S1000-based tourer

Proven engine, versatile design, neutral ergos -

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/clearest-shot-yet-of-bmws-s1000-based-tourer/25425.html

Wow, didn't see that coming.

dduelin said:

Wow, didn't see that coming.

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Speculation at the dealership is that they will continue to expand the S1000 platform, possibly a K1300S replacement for 2016? That, would be quite tasty! I hope they offer the DDC option on this new bike, it's a gem on the HP4.

No matter what you think of their reliability, BMW is making a lot of bikes I could see buying, unlike Honda. It really aggravates that the company I've ridden from 1970 doesn't make a current model of anything I'd like to buy any more.

Maybe it's the angle of the pic shot but it sure doesn't look like much 2-up space on that. Prob the camera angle.

The rider is carrying a rather large back-pack. Also, some of the comments on the article seem to suggest the picture might be 'Photoshopped' Not sure I buy into that one, but is BMW truly trying to compete with the Multistrada?

Shouldnt the GS/GSAs be competing with the Multistrada (except in the power, yes, the Duc is a monster)

Regards,
Vishnu

Rekoob said:

Maybe it's the angle of the pic shot but it sure doesn't look like much 2-up space on that. Prob the camera angle.

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thepaleobiker said:

Shouldnt the GS/GSAs be competing with the Multistrada (except in the power, yes, the Duc is a monster)

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No, the MS has nowhere near the DS depth of the GS.

Morton said:

No, the MS has nowhere near the DS depth of the GS.

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Of course, yes, I'm sorry I didn't express my thoughts coherently :-D - why would BMW want to create a new adventure bike, when they have the already excellent GS/GSA bikes?

The only "con" of the GS (when compared to the duc) is the lower powered engine. The GS is superior in almost everything else.

Have I put my query in better words? I hope so! is this a move to getting the boxer engine platform eventually....replaced?

I just rode a s1000R last week and if it wasn't for the canted forward ergo's and LOUD pipe in my ear it would be a great bike. Great gauges and had a very nice ride when on the comfort setting. It would run in the 80-90mph range in first gear! Dang that thing was holy-cow fast, riding wheelies easily to 120mph!

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I just rode a s1000R last week and if it wasn't for the canted forward ergo's and LOUD pipe in my ear it would be a great bike. Great gauges and had a very nice ride when on the comfort setting. It would run in the 80-90mph range in first gear! Dang that thing was holy-cow fast, riding wheelies easily to 120mph!

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I hope you were wearing your Superman undies, you hooligan!
Mike

Bug Dr. said:

I hope you were wearing your Superman undies, you hooligan!
Mike

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Thanks to modern medicine I have graduated to Iron Man