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According to this article the 9Cento concept may be the replacement for the F800GT. Apparently BMW is into the idea of a sporty SUV-type design for their next mid-size vertical twin model. Not being a big fan of SUV vehicles, I am not sure if I am onboard with this concept, though:
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2011 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Wed May 30, 2018 4:51 am (Last edited: Wed May 30, 2018 4:57 am)
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I'm also not a fan of dual sport looking sport bikes like the S1000XR but I do like the looks of the front half of the concept bike. Lee |
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Interesting saddle, looks as if it's been nicked off a 1950's Massey-Ferguson tractor. |
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Wed May 30, 2018 2:02 pm (Last edited: Wed May 30, 2018 2:02 pm)
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Zitat von Malcolm Jarvis im Beitrag #3 I think that the rear end is a joke - looks like it has been pinched off. The rest of the bike can take some getting used to. Its a "concept" …. Regards, |
Zitat von Malcolm Jarvis im Beitrag #3 Where did you carry your toothbrush on the 1990 K1? The aftermarket will find a way.  I agree about the seat.  Apparently it is designed for optimal drainage. The rear end looks like it is set up for an Eat-At-Joe's advertising plaque.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2011 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Vtbob im Beitrag #9 My MT09 (FJ09) had a similar exhaust - should be standard on bikes unless a high exhaust is needed e.g. off road bikes where you need ground or water clearance. Just from the practical point of view as you do not lose luggage space as well as lower centre of gravity and lower overall weight. |
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I thought it looked stunning until I saw a photo of someone actually riding the thing. Unless he was a giant, it seems this new concept bike is tiny. I actually thought it looked more like the 310GS!
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BMW Journey: 2007 F800S 2012 F800ST 2015 R1200RS 2016 S1000R (Wife's) |
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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #5 I agree about the seat. Apparently it is designed for optimal drainage. Err to drain what? Is it so quick loss of bowel control is expected? Interesting brown rear tyres then! |
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