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Author Message   Midknyte Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 12:03 pm:        http://www.motorcycledaily.com/07april08_2008bmw_g 650xcountry.htm   Stealthxb Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 01:05 pm:        Love the concept. Design leaves a lot to be desired. I wish the Blast would receive a similar treatment.   Xl1200r Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 01:14 pm:        That low seat sort of makes it look like a trials bike on steroids. I have to say that I dig it... having witnessed so many of my friends starting to get into riding in the past few months, I can't help but be pleased with companies building bikes more suitable to beginning riders...though this one may be a bit expensive.   Swordsman Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 01:23 pm:        I dunno so much about a "beginner" bike with a "premium" price tag, though. (And you know it will have a premium price!) ~SM   Mikef5000 Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 01:43 pm:        I love BMW's X line... but their tiny gas tanks take them off of my list entirely.   Cityxslicker Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 02:16 pm:        touratech has a monster tank that for that Xchallenge, but it is $1000.00 Maybe its a beginner adventure bike for those with experience, cuz that seat height and price will not be stealing any Blast deals from Buell   Bcordb3 Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 02:40 pm:        The fuel tank is actually located below the seat. I couldn't find the capacity, I would imagine 4.5 to 5 gallons. Just a guess.   Fasted Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 03:10 pm:        read the impression in motorcyclist for some good info. if you are worried about buell parts prices, bmw probably won't please you.... ktm has a fun 690 that comes in 3 flavors...it is pretty cool, but..... THIS IS A BUELL SITE, RIGHT?   Mikef5000 Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 03:40 pm:        The BMW motorcycles website lists the fuel capacity on the X bikes as 2.5 gallons. That's unacceptable for me at least. I think Touratech did make an upgrade, but it was only to 4 gallons, still pretty weak, but the location of the tank really limits them.   Danger_dave Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 03:53 pm:        I have one at the moment. It really is good. Range isn't a problem around here either.   Bcordb3 Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 04:36 pm:        Looking forward to reading your analysis Dave. I would imagine it would be close to what the Buell 450 would have been.   Danger_dave Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 04:47 pm:        I'm not doing the test - just got it to ride for a few days. Really enjoying it. wheels handlebars motor seat and not much else - just how I like 'em. Handles great on and off road. I had a burn on the motard too and didn't connect with it. It had abs and it was just wrong for that type of bike. But this thing is pretty nifty. http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictur es/misc2/x3.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictur es/misc2/x4.jpg

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