BMW XR.... My what a bike
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BMW XR.... My what a bike
Ok I managed to get my self a little ride today, had a good day and managed to sell three machines,
So I took the XR home via a small detour lol... Holy F***, does this thing motor, turns, feels planted, all in all a very good machine.
Same engine as in mine, full engine maps/modes, suspension modes, the full monty. I think this is going to be a good seller
So I took the XR home via a small detour lol... Holy F***, does this thing motor, turns, feels planted, all in all a very good machine.
Same engine as in mine, full engine maps/modes, suspension modes, the full monty. I think this is going to be a good seller
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
Awesome Frankie, glad you got on it at last!
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
Looks fecking rubbish
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
The review in Bike magazine this month is very very good. It's now on my radar . I need to find a BMW dealer over here for a test methinks.
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
Frankie has the bike got semi active suspension ? Is it standard or optional ?
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
There's a good review of the spec on here:-
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
About £12500 plus lots of options I think.Kwacky wrote:How much are they going for?
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
I could finally see myself with a BMW now they have one with symmetrical head lights
But seriously, after the NZ tour, I'm rather keen on moving to this type of bike in the future.
But seriously, after the NZ tour, I'm rather keen on moving to this type of bike in the future.
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
Electronically controlled suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) for optimum adaptation to the prevailing conditions as an optional extraBlade wrote:Frankie has the bike got semi active suspension ? Is it standard or optional ?
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Is it standard or optional ?kiwikrasher wrote:Electronically controlled suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) for optimum adaptation to the prevailing conditions as an optional extraBlade wrote:Frankie has the bike got semi active suspension ? Is it standard or optional ?
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
I notice it has a steering damper which on a bike with such lazy geometry compared to a sportsbike I m quite surprised at tbh.
Duke does the Multi need a Steering Damper ?
Duke does the Multi need a Steering Damper ?
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
Don't like the exhaust on it, too low IMO but I guess that's to allow use of panniers.
This Akrapovic can just launched for it would look good though.
This Akrapovic can just launched for it would look good though.
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
I've never felt the need for one. I'm not the fastest rider i know but I do like to get a move on now and again.Blade wrote:I notice it has a steering damper which on a bike with such lazy geometry compared to a sportsbike I m quite surprised at tbh.
Duke does the Multi need a Steering Damper ?
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
I was just wondering if the multi had an SD as standard Duke, which I guess it doesn't which makes sense as I'm surprised the XR needs one tbh. Its a heavy bike with lazy steering geometry and a long wheelbase it should be a very stable by design.
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
Blade wrote:Is it standard or optional ?kiwikrasher wrote:Electronically controlled suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) for optimum adaptation to the prevailing conditions as an optional extraBlade wrote:Frankie has the bike got semi active suspension ? Is it standard or optional ?
I'm guessing optional
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
Go easy on him, he's getting oldD6 wrote:Blade wrote:Is it standard or optional ?kiwikrasher wrote: Electronically controlled suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) for optimum adaptation to the prevailing conditions as an optional extra
I'm guessing optional
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Re: BMW XR.... My what a bike
I see it now its in enlarge print for old codgers too read. Why didn't you do it like that first time