| Author | Message | ||
     Midknyte |
Eric's started something... (as if that needs to be said) BMW goes naked, adds a transparent flyscreen too. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/18september04_bmw_k1200r.htm  | ||
| R1DynaSquid |
Umm, Erik didnt invent the idea of "naked" bikes. Look at an HD, Cruiser bike, standard bike from the 80's, etc & they are all "naked". Before the race reps came out in the mid 80's all bikes were naked. | ||
| Midknyte |
I didn't mean "that", I was trying to make a wink and a nod to the flyscreen. | ||
| M1combat |
That bike is ugly... Good tires though  . | ||
| Nxtr |
Looks like I am going to put off the new Buell till next June. Here is hoping BMC will be introducing something to compete with the Beemer. Additional Pics and Link http://www.bmwra.org/otlintel.htm       | ||
| Buellny |
is it me or is that thing have a killer wheel base? | ||
| Buelluk |
I like it ,its a bit busy in places, i am sure the cost is going to be in the usual area of the BMW stratosphere though | ||
| Biknut |
uck! | ||
| Glitch |
is it me or is that thing have a killer wheel base? As in long and slow turning? | ||
| Bomber |
long, certainly, likely stable as well, but the Chermans have learned how to make their scoots corner fairly respectably . . . I'm guessing it won't corner as aggresssively as an XB series Buell . . I don't see this scoot as competition for Buell's market, and would guess the Buell won't expend much energy trying to compete with it. For those that pine away for the glory days of Bonnivilles and Thruxtons and 500cc Guzzis, I'm tellin ya, these are the good old days -- the bike market is awash in interesting, well designed, good working scoots! it's hard to buy a bad bike these days I think the biggest challenge for a prospective bike buyer is finding the right one to suit your needs/desires we are truely blessed | ||
| Tom_b |
 Here is an old 500 Moto Guzzi Gamalunga Circa 1952 for ya Bomber. Gambalunga by the is Italian for long leg. Check out the trick [for 1952] stuff on this bike. | ||
| Bomber |
cooooooool but I wouldn't want to have it as my only scooter thanks, sir! | ||
| Biknut |
that ugly a#s guzzi won many world championships. | ||
| Raraf |
wow, I learned to spank it in one hand and type with the other! | ||
| Tommy_2stroke |
Whoa, that Beemer is a friggin' mess... its so chopped up visually, I can't figure out what they were trying to say. Germans should NEVER attempt to do industrial design on their own, not without an Italian or two to guide them. Otherwise they go off in some post-modern butt-ugly direction, and that bike is the result. Not to deny it may be a great ride, but jeez, it is fugly... | ||
| Glitch |
Form following function. I'd still be willing to bet it looks better in person. | ||
| Littlebuggles |
IMO that Beemer is tight, if it was made in the U.S. it'd probably be on my wish list. Looks like their new 1200 engine... high mount pipe and unbolt those clunky passenger pegs and it'll look much cleaner. I have to agree with Bomber on the current state of (the art of) motorcycling. There's something for everyone out there and all of it's pretty impressive. |
