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beansbaxter · 12-12-2009, 07:03 PM

Avboden · 12-12-2009, 07:05 PM

gotta love those tires...

pentaxis · 12-12-2009, 07:13 PM

to the tires. Will be nice to see this bike in proper showroom condition soon! Any ideas on what colors us spec bikes will be available in?

courier11sec · 12-12-2009, 07:13 PM

It was obvious that it has been ridden hard.
The pics don't do it justice. It was much cheaper looking in person.

Avboden · 12-12-2009, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by pentaxis

to the tires. Will be nice to see this bike in proper showroom condition soon! Any ideas on what colors us spec bikes will be available in?

black seen there

black and whiteish

crazy green

BMW mottorad colors

Notice the two different swing arms depending on the color.

on the production bike there is no just plain molded black plastic. It's all textured and of a much better fit and finish, as is everything on the whole bike.

ZXWUT? · 12-12-2009, 07:19 PM

I don't think the fit and finish was that bad. It was that the plastic was thin and flimsy looking.

Avboden · 12-12-2009, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by ZXWUT?

I don't think the fit and finish was that bad. It was that the plastic was thin and flimsy looking.

the black plastic is the main thing that is different on the production model. it's all textured and thicker.

the fairings...well yeah they are flimsy looking, they weigh nothing!

there's way too many threads on this right now...and I didn't create them!!! not my fault :D

I have my 1, i'ma go post there

ZXWUT? · 12-12-2009, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Avboden

the black plastic is the main thing that is different on the production model. it's all textured and thicker.

the fairings...well yeah they are flimsy looking, they weigh nothing!

there's way too many threads on this right now...and I didn't create them!!! not my fault :D

I have my 1, i'ma go post there

Only 1?

mfrankpdx · 12-12-2009, 07:29 PM

Very busy looking, like most BMW motorcycles.

beansbaxter · 12-12-2009, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Avboden

Notice the two different swing arms depending on the color.

Whoa... I cant recall of any motorcycle where the swingarm color is part of the scheme, meaning it changes based on the color of the plastics.

Flaerion · 12-12-2009, 08:45 PM

That paint finish looks like shit... even my SV has better quality paint.

Monster4570 · 12-12-2009, 10:21 PM

I kinda like that thing, it just says...

WTFO · 12-12-2009, 10:31 PM

Well it looks like a mash-up of a Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and a Suzuki and probably priced right in there with a Ducati.

Wrench · 12-13-2009, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by WTFO

Well it looks like a mash-up of a Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and a Suzuki and probably priced right in there with a Ducati.

I am not a BMW fanboi, but I am soooo tired of hearing this line. As if they copied the others. To me, this bike looks like no other.

Take the top ten supercars on the planet, and they all look quite alike from 30 feet. But when you look at the small details, they are nothing alike.

Joyridn · 12-13-2009, 06:05 PM

Very nice bike, considering it's their first try at a liter bike... The one at the show is a pre-production model and not the final piece that will soon be out and avail. to the public!

1 RED-RR · 12-13-2009, 06:18 PM

That thing is the hawtness

SpinCycle · 12-13-2009, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by beansbaxter

Whoa... I cant recall of any motorcycle where the swingarm color is part of the scheme, meaning it changes based on the color of the plastics.

Suzuki BKing, the black bike has a black swingarm the silver one is, well silver.

Velociraptor · 12-13-2009, 07:05 PM

I can't wait until the shootouts when this bike goes up against the Japanese liter bikes. Also they should throw in a Ducati 1198s and maybe a GSXR750 for good measure. If it beats all those bike then they will sell a lot of them. If I had to buy a sport bike now it would be an 1198s.

dwc032 · 12-13-2009, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by courier11sec

It was obvious that it has been ridden hard.
The pics don't do it justice. It was much cheaper looking in person.

For sure! I saw it and was like this thing has been ridden hard and put away wet. All scratched up, windscreen was wasted, radiator had holes in it. Why didnt they bring a new one? Disappointing!

Avboden · 12-13-2009, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by dwc032

For sure! I saw it and was like this thing has been ridden hard and put away wet. All scratched up, windscreen was wasted, radiator had holes in it. Why didnt they bring a new one? Disappointing!

this was the one that has traveled all over the wet coast. The production bikes are JUST now getting into the US on the first boat.

Dealers are getting a display bike within the next week or 2 and will get the keys on Jan 26th at the dealer meeting

tunus · 12-13-2009, 09:05 PM

What's with the ugly asymmetrical headlights? I think they were afraid that the front end would look too much like R6 and decided to go with asymmetrical lights.

Avboden · 12-13-2009, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by tunus

What's with the ugly asymmetrical headlights? I think they were afraid that the front end would look too much like R6 and decided to go with asymmetrical lights.

that, as well as it saves almost a pound

FZ6Rider · 12-13-2009, 09:48 PM

I dont care about all the haters but its a keeper in my book.
Cant wait to see shootouts.

nuK · 12-14-2009, 03:38 AM

It's still sooooo ugly, though not as bad in real life as it is in pictures. The dark color helped hide most of the flaws but man-oh-man that tail section is a disaster. It looked like a set of vampire dentures were stuck in the azz.

