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BMW pride is swelling my heart...
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:24 pm
by Mollygrubber
I don't know about you folks, but I love looking at the recent magazine racks and seeing a BMW on the cover of nearly every sport bike mag.
The S1000RR is kicking ass and taking names! Look for a strong showing in World Superbike this year.
Now I'd love to see some involvement in MotoGP - maybe some big wheels in Munich could offer Rossi a new ride...
That would be SOOOOO cool!
Peter
Re: BMW pride is swelling my heart...
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:16 pm
by sweatmark
The S1000RR is kicking ass and taking names! Look for a strong showing in World Superbike this year.
Absolutely
exciting development! Like you, I am bursting with Beemer pride after reading (and buying keepsake copies of) every motomag ride review. This new bike - or perhaps more importantly, this new BMW Motorrad business philosophy - is really big news. I might even forgive them for the R1150** splines misconduct & malfeasance.
http://www.bmwplanetpower.com/
For a guy like me whose moto-hopes were recently dashed by Buell's shutdown, this new BMW sparks fresh Alternative Sportbike dreams. My little trackday Buell's going up for sale soon to start an S1000RR fund.
Re: BMW pride is swelling my heart...
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:12 pm
by Mollygrubber
I plan on winning the one the BMWMOA is raffling off, so I'll see you at the track (dusting R1's and 1098's)!
I too was really saddened by Buell's demise - I very nearly bought a 1125CR before I settled on the R12R. A wise choice in hindsight...?
You going to the GP at Laguna Seca this year? Sadly no BMW's in the paddock - yet...
Re: BMW pride is swelling my heart...
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:17 pm
by GypsyRR
I NEED the S1000RR.
Re: BMW pride is swelling my heart...
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:29 pm
by Mollygrubber
Oh yeah... almost makes me want to forego the comfort of the roadster...
well, not ALL the time...
would be one hell of a backup bike, though!
Beemer riders have been unable to embarass crotch rockets for too long.
Re: BMW pride is swelling my heart...
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:49 pm
by sweatmark
So Mrs. Sweatmark hears me ooohing and aaaahing about the S1000RR and asks if I will buy one after selling both Buell and Rockster.... I just can't see myself loading the 600-sized RR up for a week-long road trip. But maybe I just need a change in perspective (and a test ride).
Re: BMW pride is swelling my heart...
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 2:03 pm
by Mollygrubber
If you return from purchasing a new motorcycle carrying a large bouquet of roses and a gift certificate for a day spa, the result would be improved.
At least that's my theory... you guys should try it out and let me know what happens...
Actually, when I bought my R1200R, I took my wife and bought her an F650GS at the same time... that worked quite well!
Peter