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**Louis** · 04-10-2006, 06:39 PM

The first is pretty bland but the other slightly modded is pretty sweet!

tlwisner · 04-18-2006, 09:13 AM

It does look fast!

svjoe · 05-03-2006, 11:52 AM

awesome machine! if i didnt already own 2 bikes, it would be mine!!!

Shea · 05-06-2006, 07:57 PM

Just started looing at this bike. At 163hp and almost 80ft-lbs of torque, this is a freakin' monster. I am reading reviews that say the long wheel base isn't a big deal due to the advancements of other handleing technologies put on this bike too.

This puppy makes the Speed triple look like grandma's new ride.

St0nkingByte · 05-06-2006, 11:30 PM

One of my riding buddies just bought a K1200S:

He let me sit on it and it has a surprisingly nimble feel. The center of gravity is really low, like cruiser low, incredible bike.

Shea · 05-07-2006, 11:52 AM

Correction, I just read that the bike has a whopping 94ft-lbs of torque!

St0nk, how does he like it? I am sure he love it. I read an review of the R and they were complaining that the steering dampener wasn't working very well. They replaced it with another stock one and it still wasn't working, but they never had a problem on the S, so they weren't sure what's wrong with it.

**Trapper** · 07-07-2006, 07:49 AM

Here's a little video on this bad boy
http://www.worldsmostpowerfulnakedbike.com/

**Louis** · 07-07-2006, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trapper

Here's a little video on this bad boy
http://www.worldsmostpowerfulnakedbike.com/

Wicked! Too bad for use the contest is only valid in the US...

Shea · 07-07-2006, 03:52 PM

The only thing I am afraid of is that really long wheel base. I am sure that helps with straight line acceleration and controlling the bike, but for turning, the suspension, tires and other things will hopefully make up for it.

I have already decided that if I can test ride one and I like it, it will be my next bike. Maybe in a year and a half.

**Louis** · 07-09-2006, 07:25 PM

One of the instructors of my ERC (Experienced Rider Course) has a K1200S. You should see how he handles the beast. The wheelbase doesn't seem an issue at all!

JES883 · 07-09-2006, 08:30 PM

My German boss says I should get rid of my Suzuki and get a BMW. This won't happen soon.

**Louis** · 07-10-2006, 06:34 AM

Ask him to give you a raise to get one!

04-10-2006, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,635	K1200r The first is pretty bland but the other slightly modded is pretty sweet! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Louis Last edited by Louis; 04-18-2006 at 09:45 AM.

04-18-2006, 09:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	It does look fast! __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

05-03-2006, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
svjoe In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 03 SV1000S/06 C50T Location: ROCHESTER,NY Posts: 108	awesome machine! if i didnt already own 2 bikes, it would be mine!!! __________________ GET WHAT YA CAN WHILE YA CAN!! LIFE IS TOO DAMN SHORT!!!!

05-06-2006, 11:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
St0nkingByte Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 890	One of my riding buddies just bought a K1200S: He let me sit on it and it has a surprisingly nimble feel. The center of gravity is really low, like cruiser low, incredible bike. __________________

07-07-2006, 07:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,716	Here's a little video on this bad boy http://www.worldsmostpowerfulnakedbike.com/ __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

05-06-2006, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	Just started looing at this bike. At 163hp and almost 80ft-lbs of torque, this is a freakin' monster. I am reading reviews that say the long wheel base isn't a big deal due to the advancements of other handleing technologies put on this bike too. This puppy makes the Speed triple look like grandma's new ride.

05-07-2006, 11:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	Correction, I just read that the bike has a whopping 94ft-lbs of torque! St0nk, how does he like it? I am sure he love it. I read an review of the R and they were complaining that the steering dampener wasn't working very well. They replaced it with another stock one and it still wasn't working, but they never had a problem on the S, so they weren't sure what's wrong with it.

07-07-2006, 03:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	The only thing I am afraid of is that really long wheel base. I am sure that helps with straight line acceleration and controlling the bike, but for turning, the suspension, tires and other things will hopefully make up for it. I have already decided that if I can test ride one and I like it, it will be my next bike. Maybe in a year and a half.

07-09-2006, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,635	One of the instructors of my ERC (Experienced Rider Course) has a K1200S. You should see how he handles the beast. The wheelbase doesn't seem an issue at all! __________________ Louis

07-09-2006, 08:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	My German boss says I should get rid of my Suzuki and get a BMW. This won't happen soon. __________________ JES883

07-10-2006, 06:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,635	Ask him to give you a raise to get one! __________________ Louis

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