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Old 02-20-2010, 04:08 PM   #1
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This bike is the fuckin devil. It feels as nimble in the corners as my 600RR and if you have ever ridden a 07-10 generation RR, you know what I am talking about. The shit just holds.

This was a unescorted ride and basically gave me full reign.

The bike just goes, I have ridden a 06 1000RR and a 05 gixxer 1000 and there is no comparison between those two and this one. The bike has power on top of power. My 600RR is a joke.

Brakes are Brembo, nuff said.

This one was full out, it had traction control, I don't know if I triggered it, but I had no slips and didn't get it hot enough in the corners for it to be an effect, so I have no comment here.

ergos are amazing, the bike just fits me like a glove. It feels right. Only negative is the can is going to be used as a heel guard. The demo bike had scuffs already and it wasn't even at 100 miles yet.

If there is a bike that could get me back on a sportbike, it's definitely this bike. Too bad I can't afford the GS and this bike, I would have both, but I don't want to give up my GS. I rode it home from the dealership and still love it more, but I am considering selling the DRZ and picking up a track mule.

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Old 02-20-2010, 05:02 PM   #2
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I've sat on one and really liked the feel, can't wait to actually ride one.
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Old 02-20-2010, 05:05 PM   #3
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that's a spendy track mule

damn snobby ass BMW folk... bet if i rode up on my Buell I probably couldn't even sit on it
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Old 02-20-2010, 05:26 PM   #4
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glad im not the only one about and about riding today
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Old 02-20-2010, 05:42 PM   #5
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damn snobby ass BMW folk... bet if i rode up on my Buell I probably couldn't even sit on it
Why on EARTH would you think that? BMW's intent with this bike is to take over the world. They would let you ride one just because you rode up on another brand - here.... taste the blue kool-aide.
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Old 02-20-2010, 05:49 PM   #6
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Take over the world? The bike is definitely in demand, but the production capacity isn't there. I bet even the ZX10R will outsell it
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Old 02-20-2010, 06:01 PM   #7
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Take over the world? The bike is definitely in demand, but the production capacity isn't there. I bet even the ZX10R will outsell it
The ZX10 will outsell it solely on the pricetag alone.

Awesome Trip!! I should go to my BMW dealer when its warm and try and score a test ride.
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BTW, shoulda rode the green one.
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Old 02-20-2010, 06:05 PM   #9
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Take over the world? The bike is definitely in demand, but the production capacity isn't there. I bet even the ZX10R will outsell it
i still doubt theres anything left in it for the aftermarket to find. Might be you could get equal or better performance from a ten with that money
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Take over the world? The bike is definitely in demand, but the production capacity isn't there. I bet even the ZX10R will outsell it
Take over the world is my phrase - not theirs I'm paraphrasing their expectations. It's their first swing at this market - and I think they hit it out of the park.

My point is, don't worry about what you ride there on... BMW has been one of the few brands that actually let's you demo their motocycles. When was the last time you got to demo a ZX-10 from the dealer?
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