BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky?

bwhip · 12-13-2006, 07:55 PM

Part of me really likes this bike, and part of me thinks it looks kind of dorky. What say you?

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/101206top.jpg

evl_twn · 12-13-2006, 07:56 PM

I like everything about it, except for the price.

TraumaOne · 12-13-2006, 08:44 PM

The front and rear don't look like they should be on the same bike...

A beemer, so I asume the price is at least 15k?

bwhip · 12-13-2006, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

The front and rear don't look like they should be on the same bike...

A beemer, so I asume the price is at least 15k?

I heard they'd be pushing 20K.

Pete · 12-14-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

The front and rear don't look like they should be on the same bike...

Agreed, and the front end looks raked out, but like Whipper, part of me really likes it.

TraumaOne · 12-14-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

I heard they'd be pushing 20K.

Definately not interested then...

luvtolean · 12-14-2006, 10:04 AM

I checked them out over the weekend. I think they are WAY cool. They come with a pneumatic rear shock and a level on the frame to precisely set preload to your load.

My local stealer had them with a set of dirt wheels and a (spoke) set of street wheels for $20k.

MSRP is over $21k.

I'm not sure I could pay more for that bike than a 1098...but I really want one! Only thing I see it needing is a screen.

G-ForceJunkie · 12-15-2006, 09:00 PM

If looks are your biggest issue, dont ride a BMW

As for the air shock, that POS is a failure on the HP2 unless you ride like my grandma. Real offroad dirt use, it turns to mush in the whoops. When I pitted for the BMW teams for the '05 Baja 1000, we actualy replaced it with a Ohlins at mile 253 pits as the stocker was toast. Probaly not an issue on a street bike.

luvtolean · 12-15-2006, 09:35 PM

Yeah, but I was looking at the thing for trips down to that area with a certain Beemer rider I know...among other things.

Hook · 12-18-2006, 02:43 PM

21K? And why is it that their Sport Touring goes for $17K - $18K. I don't get it.

ONEvcs · 12-18-2006, 02:51 PM

It's cool. For the price I rather get the adventure though...

TraumaOne · 12-18-2006, 03:25 PM

For the money I'd get a 1098, but that is me...

CBR929RE · 12-18-2006, 08:45 PM

I definetly like it. the seat needs to be a touch more street looking though.

smoothrideronli · 12-19-2006, 03:17 PM

dorky

gt702 · 12-19-2006, 03:41 PM

Can it be both?

Like the concept of the big bore super-supermoto, and parts of it look really cool ... and that BMW actually put it together ... but the limitation os the BMW design pieces make it look dorky, and with that much mass !?!?

I'll hold judgement until I see it, but still think I'll say both.

smoothrideronli · 12-19-2006, 04:52 PM

It can be both I suppose...if its extremely dorky then it can be cool...

quick26 · 12-20-2006, 02:08 PM

i would like to know what their designes smoke before they start to finish the look of the bikes. a friend of mine has one, not sure which model, but he abslutely loves it. he did have to have another motor put in it though, the one that was in it was a bad casting and oil was seeping out of the poores in the motor

ONEvcs · 12-20-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

For the money I'd get a 1098, but that is me...

you might have a hard time when you hit the trails with that bike though...

smoothrideronli · 12-20-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by quick26

i would like to know what their designes smoke before they start to finish the look of the bikes. a friend of mine has one, not sure which model, but he abslutely loves it. he did have to have another motor put in it though, the one that was in it was a bad casting and oil was seeping out of the poores in the motor

Was it still under warranty?

quick26 · 12-20-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

Was it still under warranty?

yes. they were very good about taking care of it. they thought it was the oil pan at first so they changed that and when it kept leaking they said that they were goin to make it right so they decided to just change it and be done with it. he said it took them a while due to the fact that they had to have a motor sent over. in the end he got a new motor and a big smile on his face.

smoothrideronli · 12-20-2006, 02:58 PM

Sucks being without a bike while you wait though...

quick26 · 12-20-2006, 03:00 PM

yes it does. this guy is super particular about his stuff.

smoothrideronli · 12-20-2006, 03:10 PM

Are BMWs still air cooled?

quick26 · 12-20-2006, 03:12 PM

G-ForceJunkie · 12-20-2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

Are BMWs still air cooled?

