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Ah, some more comments from me on the S1000RR. Even if BMW has a bad showing in WSB, it’s not going to kill them, or for that matter turn that many people away from buying one. The saying, win on Sunday, sell on Monday is certainly true, but not to the extent it was years ago. If, people have liked or have always wanted to get a Suzuki, Honda, or Duc they are going to get one regardless of race results (of course unless it blows up/comes in last “ever” race).
Also, typically products of today are aggregately very good/almost equal and becoming harder to say which is best. I.E., a Subaru is as good as an Audi, so why spend the extra money to get the Audi. A Suzuki GSXR/Honda RR is as good/better than a MV/Ducati, so why on earth would anyone spend the extra money to get an MV/Ducati?
In addition, I have the wonderful opportunity of riding on occasion with various test riders for motorcycle mag’s, who more and more are saying/providing reviews that all sport bikes are really very good/almost equal, “based on street riding”. P.S., behind the sceens, they openly say that if one wants to go fast/faster on the streets, get a bike that you are “really” comfortable in riding and using (fatigue factor), that it typically be in the sub 500 LB’s range, with approximately 100 H.P. or more. BTW, on a recent ride, a BMW GS 650 was being tested and throughout the day “it” was in the lead, beating out guys on their 1000cc sport bikes, truly humbling and amazing to see in person. However, for squids, bench racers, posers at the local hangout, it’s all about H.P., looks, WSB participation, therefore I feel BMW has a good chance of being successful with the S1000RR for it will have those basic ingredients.
Over and out.
Mike K.
Dana Point, CA.
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