Author Topic: Cool Dinner Trick using a BMW S1000 RR bike... (Read 4258 times)

I never said that, you did. The IS300 was made from 2001-2005, in the Japan it was known as the Altezza or IS300/200. It was made in 98-2005. A full 2 yrs before your said 96 Lexus.
Besides, I wouldn't mind having a 96 LS400 as a runabout or project car.

Groink, I don't know that much about bikes, only a tad...never really been into them, but I have friends who are into them, so I confess that I quite ignorant about bikes, I only know a few things.

G_Thang · « **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:07:50 PM »

Quote from: sevastase on March 06, 2010, 02:56:20 PM

That's what I said

he claims to drive a 96 Lexus

what's mini wage in rome? cause in states that can get you a E300 Benz in Mississippi cause they ONLY PAY $300 a mth for rent...so $600 car note is good to go. i guess it's Yugo for u...parasite.

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #12 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:08:49 PM »

Quote from: Parker on March 06, 2010, 03:07:14 PM

I never said that, you did. The IS300 was made from 2001-2005, in the Japan it was known as the Altezza or IS300/200. It was made in 98-2005. A full 2 yrs before your said 96 Lexus.
Besides, I wouldn't mind having a 96 LS400 as a runabout or project car.

Groink, I don't know that much about bikes, only a tad...never really been into them, but I have friends who are into them, so I confess that I quite ignorant about bikes, I only know a few things.

cut the crap

what car do you drive ?

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:11:07 PM »

Parker knows his shit about cars. I think drives a Lexus no matter what year/model the man is the Getbig car advisor around here.

Parker · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:12:09 PM »

Sev? What's the deal, are you "measuring" again?

Thanks Nobody. But if I am wrong, I will admit it, and find the answer.

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:13:01 PM »

Quote from: Parker on March 06, 2010, 03:12:09 PM

Sev? What's the deal, are you "measuring" again?

Thanks Nobody. But if I am wrong, I will admit it, and find the answer.

WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE ?

APE907 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:24:18 PM »

That is a cool advertisement - clever.

I am interested to see if BMW can make a dent in a market owned by the Japanese and Italians. I sat on the new BMW and got all the marketing fluff this past fall when I went to the MotoGP races in Indy. It is definitely a heavily engineered machine that makes serious horsepower. The most fair minded reviews I have read so far claim that it certainly does make HP that is near class leading but the suspension and "user friendliness" of the bike have a way to go. There is NO way that BMW will claim the literbike throne the first year out of the gates. And personally you will never find one in my garage. With that said I am happy to see a new company enter the hypersport market. The more bikes available the better the end product offered to the consumer will end up being.

BMW campaigned the S1000rr in WSBK this year and did OK for a first year effort. They were nowhere near the front but turned in respectable finishes. I do not see them being truly competitive in this class of racing for at least another 3-5 years. However putting a factory team and riders out there shows a huge commitment to making a long term commitment to performance bikes. BMW's own top brass admit that prior to the S1000rr the BMW line up of bikes appealed only to older riders. The company is making a shift to appeal to a younger market and this bike is a step in the right direction.

Parker · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:36:37 PM »

Quote from: sevastase on March 06, 2010, 03:13:01 PM

WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE ?

Ive stated on here before, several times. A pearl white IS300, light brown leather interior. No mods.
Clean.

AP, that's a good point. I haven't really followed it. One of friends has a Buell (likes being different) he is interested in the BMW, but doesn't like the headlights, and also wants to see if BMW will build a 600 if this bike is successful.

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:38:34 PM »

Quote from: APE907 on March 06, 2010, 03:24:18 PM

That is a cool advertisement - clever.

I am interested to see if BMW can make a dent in a market owned by the Japanese and Italians. I sat on the new BMW and got all the marketing fluff this past fall when I went to the MotoGP races in Indy. It is definitely a heavily engineered machine that makes serious horsepower. The most fair minded reviews I have read so far claim that it certainly does make HP that is near class leading but the suspension and "user friendliness" of the bike have a way to go. There is NO way that BMW will claim the literbike throne the first year out of the gates. And personally you will never find one in my garage. With that said I am happy to see a new company enter the hypersport market. The more bikes available the better the end product offered to the consumer will end up being.

BMW campaigned the S1000rr in WSBK this year and did OK for a first year effort. They were nowhere near the front but turned in respectable finishes. I do not see them being truly competitive in this class of racing for at least another 3-5 years. However putting a factory team and riders out there shows a huge commitment to making a long term commitment to performance bikes. BMW's own top brass admit that prior to the S1000rr the BMW line up of bikes appealed only to older riders. The company is making a shift to appeal to a younger market and this bike is a step in the right direction.

I don't know dick about sport bikes other than they are stupid fast, but I can tell you this...

