Is this BMW for real?

[Popeye the Sailor]

There was a BMW in it, but I thought it was the R1XXXGS model ~

JM

I believe it was an R1200GS. Which would be my bike of choice for a post apocalypse.

[the_Journeyman]

Big gas tank, go anywhere ability w/ the proper tires...  Yea, that'd be a good choice 

JM

[techno]

That guy in the insert photo....

Is that an ugly stick he's holding?

[Cynic]

I believe it was an R1200GS. Which would be my bike of choice for a post apocalypse.

Yeah I was right



Though a GS would make much more sense.. but hollywood is all about style over substance

[supakpow2]

  even at 100Lbs. heavier than a Monster that thing would be fast.

 

That 100 Lbs. looks like is all in the exhaust. (reminds me of an aprillia exhaust)

[vampireduc]

Oh yeah I like that...I can't wait until it hits the market and everyone that owns a Rockster are trying to sell off their gear to buy this, then I can finally pick up the rockster that i've always wanted.

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

175 hp inline 4? with COMFORT and killer looks I think I found my next bike 
http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/individual/news/index.html&id=283

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

The R and S will be the first bikes offered (by any manufacturer) with a quick-shifter.   

The limited edition 2008 BMW HP2S already has one. Euro bike mags report it works quite well.

[the_Journeyman]

Oh yeah I like that...I can't wait until it hits the market and everyone that owns a Rockster are trying to sell off their gear to buy this, then I can finally pick up the rockster that i've always wanted.

No kidding, I like the Rockster too!  By the time I can afford ths K1300, it'll be in the "Not yet vintage, but nobody has use for it" category!

JM

[bluemoco]

The limited edition 2008 BMW HP2S already has one. Euro bike mags report it works quite well.

I didn't realize that this was available on the HP2S - I stand corrected. 

The BMW press release quote:  "For the first time in the history of large-scale motorcycle production by BMW and, indeed, for the first time in series production worldwide, the rider of the K 1300 S is able to shift up with the help of the optional HP Gearshift Assistant without operating the clutch and, accordingly, without the slightest interruption of traction and pulling force. To perform this operation the ignition and fuel supply are interrupted for fractions of a second in the shift process."

For awhile I was debating the installation of a DynoJet quick-shifter on my Monster.  (it would plug right into the Power Commander)  Maybe I should just upgrade to a K1300 instead...   

[Beyote]

I rode a K1200R and it was the Bee's knees.

I rode over a road that is a ball buster on a sportbike.   Rough road, pot holes, divets, uneven asphault,..   and the K just floated over it all, at speed!

She is amazing.   She is also VERY technologically advanced.  Hell, you can't even bleed the brakes on your own, due to the sensors.   Her suspension is all adjustable at the push of a button.  9 settings.

and,..   she is expensive.

[TiNi]

it has wierd front forks....

[Howie]

it has wierd front forks....

That is a Hossack/Fior (Duolever) suspension, like used on the Britten Motorcycle, much more direct than conventional fork suspension.
http://www.britten.co.nz/

[Dirteagle]

Very unusual, I like. Want to test ride one. I seem to be drawn to the bizzare and nonconformist things in life. [moto]

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

i put my 749 dark for sale because of this thread see for sale other bikes