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Visionary
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Memphis | This motor will be used in the next generation of the K1200LT. I've always like the way BMW pushes the envelope and one of the most interesting things is in the last paragraph. Instead of a tach, they will have an LED readout of how much torque is available at any given time. http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/11/10/bmw-motorrad-concept-6/ |
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Iron Butt
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North Orange County CA | I am intrigued by the interesting way in which German translates to English, yielding 12 instances of the word "supremacy" in a relatively short press release.
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Visionary
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Memphis | It's definitely 100% propaganda but I still like to know what else is out there. Pictures of the young designers reminds me of the Victory guys. |
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Tourer
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Carrollton, TX | Interesting but a 9,000 rpm rev motor is not ideal for a touring bike. Hi rpm’s even if they are smooth create harmonics that fatigue the rider. A low rpm high torque motor is always preferred for a touring bike or car. It will also be hard for them to get the seating and forward feet position right with this wide of a motor. I think it will work great for a sport bike but not a touring bike. |
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Visionary
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Gainesville Fl Home of the Gators | Straight six is the gold standard for torque. This is why most diesels are that configuration. Having 96FtLb just off idle means that while it CAN turn 9K; it does not need to |
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Tourer
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Goldsboro, NC | Spock - 2010-01-04 11:57 AM
Interesting but a 9,000 rpm rev motor is not ideal for a touring bike. Hi rpm?s even if they are smooth create harmonics that fatigue the rider. A low rpm high torque motor is always preferred for a touring bike or car.? It will also be hard for them to get the seating and forward feet position right with this wide of a motor. I think it will work great for a sport bike but not a touring bike. I'd normally agree with you, Spock... but look at the Goldwing. |
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Tourer
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| The reason for my purchase of my VV was the leg room provided by the motor style. The Goldwing I tested ,after my Vision test ride, highlighted the wide Honda motor. No forward movement of my feet from the pegs. That being said, straight line drag racing ,6 cylinders would be cool..... |
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Visionary
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Memphis | I remember how huge the CBX looked when it came out and it's pretty impressive how compact the BMW is. 
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Cruiser
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| I came here from a 1200lt and it revved much higher than the vic. But it is a smoother ride, you are underestimating BMW. I felt no vibrations at all and it was super smooth. The power curve was great. It loved that bike but but fairly tall I had to lower the footpegs to be comfortable and they ended up causing me to total the bike. I miss my lt every now and again but I do like the American part in the vic and the more classic style. But the BMW is more refined. Just won't fit me. |
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Visionary
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| I like the thinking out of the box. I don't even want to think about maintenance costs on something like that. I always liked the Indian 4 cyl. and water cooling would have solved a lot of her problems. To me the Indian was a straight 4 and the BMW would be an inline 4 but that's picking at straws.
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Cruiser
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| The maintenance is another reason I like my Vision over the BMW. Way to much maintenance and with all the plastic everything was a chore. |
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