R1200R gossip

["Frederick Huganir" <fredh@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>From "Eurogossip" -
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=2998&Page=1

"Moving back to the main market, watch out later this year for the launch of
the new naked R1200R, which will finalize the move from the now ageing
1150cc-powered range. The new model will have an identical engine to the
R1200GS with 100 bhp on tap. The bike is likely to use the Telelever fork
and the latest single-sided Paralever shaft-drive system from existing
models, but it will be a lot lighter. The styling will also make the bike
look more dynamic and probably be along the lines of a Buell in terms of
compactness. Expect to see the bike at the Cologne show latest, but an
earlier launch could be on the cards."

Lighter, and if it has the R1200S ABS brakes without the servo but carry
hard bags, it'll be a very nice naked sport-tourer.

Fred
'02 R1150R

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