I stopped by a BMW dealer yesterday and oh boy....

JeffM · January 22nd, 2010, 11:19 AM

is the new S 1000 RR sweet

The one bike they have is for demos looks like the photo above. The owner of the store said that BMW is not giving keys to the dealers till after the US press day next week.

Now the real shocker. He asked me what I rode and how long I had been riding and after I answered he invited me to demo the thing in two weeks. GULP

Should I??????

Jeff

Betlog · January 22nd, 2010, 11:46 AM

Looks-wise, I think that bike is just ok. It's such an R6 rip-off it's not even funny.

JeffM · January 22nd, 2010, 11:51 AM

Yea, it does. However, I think all the RR's look somewhat alike. Form follows function.

But, the Beemer is a jewel (think Ducati, etc) compaired to its eastern breathren. The fit, finish and bling are outstanding IMHO. Photos do not do it justice.

Jeff

Apex · January 22nd, 2010, 11:55 AM

I'd test it just to say I did. Just watch that throttle.

lol

camaroz1985 · January 22nd, 2010, 12:12 PM

Go for it!!

laraider · January 22nd, 2010, 12:31 PM

193hp.....compared to 25hp...haha

rockNroll · January 22nd, 2010, 01:09 PM

Do it! You know you wanna

ps: That bike doesn't look like any other sport bike that I've seen.

bob706 · January 22nd, 2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

Should I??????

Hell YES

Slabrocks · January 22nd, 2010, 01:25 PM

do it. take lots of pics and leave your wallet at home!

CC Cowboy · January 22nd, 2010, 01:30 PM

All the reviews are postive that this is THE bike for this year.

I hope they demo them at Bike Week. I'm definitely taking one out for a spin.

JeffM · January 22nd, 2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

leave your wallet at home!

No kidding!

Quote:

If you are wondering whether or not you have the riding savvy to make the test ride a test ride rather than a death avoidance exercise, IMO you should NOT test ride the bike.

Noted. My original statement was slightly tongue in cheek. I might try out one of their slightly smaller bikes first

Rain mode is 150hp.

Jeff

backinthesaddleagain · January 22nd, 2010, 02:11 PM

The reviews are hot. Keith Code is going to be using them at his superbike school. The asymmetrical fairing seems a bit odd.

sharky nrk · January 22nd, 2010, 02:20 PM

saw it at Indy GP. Very nice bike. All reviews agree that its the business and will give the liter crowd some serious trouble. I still would rather have an RSV4 Factory.

Apex · January 22nd, 2010, 02:24 PM

Just test the min/max throttle positions, then keep it at or below 1/4 throttle. It isn't that hard.

JOHANT · January 22nd, 2010, 05:11 PM

Well, forget the wallet, one´s you ride it, nobody is gonna get you down. just take pics, and in case that you buy it, don´t forget US. it´s freak man!

CC Cowboy · January 22nd, 2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

Just test the min/max throttle positions, then keep it at or below 1/4 throttle. It isn't that hard.

FWO and traction control.

ninja250 · January 22nd, 2010, 06:20 PM

Reminds me of this for some reason.
Horrible paint scheme.
I'm sure it's a nice bike though.

Who's in for the Captain America leathers?

kevlarorc · January 22nd, 2010, 07:11 PM

Yea that paint scheme is uuugly. I wouldn't let myself anywhere near a 600+CC bike right now. I would kill myself/end up paying a lot of money to repair their demotorcycle. but that's just me of course...

Snake · January 22nd, 2010, 07:14 PM

It is an awesome looking bike. BMW builds some very technoligicly advanced bikes.

To answer your question I say go ahead and test drive it. If I had the chance I would.

Cedilla · January 22nd, 2010, 09:53 PM

I wish I had the chance to demo one of those bad boys.

tc3jg · January 22nd, 2010, 11:27 PM

ID demo that masterpiece of German engineering in a heart beat.

JeffM · January 23rd, 2010, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Yea that paint scheme is uuugly.

As I said, the photos do not do it justice.

