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**Louis** · 03-14-2006, 08:36 AM

Available mid-2006 in the US

122 HP
$14,700 USD

**Trapper** · 03-14-2006, 08:45 AM

Not sure I like the Barber pole paint scheme.

**Louis** · 03-14-2006, 09:59 AM

Yeah, it's kinda weird. You can have black or yellow or silver or barber style.

St0nkingByte · 03-17-2006, 08:23 PM

The R1200S looks like its going to be alot of fun. Its the same boxer motor that's in my RT but the S is almost 100lbs lighter. It is misunderstood by the inline four crowd but boxer is way fun. Pretty torquey low down but can really scream at the higher revs. The two cyclinder is kind of shakey and untamed but gets smoother over time, most BMW riders don't consider the boxers completely broken in until 10,000 miles or more.

http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/bikes/bike.jsp?b=r1200s

tlwisner · 03-21-2006, 06:31 PM

I like the paint scheme. When is BMW's new smaller bike coming out?

**Louis** · 03-21-2006, 06:53 PM

Which one?

tlwisner · 03-22-2006, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

Which one?

F800S

http://motorcyclistonline.com/newsandupdates/f800slook/

**Louis** · 03-22-2006, 11:07 AM

The article says first half of 2006.

Dwayne Hicks · 05-09-2006, 03:31 PM

Are they trying to put some competition into the superbike market, or have they always been there?

Shea · 05-09-2006, 07:10 PM

Dawyne, no, they have not always had high performance bikes like these. They specialized in standards and sport touring bikes. These are a HUGE hit in Europe. I think they did have a few sport oriented bikes, but nothing near to this.

bmwfanatic · 03-14-2007, 01:38 PM

i want one..but im inexperienced..my next bike maybe after my 1st one

Dave Nadeau · 03-15-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwfanatic

i want one..but im inexperienced..my next bike maybe after my 1st one

Hey BMWfanatic...that new 800's might just be in your price range!!

bmwfanatic · 03-15-2007, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Nadeau

Hey BMWfanatic...that new 800's might just be in your price range!!

omg thanks dude.. i didnt even see them...mmm now your making me drool!they are so beautiful

03-14-2006, 08:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,626	Yeah, it's kinda weird. You can have black or yellow or silver or barber style. __________________ Louis

03-17-2006, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
St0nkingByte Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 890	The R1200S looks like its going to be alot of fun. Its the same boxer motor that's in my RT but the S is almost 100lbs lighter. It is misunderstood by the inline four crowd but boxer is way fun. Pretty torquey low down but can really scream at the higher revs. The two cyclinder is kind of shakey and untamed but gets smoother over time, most BMW riders don't consider the boxers completely broken in until 10,000 miles or more. http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/bikes/bike.jsp?b=r1200s __________________

03-21-2006, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	I like the paint scheme. When is BMW's new smaller bike coming out? __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

03-21-2006, 06:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,626	Which one? __________________ Louis

03-22-2006, 11:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,626	The article says first half of 2006. __________________ Louis

05-09-2006, 03:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	Are they trying to put some competition into the superbike market, or have they always been there? __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

05-09-2006, 07:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	Dawyne, no, they have not always had high performance bikes like these. They specialized in standards and sport touring bikes. These are a HUGE hit in Europe. I think they did have a few sport oriented bikes, but nothing near to this.

03-14-2007, 01:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
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