I am not purchasing a new bike until next season (I hope). I have been looking at all kinds of bikes. Some of the bikes I have been considering are a Super Duke, an MV Brutale, Gixxer 750, Speed Triple, Buell 1125R, even a Streetfighter for about 30 seconds before I sat on one and felt my boys mashed into the tank, or a Duc 848.
I have been riding a GSX600F (Katana) for several years. You may notice the absence any liter bikes on the list. It's not because I am intimidated by the power. I just have always considered them a waste on the street and more than I need or want for the track.
The S1000RR is the first liter bike I've taken seriously. I assumed it would be a typical astronomically overpriced European machine. Although I was impressed by the degree with which BMW decided to take it straight to the Japanese. So I have been watching the bike with mild interest. I was shocked to read in Sport Rider that BMW planned to price within $1000 of the Japanese liter bikes, and more shocked to see the American list price. This is far too much bike at a real world price for me to not take a close look.
So I am here to learn what I can about this thing, and daydream about maybe owning the most advanced superbike in the world next year. I certainly wouldn't complain if they offered a 750cc option.
I have been riding a GSX600F (Katana) for several years. You may notice the absence any liter bikes on the list. It's not because I am intimidated by the power. I just have always considered them a waste on the street and more than I need or want for the track.
The S1000RR is the first liter bike I've taken seriously. I assumed it would be a typical astronomically overpriced European machine. Although I was impressed by the degree with which BMW decided to take it straight to the Japanese. So I have been watching the bike with mild interest. I was shocked to read in Sport Rider that BMW planned to price within $1000 of the Japanese liter bikes, and more shocked to see the American list price. This is far too much bike at a real world price for me to not take a close look.
So I am here to learn what I can about this thing, and daydream about maybe owning the most advanced superbike in the world next year. I certainly wouldn't complain if they offered a 750cc option.