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06-04-2006, 09:45 PM
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| Kickstand Operator   Joined: Aug 2005
Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Posts: 284
|  Any BMW Cruisers out there? Anyone ride (or rode) a BMW 1200 Cruiser? Maybe a Montauk? 1200c? I have a C50 & am curious to know how it rides compared to a BMW cruiser? Anyone have any input? Bueller? Bueller? j/k!
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06-10-2006, 03:24 PM
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| Sprocket Pilot   Joined: Nov 2004
Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 891
| I haven't ridden the Montauk but I've looked at it. It's an odd cruiser. BMW took their Telelevier front end, ABS, the boxer motor, shaft drive, these things that are pretty standard on the regular BMW line and put them on a cruiser. If you're really interested visit a BMW dealership and ride one. BMW dealers (as far as I know) all allow test rides so you don't need to sit around wondering if its a good bike, you can just ride it and find out 
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12-07-2006, 05:41 PM
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| Newbie  Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 11
| Montauk rider here! Awesome machine,great build quality,plenty of torque,Brembo brakes and good handling for a cruiser. I used to ride a Harley but this bike is superb in all repects.I wish I knew how to put a photo on the site (newbie today) a real head turner,comfortable and reliable..........all I need in a bike period!  |
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12-08-2006, 11:09 PM
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| U.B's LoveChild   Joined: Dec 2005
Bike: '07 Harley Road King
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,212
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 I've never had the joy of riding one, but dang, they're nice looking. BTW, STIG: 
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12-09-2006, 10:24 AM
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| Newbie Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 11
| Sod it, it didn`t work!!! anyway my bikes black. 2002 showroom condition and the only one Iv`e seen.I joined the Beemer club in the North East of England and mine is the first one they have seen as well. It was launched in The USA in a place called,wait for it............. Montauk! canny eh? |
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12-09-2006, 04:13 PM
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| Foil Inspector  Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: BMW K1200LT
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Posts: 961
| One of my coworkers has that bike. It's a nice looking ride, tho I've never had the chance to ride one. I know that my local dealer is getting requests all the time for them...
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12-10-2006, 11:44 AM
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| Newbie Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 11
| I fitted a sissy bar to stop the missus from falling off the back,front and rear comfort seats,engine bars and some rails to take panniers.I can`t find any suitable panniers so far. The screen is tall enough to protect from the wind (I`m six feet) at a steady 90 mph. The model previous model to this one was called the`Independent` it had lots of problems which BMW seem to have now sorted out on this model.That bike had very high handlebars,only one front light and spoked wheels instead of alloy wheels.The side panels were missing and the bike had an unfinished look about it.It was featured in a James Bond movie. So far my experience has been good and the bikes due it`s first 6,000 mile service.I`ll wait untill spring for that as the bikes in mothballs for the winter. |
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07-11-2007, 07:55 PM
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| Where Am I ?  Joined: Apr 2007
Bike: 05 VTX 1300C
Location: Spring Hill, TN
Posts: 47
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. First, I ride a VTX 1300C that's not exactly stock, (just looks that way) and pull 400-600 mile weekends or days whenever necessary (Avg 15-18K per year riding). Second, it's a totally different kind of ride - somewhat like a goldwing in that it's ultra smooth and you sit more upright with the mid-controls...now on the to fun part....this beast was fast and very nimble (rode around the VA countryside from Fredericksburg to Charlottesville and back) in the corners. I felt like I was riding a sportbike instead of a heavy cruiser and believe me when I say, the power is so smooth (152hp at rear wheel per BMW) you can get lost on the speedo real quick (found myself at 145mph  on I-64 w/o any difficulty!). With the comforts of the electric adjustable windshield, heated seats/grips and vented cowlings, I can see this will be a great addition for long distance cruising to anyone's stable! I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on one instead of a Wing next year....they're about the same price  Take the test ride offer from the dealership and you'll be sold! Good luck on not buying one....
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