While looking at this bike at IMS I spoke at length with the gentleman who will take delivery of the first article in PDX and he said, "Once I get a full set of Hotbodies or Sharkskins [track fairings] with a race spec belly pan it will look okay as it will smooth the jagged bodylines and get rid of those headlights"...."the plastics look cheap and it's over styled with the jagged fender and tail section with the batwing light"...."too bad they didn't use CF or thicken the plastic tank surrounds to give the tank better protection"...

hahaha I couldn't agree more.

mattinski · 12-14-2009, 05:08 PM

It's whats underneath that counts anyway. I think it looks cool but you aren't riding the plastics. Its H-O-T.


12-12-2009, 07:03 PM	#1
beansbaxter Joined: Sep 2004 From: Seattle, WA Blog Entries: 8 I Ride: ZX-10R	2010 BMW S1000RR - Tons of pictures! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-12-2009, 07:05 PM	#2
Avboden MotoGP Champion Joined: Oct 2007 From: Pullman/Spokane, Wa I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S, 1999 ATK 605 ESDS/SM	gotta love those tires... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-12-2009, 07:13 PM	#3
pentaxis Endorsed Joined: May 2007 From: PDX, OR I Ride: 07 SY Triumph 675 Daytona	to the tires. Will be nice to see this bike in proper showroom condition soon! Any ideas on what colors us spec bikes will be available in? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-12-2009, 07:13 PM	#4
courier11sec MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2008 From: Kenmore, WA I Ride: 2006 dr z400s, 2003 Honda RC51, 1979 Suzuki GS750 (about to be 1000cc), 1965 Honda CL160 (racer),2 pocket 50s, 1 dirt 50, 1 '08 125 'funster.	It was obvious that it has been ridden hard. The pics don't do it justice. It was much cheaper looking in person. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-12-2009, 07:19 PM	#6
ZXWUT? MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2007 From: Afghaniland! I Ride: unicorns and rainbows!!	I don't think the fit and finish was that bad. It was that the plastic was thin and flimsy looking. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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12-12-2009, 07:29 PM	#9
mfrankpdx Joined: Jul 2007 From: San Angelo, TX I Ride: '07 R1, '08 WR250X	Very busy looking, like most BMW motorcycles. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-12-2009, 08:45 PM	#11
Flaerion Streetfighter Joined: May 2009 From: Fairwood, WA I Ride: SV650SF 08	That paint finish looks like shit... even my SV has better quality paint. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-12-2009, 10:21 PM	#12
Monster4570 Superbiker Joined: Apr 2009 From: Winthrop, WA Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: and so should you.	I kinda like that thing, it just says... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-12-2009, 10:31 PM	#13
WTFO MotoGP Contender Joined: Jul 2007 From: An unstated X,Y,Z coordinate I Ride: 09 Blk Daytona 675 (better than hoochie), BLK/Silver 06 Tiger, Red 04 R1, Yellow 99 Daytona 955i	Well it looks like a mash-up of a Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and a Suzuki and probably priced right in there with a Ducati. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2009, 06:05 PM	#15
Joyridn Endorsed Joined: Apr 2008 From: Lakewood WA I Ride: S1000RR...	Very nice bike, considering it's their first try at a liter bike... The one at the show is a pre-production model and not the final piece that will soon be out and avail. to the public! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2009, 06:18 PM	#16
1 RED-RR Superbiker Joined: Jul 2008 From: Klamath Falls, OR I Ride: With a cowbell	That thing is the hawtness __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2009, 07:05 PM	#18
Velociraptor WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jun 2006 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: 02 RC51,09 KTM 690r enduro	I can't wait until the shootouts when this bike goes up against the Japanese liter bikes. Also they should throw in a Ducati 1198s and maybe a GSXR750 for good measure. If it beats all those bike then they will sell a lot of them. If I had to buy a sport bike now it would be an 1198s. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2009, 09:05 PM	#21
tunus Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Amsterdam, Holland/Bellevue, WA I Ride: '06 NINJA 636(sold), '06 ZZR 600(sold), '07 R6 (sold), '06 Katana (sold)	What's with the ugly asymmetrical headlights? I think they were afraid that the front end would look too much like R6 and decided to go with asymmetrical lights. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2009, 09:48 PM	#23
FZ6Rider Zone Head Joined: Aug 2008 From: Woodburn, OR I Ride: wrecked bikes!	I dont care about all the haters but its a keeper in my book. Cant wait to see shootouts. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-14-2009, 03:38 AM	#24
nuK WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2008 From: AREA54.fm I Ride: The Duc way! Fair weather only.	It's still sooooo ugly, though not as bad in real life as it is in pictures. The dark color helped hide most of the flaws but man-oh-man that tail section is a disaster. It looked like a set of vampire dentures were stuck in the azz. While looking at this bike at IMS I spoke at length with the gentleman who will take delivery of the first article in PDX and he said, "Once I get a full set of Hotbodies or Sharkskins [track fairings] with a race spec belly pan it will look okay as it will smooth the jagged bodylines and get rid of those headlights"...."the plastics look cheap and it's over styled with the jagged fender and tail section with the batwing light"...."too bad they didn't use CF or thicken the plastic tank surrounds to give the tank better protection"... hahaha I couldn't agree more. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-14-2009, 05:08 PM	#25
mattinski Endorsed Joined: May 2008 From: Lakewood, WA I Ride: '08 CBR1000RR, '03 SV1KS, 600 Bandit, 750 Norton (back in the day...)	It's whats underneath that counts anyway. I think it looks cool but you aren't riding the plastics. Its H-O-T. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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