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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:20 pm
Post subject: HP2 Sport
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:20 pm
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:20 pm
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On Jan 4, 11:20 am, "Robert Striemer" wrote:
> You might want to trade your $15000 '07 R1200S for the ultimate boxer -
> the 2008 BMW HP2 Sport "endurance racer"
A welcome addition to BMW's line, but:
" the limited info available on the HP2 Sport doesn't include an MSRP,
which we can only assume will be quite a bit more than the $14,300
sticker price for the R1200S."
It has the same basic credentials as my Ducati Monster S4Rs 998
testastretta. Same suspension, same brakes, same basic horsepower
claims, near identical dry weight claims (the BMW is, allowing for the
normal fudge factor in the manufacturer's claims, probably a little
lighter than the S4Rs). However, the S4Rs lists for $15k and I
(well, okay, my wife) paid $14,500 out the door fo rmine.
Hey, my Ducati is a BARGAIN!!!! >> Stay informed about: HP2 Sport |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:20 pm
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On Jan 4, 4:39 pm, "Robert Striemer" wrote:
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> Hey, my Ducati is a BARGAIN!!!!
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> BUt you don't have those jugs rocking you side to side or the shaft drive!
Two, erm, three very good points!!!
Um. We are still talking about motorcycles, right? >> Stay informed about: HP2 Sport |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:37 pm
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:39 pm
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wrote in message
On Jan 4, 11:20 am, "Robert Striemer" wrote:
> You might want to trade your $15000 '07 R1200S for the ultimate boxer -
> the 2008 BMW HP2 Sport "endurance racer"
A welcome addition to BMW's line, but:
" the limited info available on the HP2 Sport doesn't include an MSRP,
which we can only assume will be quite a bit more than the $14,300
sticker price for the R1200S."
It has the same basic credentials as my Ducati Monster S4Rs 998
testastretta. Same suspension, same brakes, same basic horsepower
claims, near identical dry weight claims (the BMW is, allowing for the
normal fudge factor in the manufacturer's claims, probably a little
lighter than the S4Rs). However, the S4Rs lists for $15k and I
(well, okay, my wife) paid $14,500 out the door fo rmine.
Hey, my Ducati is a BARGAIN!!!!
BUt you don't have those jugs rocking you side to side or the shaft drive!
This is another good site:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/hp-2-sport/
Rob
KLR650 >> Stay informed about: HP2 Sport |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 4:17 am
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On Jan 4, 4:39 pm, "Robert Striemer" wrote:
> wrote in message
> Hey, my Ducati is a BARGAIN!!!!
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> BUt you don't have those jugs rocking you side to side or the shaft drive!
Two, erm, three very good points!!!
Um. We are still talking about motorcycles, right?
Not anymore... >> Stay informed about: HP2 Sport |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 5:14 am
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On Jan 4, 2:03 pm, "tomor...@erols.com" wrote:
> On Jan 4, 11:20 am, "Robert Striemer" wrote:
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> > You might want to trade your $15000 '07 R1200S for the ultimate boxer -
> > the 2008 BMW HP2 Sport "endurance racer"
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> A welcome addition to BMW's line, but:
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> " the limited info available on the HP2 Sport doesn't include an MSRP,
> which we can only assume will be quite a bit more than the $14,300
> sticker price for the R1200S."
Circa $30k I've read. It's sexy, but at that price they can keep it
in the museum.
KLR Rob, isn't this more you anyway?
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4829672311791110602 >> Stay informed about: HP2 Sport |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:26 am
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saddlebag wrote:
> On Jan 4, 2:03 pm, "tomor...@erols.com" wrote:
>> On Jan 4, 11:20 am, "Robert Striemer" wrote:
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>>> You might want to trade your $15000 '07 R1200S for the ultimate boxer -
>>> the 2008 BMW HP2 Sport "endurance racer"
>> A welcome addition to BMW's line, but:
>>
>> " the limited info available on the HP2 Sport doesn't include an MSRP,
>> which we can only assume will be quite a bit more than the $14,300
>> sticker price for the R1200S."
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> Circa $30k I've read. It's sexy, but at that price they can keep it
> in the museum.
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> KLR Rob, isn't this more you anyway?
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> http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4829672311791110602
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>
How much ya wanna bet the HP2 was built for Thunderbike & Moto-ST racing
in mind. But $30K? Damn! >> Stay informed about: HP2 Sport |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 4:20 pm
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"saddlebag" wrote in message
On Jan 4, 2:03 pm, "tomor...@erols.com" wrote:
> On Jan 4, 11:20 am, "Robert Striemer" wrote:
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> > You might want to trade your $15000 '07 R1200S for the ultimate boxer -
> > the 2008 BMW HP2 Sport "endurance racer"
>
> A welcome addition to BMW's line, but:
>
> " the limited info available on the HP2 Sport doesn't include an MSRP,
> which we can only assume will be quite a bit more than the $14,300
> sticker price for the R1200S."
Circa $30k I've read. It's sexy, but at that price they can keep it
in the museum.
KLR Rob, isn't this more you anyway?
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4829672311791110602
I ride on roads 50% and trails 50%. The trails I prefer are not open like in
the video but tight forest trails (snowmobile trails at the moment). Think
northern Minnesota. The KLR is a better choice if you're going to ride into
the side of a tree or dump it in a swamp. I would hate to do that to
something as nice as a beemer. I guess if I was a real "adventure" rider, I
could justify something like the F800GS. Say I wanted to do the Alaska
highway or ride to Patagonia, the bigger bike and smooth motor would be real
nice. I use the KLR as all purpose local transportation and trail bike.
Comfort is not a priority.
I have a hard time understanding BMWs range of models though. I mean, there
seems to be considerable redundancy. How many GS models does BMW need
anyway? I assume their research suggests a lot of people want to do this
sort of riding? I wonder. They must be pissed that the Dakar has been
cancelled.
Rob >> Stay informed about: HP2 Sport |
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