of my son (responsible thing to do).
BMW's GS series dual-purpose range has inspired competitors from Triumph, Ducati, & Yamaha to come out with NEAR clones. THAT says something, in the same way H-D is responsible for import cruiser styling.
IF anyone is thinking about a new bike, or something not too old...I would heartily encourage you to find something with ABS. Certain models of the other imports have had it out several years now, normally as an option. But, it's well-worth the extra initial cost, and tiny bit of extra weight, to have it on-board.
BMW's GS series dual-purpose range has inspired competitors from Triumph, Ducati, & Yamaha to come out with NEAR clones. THAT says something, in the same way H-D is responsible for import cruiser styling.
IF anyone is thinking about a new bike, or something not too old...I would heartily encourage you to find something with ABS. Certain models of the other imports have had it out several years now, normally as an option. But, it's well-worth the extra initial cost, and tiny bit of extra weight, to have it on-board.
Bkreutz
US Veteran
Balderdash! Hasen't the quality of a British machine. Eh!
If motorcycles needed opposed piston engines and shaft drive then Edward Turner would have designed them that way!
If motorcycles needed opposed piston engines and shaft drive then Edward Turner would have designed them that way!
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Marshwheeling
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If motorcycles needed lights that worked, then Joseph Lucas would have designed them that way.
