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[sheelpriye]

There isn't much to comment here as all the journalists are busy thrashing S1000RR in Portimao,

looks- i absolutely love it along with its exhaust note, has the shriek.

performance- on par if not better with other Japs, though these are first impressions and a full ride report is awaited.

Chasis and suspension-- Handling to die for, this is what guys on their first stint said, who also earlier happened to say, never ever a BMW

As the S1000RR's ride report everywhere is still awaited, much can't be said but the machine is said to change the rules of the game...

i would request Mods to put up a good photo or two of this German Bullet

[sheelpriye]

i am a sucker for slides, couldn't resist posting this:)

[KwokFist]

Awesome video Sheel! Thanks for sharing!

[vaish]

wow ..that was a cool video ...and nice bike too ...

[gamernfsmw]

This machine is awesome, btw i read in many online forums and magazines kicking ass of all the Japanese Manufactures

[satyenpoojary]

gamernfsmw said:

This machine is awesome, btw i read in many online forums and magazines kicking ass of all the Japanese Manufactures

Thats very typical of BMW with all thier new products

[sheelpriye]

The only downside is a wee bit higher maintainece and estd Japanese reliability,
contrary to opinion prevailing, i love its looks

[james33]

Wow! That was a really cool video.I liked it.The bike is awesome.Thanks for sharing.

[razorBlades]

yeah, its a great machine indeed.. read somewhere that the drag KINGS are looking into this 1000rr as a competitor for the mighty busa! its power to weight ratio give hayabusa a run for the money..

sigh! another bike which i can't afford

[KwokFist]

Would love to test ride this BMW!!  I wonder when BMW will launch their bikes in India! I hope it happens soon!

[Winzeee]

sheelpriye said:

YouTube - BMW S1000RR Chris Teach McNeil Drifting and Stunting 2010

i am a sucker for slides, couldn't resist posting this:)

Moto GP Should start the way He Did

[sheelpriye]

Keith Code: Motorcycle technology can save your life

Keith Code: Motorcycle technology can save your life | Motorcycle Rider Groups

From Keith Code Superbike Racing
Electronics Or How a Chip Can Save Your Bacon

As a purist, my viewpoint on competing with sophisticated electronics on road racing motorcycles is: get rid of them. On the other hand, they?ve cut down on highside crashes and injuries, a real blessing in that sense. However, my area is rider training so let?s talk about how computer chips and an obscene amount of horsepower can help you become a better rider.

Several months ago it was announced that the California Superbike School was going to put students on the new BMW S1000RR. Hold on ? you?ve got to be joking ? that?s the most powerful liter bike ever produced for public consumption. It is the only one that puts over 180 bhp to the ground and will propel it through space at 200 mph. I wouldn?t call the reaction to that announcement actual hate mail but let?s just say there were some strong opinions concerning Keith Code?s sanity.

My current unequivocal statement: For track-based, high performance rider improvement, this ultra fast bike (which also handles with the best of the class) tempered and tamed by its state of the art electronics is the most fantastic training aid ever developed?period!

Here are the results. Compared to the 600s we?ve used for the past 30 years; 12 million miles of track training; over 125,000 students; at 106 tracks around the world?our crash ratio has reduced by 400%. In real world numbers it looks like this: Last year we had 1.2 crashes per per school day average. This year so far, it?s down to a very convincing 0.3 per day..........................

........Let me point out once again, bone stock, these bikes put out 193 bhp, add an Akrapovic pipe and that number is 204.5 bhp. Horsepower is not the cause of crashing and the S1000RR is the best high performance rider training aid ever invented. I rest my case.


.......to sum it up Keith replaced the 600cc bikes he was using at the race school with the BMW S1000RR. The S1000RR is one of the fastest production sport bikes on the market, it is a rocket. So, new racing students + super fast bike = more motorcycle accidents, right? Not right, the S1000RR?s are equipped with ABS and Traction Control. The frequency of on track accidents have dropped DRAMATICALLY. All of this on a bike with loads more HP and speed potential than in the past. Read the article below for a full explanation from Keith.

The next time you are in the market for a new motorcycle and thinking about the extra $500 to $1000 that ABS and Traction Control typically cost consider this information from a guy in the know. Remember, the ultimate goal is to get back home to your family and friends in one piece.

[razorBlades]

@sheel: that is some info! I wish CSS brings in S1000RR to chennai track for their school :S

[AMG]

Why do all Beemers(bikes) have weird and quirky looking front ends?

And why do all beemers have two headlights which look completely different from each other?

[satyenpoojary]

^Google for that question!
In short thier focus is more on performance than looks...  so no need to add extra weight by putting a symetrical headlight!