DUCATI vs BMW the smack talk is on!

[powerhammer]

haahahaaha that's exactly it!!  You'll always win this argument when you drop the "Hoff Bomb" on em.  Seriously, i think the Germans are the only people that will claim that no talent hack.   

(i admit i watched baywatch as a young lad but that was for .... nvm)

[Desmostro]

hu. I watched them both as well and lost all respect for BMW. 

Ever since I watched the Long Way Around and The Long Way Down Documentary's I have a huge respect for BMW

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0403778/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0959858/

[Carstarphen]

BMW has, since '04, suffered an embarrassment of chronic problems, mostly in their drive trains. Hopefully, the '09 K13 models will resolve all those issues. BMW seems stuck with their opposed twin even though they have and have had a better engine for many years.  BMW riders love their iconic twin.

For a dramatic example of the mechanical problems that have afflicted BMW in recent years, take a look at the DNF drop-outs in the '07 Iron Butt. The "bullet-proof" beemers were breaking down all over the route. 

See:  http://www.ironbuttrally.com/IBR/2007.cfm?DocID=43

Perhaps it was aberrational, but certainly not as weird as the fourth place finisher, a HD sportster.  Wow!

But the real problem with beemers is that almost everything requires a BMW technician with his diagnostic computer.  They are very hard to work on.

[Porsche Monkey]

hu. I watched them both as well and lost all respect for BMW. 

Stuck in the past are we?

[Popeye the Sailor]

hu. I watched them both as well and lost all respect for BMW. 

Because it's wasteful to ride so far when starbucks is right around the corner......?

[Porsche Monkey]

Because it's wasteful to ride so far when starbucks is right around the corner......?

[hcomp]

http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32682

Here is all the ammo you need in reference to the final drive on BMW....Not the reliable beast people claim they are. I have never heard of a Duc that can kill someone.

[Kopfjäger]

Bavarian Manure Wagon

[hcomp]

Bavarian Manure Wagon

or Bavarian Money Waster

[He Man]

http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32682

Here is all the ammo you need in reference to the final drive on BMW....Not the reliable beast people claim they are. I have never heard of a Duc that can kill someone.

i remember mrincredibles bike set it self on fire. thats an attempt at the very least no?

[Porsche Monkey]

or Bavarian Money Waster

Welcome to the forum. 

[somegirl]

i remember mrincredibles bike set it self on fire. thats an attempt at the very least no?

Not that I was glad it happened, but I was really glad it didn't happen the night before...our first date.  That would have been quite memorable.

[Drunken Monkey]

When BMW riders (or drivers) give me grief I just respond:

"Yeah. If I'd paid that much for an inferior product I'd be pissed off too." 

[MadDuck]

Actually no modern bike dare be too far from a competent dealer if the bike breaks down.  And as far as likelihood of breakdown goes no Ducati owner should ever be dissing a BMW. That's like the pot calling the kettle black. 

[Big Troubled Bear]

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