How about Black

Or White

karlosdajackal · January 23rd, 2010, 04:01 AM

Of course he invited you to test it, your ride it, your impressed, you want it and at some stage down the line you end up buying a bike from him

I bet if you tested an R1, ZX-10, Fireblade or Gixxer you'd be just as impressed, all the reviews say it is the best of the bunch, but only by a tiny margin. If the big 4 where doing 2010 updates it might not be the case, but right now the big 4 is the big 5

I don't like the odd headlights, even if it does save 0.000001 of a gram

anyway I can't move up for at least another couple of years, and then its going to be either a 09 zx6r (or 11 if its as good) or a Daytona 675. Or who knows BMW may have a nice middleweight by then.

ninja250 · January 23rd, 2010, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

As I said, the photos do not do it justice.

How about Black

Or White

Just my opinion but still looks over engineered. Kinda like the new GSXR's do.

Just an opinion. Everyone has a bike they really like the looks of. (for me that was the older GSXR's)
I don't like how the tail looks like broken shards of ice either. It doesn't look smooth and stylish to me. Also, too many holes in the fairings. Doesn't even look like a fairing.

Daeldren · January 23rd, 2010, 06:40 AM

Check out the F 800 st, with a bit of mods she is a sweet bike too.

Note this is the S model in the picture, my understanding is the ST just has higher handlebars and pegs.

Now get this, BMW offers a lowered seat height package for the F 800 that drops it to something like 29" talk about friggin sweet.

ninja250 · January 23rd, 2010, 06:49 AM

BMW makes weird stuff. lol
I guess they gotta be different though.

I can appreciate how that yellow bike looks in some respects for some reason.
I guess I'm just as weird as BMW.

Daeldren · January 23rd, 2010, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja250

BMW makes weird stuff. lol
I guess they gotta be different though.

I can appreciate how that yellow bike looks in some respects for some reason.
I guess I'm just as weird as BMW.

I used to have the exact same sentiment towards BMW but they grow on you after a while. Especially when your browsing the BMW shop in the middle of winter and notice that most of the bikes come with heated grips from the factory and power jacks for heated gear (no wonder those bmw riders are out in all weather).

Oh I forgot to mention that the F800 has the gas tank in the tail section, another BMW oddity.

ninja250 · January 23rd, 2010, 07:01 AM

Yeah I remember one of the older guys at my old job drove a BMW to work every single day rain or shine in the SF east bay. Must be a reason he felt so comfortable doing so.

Heated seats? Sounds nice.

I always liked the one sided swingarms though. Those are a trip.

tjkamper · January 23rd, 2010, 07:55 AM

Definately ride it. It is a nice looking bike. Plus I really like the BMW.

Snake · January 23rd, 2010, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

As I said, the photos do not do it justice.

How about Black

Black gives it that mean look. Very sexy.

sharky nrk · January 23rd, 2010, 08:46 AM

^^ black does look sick, I personally like the WSBK color scheme

JeffM · January 23rd, 2010, 09:22 AM

Is it me or does the F 800 ST look a wee bit like a 1st gen 250? Especially the nose / windscreen profile.

If I were to go in with my check book in hand, the 800 might actually be the one I'd settle on.

Of course, It needs to stop snowing here before I ride anything.

Jeff

Apex · January 23rd, 2010, 11:09 AM

Sit on a few GS650/800's. It is like sitting in a comfy chair. By far the most comfortable bike I have ever been on.

ninja250 · January 23rd, 2010, 07:32 PM

Hey no hard feelings on the BMW.
Didn't mean to come in here and bag on it, in case that's how I was seen. (definitely not my intention)
Just not my cup of tea. I need to learn to not say anything at all unless it's constructive.

"My bad"

capt_bugaloo · January 23rd, 2010, 07:51 PM

BMW = Bring My Wallet
Posted via Mobile Device

JeffM · January 24th, 2010, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Didn't mean to come in here and bag on it, in case that's how I was seen. (definitely not my intention)

Didn't see it that way. We all have our opnions.

