 Lurch77Premium
join:2001-11-22
Oconto, WI
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1 edit | BMW's New Superbike Other than the hideous asymmetrical lights I like the bike. They claim they took the headlight look from their endurance bikes, I just say it is ugly. I guess I can overlook it though, it is the most powerful production liter bike in the world. 193hp, 83lbft, 404lbs, four stage ABS, traction control, etc. Expected in the USA in 2010. Never been a beamer fan, but this is grabbing my attention.
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 Vamp5c077Premium
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kudos:1 | The lights are terrible but I think after awhile someone will come up with an aftermarket replacement pieces to add symmetrical lights.
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 Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.Premium,VIP
join:2001-04-19
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kudos:18 | reply to Lurch77
I've always liked the look of the BMW R1200C bike... |
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 SteimesI make internetsPremium
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Belle Vernon, PA
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I know just about nothing about bikes, but I thought all BMW bikes used drive shafts?
Is there something wrong with a bike with that much power running a shaft?
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 C0deZer0Oc'D To Rhythm And PolicePremium
join:2001-10-03
Davenport, FL | reply to Lurch77
I'm with you on the lights. The rear ones look great; the front ones make me want to rip somebody's face open. But the paint-job mod someone did on that link at least shows some creative thinking in the right direction.  |
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Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.Premium,VIP
join:2001-04-19
1970 442 W30
kudos:18 | reply to Steimes
said by Steimes:I know just about nothing about bikes, but I thought all BMW bikes used drive shafts? Is there something wrong with a bike with that much power running a shaft? My V45 Magna (750cc) has a driveshaft as does the big brother the V65 Magna (1100cc). They drive a little different than a chain or a belt, but nothing that you can't adapt to and get used to.
1982 V45 Magna
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 TA63ST215WPremium,MVM
join:2000-11-23
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kudos:2 | reply to Steimes
The swingarm/chain combination on this bike is going to be more rigid than a shaft drive, and likely lighter.
Shaft drive can also exaggerate lift or squat at the back of the bike as a result of throttle inputs.
For a flat-out balls to the wall sportbike, I believe they made the right decision. |
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Lurch77Premium
join:2001-11-22
Oconto, WI
kudos:4 | reply to Steimes
said by Steimes:I know just about nothing about bikes, but I thought all BMW bikes used drive shafts? Is there something wrong with a bike with that much power running a shaft? The number one reason all super bikes (and most all sport bikes in general) run a chain drive is efficiency. A chain drive transfers power with the least amount of parasitic loss. Shaft drive, while very reliable and smooth, consumes the most power of all motorcycle final drive systems. In the super bike world, every fractional horsepower counts.
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join:2002-08-23
Fontana, CA
kudos:2 | said by Lurch77:Shaft drive, while very reliable and smooth, consumes the most power of all motorcycle final drive systems. In the super bike world, every fractional horsepower counts. So what does that mean to Joe Biker? That they'll splatter themselves against a semi at 175mph instead of 145?
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Lurch77Premium
join:2001-11-22
Oconto, WI
kudos:4 | Yeah probably. I'm not saying one thing or the other, just that this is why they are chain drive. These bikes are basically the team race bikes with mirrors and lights.
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 cactuscoolI Have Been SlimedPremium
join:2002-07-21
Fullerton, CA | reply to Lurch77
It's weird. The more I look, the more I begin to like the asymmetrical lights.
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 TCO1962Premium
join:2001-07-02
Champaign, IL | reply to Lurch77
said by Lurch77:said by Steimes:I know just about nothing about bikes, but I thought all BMW bikes used drive shafts? Is there something wrong with a bike with that much power running a shaft? The number one reason all super bikes (and most all sport bikes in general) run a chain drive is efficiency. A chain drive transfers power with the least amount of parasitic loss. Shaft drive, while very reliable and smooth, consumes the most power of all motorcycle final drive systems. In the super bike world, every fractional horsepower counts. Accepted answer. 
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SteimesI make internetsPremium
join:2002-01-08
Belle Vernon, PA
kudos:1 | reply to Lurch77
It looks like I got a few very plausible answers to my questions, thanks guys.
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 bobrkYou kids get offa my lawnPremium
join:2000-02-02
San Jose, CA
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BMW's are working hard at not differentiating themselves from the pack anymore. Who wants a bike that looks and acts like all the others? I'll take a 60's or 70's vintage boxer over these things anytime.
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 chadrob30HowdyPremium
join:2002-04-24
Fort Smith, AR | reply to Lurch77
I just saw one of those R1200C's in Eureka Springs this weekend, pretty wild looking bike. Also saw one of the GG Quad's...I wish I could've gotten pics...it was just like this one:
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