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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:57 pm
by stoney
Wow, that loks nice painted - you'd have thought they'd keep the front wheel blue though
You're right about the ST though
And that has to be one of the ugliest bikes ever
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:06 pm
by hjr1100s
stoney wrote:...And that has to be one of the ugliest bikes ever
It is .... but, and I hate to say this (again), that fairing does an excellent job. While doin' 150 mph on an R1200S is quiete hard work, on the ST it's really easy to keep it up for hours.
HJ
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:09 pm
by stoney
150mph on an ST
As soon as the MRA screens for the 12s are released it'll be happy days!
Re: Boxer Superbike
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:31 pm
by sandbar
stoney wrote:........... it is predicted the bike will cost £12,000
And the rest!!!
If someone offers you an HP for £12K - then rip their arms out at the socket.
sandbar
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:35 pm
by Gromit
hjr1100s wrote:
I hate to say it, but the front with those air intakes do remind me of the R1200ST styling ..... but in better proportion.
HJ
Glad I'm not the only one who thought that.
The lights looks a bit pants but apart from that it looks rather tasty, hell, purposeful even. Not Jap-generic (like the 1098 is - although still rather pretty) which has to be a good thing.
I reckon it'll be £14,495
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:58 am
by Cobbster
Being a fan of the ST
I have to say I like the new bike but I'm with Geordie boy on this one. Why pay £13K+ for a bike that you'll be scrating around in four years time replacing rusty bolts and corroded alloy and repainting dodgy paintwork. IMHO BMW need to wake up and spend a bit more time in the factory getting to grips with their finishing problems.
After all, BMW are supposed to be a prestigious marque but when you look at a dealership forecourt at their 3-4 year old trade ins, you think your at a scrap yard!. Lots of biker mates have commented on this subject and I must say its the biggest put off for most of them trying the boxer experience for themselves.
Cheers Cobbster.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:58 am
by stoney
Cobbster wrote:Why pay £13K+ for a bike that you'll be scrating around in four years time replacing rusty bolts and corroded alloy and repainting dodgy paintwork. IMHO BMW need to wake up and spend a bit more time in the factory getting to grips with their finishing problems
Ducati owners have been doing it for years.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:55 am
by Cobbster
Fair comment
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:21 pm
by PBBoxer
When I spoke to Jeffries a couple of months ago about the HP, they stated 14-15K
Now thats too much
12K Id order one right now
Jeffries also reckoned there would be no engine tune above standard
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:30 pm
by RoLoo
...????....
pictures ???
...better ?
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:34 pm
by herrman
At 12k my orders in-- Just hope that you know who isn't reading this!!!
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:53 am
by RiceBurner
why the fuck can't people design bieks with flowing lines anymore???
that looks SHITE.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:15 pm
by hjr1100s
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:27 pm
by andrew s
Peter, he has been quiet for some time.
Andrew
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:21 pm
by stoney
Any idea what that strange red bracket at the back is? Surely its not a number plate hanger?
