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09 Nightster Traded in
Now 2009 Buell 1125R Artic White + Hero Blue Translucent Wheels Mods to come: Tail Tidy kit, D&D Race slip on exhaust, K&N Filter, and Race ECM Dyno Tuned
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.
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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.
No where does HD promote the XR as a "performance" bike...
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.
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 *** an really directed towards anal 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 ass all day long.
Last edited by ernofsteel007; 06-21-2009 at 10:35 PM.
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.
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Originally Posted by tiger_rider
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
Own a K1200R and a 09 CVO softail, drove the XR1200, lovely bike, the review in question is an unfair comparison but makes me wonder why im thinking of trading in the Beemer for the 2010 XR1200x
