I know nothing about motorcycles, but wow.

FC · 04-08-2010, 08:42 AM

http://www.insideline.com/bmw/2010-b...irst-ride.html

Optimus Prime · 04-08-2010, 09:23 AM

ya, that's a monster. Too much bike for my level of self-control.

JST · 04-08-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edmunds

Variable-length intake systems have already been in use on racing cars for some time and have now been introduced for cars such as the Ferrari 458 Italia.

Didn't the Yamaha SHO V6 have this in 1989?

EDIT: Also, fuck that's fast.

John V · 04-08-2010, 10:27 AM

The SHO had a dual-mode intake manifold. So does my RX-7. Nothing new. But the BMW system isn't two mode, it's continously variable.

The S1000RR is a neat machine and if I was in the market for a 1000cc race replica I'd certainly consider it.

Melissa · 04-08-2010, 01:58 PM

I just sent the link to my husband. I may have a battle on my hands. Where should I go shopping if I let him get one?

FC · 04-08-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melissa

I just sent the link to my husband. I may have a battle on my hands. What should I get if he gets that?

Heck, even I almost want that bike.

Melissa · 04-08-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC

Heck, even I almost want that bike.

That does have the bling quality I like!

SCA · 04-09-2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC

http://www.insideline.com/bmw/2010-b...irst-ride.html

One bad ass motorcycle! When I get a chance the local dealer has invited me to test ride one. It is too much bike for me, even though I have a R1100S (1085cc). The S1000RR is a totally different animal. I wish BMW would produce a 600cc model.

John V · 04-29-2010, 08:11 AM

Stupid quote from the article:

Quote:

There was a time when 100 horsepower in a motorcycle was cause for governmental intervention, yet the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR offers 190 hp @ 13,000 rpm, more power than that of the first-generation BMW M3. It's like packing a 500-hp BMW V10 into a BMW 1 Series.

Hm. At 455lbs and 190hp, the S1000RR carries 2.4lb for every horsepower.

It's more like stuffing a 500hp M5 V10 into a 1200lb Caterham Super 7.

04-08-2010, 08:42 AM	#1
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Optimus Prime Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Golf TDi Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 3,283	ya, that's a monster. Too much bike for my level of self-control. __________________ Jason

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04-08-2010, 10:27 AM	#4
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	The SHO had a dual-mode intake manifold. So does my RX-7. Nothing new. But the BMW system isn't two mode, it's continously variable. The S1000RR is a neat machine and if I was in the market for a 1000cc race replica I'd certainly consider it.