Test Ride: S1000RR

goof2 · 02-20-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

BMW's intent with this bike is to take over the world.

I get nervous when I hear about Germans wanting to take over the world.

smileyman · 02-20-2010, 06:16 PM

German technology has always been top notch. The Nazi's screwed things up, but their culture has its charm.

Isnt it neat that each race builds machines to match their own traits and personalities...

azoomm · 02-20-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

German technology has always been top notch. The Nazi's screwed things up, but their culture has its charm.

Isnt it neat that each race builds machines to match their own traits and personalities...

"German" would be a Nationality, not a race

The Nazi's weren't the first time the Germans went a little power crazy.

German aftermarket vs. OEM is interesting, though. The process that Germans go through to put anything on their vehicles is different. In that, they need to register the vehicle with the aftermarket products [exaust, suspension, etc.] So, typically their manufacturers have produced what they feel to be the "finished" product. It is also why there are entire companies in Germany that will produce an aftermarket vehicle with their name.

smileyman · 02-20-2010, 06:33 PM

Yeah I dont know why i typed race, I was actually thinking culture.

Italian bikes are so passionate and stylish. German bikes are built with so much emphasis on design, Japanese machines are so focused and functional. British machines exude a certain flair for protocol.

Dave · 02-20-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

Yeah I dont know why i typed race, I was actually thinking culture.

Italian bikes are so passionate and stylish. German bikes are built with so much emphasis on design, Japanese machines are so focused and functional. British machines exude a certain flair for protocol.

and american bikes are ugly fat and loud

Amber Lamps · 02-20-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

and american bikes are ugly fat and loud

Just like our...nevermind...

Amber Lamps · 02-20-2010, 08:01 PM

Yep, I'm going to test ride one here as soon as the weather and my schedule click! I want it to be decent so that I can get a really good romp in. Once or twice around the "block" isn't going to cut it for a bike that costs $17,000!!!

02-20-2010, 06:16 PM	#2
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	German technology has always been top notch. The Nazi's screwed things up, but their culture has its charm. Isnt it neat that each race builds machines to match their own traits and personalities... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

02-20-2010, 06:33 PM	#4
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Yeah I dont know why i typed race, I was actually thinking culture. Italian bikes are so passionate and stylish. German bikes are built with so much emphasis on design, Japanese machines are so focused and functional. British machines exude a certain flair for protocol. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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02-20-2010, 08:01 PM	#7
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Yep, I'm going to test ride one here as soon as the weather and my schedule click! I want it to be decent so that I can get a really good romp in. Once or twice around the "block" isn't going to cut it for a bike that costs $17,000!!!