Re: oilheads-digest V1 #49

[Bruno Valeri <bvaleri@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> > FWIW, I think the R1150R is a real sleeper.
> Yes, it went to sleep just after 1994.

> > The RT is still a looker.
> Yes, it still looks the same.

If you want styling changes every two years, you have to buy
Japanese.  :)

But I suspect that stability of design is what many BMW riders
appreciate.

> Are you saying the current boxer engine is at the "end of the
road"?

No, not at the "end of the road". But 100 rwhp is a tall order
for the 1200 twin.

> So we are rationalizing this "extra heft" by saying it adds to
the
> stability of the bikes? Some how I do not think that is the
reason the
> bike's weight.

Don't know about "we".
I prefer lighter. But some like the road-hugging weight.  :)

> >
> Playdough rims,  transmissions that  die befor the warranty is
out...

The rims were embarrassing.
Those 2 were part of what kept me out of BMW ownership several
years ago.

> Well what besides telelever has this innovative engineering got
us?

Variable ergonomics, heated grips etc. Nice touches.

> > If you value riding something a little more unique.
>
> This is why I own and ride BMW, however, this is not a good
reason to
> go and buy a current R1150RS. It is just more of the same.

Somehow, I get the hunch that a lot of the faithful would be
turned off if styling changes began happening every two years.

> Why not? They killed the Airhead (finally).

Not really. It's still the boxer twin. Nothing's really changed.
They've just been tweaking the same engine configuration.


Bruno
Montreal, Canada
CBR 929
http://pages.infinit.net/mcrides

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