Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 218072)

holy crap.

That is all....

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 218079)

193 hp
4 modes
Race ABS
Traxion Control

Base starts under $14K

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 218085)

can we get some more background here? did you see it in person? ride it perhaps? or what? we had a pic thread going for the production bike for a bit two weeks ago

Originally Posted by eBBs15 (Post 218092)

looks like it got punched in the eye

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 218095)

i know what it looks like lol, like i said we had a thread ;) after i got over its bmw'ness ive found i like it quite a bit. somewhat concerned about bmw pulling the plug early from their poor results in SBK though. then again, corser had a great time in practice today. still early in the season

Originally Posted by MILK (Post 218081)

No picture, hooker? :lol:

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 218116)

I'm at wsbk in Utah right now with BMW. We have 4 here. Sorry, but I left my dyno at home..... But, it's tiny and all sorts of goodness in person.

Consumers aren't allowed to demo the bikes here. But, can look at them, as of today. They've been covered whenever parked since Tuesday.

It is by far the most technologically advanced bikes I've ever had my ass on.

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 218150)

awesome! any word on finalised us pricing or shipping dates?

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 218442)

It will be under $14,000 for the base, then you can add the quick shift, Race ABS and Dynamic Traction Control.... still keeps it under $20,000 with the full package.

Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 218499)

What a bargain....:lol:

Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 218661)

better than all the current jap crap

Originally Posted by Rider (Post 218716)

Looks a 1000 times better in race plastics.

Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 218661)

better than all the current jap crap

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 218524)

nice. I wonder what the weight breakdown is between the base and fully loaded versions

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 218835)

must be why they are cleaning up in wsbk :lmao:

Originally Posted by Tmall (Post 218664)

You've ridden them back to back?

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 218838)

It is 455lbs wet. That is loaded with Race Abs dynamic traction control and the quick shift. Those are the only items that don't come on the base model. And, those options weigh just over 5lbs.
Pricing is under $14,000 for the base, the 3 options will still have the loaded model under $20K.

The technology and thought out into this bike is incredible.... And i'm not saying that because I drank the blue kool aid.

Originally Posted by fnfalman (Post 218980)

The problem with BMW is that they rely too much on technology instead of good old fashioned engineering on the important shits like chassis, suspension and engine.

I was reading the interview with the VP-something or another with BMW and his arrogance; very typical of BMW, showed. And it also shows on WSBK where they are running pretty much dead last.

I'm done with BMW. At least until they begin to put the rider first instead of computer first.

Originally Posted by Tmall (Post 218664)

You've ridden them back to back?

Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 219050)

"Better" could mean anything, like better styling, better comfort.........And I like the looks of it better than any of the current jap crap, so yeah.

2008 marked the beginning of ugliness for all the Japs, IMO.

And as for the new Aprilia? Hot-looking bike, but what's the retail going to be, like $20K? lmao........And I can guarantee the first couple model years will have lots of defects and flaws, the way the current RSV's did. Can you say clutch cylinder that leaks and needs bleeding every 500 miles? Odometer that resets due to the dash crapping out? Swingarm that develops cracks and prompted a recall? Electrical connector that burns up? "Immobilizer" anti-theft system that decides for itself when to let you start the bike? Spot weld on the cheap pot-metal oil tank that develops a leak? Rear shock that noticeably faded after a long ride due to its proximity to the exhaust? All of this happened on my 04. Italian reliability FTL. :lol: I'd rather take my chances on the BMW. Frankly I'm surprised they aren't charging more, they could easily get it.

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 218116)

I'm at wsbk in Utah right now with BMW. We have 4 here.

Originally Posted by fnfalman (Post 218980)

I'm done with BMW.

Originally Posted by fasternyou929 (Post 219267)

Did they fly you out there with them? I need to get a track day company started...

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 219341)

Yes, yes I did... I got to Miller on Tuesday and got home LATE last night. I had a fantastic week....

Originally Posted by fasternyou929 (Post 219355)

As impressive as the bike may be technically, I think that's the coolest part of this thread. *jealous*

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 219044)

for some crazy reason im guessing you are on the RSV4 waiting list arent ya Fnfalman? ;) btw, how do you like the rs125? i never heard much about it besides that it came in and was getting the road treatment. :dribble:

Originally Posted by fnfalman (Post 219638)

I'm on the Tuono V4 waiting list.

The RS125 is a blast but it sucks on the street. You can't afford to lug the engine much below 8,000RPM. It changes the direction by Jedi mind trick instead of any conscious efforts. The fork springs are way too light for my fat ass, as is the rear shock.

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 219820)

lol i shoulda figured. do they have any images of it out yet or is it all guesses?

Originally Posted by pauldun170 (Post 223059)

S1000r - Officially added to the list if they keep it under 15K OTD.

Originally Posted by fasternyou929 (Post 223069)

I did a track day at Summit Point yesterday and one of the riders there had already put in his order for one, but I didn't ask him the price. They gave him a clear business card with an image of the S1000RR on it that he can "hold out in front of him and see what it will look like in his garage/driveway when it arrives". :lol:

Originally Posted by fasternyou929 (Post 223069)

I did a track day at Summit Point yesterday and one of the riders there had already put in his order for one, but I didn't ask him the price. They gave him a clear business card with an image of the S1000RR on it that he can "hold out in front of him and see what it will look like in his garage/driveway when it arrives". :lol:

Originally Posted by azoomm (Post 223155)

I have one of those :lol: It's cheezy and funny and ridiculous. But, totally fun.

I'm telling you... if I were in the market for a sportbike, THIS would be it.

Originally Posted by fasternyou929 (Post 223171)

:lol: How many people have you "run over" with it?

Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 219050)

Nope :lol: but "better" could mean anything, such as I like the looks of it better than any of the current jap crap :lol:

2008 marked the beginning of ugliness for all the Japs, IMO.

And as for the new Aprilia? Hot-looking bike, but what's the retail going to be, like $20K? lmao........And I can guarantee the first couple model years will have lots of defects and flaws, the way the current RSV's did. Can you say clutch cylinder that leaks and needs bleeding every 500 miles? Odometer that resets due to the dash crapping out? Swingarm that develops cracks and prompted a recall? Electrical connector that burns up? "Immobilizer" anti-theft system that decides for itself when to let you start the bike? Spot weld on the cheap pot-metal oil tank that develops a leak? Rear shock that noticeably faded after a long ride due to its proximity to the exhaust? All of this happened on my 04. Italian reliability FTL. :lol: I'd rather take my chances on the BMW. Frankly I'm surprised they aren't charging more, they could easily get it.