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BMW's are gay status symbols.
The only pricks who buy them are loud mouth posers with small dicks. ....... yuppie ..... extensions. Only douschebags would want to own one.
BMW's are gay status symbols.
The only pricks who buy them are loud mouth posers with small dicks. ....... yuppie ..... extensions. Only douschebags would want to own one.
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I have met people who think that of all sport bikes.
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i think this applies to cars not bikes. Most BMW bikes are work horses for serious riding.
Now the MV? Ive never met a straight man who owns one.
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Same here. Doctors and lawyers and corporate accountants, and midgets with low self-esteem.
Ducatis - not much better. I see them parked all over the city and when you walk over to someone
pulling up or away from the curb - they never have more than a few miles on the odometer.
Pretty much always, the owners are young trustafarians crusing from one faux Euro bar to the next.
Ducatis - not much better. I see them parked all over the city and when you walk over to someone
pulling up or away from the curb - they never have more than a few miles on the odometer.
Pretty much always, the owners are young trustafarians crusing from one faux Euro bar to the next.
Then there's the rest of us - the ones that do 12-15,000mi a year touring Europe at speed. Can't get a better mount for that than a BMW 4.
For years the missus used to pass when it came to touring, but then Ducati, Guzzi and Suzuki aren't really great for a pillion. As soon as I bought the BMW, she was out shopping for new bike gear.
And before the call of 'yuppie, poser, accountant, trust-fund', it cost me £2200 with 12,000 miles on the clock from just such a herbert. His fair-weather riding was my gain.
Just like with anything else, all manner of people own Beemers for all manner of reasons. Mine was: Cheap, reliable, fast, carry a lot of stuff, low maintenance costs. It cost less to buy, run and maintain than my son's Ducati Monster...
For years the missus used to pass when it came to touring, but then Ducati, Guzzi and Suzuki aren't really great for a pillion. As soon as I bought the BMW, she was out shopping for new bike gear.
And before the call of 'yuppie, poser, accountant, trust-fund', it cost me £2200 with 12,000 miles on the clock from just such a herbert. His fair-weather riding was my gain.
Just like with anything else, all manner of people own Beemers for all manner of reasons. Mine was: Cheap, reliable, fast, carry a lot of stuff, low maintenance costs. It cost less to buy, run and maintain than my son's Ducati Monster...
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Haslam is nearly 30, he's been racing since he was a nipper and never amounted to much... his best-ever GP finish was 10th. In BSB he had fourteen wins in four years and in WSBK he has won three races in seven years competing.
How can you consider him better than Crutchlow? Sure he was out-pointed by him in 2007 in BSB, but we are talking about a noob vs someone with 10 years of GP, BSB and WSBK under their belt (at the time).
In his first season in WSS he won the championship. He got fifth in the WSBK championship in 2010. Comparing his 2010 season with Haslam is more an argument for Crutchlow - Haslam in 2010 was in his fifth season in WSBK.
I have no issues with you preferring Haslam over Crutchlow, but to describe him as a better rider just isn't borne out by results. Haslam has been given every opportunity to succeed, having ridden some championship-class equipment in the past, but never managed to pull it off.
I rate his Dad, though.
Now I am beginning to suspect you are deluded - and/or a relative newcomer to motorcycling.
The next time I buy a bike it will be in the 30-something of bikes I have owned. As well as that, having generous friends and employers means I have had the opportunity to ride maybe another 50-60 bikes (long rides - multiple hours or days) and I can categorically state that while there are some Ducati's that would be humbled by the S1000RR, there are also a lot that would give it a serious run for its money. My mate John's Desmosedici, for one. His 848 Evo, while missing out on a little power, would seriously embarrass the Beemer on a B-road. And his Panigale I have yet to ride, but he does give it the thumbs up - he has about 15-18 serious bits of bike kit in his stable, as well as Ferrari's, Atom, Porsche... he knows and likes his performance vehicles.
And for what it's worth - I did own a S1000RR for a time...
I admit I am fairly new to motorcycling, but luckily there´s Internet and a lot of experts out there that may know even more than you about the latests suprspor bikes. Truly in all (self respecting) motorcycly authorities where the panigale is compared to the S1000RR, the verdiect is all the same: S1000RR kicks Ducati's ....
I may be influenced by the affect I own a S1000RR, but check out all the serious motorcycle authorities. You can argue with me, sure you have more experience than me, but the fact remains that all experts say the same. Panigale is a superb bike but S1000RR is better! on the road, on the track, it's handling. only thing they might like more are the electronics, ok maybe that, but taht's the only thing. S1000RR kicks Ducati's ... dude, got to admit it.
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the most important thing is that a bike is fun to ride. and that is so subjective. for me the best bike ever would have to be an rs250. no way that old stroker could compete with a modern 600,let alone 1000 on a track. and no way its as reliable or comfy on the road. but to me its the most fun.
if it was just about test results everybody would ride the same bike. personal preference (and for many people to a degree brand loyalty) are far more important factors than what mcn says.
i love ducatis.even if theyre not as good handling or fast , the v2 grunt just makes the sensation of riding so much greater for me.
as i said, all subjective
if it was just about test results everybody would ride the same bike. personal preference (and for many people to a degree brand loyalty) are far more important factors than what mcn says.
i love ducatis.even if theyre not as good handling or fast , the v2 grunt just makes the sensation of riding so much greater for me.
as i said, all subjective
That's fair, personal opinion is something totally different. Besides the specs and the performance taste can justify a totally different choice. In my case I find the Beemer also looking better than the Panegale. I know people who prefer a volvo or volkswagen over a mercedes or BMW. No problem
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I voted probably not... as a factory team. As a CRT entrant a la Aprillia... probably yes within a few years.
Buying a bike based on magazine articles/reviews/tests is like picking your wife outta a mail order catalogue... Your choice of the 1000rr without yet having a full license is wrought with folly.
Buying a bike based on magazine articles/reviews/tests is like picking your wife outta a mail order catalogue... Your choice of the 1000rr without yet having a full license is wrought with folly.
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Don't really care what you think of my choice amigo, I either way enjoy riding it every day. Who said I based my decision on articles or tests??? I said in articles,tests etc the S1000RR kicks the Panegale's ..., which is the case. It's different for everyone if they like the bike o not but it outperforms the Duc on many fronts. To come back to your point: I based my decision of buying it because I am in love with the design and the way it rides, that's all...