Quote:

BMW = Bring My Wallet

Jeff

camaroz1985 · January 25th, 2010, 11:56 AM

Thought it was break my wallet?

I like the green color they have too.

backinthesaddleagain · January 25th, 2010, 12:04 PM

I took a ride to my BMW dealer also (actually they have about 8 brands). No BMW literbike on display yet, but they had a Desmosedicci on a platform with one fairing removed (on loan from customer). As close to a race bike as I have seen on the showroom floor.

CC Cowboy · January 27th, 2010, 08:24 AM

BMW S1000RR drifting and stunting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-rdm_YwLgc

250Rocket · January 27th, 2010, 06:07 PM

IMO the bike is UUUUUUUGLY. I'm a symmetrical guy, I'd prefer if one side is a mirror of the other. The headlights make me cringe every time.

Speaking of German engineering VW bought 25% of Suzuki Motorcycle.

Das Bike?

January 22nd, 2010, 11:19 AM	#1
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I stopped by a BMW dealer yesterday and oh boy.... is the new S 1000 RR sweet The one bike they have is for demos looks like the photo above. The owner of the store said that BMW is not giving keys to the dealers till after the US press day next week. Now the real shocker. He asked me what I rode and how long I had been riding and after I answered he invited me to demo the thing in two weeks. GULP Should I?????? Jeff

January 22nd, 2010, 11:55 AM	#4
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I'd test it just to say I did. Just watch that throttle. lol __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

January 22nd, 2010, 01:09 PM	#7
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Do it! You know you wanna ps: That bike doesn't look like any other sport bike that I've seen. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

January 22nd, 2010, 01:25 PM	#9
Slabrocks ninjette.org member Name: Slab Location: indiana Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 01 Ninja 250 Posts: 102	do it. take lots of pics and leave your wallet at home! __________________________________________________ "Helmets are like rubbers, you know you should wear one, but its so much better when you don't." Zerk from ADV

January 22nd, 2010, 01:30 PM	#10
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	All the reviews are postive that this is THE bike for this year. I hope they demo them at Bike Week. I'm definitely taking one out for a spin. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough! Last futzed with by CC Cowboy; January 22nd, 2010 at 05:25 PM.

January 22nd, 2010, 11:46 AM	#2
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	Looks-wise, I think that bike is just ok. It's such an R6 rip-off it's not even funny.

January 22nd, 2010, 11:51 AM	#3
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Yea, it does. However, I think all the RR's look somewhat alike. Form follows function. But, the Beemer is a jewel (think Ducati, etc) compaired to its eastern breathren. The fit, finish and bling are outstanding IMHO. Photos do not do it justice. Jeff

January 22nd, 2010, 12:12 PM	#5
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Go for it!!

January 22nd, 2010, 12:31 PM	#6
laraider ninjette.org member Name: Steven Location: los angeles Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r green(sold) 2009 zx6r green Posts: 96	193hp.....compared to 25hp...haha

January 22nd, 2010, 02:11 PM	#12
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	The reviews are hot. Keith Code is going to be using them at his superbike school. The asymmetrical fairing seems a bit odd.

January 22nd, 2010, 02:20 PM	#13
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	saw it at Indy GP. Very nice bike. All reviews agree that its the business and will give the liter crowd some serious trouble. I still would rather have an RSV4 Factory.

January 22nd, 2010, 02:24 PM	#14
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Just test the min/max throttle positions, then keep it at or below 1/4 throttle. It isn't that hard. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

January 22nd, 2010, 05:11 PM	#15
JOHANT ninjette.org newbie Name: ANTONY Location: mexico city Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 3	Well, forget the wallet, one´s you ride it, nobody is gonna get you down. just take pics, and in case that you buy it, don´t forget US. it´s freak man!

January 22nd, 2010, 07:11 PM	#18
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	Yea that paint scheme is uuugly. I wouldn't let myself anywhere near a 600+CC bike right now. I would kill myself/end up paying a lot of money to repair their demotorcycle. but that's just me of course... __________________________________________________ My Motovlog "Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

January 22nd, 2010, 07:14 PM	#19
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	It is an awesome looking bike. BMW builds some very technoligicly advanced bikes. To answer your question I say go ahead and test drive it. If I had the chance I would.

