Avboden's S1000RR thread

[Avboden]

I'll put all future S1000RR stuff here, one thread.


alright, got an answer from the BMWNA rep personally via email as to delivery dates.

First U.S. production in Berlin is December, a short month because the factory is closed for two weeks for X’mas. Initial bikes go to the marketing and PR fleets – first Pre-Sell customers bikes are sold in beginning of February as dealer training is mid-to-late January. Pre-sell customers get their bikes first in Feb/March/April, only then do dealers get any bikes to sell off the showroom floor.

[bukwld]

dude, this isn't even your bike but daddies.. quit jocking his nutz.. KTHNXBAI..















PS.. Thanks for the info.

[ninjaofdoom]

YAY ANOTHER s1000RR thread!

[straightshot]

I think this thread has run it's course.
The other day my dad came over and was talking all about this super new beemer that was so much better than all the other bikes.
I told him I was adopted.

[Robusto]

[rpappi]

[manicmike]

This thread has run it's course. How about a lock?

[Avboden]

Originally Posted by ninjaofdoom YAY ANOTHER s1000RR thread!

Originally Posted by straightshot I think this thread has run it's course. The other day my dad came over and was talking all about this super new beemer that was so much better than all the other bikes. I told him I was adopted.

Originally Posted by Robusto

Originally Posted by rpappi

Originally Posted by manicmike This thread has run it's course. How about a lock?

so how many infractions you guys want for trolling?


nah I won't report you, I'm not ghey like that.


but seriously


having fun trolling?

[DRS]

Originally Posted by Avboden alright, got an answer from the BMWNA rep personally via email as to delivery dates.

wow, a personal email? did you print it and have it framed?

[shelbyguy]

Originally Posted by Avboden so how many infractions you guys want for trolling? nah I won't report you, I'm not ghey like that. but seriously having fun trolling?

wait. isnt this thread considered trolling?

reported

[RedVFR]

Seriously, another one? Cool, your dad is getting a new S1000RR. How about a show of hands from all those that are excited that someone else is getting a new S1000RR and is glad that there is a special thread in General Discussion about it? Anybody? Anybody? Speaking for myself, it seems like this is more showing off than enthusiasm. You could have used the blog feature, you know?

[Avboden]

Originally Posted by RedVFR Seriously, another one? Cool, your dad is getting a new S1000RR. How about a show of hands from all those that are excited that someone else is getting a new S1000RR and is glad that there is a special thread in General Discussion about it? Anybody? Anybody? Speaking for myself, it seems like this is more showing off than enthusiasm. You could have used the blog feature, you know?

alright quit your bitching. The whole point of this was to consolidate to one thread. I've actually had VERY few threads in the past while about BMWs, one being just a video.



Soorrrrrry if you don't care when the bikes will arrive in the states. However, I felt like it was worthwhile to post it up, whether you think this is false couldn't matter less to me.

[SatansPetFerret]

How about you try http://pnwriders.com/blogs/ for all "Avboden's" threads?

[Gusgus]

Is he talking about a Harley?

































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[rewsintegra]

sometimes i feel hitler might have been on the right track...

[Lee650]

Per BMW the first magazine ride reports should show up around mid Nov. I'm kind of interested to see what they say.

[rpappi]

Originally Posted by Avboden However, I felt like it was worthwhile to post it up

you thought wrong

[MCA8690]

Originally Posted by rewsintegra sometimes i feel hitler might have been on the right track...

*whistles quietly, walks the other direction*

[Robusto]

Originally Posted by rewsintegra sometimes i feel hitler might have been on the right track...

what track did he ride???

I suspect when he did track days, he rode a BMW.

[NoQuarter#121]

Cool!!!

When is the BMW RSV4 available? I can't wait!!

[the chemist]

Another pointless thread, brought to you by Avboden.

[the chemist]

random post to make myself feel better than everyone

[the chemist]

my dad bought Taco Bell for dinner last night. Its true, he called me and told me about it. My dad is sooooooo cool, I bet everyone is jealous that he got Taco Bell last night. Im going to create a new thread about how my dad is buying Taco Bell, because then everyone will think I am sooooooooooo cool. I'm glad my dad buys me Taco Bell and everything else I want. It is so cool. So yea, my Taco Bell should be here in like....early February or March. Then, I'm gonna go everywhere with it and make sure everyone knows I have it. And everyone will think I'm soooooooooooo cool.

[Robusto]

Originally Posted by the chemist my dad bought Taco Bell for dinner last night. Its true, he called me and told me about it. My dad is sooooooo cool, I bet everyone is jealous that he got Taco Bell last night. Im going to create a new thread about how my dad is buying Taco Bell, because then everyone will think I am sooooooooooo cool. I'm glad my dad buys me Taco Bell and everything else I want. It is so cool. So yea, my Taco Bell should be here in like....early February or March. Then, I'm gonna go everywhere with it and make sure everyone knows I have it. And everyone will think I'm soooooooooooo cool.

