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BMW S1000RR

  • 15-07-2016 6:19pm
    #1
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,936 ✭✭✭


    Took one out for a test ride today from Joe Duffys.
    Serious bit of kit and by heck does it move up through the gears.Had it out on a test ride for about 2 hours.
    A comfy bike to ride at a civil pace,and then it turns into a demon when you twist the throttle.
    Quickshifter is very slick and instantly upshifts.Standard exhaust is also quite loud too.Also alot less wind buffeting when compared to the R1.:)


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Comments

  • #2
    Plopli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 201 ✭✭Plopli


    Yeah, if I ever manage to get my wife to let me get a third bike, that's one I will definitely be looking at.
    I had the S1000r has a loaner when the GS was in for a service and it's also a very fun bike.

    There is a 131 (I think) for sale at MuttsNuts in Leixlip.


  • #3
    HardenendMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 583 ✭✭✭HardenendMan


    I have no doubt they are an amazing bike but I just can't warm to the "shark fin" side fairing.

    How much is Joe charging on the road?


  • #4
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Prefer the xr1000 myself but the above is bike porn too.


  • #5
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,025 ✭✭✭Wossack


    looks like the older model?


  • #6
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    Hey mister, does it wheelie :p


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  • #7
    sleepysniper
    Registered Users Posts: 472 ✭✭sleepysniper


    Savage bike in fairness. When it's time for the K6 to go that'll be the only machine to replace it with.


  • #8
    corkgsxr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,404 ✭✭✭corkgsxr


    Wossack wrote: »
    looks like the older model?

    It is indeed. Different exhaust on the newer and the lights are other way around


  • #9
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    Where are the adventure bike lads now?


  • #10
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Ah, so that was you yesterday. I was wondering why the bike was parked like that on the road near the airport. :D More used to people parking the other side of the road.

    Looks like a nice piece, especially on good roads.

    I still love my GS though.


  • #11
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,936 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    Paulw wrote: »
    Ah, so that was you yesterday. I was wondering why the bike was parked like that on the road near the airport. :D More used to people parking the other side of the road.

    Looks like a nice piece, especially on good roads.

    I still love my GS though.


    Was that you on the bike who slowed down to see if I was ok?:)


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  • #12
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,936 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    It had to be done.


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  • #13
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    stewygriffin wrote: »
    Was that you on the bike who slowed down to see if I was ok?:)

    Yep. Thought it unusual place to stop a bike, so thought you might have had a spill or something. Never hurts to just wave and check. :D


  • #14
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,936 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    Paulw wrote: »
    Yep. Thought it unusual place to stop a bike, so thought you might have had a spill or something. Never hurts to just wave and check. :D

    Thankyou for that.Us bikers are a close knit bunch.:)


  • #15
    gerrowadat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,363 ✭✭✭gerrowadat


    Haha, nice one. You're worse than me for test riding things and doing me nut straight away. Well wear.


  • #16
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    gerrowadat wrote: »
    Haha, nice one. You're worse than me for test riding things and doing me nut straight away. Well wear.

    You test ride and then buy. They know you're a sucker for a test ride and buy. :D


  • #17
    batman_oh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,465 ✭✭✭batman_oh


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    Where are the adventure bike lads now?

    Probably out enjoying all the roads completely unsuited to litre sportsbikes!
    :p


  • #18
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,306 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    You bought it? Very nice. Supposed to be an amazing maching


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