January 22nd, 2010, 09:53 PM	#20
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I wish I had the chance to demo one of those bad boys. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

January 22nd, 2010, 11:27 PM	#21
tc3jg ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: illinois Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 158	ID demo that masterpiece of German engineering in a heart beat.

January 23rd, 2010, 04:01 AM	#23
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	Of course he invited you to test it, your ride it, your impressed, you want it and at some stage down the line you end up buying a bike from him I bet if you tested an R1, ZX-10, Fireblade or Gixxer you'd be just as impressed, all the reviews say it is the best of the bunch, but only by a tiny margin. If the big 4 where doing 2010 updates it might not be the case, but right now the big 4 is the big 5 I don't like the odd headlights, even if it does save 0.000001 of a gram anyway I can't move up for at least another couple of years, and then its going to be either a 09 zx6r (or 11 if its as good) or a Daytona 675. Or who knows BMW may have a nice middleweight by then. __________________________________________________ My vlogs on Youtube are here

January 23rd, 2010, 06:40 AM	#25
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Check out the F 800 st, with a bit of mods she is a sweet bike too. Note this is the S model in the picture, my understanding is the ST just has higher handlebars and pegs. Now get this, BMW offers a lowered seat height package for the F 800 that drops it to something like 29" talk about friggin sweet.

January 23rd, 2010, 06:49 AM	#26
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	BMW makes weird stuff. lol I guess they gotta be different though. I can appreciate how that yellow bike looks in some respects for some reason. I guess I'm just as weird as BMW. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

January 23rd, 2010, 07:01 AM	#28
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Yeah I remember one of the older guys at my old job drove a BMW to work every single day rain or shine in the SF east bay. Must be a reason he felt so comfortable doing so. Heated seats? Sounds nice. I always liked the one sided swingarms though. Those are a trip. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

January 23rd, 2010, 07:55 AM	#29
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Definately ride it. It is a nice looking bike. Plus I really like the BMW. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

January 23rd, 2010, 08:46 AM	#31
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	^^ black does look sick, I personally like the WSBK color scheme

January 23rd, 2010, 09:22 AM	#32
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Is it me or does the F 800 ST look a wee bit like a 1st gen 250? Especially the nose / windscreen profile. If I were to go in with my check book in hand, the 800 might actually be the one I'd settle on. Of course, It needs to stop snowing here before I ride anything. Jeff Last futzed with by JeffM; January 23rd, 2010 at 09:28 AM. Reason: Additional comment added.

January 23rd, 2010, 11:09 AM	#33
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Sit on a few GS650/800's. It is like sitting in a comfy chair. By far the most comfortable bike I have ever been on. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

January 23rd, 2010, 07:32 PM	#34
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Hey no hard feelings on the BMW. Didn't mean to come in here and bag on it, in case that's how I was seen. (definitely not my intention) Just not my cup of tea. I need to learn to not say anything at all unless it's constructive. "My bad" __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

January 23rd, 2010, 07:51 PM	#35
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January 25th, 2010, 11:56 AM	#37
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Thought it was break my wallet? I like the green color they have too.

January 25th, 2010, 12:04 PM	#38
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I took a ride to my BMW dealer also (actually they have about 8 brands). No BMW literbike on display yet, but they had a Desmosedicci on a platform with one fairing removed (on loan from customer). As close to a race bike as I have seen on the showroom floor.

January 27th, 2010, 08:24 AM	#39
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	BMW S1000RR drifting and stunting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-rdm_YwLgc __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 27th, 2010, 06:07 PM	#40
250Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 171	IMO the bike is UUUUUUUGLY. I'm a symmetrical guy, I'd prefer if one side is a mirror of the other. The headlights make me cringe every time. Speaking of German engineering VW bought 25% of Suzuki Motorcycle. Das Bike? __________________________________________________ Back on the road again Season 2010 Dam it feels good!

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