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Have any of you ridden this BMW?

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  1. Texas Forever

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    #2 BoulderFCar, Aug 9, 2021
    I spent a fair amount of time looking at one last week at the dealer while I waited for a part. Not my thing but kind of a cool look. I think the chrome open driveshaft is great looking retro stuff. Lots of down low power and torque. Probably in the same timezone with some Harleys and even a Goldwing is about those numbers. The local BMW dealer has no inventory. They had two of these on the floor.

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    #3 Texas Forever, Aug 9, 2021
    Probably not my cup of tea. I like 500 pound motorcycles with normal rake and trail. But if you ride it, let me know. I bet it is a torque monster.
     
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    #6 Texas Forever, Sep 11, 2021
    Too bad. I loved your comment about how CW loves everything. I've been reading motorcycle mags since the '60s. They make great marketing copy.
     
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    #7 BoulderFCar, Sep 13, 2021
    On line 2, it looks like Harley Pan America is selling like hot cakes. I talked to an owner this weekend on the Blue Ridge and he loved it. I think the headlight is fugly but it's not like my BMW GS is a good looking motorcycle.
     
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    #8 kryten2001, Sep 16, 2021
    Saw one when I bought my new R1250R a few months back. Very harley-esque which turned me off right away. Nice design though, as most motorrad bikes are.
     
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    #9 boxerman, Sep 17, 2021
    Triumph Rocket is the answer in a big bike.
     
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    #10 BoulderFCar, Sep 17, 2021
    Maybe a Diavel is a good choice too?
     
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    #11 BoulderFCar, Sep 17, 2021
    I am bombarded with BMW R18 promo. Come see one, come ride one and on and on.
    I literally was buying a drain plug washer last week for $.80 and the dealer asked me if I wanted to ride one.
     
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