New bmw roadster naked bike

[bigpoppa]

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2L boxer naked oh god

 

[POWERMAN]

Looks noice!

But without a windshield of sorts roadsters like that will be difficult to ride something like that at speeds higher than 60 km/hr : (

 

[Turbonutt]

Looks noice!

But without a windshield of sorts roadsters like that will be difficult to ride something like that at speeds higher than 60 km/hr : (

no different from an MT07,09, Monster, Street or Speed triple... I had a street triple for a few years, no problems in excess of 60km/h

 

[GreyGhost]

Looks noice!

But without a windshield of sorts roadsters like that will be difficult to ride something like that at speeds higher than 60 km/hr : (

It's a concept. I'd expect a small wind deflector on the final bike (and turn signals and mirrors and a rear fender and . . .).

 

[afici0nad0]

Damn... 2L

 

[AllistonGT]

Looks noice!

But without a windshield of sorts roadsters like that will be difficult to ride something like that at speeds higher than 60 km/hr : (

When I had a Harley and I had enough road to get it up to 60, wind wasn't an issue.

 

[Ash]

The proportions on that thing are almost cartoonish (in a good way? I'm undecided)

The windblast on my XSR900 above 120kph is a nice, self-limiting feature to keep me in check. It's easier to accidentally ride faster on my VStrom 650.

 

[bigpoppa]

The proportions on that thing are almost cartoonish (in a good way? I'm undecided)

The windblast on my XSR900 above 120kph is a nice, self-limiting feature to keep me in check. It's easier to accidentally ride faster on my VStrom 650.

Another vstromer? Sheesh

 

[Ash]

Another vstromer? Sheesh

I think having a VStrom in your riding history is mandatory if you're not a baller. At least it's not a KLR

 

[ToSlow]

I think having a VStrom in your riding history is mandatory if you're not a baller. At least it's not a KLR

HEEEEY, easy on the KLR alright

 

[Mad Mike]

HEEEEY, easy on the KLR alright

KLR is a legend. It’s the Ron Jeremy of motorcycles.

 

[bigpoppa]

I think having a VStrom in your riding history is mandatory if you're not a baller. At least it's not a KLR

I was strongly considering one, then I went the KTM route

 

[GreyGhost]

KLR is a legend. It’s the Ron Jeremy of motorcycles.

I had a chat with him once. Funny guy. More interesting than a klr.

 

[Ash]

HEEEEY, easy on the KLR alright

Yeah, VStrom people and KLR people are definitely related. Cousins at the very least. Perhaps siblings. I considered getting a KLR before the VStrom.

I've also previously tried to figure out a good definition of baller and didn't come up with anything satisfactory. Buying a specific bike doesn't necessarily make you a baller, but maybe buying a VStrom or KLR instantly disqualifies you?

 

[ToSlow]

Yeah, VStrom people and KLR people are definitely related. Cousins at the very least. Perhaps siblings. I considered getting a KLR before the VStrom.

I've also previously tried to figure out a good definition of baller and didn't come up with anything satisfactory. Buying a specific bike doesn't necessarily make you a baller, but maybe buying a VStrom or KLR instantly disqualifies you?

For what it's worth, I've had a few bikes in the stable and my go to was the KLR, even today with a couple of choices. My KLR is still my go to bike

 

[Mad Mike]

Yeah, VStrom people and KLR people are definitely related. Cousins at the very least. Perhaps siblings. I considered getting a KLR before the VStrom.

I've also previously tried to figure out a good definition of baller and didn't come up with anything satisfactory. Buying a specific bike doesn't necessarily make you a baller, but maybe buying a VStrom or KLR instantly disqualifies you?

I think owning a Vstrom tells the world you don’t need to impress anyone but yourself.

Kinda like owning a Chev or Toyota, they don’t supplement your junk.

 

[Evoex]

very cool

 

[Chris-CJ]

"Bobber" styled with elements of the R18 and R9T, a very cool bike!
Is this BMW's foray into the Diavel market?

 

[Ash]

Just saw the top view. The cylinder heads are, uh... prominent.

On the plus side, you can save a few pounds by making the kickstand optional equipment.

It's definitely distinctive. Still can't decide if I like it. I think BMW should go all-in on the ridiculousness and convince MotoAmerica to allow this into the King of the Baggers race class.

 

[bigpoppa]

Just saw the top view. The cylinder heads are, uh... prominent.

On the plus side, you can save a few pounds by making the kickstand optional equipment.

It's definitely distinctive. Still can't decide if I like it. I think BMW should go all-in on the ridiculousness and convince MotoAmerica to allow this into the King of the Baggers race class.

My concern is the wheelbase, it looks huge, almost the same size as their cruiser from which the engine is sourced

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