New BMW cruiser concept

[Cincinnatus]

First motorcycle I've seen that is susceptible to termite infestation.

Dan

I doubt that. I'm sure you've seen this before...

 

[bergmen]

I doubt that. I'm sure you've seen this before...

Oh, yeah, I have and forgot about it. But that is something you WANT to be eaten by termites and the sooner the better.

Dan

 

[SFSV650]

 

[Cincinnatus]

I agree, that pic of the 2x4s bike is truly vomitous.

 

[Fizzix]

I think it looks pretty cool, though not sure about the wood panels... Those might not make production though since it's simply oiled... That'd make for some high maintenance panels...

But overall, if I were to actually consider getting a bagger, this would def be on my short list, assuming it makes production.

 

[KronikInsomniak]

Reminds me of a Victory.

 

[GAJ]

Coming from BMW, saves it... Real wood is right, right is what they do.

I've owned three BMW's and liked two of them.

But yes, they are an excellent manufacturer...but...you did realize, right, that EVERY BMW now comes with ABS, right?

 

[louemc]

I've owned three BMW's and liked two of them.

But yes, they are an excellent manufacturer...but...you did realize, right, that EVERY BMW now comes with ABS, right?

Times have changed.... ABS is right for these times.

Pathetic/incompetent/never learned how to finesse their brake applications, and never will, types are the now generation.

I'm not going to be buying a new (or any) BMW, so... no issue here.

 

[Cincinnatus]

I've owned three BMW's and liked two of them.

But yes, they are an excellent manufacturer...but...you did realize, right, that EVERY BMW now comes with ABS, right?

Not true, the new hipster model has no ABS, heated grips, or other good stuff.

 

[DReg350]

Not true, the new hipster model has no ABS, heated grips, or other good stuff.

I can't find one that doesn't have it: All BMW Models

 

[GAJ]

Not true, the new hipster model has no ABS, heated grips, or other good stuff.

From their website:

ABS as standard. Now on all current models.*
German and European statistics speak for themselves: an anti-lock braking system (ABS) on a motorcycle is the most effective assistance system to make riding a motorbike safer. BMW Motorrad recognized this irrefutable fact early on and has fitted ABS in a range of models since 1993.

Today the technology is fully mature, with dozens of tests and racing victories demonstrating the practical capabilities of ABS. This is why BMW Motorrad now asks the question: why wait until 2016 for the obligatory introduction of ABS? If there is a technology which makes motorcycling safer, it should be available to all riders.

For this reason, BMW Motorrad is taking action for its riders right away and will be the first manufacturer in the world to equip all its new models with ABS as standard. Here we demonstrate once again that we are the most pioneering motorcycle manufacturer - and that there is nothing of greater importance to us than the safety of our riders.

 

[Cincinnatus]

http://www.sjbmw.com/inventory/v1/C...5-R-nineT/Base--San-Jose-California---2108081

R9T - ABS is an option.

 

[Entoptic]

If I want a wood grain couch I would go to Ikea.

 

[GAJ]

http://www.sjbmw.com/inventory/v1/C...5-R-nineT/Base--San-Jose-California---2108081

R9T - ABS is an option.

They do say 2016 is the all in date so, yes, it seems you are correct for the moment.

 

[Cincinnatus]

I'd rather be right than popular, so I've got that going for me.

 

[danate]

Times have changed.... ABS is right for these times.

Pathetic/incompetent/never learned how to finesse their brake applications, and never will, types are the now generation.

I'm not going to be buying a new (or any) BMW, so... no issue here.

Not true, the new hipster model has no ABS, heated grips, or other good stuff.

lol. Does that make Lou a hipster? Old man hipster?

 

[ob1ventura]

Doesn't look that way to me.

Looks like the riding position is close to that on a dyna w/ mid controls.

Also looks like the pillion better hang on good.

 

[louemc]

lol. Does that make Lou a hipster? Old man hipster?

Not me.... But a young guy that rides long board on Ebbetts pass, East side, shows me his stuff (and video's)
OMG those lads are working it

 

[Paulo666]

Reminds me of a Victory.

This was my first thought also.

 

[mitiasbikes]

My bet is the end product will look nothing like a concept. BMW is seeing how much of a market share Diavel took and want piece of that pie, question is ....is it going to be their 1000ccs plant or 1600.