Rich kids will buy the beemer because it's a beemer, it looks cool, and it's expensive.

How many people will ever explore the upper limits of a machine like that anyway? I know crazy bastards like bench do, but he's the minority

BIG ACH · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:51:13 PM »

Thats a VERY nice bike!

APE907 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:55:19 PM »

Quote from: Groink on March 06, 2010, 03:38:34 PM

I don't know dick about sport bikes other than they are stupid fast, but I can tell you this...

Rich kids will buy the beemer because it's a beemer, it looks cool, and it's expensive.

How many people will ever explore the upper limits of a machine like that anyway? I know crazy bastards like bench do, but he's the minority

Sportbike buyer is waaaaay different than stupid kids who buy BMW's to look cool. Hardcore sportbike buyers (the people I know anyway) buy based on the machine they feel most comfortable on. There is also no denying that hardcore riders do follow MotoGP and WSBK and the manufacturers who consistently finish on top of the podium typically sell more units annually.

In the motorcycle world that I live in BMWs are the ride of choice for tweed-wearing, pipe smoking old fools. I give a sh*t about how "premium" their other products may be. They have little to no track record of winning where it counts....the racetrack.

You are correct that the average consumer does not explore the upper limits of a performance motorcycle on public roads. With that said - there is something to be said for a motorcycle having a racing "pedigree"......BMW needs to earn this before they become a serious player in the market.

benchmstr · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2010, 04:59:49 PM »

Quote from: APE907 on March 06, 2010, 03:55:19 PM

Sportbike buyer is waaaaay different than stupid kids who buy BMW's to look cool. Hardcore sportbike buyers (the people I know anyway) buy based on the machine they feel most comfortable on. There is also no denying that hardcore riders do follow MotoGP and WSBK and the manufacturers who consistently finish on top of the podium typically sell more units annually.

In the motorcycle world that I live in BMWs are the ride of choice for tweed-wearing, pipe smoking old fools. I give a sh*t about how "premium" their other products may be. They have little to no track record of winning where it counts....the racetrack.

You are correct that the average consumer does not explore the upper limits of a performance motorcycle on public roads. With that said - there is something to be said for a motorcycle having a racing "pedigree"......BMW needs to earn this before they become a serious player in the market.

100% spot on post....

....i have been wanting to ride one of the new BMW's....but havent had the chance yet.....

bench

APE907 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2010, 05:19:02 PM »

Quote from: benchmstr on March 06, 2010, 04:59:49 PM

100% spot on post....

....i have been wanting to ride one of the new BMW's....but havent had the chance yet.....

bench

I would also like one for a weekend "loaner" too - living with a bike for a couple of days would be a nice way to really gauge if you like it or not.

I could be wrong but I do not think the BMW will be as near indestructible as the Japanese Big 4. It is already well established that Ducatis are somewhat fragile and more expensive to maintain than the Japanese bikes. I think the BMW will be a step up over the Italian stuff for durability but it will still be more expensive to own and maintain than a Honda/Yam/Suz/Kaw.

One thing I really like about the BMW though is that they really tried to price it competitively with the Japanese competition. The Ducatis really are not as competitively priced as they should be IMO.

Personally I am waiting for the 2nd gen R1 with the cross plane "Big Bang" engine. I am hoping it is 20lbs lighter than the current R1 with a HP bump....until then I am more than happy with my GSX-R.

benchmstr · « **Reply #23 on:** March 06, 2010, 05:22:14 PM »

Quote from: APE907 on March 06, 2010, 05:19:02 PM

I would also like one for a weekend "loaner" too - living with a bike for a couple of days would be a nice way to really gauge if you like it or not.

I could be wrong but I do not think the BMW will be as near indestructible as the Japanese Big 4. It is already well established that Ducatis are somewhat fragile and more expensive to maintain than the Japanese bikes. I think the BMW will be a step up over the Italian stuff for durability but it will still be more expensive to own and maintain than a Honda/Yam/Suz/Kaw.

One thing I really like about the BMW though is that they really tried to price it competitively with the Japanese competition. The Ducatis really are not as competitively priced as they should be IMO.
Personally I am waiting for the 2nd gen R1 with the cross plane "Big Bang" engine. I am hoping it is 20lbs lighter than the current R1 with a HP bump....until then I am more than happy with my GSX-R.

i had a ducati in my possesion for over a month last year......i would never pay for one...

bench

Parker · « **Reply #24 on:** March 06, 2010, 05:25:20 PM »

Quote from: benchmstr on March 06, 2010, 05:22:14 PM

i had a ducati in my possesion for over a month last year......i would never pay for one...

bench

Which one, and what did you think of it. Also, what do you and AP think about the Hondas ABS and it's weight gain from it, and. The S1000RR's traction control various modes?