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Kevin_Duke · 08-08-2009, 06:33 PM

On what I get paid...? You should know better!

mugwump58 · 08-09-2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ericrosten

To bring in alternative perspective, take a 100 lbs-lighter-than-the-lightest-in-this-group Suzuki Bandit 1250S, slap on holeshot.com's full exhaust and ECU tuner, and BOOM you have 132hp @8K and 96 ftlbs @6K with 86 ftlbs available at just 2,600 rpm. Goodbye K bike. And then slap on Givi hardbags and a GPS. You can have all this power, agility, lightweight, and top speeds near 160 for near $3,000 less than these four. Oh and it gets near 44 mpg. Just thought I'd throw that in there.... >wink<

Yeah the Bandit is on my indeciscion list. Hard to beat.

MOKE1K · 08-10-2009, 05:38 AM

I havent ridden the BMW but I'v ridden all of them. Ken mentioned the Kawasaki got killed in the handling dept.(Didnt read the whole article) Nothing a pair of after market springs wouldnt cure. Set the suspension up on both ends and voila problem solved. I'd buy the Kaw.

SmokeU · 08-10-2009, 07:40 AM

At the local Kawi dealer I can get spanky new C-14s for $9-$10K all day long. Why would I pay $20+ for a BMW?

Kenneth_Moore · 08-10-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeU

At the local Kawi dealer I can get spanky new C-14s for $9-$10K all day long. Why would I pay $20+ for a BMW?

Because you're a sophisticated man with a taste for the finer things in life. You recognize the quality that the BMW Roundel represents, and you know that in the circles you move, nothing less than the best will do. Just like you gave up those WalMart SpongeBob Squarepants boxer-briefs for your Nordstrom Brushed Egyptian Cotton Banana Hammock, your bike must be only the best.

12er · 08-10-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

Because you're a sophisticated man with a taste for the finer things in life. You recognize the quality that the BMW Roundel represents, and you know that in the circles you move, nothing less than the best will do. Just like you gave up those WalMart SpongeBob Squarepants boxer-briefs for your Nordstrom Brushed Egyptian Cotton Banana Hammock, your bike must be only the best.

For my hugeness the BMW's adjust ability is worth every penny along with all the goodies that come with, but my k12rs has all I need. ESA would be cool though, my buddy has it on his K12S.

seruzawa · 08-10-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeU

At the local Kawi dealer I can get spanky new C-14s for $9-$10K all day long. Why would I pay $20+ for a BMW?

Don't listen to them. Buy a Kawi and you don't need to have a spare rear hub ready for drop shipment.

SmokeU · 08-10-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

Don't listen to them. Buy a Kawi and you don't need to have a spare rear hub ready for drop shipment.

Sometimes I think comparos like thise need an "if money were no object" winner and a "real world winner."

Kevin_Duke · 08-10-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeU

Sometimes I think comparos like thise need an "if money were no object" winner and a "real world winner."

Okay. IMWNO: K13GT. RW: FJR.

SmokeU · 08-10-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_Duke

Okay. IMWNO: K13GT. RW: FJR.

Awesome! I knew my $11.94 or whatever it is was for a good cause.

08-10-2009, 05:38 AM	#53
MOKE1K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kalapana, Big Island Posts: 3,992	I havent ridden the BMW but I'v ridden all of them. Ken mentioned the Kawasaki got killed in the handling dept.(Didnt read the whole article) Nothing a pair of after market springs wouldnt cure. Set the suspension up on both ends and voila problem solved. I'd buy the Kaw. __________________ "YOU CAN'T BOLT ON SKILL"

08-08-2009, 06:33 PM	#51
Kevin_Duke Motorcycle.com Staff Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,065	On what I get paid...? You should know better!

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08-10-2009, 07:40 AM	#54
SmokeU Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pet**...pet...pet** Posts: 1,865	At the local Kawi dealer I can get spanky new C-14s for $9-$10K all day long. Why would I pay $20+ for a BMW?