BMW S1000RR wants 2009 WSBK title.

SPEKTRE · 04-24-2008, 04:02 AM

BMW is rumored to want to conquer the Japanese bikes in the 2009 WSBK. Here is the bike below.

ofcounsel · 04-24-2008, 01:01 PM

My next bike will be either this one or the new Priller V-4!!!

ExarKunONe · 04-24-2008, 06:44 PM

Where did you get these pics? It looks nothing like a BMW! I hope it is though cause I like it. I thought it was a ZX10 for a minute.

SPEKTRE · 04-24-2008, 07:24 PM

I got the pics here: BMW S1000RR World Superbike - The Kneeslider

And here is the Cycle World article: Cycle World - First Look: BMW S1000RR

There is also a photo gallery!

You say you want this bike then you better be prepared to spend 35-45K!

ExarKunONe · 04-24-2008, 08:35 PM

Thats a lot of sauerKraut!

SPEKTRE · 04-24-2008, 09:01 PM

Ja, das ist viel os sauerkraut!

HenryF · 04-28-2008, 07:12 PM

looks sweet!

Bad-mofo · 05-01-2008, 05:24 PM

What's so special about it? Conventional I4 engine, conventional suspension, nauseatingly average styling: outdated at least 5 years... And the price tag of $25K. Would you choose it over truly exotic bikes in that price range: MV Agusta or KTM RC8? BMW is just playing catchup.

phydeaux · 05-01-2008, 06:50 PM

I think you nailed it with your last sentence. The fact they are trying to compete in the "sportsbike" market is what's different. But for 25K they need to try harder.

Bad-mofo · 05-02-2008, 12:48 AM

It kinda reminds me of Buell which is also trying and yes, they've gotten better, but the Big Four didn't rest either. KTM is also new to sportbikes but they decided to create a masterpiece (at least stylistically) instead of copying 5-7y.old designs to capture [bike night] demographics.

I can visualize that conversation among BMW "forward thinkers":
"I think, our demographics is rapidly aging. The median BMW motorcycle owner age is approaching 56"
"We need to offer something to younger buyers. What kind of motorcycle they favor?"
"Our research indicates it's GSXR-1000 and ZX-10R"
"Let's blend together GSXR-1000 and ZX-10R"

04-24-2008, 04:02 AM	#1
SPEKTRE Squid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, San Ysidro Bikes: 2007 YZF-R6 Charcoal (The PHOENIX) Age: 32 Posts: 249 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	BMW S1000RR wants 2009 WSBK title. BMW is rumored to want to conquer the Japanese bikes in the 2009 WSBK. Here is the bike below. __________________ 2007 Yamaha R6 "THE PHOENIX" Competitionwerkes F/E ltd, Puig DBB windscreen, Hotbodies F/M's, Yoshimura TRC slip on. Web: http://screamingrockets.motionsforum.com/index.htm My Space: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=419 18279

04-24-2008, 01:01 PM	#2
ofcounsel Squid Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brea, CA Bikes: Truiumph Daytona 675 (track) D675 (Street) Posts: 114 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (24)	My next bike will be either this one or the new Priller V-4!!! __________________ WSMC #814 www.socaltriumph.com / www.cyclesector.com / www.panolinamerica.com / www.LeoVince.com / www.mothers.com

04-24-2008, 07:24 PM	#4
SPEKTRE Squid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, San Ysidro Bikes: 2007 YZF-R6 Charcoal (The PHOENIX) Age: 32 Posts: 249 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	I got the pics here: BMW S1000RR World Superbike - The Kneeslider And here is the Cycle World article: Cycle World - First Look: BMW S1000RR There is also a photo gallery! You say you want this bike then you better be prepared to spend 35-45K! __________________ 2007 Yamaha R6 "THE PHOENIX" Competitionwerkes F/E ltd, Puig DBB windscreen, Hotbodies F/M's, Yoshimura TRC slip on. Web: http://screamingrockets.motionsforum.com/index.htm My Space: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=419 18279

04-24-2008, 09:01 PM	#6
SPEKTRE Squid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, San Ysidro Bikes: 2007 YZF-R6 Charcoal (The PHOENIX) Age: 32 Posts: 249 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	Ja, das ist viel os sauerkraut! __________________ 2007 Yamaha R6 "THE PHOENIX" Competitionwerkes F/E ltd, Puig DBB windscreen, Hotbodies F/M's, Yoshimura TRC slip on. Web: http://screamingrockets.motionsforum.com/index.htm My Space: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=419 18279 Last edited by SPEKTRE : 04-24-2008 at 09:04 PM.

04-28-2008, 07:12 PM	#7
HenryF Squid Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Twentynine Palms Bikes: R1/R6 Age: 28 Posts: 183 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (11)	looks sweet! __________________ www.actracing.com

04-24-2008, 06:44 PM	#3
ExarKunONe Squid Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nipomo, CA Bikes: 01 BMW R1100S, 99 R6 Age: 23 Posts: 130 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	Where did you get these pics? It looks nothing like a BMW! I hope it is though cause I like it. I thought it was a ZX10 for a minute.

04-24-2008, 08:35 PM	#5
ExarKunONe Squid Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nipomo, CA Bikes: 01 BMW R1100S, 99 R6 Age: 23 Posts: 130 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	Thats a lot of sauerKraut!

05-01-2008, 05:24 PM	#8
Bad-mofo Canyon Carver Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Bikes: 03 R6, 04 R1, 06 450SMR Age: 37 Posts: 556 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (16)	What's so special about it? Conventional I4 engine, conventional suspension, nauseatingly average styling: outdated at least 5 years... And the price tag of $25K. Would you choose it over truly exotic bikes in that price range: MV Agusta or KTM RC8? BMW is just playing catchup.

05-01-2008, 06:50 PM	#9
phydeaux Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Bikes: 08 R1200GS/01 RC51 Age: 51 Posts: 1,099 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (28)	I think you nailed it with your last sentence. The fact they are trying to compete in the "sportsbike" market is what's different. But for 25K they need to try harder. __________________ Boycott shampoo, you shouldn't settle for anything less than 100% REAL poo!

05-02-2008, 12:48 AM	#10
Bad-mofo Canyon Carver Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Bikes: 03 R6, 04 R1, 06 450SMR Age: 37 Posts: 556 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (16)	It kinda reminds me of Buell which is also trying and yes, they've gotten better, but the Big Four didn't rest either. KTM is also new to sportbikes but they decided to create a masterpiece (at least stylistically) instead of copying 5-7y.old designs to capture [bike night] demographics. I can visualize that conversation among BMW "forward thinkers": "I think, our demographics is rapidly aging. The median BMW motorcycle owner age is approaching 56" "We need to offer something to younger buyers. What kind of motorcycle they favor?" "Our research indicates it's GSXR-1000 and ZX-10R" "Let's blend together GSXR-1000 and ZX-10R"

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