03-30-2005, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by RC45
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Originally Posted by ZfrkS62
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Originally Posted by Sir_GT
It's funny how you three (RC45, Everso, Brembo) always try to bash BMW, but at the end of the day, it's BMW who is number 1 in the UK and the USA.
I mean, Bee-Em's closest rival's moto is "understeer durch technik" after all. 
If there is any truth to this rumour, the only one benefiting will be Honda, because BMW will finally teach them how to count past 2 litres. |
LMFAO!!!! |
Actually Honda will finally teach BMW how to make a decent motorcycle.
It is hard to believe the same company that produces the M3 for example is responsible for the utter trash they call motorcycles.
They are over weight, under powered atrocious posers junk. |
Since when is BMW known for motorcylces in the states? That's jsut what happens when you stray from your roots. Even i'll admit that. But then again, yuppies and motorcycles don't mix
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03-30-2005, 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ZfrkS62
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Originally Posted by RC45
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Originally Posted by ZfrkS62
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Originally Posted by Sir_GT
It's funny how you three (RC45, Everso, Brembo) always try to bash BMW, but at the end of the day, it's BMW who is number 1 in the UK and the USA.
I mean, Bee-Em's closest rival's moto is "understeer durch technik" after all.
If there is any truth to this rumour, the only one benefiting will be Honda, because BMW will finally teach them how to count past 2 litres. |
LMFAO!!!! |
Actually Honda will finally teach BMW how to make a decent motorcycle.
It is hard to believe the same company that produces the M3 for example is responsible for the utter trash they call motorcycles.
They are over weight, under powered atrocious posers junk. |
Since when is BMW known for motorcylces in the states? That's jsut what happens when you stray from your roots. Even i'll admit that. But then again, yuppies and motorcycles don't mix |
Since when is BMW known for motorcycles in any country?
BMW have always produced over weight, under powered atrocious posers junk - except during WWII when they produced utilitarian junk... 
You have never seen all the BMW bike posers, I mean riders trundling around the US?
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03-30-2005, 12:43 AM
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I've seen maybe three BMW motorcycles ever. One was ridden by a guy in the STEP class ahead of me, the second was ridden by a goobery lookin guy who came in to get a state inspection done on his bike, and the third had gotten traded into the Harley dealer about 5 minutes away from my parent's house. So no, i've never seen a group of them 
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03-30-2005, 12:49 AM
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Well between the 3 you saw and 1 I know of, that about covers it - we may have the entire BMW Riders group covered... although there may be 1 or 2 in Kalifonia...
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03-30-2005, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by RC45
Well between the 3 you saw and 1 I know of, that about covers it - we may have the entire BMW Riders group covered... although there may be 1 or 2 in Kalifonia... |
LOL, i think the one i saw from STEP actually WAS from california 
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03-30-2005, 01:07 AM
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I've seen a lot of bmw motorcycles while i sold them at a dealership here. Only yuppies(who knew nothing but the badge) or bmw lovers(rare group) bought them, and people traded there bmw bikes for honda's, now is that just a coincidence?
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03-30-2005, 01:35 AM
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You guys obviously aren't familiar with the new BMW K1200S
A few specs:
1157cc water cooled 4 cyl
167bhp @ 10,250 rpm
13:1 compression
Dry Weight: 499lbs (226.5kg)
0-60 in 2.8 sec.
105mph in second gear
BMW refuses to officially discuss top speed - most charts say 120mph+ HaHa
Were most likly talking in the neighborhood of 180mph+
The numbers speak for themselves.
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2005...12s-d-02-1.jpg
video - www.bmwk1200s.com/ridefast.htm
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03-30-2005, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by phantomfocus
You guys obviously aren't familiar with the new BMW K1200S
A few specs:
1157cc water cooled 4 cyl
167bhp @ 10,250 rpm
13:1 compression
Dry Weight: 499lbs (226.5kg)
0-60 in 2.8 sec.
105mph in second gear
BMW refuses to officially discuss top speed - most charts say 120mph+ HaHa
Were most likly talking in the neighborhood of 180mph+
The numbers speak for themselves.
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2005...12s-d-02-1.jpg
video - www.bmwk1200s.com/ridefast.htm |
Your point?
A modern 600 will still run rings around it on a track - and it's too little too late.
A CBR1000RR makes that look like a UPS truck...
998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
396 pounds
165hp
0-60 who cares.
1/4 who know.. it's faster than the Beemer..
Top end - higher than the Beemer..
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03-30-2005, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by RC45
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Originally Posted by phantomfocus
You guys obviously aren't familiar with the new BMW K1200S
A few specs:
1157cc water cooled 4 cyl
167bhp @ 10,250 rpm
13:1 compression
Dry Weight: 499lbs (226.5kg)
0-60 in 2.8 sec.
105mph in second gear
BMW refuses to officially discuss top speed - most charts say 120mph+ HaHa
Were most likly talking in the neighborhood of 180mph+
The numbers speak for themselves.
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2005...12s-d-02-1.jpg
video - www.bmwk1200s.com/ridefast.htm |
Your point?
A modern 600 will still run rings around it on a track - and it's too little too late.
A CBR1000RR makes that look like a UPS truck... |
RC has the winning argument, a CBR is way too fast for that porky bmw bike
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03-30-2005, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by RC45
Well between the 3 you saw and 1 I know of, that about covers it - we may have the entire BMW Riders group covered... although there may be 1 or 2 in Kalifonia... |
I think I have seen some police BMW bikes, mmm don't know where,
most likely near my aunts house in new york, or conn.
in toronto they mostly drive harleys 
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03-30-2005, 02:00 AM
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In fact - Ringmini set his insane Nurburgring lpas in a Honda powered Mini Panelvan...
http://www.ringmini.de/
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03-30-2005, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Ronin005
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Originally Posted by antonioledesma
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Originally Posted by ZfrkS62
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Originally Posted by Toronto
if there would be any BMW merger it would be with their mini line of car, I know they already have planes to work with other companies on the new mini don't remeber who?
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I'm sorry but i think Mini fans old and new would absolutley puke if they knew Honda was going in on the Mini. I can only imagine Al123's reaction |
lots and lots of riced up minis will come out!! huuuge wings, nos, 20 inch allow wheels,
and the jap would make a car somewhat inexpensive, smaller, and better :roll: |
honda engines have been thrown into alot of old and new minis as modifications. so theres no need for honda to join for minis to show up riced out. |
never knew of something like that :roll: until now
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03-30-2005, 02:02 AM
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I didn't say it was the best bike in the world, but it does go a long way in improving the image of BMW and thier once grandpa bikes.
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03-30-2005, 02:05 AM
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^^^ Ok..
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03-30-2005, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RC45
Well between the 3 you saw and 1 I know of, that about covers it - we may have the entire BMW Riders group covered... although there may be 1 or 2 in Kalifonia... |
Ive seen the Dakar bike out here a bunch of times. See them riding up to the trails 30 minutes from my house. Looks like a bad ass bike, but im not into bikes and i dont know. Our CHP officers ride BMW bikes, and they love them.
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