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BMW introduces new models at Intermot

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Hypnos7 · 10-08-2008, 02:57 AM

From the photo, it seems that the K1300S now has conventional forks. True?

I also wonder how it is two-up. The VFR is not so good between the poor accommodations and lack of punch, and the chain drive is annoying on long trips. Not much cheaper than $14K of the K1200S, either.

So I wonder if this will be an alternative.

The_AirHawk · 10-08-2008, 04:41 AM

Look closer - same suspension as the 1300R in the pic below it - only without the funky cladding over the legs (i.e. the Hotchkiss-type on the current models).

BrowningBAR · 10-08-2008, 06:03 AM

I like the K1300R. But sometimes it looks like someone wrecked it and instead of hammering out the dents and straightening everything out, they said "f*ck it" and just painted and polished over everything.

Hypnos7 · 10-08-2008, 06:13 AM

Thanks! Interesting comparison betwen the Hossack and telescoping types here: http://www.dinamoto.it/DINAMOTO/on-l...Telelever.html

I look forward to riding the Hossack/TeleLever design for myself.

Kenneth_Moore · 10-08-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hypnos7

Thanks! Interesting comparison betwen the Hossack and telescoping types here: Telelever suspension BMW motorcycle

I look forward to riding the Hossack/TeleLever design for myself.

Until they include a Springer front end, the analysis is grossly incomplete.

newagetwotone · 10-08-2008, 10:43 AM

Pogo stick?

giganto · 10-08-2008, 10:43 AM

I know its been since the early nineties that BMW have been, well, changing for the better(ive owned and loved an '75 750)- but its almost surreal- how a line of loud sounding sewing machines have turned into the motly crue lineup they nkow offer.
What strikes me is that if so compelled, H.D. could do the same- that is, compete directly with the performance of certain competetors mills/models.
But The Roundel is over there, and H. David is over here, and really- they both seem to be continuing on according to their true inner little biker, i guess.
Just cant handle the change to standard switch gear tho, kinda like a weird, somewhat ugly dog that you learn to love cuz hes always there.

10-07-2008, 01:46 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	BMW introduces new models at Intermot Original Article: BMW introduces new models at Intermot Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article BMW introduces new models at Intermot in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

10-08-2008, 04:41 AM	#3
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,423	Look closer - same suspension as the 1300R in the pic below it - only without the funky cladding over the legs (i.e. the Hotchkiss-type on the current models). __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

10-08-2008, 10:43 AM	#8
giganto Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 159	singers no more.. I know its been since the early nineties that BMW have been, well, changing for the better(ive owned and loved an '75 750)- but its almost surreal- how a line of loud sounding sewing machines have turned into the motly crue lineup they nkow offer. What strikes me is that if so compelled, H.D. could do the same- that is, compete directly with the performance of certain competetors mills/models. But The Roundel is over there, and H. David is over here, and really- they both seem to be continuing on according to their true inner little biker, i guess. Just cant handle the change to standard switch gear tho, kinda like a weird, somewhat ugly dog that you learn to love cuz hes always there.

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10-08-2008, 02:57 AM	#2
Hypnos7 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6	From the photo, it seems that the K1300S now has conventional forks. True? I also wonder how it is two-up. The VFR is not so good between the poor accommodations and lack of punch, and the chain drive is annoying on long trips. Not much cheaper than $14K of the K1200S, either. So I wonder if this will be an alternative.

10-08-2008, 06:03 AM	#4
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,369	I like the K1300R. But sometimes it looks like someone wrecked it and instead of hammering out the dents and straightening everything out, they said "f*ck it" and just painted and polished over everything.

10-08-2008, 06:13 AM	#5
Hypnos7 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6	Thanks! Interesting comparison betwen the Hossack and telescoping types here: http://www.dinamoto.it/DINAMOTO/on-l...Telelever.html I look forward to riding the Hossack/TeleLever design for myself.

10-08-2008, 10:43 AM	#7
newagetwotone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,302	Pogo stick?