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We're getting close now..check this out.
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:00 pm
by DJ Downunder
This still looks a little photo-shoppie (maybe)....but looks good IMO.
DJ
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:22 pm
by socalrob
Where are the oil coolers? Under the tank?
Looks good to me. I like the front headlight. Could be great.
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:04 am
by Ed K
I like it DJ...
So, are you gonna make the jump from the 1150 to the 1200?
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:03 am
by riceburner
That tank deffo isn't finalised then.
Wrong
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:08 am
by MikeCam
Wrong switchgear/instrument cluster.
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:25 am
by DJ Downunder
I like it DJ...
So, are you gonna make the jump from the 1150 to the 1200?
We'll see...but I don't think so...for financial reasons..
..I still very lucky to even own the Roadster that I have now....I'll keep buying lotto tickets...
This must be close or they wouldn't put it on the front cover because they would look pretty silly if it's nothing like this.
I can't wait to see a pic of the real thing..sharp and clear.
DJ
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:44 am
by Bry
That looks really sharp DJ, a rockster version please..
Don't think I'm ready to lose the KR for a looong time yet though...
did I mention the power?!
Bry
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:28 pm
by MikeCam
Quote: "This must be close or they wouldn't put it on the front cover because they would look pretty silly if it's nothing like this. "
Harper's put Brittany on the cover. Silly?
I have never yet seen a motor mag not look silly fairly often.
I think the cover is not close. Too many 1150 elements that were changed on the other 1200's in the line to date.
(Deej, not trying to pick a fight....had one of those already today.)
Mag Cover
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:28 pm
by OneShot
Traction control, huh? Interesting.
Cheers!
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:12 pm
by DJ Downunder
I have never yet seen a motor mag not look silly fairly often.
MikeCam...you're right...but I think of all the bike mags out there MOTOCICLISMO is the classiest of all...and I have great respect for them as a magazine.
Sometimes I wish I could read Italian...
DJ
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:56 pm
by Deans BMW
All I know for a fact is that the new R1200R will be conservative in its styling, able to use the R1200RT/ST/K1200GT saddle bags, lighter in weight, better handling, use the ST/RT engine and tranny and final drive unit and the new non servo ABS brakes, and a larger one piece oil cooler.
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:56 pm
by Hi_Fi_Guy
Dean, I figured it had to be a single oil cooler. Ironic then that BMW integrated the old stuck-on oil cooler scoops/covers into the new design. The family resemblance is strong with this new bike.
