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  1. 01-06-2011, 04:48 AM #1
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    174 Mph on X-Way

    What a rush....

    http://news.yahoo.com/video/louisvil...ssway-23704317
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  2. 01-06-2011, 12:30 PM #2
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    At least he slowed down to 90MPH once he got on the residential surface streets. He's got that going for him
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  3. 01-09-2011, 10:21 AM #3
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    this is what it would be like onboard

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  4. 01-11-2011, 05:42 AM #4
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    Early last year I witnessed a young guy blasting through I-95 traffic tag the corner of a Cadillac. No helmet, just sneakers, shorts and a tank top... it wasn't pretty. Darwinism at work, with cleanup provided by county services.
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  5. 01-11-2011, 07:18 AM #5
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    I did 131 (GPS indicated) coming out of Death Valley three years ago on my BMW K1200GT. It was still pulling but I backed off as the air coming over the wind screen hitting my helmet set up a high frequency vibration blurring my vision...

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  6. 01-11-2011, 08:51 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by sithot View Post
    Not the most aerodynamic windscreen in the world from my experience on a '94 R1100RSL.
    The "K" bikes will haul ass! I had a loaner once (a lowly 1100) and found myself passing everyone on the interstate just running in a "cruise mode" sweet spot that the bike seemed to fall into with seemingly little effort. I looked down and saw an indicated 90mph. After that it wasn't nearly as much fun because the bike just didn't like being held to 65mph and it was actually a chore to keep it there.

    Ordered a "6" yet?!
    http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-moto...bmw-k-1600-gt/

    I love the line! "With an engine output of 118 kW (160 bhp) and a maximum torque of 175 Newton meters, the 6-cylinder engine provides superb propulsion in all conditions."

    Best,

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    No "6" yet. I may never sell my K 1200 for all the reasons you've noted...

    Saw and sat on the 6 at the Long Beach MC show. Even had a chat with David Robb about the design, he was standing there when I got off it. A very handsome and efficient design but the mid $20K starting price is off putting...

    Cheers Tom...
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  7. 01-11-2011, 10:32 AM #7
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    I have always like the vintage BMW bikes but I went down and looked at this guy man what a machine.
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  8. 01-11-2011, 11:38 AM #8
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    The S1000RR is an awesome machine but I really desire one of the HP2 Sports. Not as fast but it's a beautiful piece of carbon fibre/billet aluminum sculpture....

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