DWJ Honda
I once had a Gold Wing
I was hoping it would be a disappointment, a nice bike but nothing all that special compared to my not-even-broken-in 2005 ST. I was wrong . . .
I took the bike on a 15-mile spin, enough to see that this is the first Beemer I've ever ridden that is every bit as smooth as a Honda.
No vibration that I noticed at any rpm anywhere on the bike,
perfect ergos for my 5-11 body, more room for my legs to stretch out,
power that seemed to noticebly exceed that of the ST,
a bit more comfortable with a seat that won't need to be replaced,
excellent rear-view mirrors,
adjustable handle bars,
dash display that can be seen in any light,
and that's not ever factoring in some of the "Luxury" features like the heated seats, grips, gps, etc.,
even the power-assist brakes felt great.
Very very hard to say this, but I wish I had this bike instead of my ST1300, which as I already said is hardly broken in. Of course the big kicker on the BMW is the price, base price of $18,900, and it goes up quick from there to over $20,000.
I think I'll try another demo later in the summer, this time also get my brother's impressions, and see if it still feels so great . . . .
Any one else try one yet, and if so what are your impressions? And any one here that has made the switch?
Dennis
I took the bike on a 15-mile spin, enough to see that this is the first Beemer I've ever ridden that is every bit as smooth as a Honda.
No vibration that I noticed at any rpm anywhere on the bike,
perfect ergos for my 5-11 body, more room for my legs to stretch out,
power that seemed to noticebly exceed that of the ST,
a bit more comfortable with a seat that won't need to be replaced,
excellent rear-view mirrors,
adjustable handle bars,
dash display that can be seen in any light,
and that's not ever factoring in some of the "Luxury" features like the heated seats, grips, gps, etc.,
even the power-assist brakes felt great.
Very very hard to say this, but I wish I had this bike instead of my ST1300, which as I already said is hardly broken in. Of course the big kicker on the BMW is the price, base price of $18,900, and it goes up quick from there to over $20,000.
I think I'll try another demo later in the summer, this time also get my brother's impressions, and see if it still feels so great . . . .
Any one else try one yet, and if so what are your impressions? And any one here that has made the switch?
Dennis