Best read out loud using your best Eric Cartman voice.

[koorbloh]

Originally Posted by Robusto Best read out loud using your best Eric Cartman voice.

cartman doesn't have a dad.

[Robusto]

Originally Posted by koorbloh cartman doesn't have a dad.

Agreed.

but for the best effect, his whiny ass voice is most effective.

Far better than Butters, for example.

[dwh4784]

nipples

[the chemist]

Originally Posted by Robusto his whiny ass voice is most effective.

wait cartman's or avboden's?

[RC51]

Originally Posted by Robusto what track did he ride??? I suspect when he did track days, he rode a BMW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaB40TLQE8M

[manicmike]

Originally Posted by the chemist my dad bought Taco Bell for dinner last night. Its true, he called me and told me about it. My dad is sooooooo cool, I bet everyone is jealous that he got Taco Bell last night. Im going to create a new thread about how my dad is buying Taco Bell, because then everyone will think I am sooooooooooo cool. I'm glad my dad buys me Taco Bell and everything else I want. It is so cool. So yea, my Taco Bell should be here in like....early February or March. Then, I'm gonna go everywhere with it and make sure everyone knows I have it. And everyone will think I'm soooooooooooo cool.

Your mom made me dinner last night.

[manicmike]

Thread reported. Troll.

[Gusgus]

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[rewsintegra]

nice video so true

[Avboden]

anyways, as I promised to only update this thread.

Press is riding the bike in Portimao, Portugal as we speak. Should be seeing some reports very shortly.

[shelbyguy]

yup.
all was right.
another pointless s1000rx2 thread.

thanks av.

[750Rider]

[Robusto]

Originally Posted by 750Rider

NOw that is CLASSIC.

[manicmike]

How is this not trolling?

[Avboden]

Originally Posted by manicmike How is this not trolling?

How are you so mentally retarded without your parents ever knowing?

[Lee650]

Here is one of the short reviews: Maybe they did it right?

"November 17, 2009 – Jon Pearson

Our man in Portugal JP has mailed these words back from the long-awaited world launch of BMW’s S1000RR sportsbike … Scroll down for the full story

I’m cautious about telling you how good the BMW S1000RR is but to be honest I’d be lying if I told you I hadn’t just got off it here in Portimao very impressed.

One of BMW’s biggest intentions with the 1000RR was to attract sportsbike customers to the ‘brand’ who wouldn’t normally give it a second glance. You, me and certainly the Japanese manufacturers need to sit up and take notice because this is a bike to match and in some ways better rivals in the litre sportsbike class.

Much like the Honda CBR1000RR you have to ignore the slightly ugly front end and poor choice of colour option (there are better ones in the range) and to get to the seriously sorted bike underneath.

Aside from create a hoo-har about the S1000RR with pre-launch launches and obviously the WSB race team BMW has spent a lot of time and effort delivering a sorted bike. It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve been on a brand new model launch and found a good bike only to find a slightly more sorted machine appear from the same factory two years later.

The traction control is the talking point with four different ‘modes’ affecting how much power you get at different lean angles, wheel speeds and throttle openings. To be honest I got a bit confused and spent half the day trying to get my head around what it did when and how. These bells and whistles put it on par with the Ducati 1198 rather than it’s direct competitors in the litre sports bike class in some ways.

It certainly all works and in the right ‘mode’ to suit is flattering and rewarding. Just like the 1198’s system you can nail the throttle hard and rely on the back wheel to drift but not slide you out of corners. It’s slightly smoother than the Ducati system though, particularly early in the corner when you first get on the throttle.

There’s also an ABS system which traditional BMW prejudice might tell you to expect with but don’t forget Honda’s Fireblade has it too. Actually it’s not quite up to scratch performance-wise with Honda’s ABS system but, in it’s favour it is a good deal lighter at 2.5kg.

Generally speaking the best ‘feeling’ I got from the S1000RR though was its agility. It doesn’t seem to carry the weight it should at a claimed 227kg wet which in my view makes it stand apart from the Suzuki GSX-R1000. With the technology and the decent-spec chassis components it’s a serious contender.

Is it like any of it’s rivals? Not really. There was a lot of talk about it being a GSX-R replica around the press but I don’t see it much myself and I certainly didn’t feel it. While race results might not have come too easily the road bike should pitch right in the thick of the litre bike class. That ain’t bad for a first attempt.

As always there’s more in the mag which will be the February issue dontchyaknow. "