BMW K1200R
10-09-2006, 04:59 AM
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Considering a K1200R, but the problem is i only have ridden to 400cc bikes. What do you guys think? What's your opinion about this model? I'm new also to bmw motorad but i heared bmw bikes are awesome at least the engine gives a fantastic sound tune like ducati has it's own specific tune.
Any advices, opinions?
Any advices, opinions?
10-09-2006, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='343075' date='Oct 9 2006, 06:59 AM
Considering a K1200R, but the problem is i only have ridden to 400cc bikes. What do you guys think? What's your opinion about this model? I'm new also to bmw motorad but i heared bmw bikes are awesome at least the engine gives a fantastic sound tune like ducati has it's own specific tune.
Any advices, opinions?
Any advices, opinions?
A friend of mine has a Ducati and says BMWs are very reliable but still have somewhat of an "old man" image, old man being defined as 35+ years old.
10-10-2006, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='343256' date='Oct 10 2006, 02:09 AM
suicide mate... dont be foolish. And besides its 17000euro
But my diesel no longer manages to fulfill my adrenaline needs
Sometimes i'm still well impressed by it but that's when i drive alot not getting the chance to open it up. I really need more power and MORE SOUND 
Not even the Z4 M coupe didn't convice me. I will probably have to wait for the new M3 but even then i'll have second thoughts because i won't like to buy a model less than 1yr old (issues).
10-10-2006, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='343339' date='Oct 10 2006, 09:05 AM
I will probably have to wait for the new M3 but even then i'll have second thoughts because i won't like to buy a model less than 1yr old (issues).
otherwise you are depressing me :'( , i was really looking into bying a 335d... now i might have to look elsewhere
10-10-2006, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='343415' date='Oct 10 2006, 05:38 PM
yep.. reliability of first year ///m cars is problematic. But if you drive it really hard, and manage to do about 20000-25000km a year, i think that all problems would be solved during the warranty period...
otherwise you are depressing me :'( , i was really looking into bying a 335d... now i might have to look elsewhere
otherwise you are depressing me :'( , i was really looking into bying a 335d... now i might have to look elsewhere
Never thought i would see vice-versa.
Anyway...really mate the 3 liter tt diesel isn't a slouch, even more just think that the new coupe will be lighter that the E60 diesel king we are used to and it will be a different thing because of the uprated engine but more importantly because of the improved steptronic. Sedan or coupe it will be lighter than the 5er. I mean hell i simply get blown away if i come to think that with a remap and a top speed limiter removal this oil burner can top around 270km/h. In a diesel?!
BUT!!!
you will miss like i do the petrol tune especially from the M engines. You will miss the instant response, since even in this sequential TT setup there is still a little lag present. As you said logic dictates your brain or not?!
No, but really now, my move will be to the m3 in the future simply because of 2 main reasons: 1. E60 is too big for me (like i'm not using the cargo/space at it's capacity only very very rarely like a few times per year) 2. I do quite few miles per year so fuel coneumption has a small impact on me (20-25000 km/year) although i do it mainly in city traffic...
PS: Ok 3 reasons: there is nothing like owning an M.
10-11-2006, 06:23 PM
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man , i already told you. i spend 90% of the time driving the x5 3.0d and the 730d. Im kinda used to driving diesel cars all day long now ... im sure youll really enjoy the car, but trust me , it will
be a handful at times. And i bet youll be inviting your SA to dinner, in less than 3 months of buying the car
... im sure youll really enjoy the car, but trust me , it willbe a handful at times. And i bet youll be inviting your SA to dinner, in less than 3 months of buying the car
10-12-2006, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='344000' date='Oct 12 2006, 05:23 AM
man , i already told you. i spend 90% of the time driving the x5 3.0d and the 730d. Im kinda used to driving diesel cars all day long now ... im sure youll really enjoy the car, but trust me , it will
be a handful at times. And i bet youll be inviting your SA to dinner, in less than 3 months of buying the car
... im sure youll really enjoy the car, but trust me , it willbe a handful at times. And i bet youll be inviting your SA to dinner, in less than 3 months of buying the car
Hey at least i don't have to worry about that. 2008 is far away and i have to do smth to keep my power needs and monotony satisfied. I'll go into modding my car a bit and then with the next trip to Germany i'll go ecu remapin'. Probably the effect will wear off in 1-2 months 
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='344123' date='Oct 12 2006, 11:31 AM
Hey at least i don't have to worry about that. 2008 is far away and i have to do smth to keep my power needs and monotony satisfied. I'll go into modding my car a bit and then with the next trip to Germany i'll go ecu remapin'. Probably the effect will wear off in 1-2 months modding your car nice news 
man when remapped if you only make 270 shame on you,
but speed is not everything, so better take it to Nring and then you adrenaline will be topped
but do not die hey
10-12-2006, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ats77' post='344185' date='Oct 12 2006, 05:46 PM
now what you say modding your car nice news
man when remapped if you only make 270 shame on you,
but speed is not everything, so better take it to Nring and then you adrenaline will be topped but do not die hey
modding your car nice news man when remapped if you only make 270 shame on you,
but speed is not everything, so better take it to Nring and then you adrenaline will be topped
but do not die hey