2009 XR1200 versus the BMW K1200R-Can the XR1200 compete?
Cruiser
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From: Seattle, WA
I like both HD and BMW
I love HD heritage and image and style, and love my big twin for crusin'. But if I was going to blow another $10+k on another bike just for "performance", I'd be headed to the BMW dealer, no question. BMW, as with their cars, in many ways sets the benchmark in the targeted demographic & use they build for.
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Tourer
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Isn't the point of reviewing seemingly "different" machines to evaluate how each might be suited to the intended use? If HD is gonna market this new ride as a "performance bike", then anyone who's into "performance" might want to evaluate ALL the comparables before investing, right?
I love HD heritage and image and style, and love my big twin for crusin'. But if I was going to blow another $10+k on another bike just for "performance", I'd be headed to the BMW dealer, no question. BMW, as with their cars, in many ways sets the benchmark in the targeted demographic & use they build for.
I love HD heritage and image and style, and love my big twin for crusin'. But if I was going to blow another $10+k on another bike just for "performance", I'd be headed to the BMW dealer, no question. BMW, as with their cars, in many ways sets the benchmark in the targeted demographic & use they build for.
Road Captain
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I don't see why these comparisons continue. If you're going to compare something at least try to get something similar. It's like an auto forum running comparisons between a Saturn and a Ferrari.
Please find more compatible comparisons. Thanks
Please find more compatible comparisons. Thanks
Road Captain
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Taken directly from HD'S site:
"Whether it's concrete,asphalt,pavement or blacktop, the bottomless pit of torque hits as hard as it did on racetracks a half century ago"
I'd say that's promoting it as a performance bike wouldn't you?
"Whether it's concrete,asphalt,pavement or blacktop, the bottomless pit of torque hits as hard as it did on racetracks a half century ago"
I'd say that's promoting it as a performance bike wouldn't you?
Tourer
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From: Jackson NJ
There was a bike magazine article a couple of weeks ago where they compared the XR and a Ducati Biposto. Probably one of the better comparisons
Edit. It was the July issue of Cycle World and the Ducati was the Sport 1000
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Road Warrior
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look man richard simmons is in better condition than dennis leary, but that dont make me wanna have beers with him over leary. the bmw is a better performance bike thats kinda gay an really directed towards **** yuppies so i'd never want any part of it. the XR1200 is no performance slouch, looks tough, has the harley sound and chicks dig em so i say the XR1200 doesn't just compete with the bmw it kicks it *** all day long.
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Road Captain
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From: Westchester, New York
lol...I agree. I believe they are saying it's the type of performance bike you would have ridden a "half century ago". Certainly not today! Cool bike nonetheless! As with all H-D's, top line performance is not what the bikes are about.
True, except that bit where it says "a half century ago".
There was a bike magazine article a couple of weeks ago where they compared the XR and a Ducati Biposto. Probably one of the better comparisons
Edit. It was the July issue of Cycle World and the Ducati was the Sport 1000
There was a bike magazine article a couple of weeks ago where they compared the XR and a Ducati Biposto. Probably one of the better comparisons
Edit. It was the July issue of Cycle World and the Ducati was the Sport 1000
