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« on: October 16, 2013, 11:04:25 AM »

I really like what I'm seeing:

http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/fascination/nineT/main.html
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2013, 11:06:51 AM »


Link didn't work for me.
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2013, 11:26:24 AM »

Works for me, it's a fancy website that probably takes a boatload of browser sorcery to work.
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2013, 11:28:59 AM »

Nice, but the engine layout.
OTOH, you could cook some steaks on those cylinders sticking out of the frame  Grin
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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2013, 12:34:37 PM »

Nice fresh Beemer. Still won't trade my little monster for it.
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2013, 12:35:36 PM »

Nice, but the engine layout.
OTOH, you could cook some steaks on those cylinders sticking out of the frame  Grin


that's how i feel - i could never get past those cylinders before.  i do like this one quite a bit better than some of the other machines with similar configurations - i could actually see my self rippin around on one of those.
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« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2013, 12:40:43 PM »

upon closer inspection, it's really not that bad from any angle other than the front...they kind of look like wings from there.
and its a bummer they cover up that sweet single sided swingarm..
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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2013, 03:26:27 PM »

Reminds me a lot of the Moto Guzzi Griso.
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« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2013, 03:46:44 PM »

Website was down earlier.

Works fine now!
So this is the lorider finally in production!!!
I've been waiting for this bike.
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« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2013, 04:48:26 PM »

Reminds me a lot of the Moto Guzzi Griso.

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Not really a fan, but will go test ride one. Evil
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« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2013, 04:55:54 PM »

Let's add some pics to this thread.  I love it.  It is a great looking standard with a nice stance and a round headlight.  It really isn't that hard to make a good looking bike.  They must have locked the German designers out of the room.  I'm really surprised that nobody funked this up.
 





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« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2013, 05:03:56 PM »

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/616/17217/Motorcycle-Article/BMW-Unveils-2014-R-nineT-Roadster.aspx

No word on pricing yet.
A poster on ADVrider posted a price of 15k euros on the other side of the pond.
I'm guessing US pricing will be in the $20k ball park.  Tongue

Performance looks solid too.
Standard ABS.
110 hp
88 lb/ft of torque
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Full resolution photos here
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/bmw-r-ninet-photos/
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« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2013, 05:06:23 PM »

I just don't dig it. They seem to be going for the older Monster look, but then you leave a gap between headlight and cluster, the frame is kinda all over the place and don't get me started on the engine. The tank is too big as well.
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« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2013, 05:15:45 PM »

I like it, but I like the Griso a lot better. They won't sell many for $20K though...I'm guessing more around $14K.
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« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2013, 05:37:24 PM »

 I wish they would bring the R1200S back, only lighter weight. Regardless of what you think of the flat twin, it makes a very nice back road tool. Very much like the 2 valve Ducati motor!
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