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[Dark]

Originally Posted by RRnold

I saw the Panigale at the Long Beach Motorcycle show and compared to my 1098/1198/848 design, the Panigale looked like a supermodel and my 1198/848 looked like the girl next door.

I only have the 1098 and plan on getting the Panigale later on since I learned my lesson by waiting impatiently for the 1098. The following season, FIM approved 1200cc for twins and out came the 1198. SMH!!
The gf gave the thumbs up as long as I take her for a ride up PCH and stop for a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants facing the beach.

Dude, F3!!!
I love Japanese bikes but there is something about those Italians!



Are you talking about the Testastretta Evoluzione or something newer for the 848?

F3 is hot, I would hit it if I'm on the market for middle weight.
Japanese bikes are great, absolutely great, but they lack of "sex" sense in the design. Yamaha managed to make their bikes look fast and aggressive, that's a plus. Though, If I have more disposable income, I would get S1000R before I get one of Japanese bikes. I just like the way BMW make hate-it or love-it design because if you don't have haters, you're doing it wrong.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Dark

F3 is hot, I would hit it if I'm on the market for middle weight.
Japanese bikes are great, absolutely great, but they lack of "sex" sense in the design. Yamaha managed to make their bikes look fast and aggressive, that's a plus. Though, If I have more disposable income, I would get S1000R before I get one of Japanese bikes. I just like the way BMW make hate-it or love-it design because if you don't have haters, you're doing it wrong.

Yeah, I absoutely agree, the Italians design some really sexy bikes. But to be honest, coming from a '95 900RR, '01 R1, '05 ZX6RR, '06 R6 then to a Ducati, I've got to admit, the 1098 is a pain in the ass to work on.

The dealer quote me $900 for a 7500 mile service so I downloaded the manual and did it myself.

I like the S1000RR when it first came out and glad to see BMW finally make a full sportbike. It's a beast but the exterior got old and bland really quick; especially those side gills. I think it's due for an update.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by RRnold

Yeah, I absoutely agree, the Italians design some really sexy bikes. But to be honest, coming from a '95 900RR, '01 R1, '05 ZX6RR, '06 R6 then to a Ducati, I've got to admit, the 1098 is a pain in the ass to work on.

The dealer quote me $900 for a 7500 mile service so I downloaded the manual and did it myself.

I like the S1000RR when it first came out and glad to see BMW finally make a full sportbike. It's a beast but the exterior got old and bland really quick; especially those side gills. I think it's due for an update.

Yup, the side grill is not really good, but I like to overall design. Heard that Panigale is going to be more powerful and lighter than S1000RR. This year bike shootout is going to be interesting.

[Giccin]

@RRnold yea!

I was always told they were called racing bars. Lol Because some of them actually extend out into the body. (still super noob in motorbikes. But pro on passenger-ing)

His bike is also an 09'. He's thinking of getting the Triumph Scrambler though.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Dark

Yup, the side grill is not really good, but I like to overall design. Heard that Panigale is going to be more powerful and lighter than S1000RR. This year bike shootout is going to be interesting.

Just when we've seen it all with a liter bike capable of doing 200mph with slight mods, now we have a frameless bike that is lighter and more powerful than a S1000RR. This is truely amazing and the reason why I love motorcycles.

Only those who ride, know the feeling. :happy0180:

[MiguelAE86]

Does anyone here know what this is?

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by MiguelAE86

Does anyone here know what this is?

'84 VF500 Interceptor

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I forget the exact model year, but I was in love with a VFR700 back in the day. They make some beautiful sounds with the gear driven heads. Man this thread is taking me back.

[zoomzoomers]

Originally Posted by RRnold

Just when we've seen it all with a liter bike capable of doing 200mph with slight mods, now we have a frameless bike that is lighter and more powerful than a S1000RR. This is truely amazing and the reason why I love motorcycles.

Only those who ride, know the feeling. :happy0180:

Right on!

Now I wish I had a bike again.

[serialk11r]

200mph? :OOO
Has anyone tried to streamline their bike and hit say, 300? lol

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Originally Posted by serialk11r

200mph? :OOO
Has anyone tried to streamline their bike and hit say, 300? lol

Well most of those rockets "cars" that have broken the sound barrier/etc. have bike like tires. At those speeds more tire means more friction. You can almost say they're like a rocket with bikes wheels/tires on them.

[serialk11r]

No I'm talking just a bike. I know typical bikes have pretty high aerodynamic drag, it's pretty easy to cut the drag by a factor of say, 3-4. Since a bike is so small you could hit Bugatti Veyron speeds with bike engine power.

[zoomzoomers]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

No I'm talking just a bike. I know typical bikes have pretty high aerodynamic drag, it's pretty easy to cut the drag by a factor of say, 3-4. Since a bike is so small you could hit Bugatti Veyron speeds with bike engine power.

Oh ok. Well bikes have much less frontal mass than most cars, but they probably have higher cd's. Unless, of course, they use those egg shell fairings that wrap entirely around the bike and rider.

[serialk11r]

Yah that's what I'm talking about. Getting any sort of car to do 300 is nearly impossible but on a bike it's actually pretty well within reach if you have a relatively powerful bike.