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R1200S...More pics
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11-15-2005, 02:27 AM
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Interestingly the new S weighs 213kg's fueled up while the new F800S weighs 210 kg's fueled up...so much for the 'lighter' weight of the new twin
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11-15-2005, 03:09 AM
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Take a look at what MCN claims...
 More grunt then a R1 (logical with 1200 cc's) and lighter then a Fireblade? Hugo |
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11-15-2005, 03:26 AM
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Hugo, I think a 1200cc opposed twin being only 3 k more than a 800cc parallel twin is pretty darn good
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11-15-2005, 04:17 AM
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maybe the gas tank is that much bigger also
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11-15-2005, 04:18 AM
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Does the shot of the instrument cluster show an ESA button?
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11-15-2005, 04:22 AM
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Hi Dan,
I meant the F800S with the twin  The new R1200S is excellent, but compared with that the F800 is 'heavy'...20 kg's less for that one would have been better...Hugo |
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11-15-2005, 04:31 AM
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No ESA...some specs
• Air-cooled flat-twin 1170cc power unit with balance shaft. • Max output increased to 90 kW/122 hp at 8,250 rpm. • Electronic BMS-K engine management with dual ignition, knock control, two oxygen sensors, and a fully controlled three-way catalytic converter. • Light and stable, three-piece frame structure made of steel and aluminium tubes. • Extra-stiff Telelever with sensitive response and superior steering precision. • EVO Paralever with extra-light driveshaft. • Dry weight 190 kg/430 lb, weight in road trim with full tank 213 kg/470 lb. • Front fairing support made of extra-light pressure-cast magnesium. • Tail light with 18 LEDs. • Silencer with tailpipes positioned beneath one another directly under the rear fairing. • Aerodynamically optimised, extra-slender body. • Sports suspension with superior steering precision. • High-performance brake system. • New, extra-light ABS (optional) (weight is 1.5 kilos or 3.3 lb). • Wide range of accessories tailored to the sports rider. Optional extras available straight from the factory. • BMW Motorrad ABS (two-channel system). • Öhlins sports suspension. • Six-inch rear wheel with extra-wide 190-millimetre tyre. • Anti-theft warning system. • Twin-tone paintwork. • Heated grips. Special accessories retrofitted by the dealer. • Paddock stand with an appropriate adapter. • Passenger seat hump. • Tank bag. • Sports bag (small). • Tinted windscreen. • Silencer cover made of carbon-fibre- • Heated grips. • Anti-theft warning system. • Supplementary on-board toolkit. |
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11-15-2005, 04:42 AM
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Wow, that black one looks really, really good .... and after reading Ratus's post with the spec sheet, it sounds really good .... think I'll have to go to Toronto on the 5th and see it in person
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Weight and Dimensions
Length, overall mm 2,151 Width, overall, with mirrors mm 870 Handlebar width, without mirrors mm 738 Seat height mm 830 Dry weight kg 190 Unladen weight, DIN standard, in road trim kg 213 Max permissible kg 410 Tank capacity/thereof reserve ltr 17/4 Performance Fuel consumption 90 km/h ltr/100 km 4.3 120 km/h ltr/100 km 5.6 Acceleration 0–100 km/h sec 3.15 Top speed km/h 200 plus |
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11-15-2005, 04:53 AM
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I thought the round button on the left handle bar said ESA but it says ABS. This must be the button to disable abs.
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The new 2-channelABS doesn't have an integral function or the brake(force) booster. It has a smaller pressure modulator which has a lineair controlled intake valve with a variable opening area creating small pulses which should be barely noticable in the brake lever.
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Hugo thanks for posting the pics.
The black one does it for me. Although I would like to see the corporate colours "weiss-blau" too!
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11-15-2005, 05:45 AM
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Thank you! That is one beautiful motorcycle. The black is outstanding, really outstanding. I bet it will quickly become a favorite among the BMW faithful. Just not sure how it would be to ride from SC to Colorado and back like I can do in comfort on the R1100S. But why should it be. If BMW wants to make a pure sport bike that is great too. I just like some reasonable touring capability. I can see one of these in my garage some day.
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 …all those stupid choices you have to make in life… …I like this 1200 S a lot… …at home I talk about it a lot… …I love my wife also a lot… …once in a while we do a tour together… …and such goes very well on the 1100 S… …what to do now…? …buy a 1200 S, take it out, and leave her at home…? …stick to the 1100, and dream, and dream…., and dream about this stunning 1200…? …do nothing…? …give the 1100, BBPower 1150 cylinders and pistons, modified heads etc.etc….? …geez ; all those stupid choices…
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So, the obvious question is : this is the 1st BMW fitted with this system but will it be the last ? Is servo ABS finished ? And if so, why ? 'Progress' or 'Problems' ? God I would HATE it if HaltenCock was right 
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Grunt than an R1? Funny. Choices are:
a) They have never ridden an R1 or b) Grunt means between 2000 and 3000 rpm or c) Typical new bike hype I'm keeping my R1100S and my R1.
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Looks like a Ghezzi-Brian Guzzi from a couple of years ago. Can't say I'm a fan. I like my current S for touring, the sporting side of me has a deposit down on a Daytona 675.
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Nice looking bike in black. The big ? - How much will it cost. For 17 large, I can think of a lot of other bike's I'd buy before this one. If they could sell it for 12-14 that would be much more interesting, but I doubt it will come in under 17. Too bad.
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2006 BMW R1200S
2011 BMW R 1200 RT