More or less, at least the boxer engines are. Oil cooled actualy, there is a small oilcooler up in front. The sport bike inline 4 is water cooled.

quick26 · 12-20-2006, 03:17 PM

hey g force, that was a good write up you did about mexico

smoothrideronli · 12-20-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by G-ForceJunkie

More or less, at least the boxer engines are. Oil cooled actualy, there is a small oilcooler up in front. The sport bike inline 4 is water cooled.

I still dont understand the reason engine makers still do this...

G-ForceJunkie · 12-20-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by quick26

hey g force, that was a good write up you did about mexico

Thanks...I still got 3 or 4 more days to write up. I'll get to it soon.

G-ForceJunkie · 12-20-2006, 03:30 PM

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12-13-2006, 07:55 PM	#1
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12-13-2006, 07:56 PM	#2
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,730	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? I like everything about it, except for the price.

12-13-2006, 08:44 PM	#3
TraumaOne a mowing target Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Greenville, NC Age: 35 Bike(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 1,596	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? The front and rear don't look like they should be on the same bike... A beemer, so I asume the price is at least 15k?

12-14-2006, 10:04 AM	#7
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 6,695	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? I checked them out over the weekend. I think they are WAY cool. They come with a pneumatic rear shock and a level on the frame to precisely set preload to your load. My local stealer had them with a set of dirt wheels and a (spoke) set of street wheels for $20k. MSRP is over $21k. I'm not sure I could pay more for that bike than a 1098...but I really want one! Only thing I see it needing is a screen.

12-15-2006, 09:00 PM	#8
G-ForceJunkie Who's driving? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: Valencia, CA Bike(s): BMW GS1150 ADV, DRZ400 Posts: 654	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? If looks are your biggest issue, dont ride a BMW As for the air shock, that POS is a failure on the HP2 unless you ride like my grandma. Real offroad dirt use, it turns to mush in the whoops. When I pitted for the BMW teams for the '05 Baja 1000, we actualy replaced it with a Ohlins at mile 253 pits as the stocker was toast. Probaly not an issue on a street bike.

12-15-2006, 09:35 PM	#9
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 6,695	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? Yeah, but I was looking at the thing for trips down to that area with a certain Beemer rider I know...among other things.

12-18-2006, 02:43 PM	#10
Hook Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 44 Posts: 12	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? 21K? And why is it that their Sport Touring goes for $17K - $18K. I don't get it. __________________ "Being able to 'think outside the box' presupposes you were able to think in it" -Automaker Bob Lutz

12-18-2006, 02:51 PM	#11
ONEvcs "Si vis pacem parabellum" Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,643 Images: 99	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? It's cool. For the price I rather get the adventure though...

12-18-2006, 03:25 PM	#12
TraumaOne a mowing target Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Greenville, NC Age: 35 Bike(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 1,596	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? For the money I'd get a 1098, but that is me...

12-18-2006, 08:45 PM	#13
CBR929RE Christmas baby meatball Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,553	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? I definetly like it. the seat needs to be a touch more street looking though. __________________ Seamus FTW

12-19-2006, 03:17 PM	#14
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 34 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,400	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? dorky

12-19-2006, 03:41 PM	#15
gt702 Gear Driven Cams Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): Some Hondas and a Kwacker Posts: 1,175	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? Can it be both? Like the concept of the big bore super-supermoto, and parts of it look really cool ... and that BMW actually put it together ... but the limitation os the BMW design pieces make it look dorky, and with that much mass !?!? I'll hold judgement until I see it, but still think I'll say both. __________________ Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Albert Einstein

12-19-2006, 04:52 PM	#16
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 34 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,400	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? It can be both I suppose...if its extremely dorky then it can be cool...

12-20-2006, 02:08 PM	#17
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? i would like to know what their designes smoke before they start to finish the look of the bikes. a friend of mine has one, not sure which model, but he abslutely loves it. he did have to have another motor put in it though, the one that was in it was a bad casting and oil was seeping out of the poores in the motor __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

12-20-2006, 02:58 PM	#21
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12-20-2006, 03:00 PM	#22
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? yes it does. this guy is super particular about his stuff. __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

12-20-2006, 03:10 PM	#23
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 34 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,400	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? Are BMWs still air cooled?

12-20-2006, 03:12 PM	#24
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

12-20-2006, 03:17 PM	#26
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? hey g force, that was a good write up you did about mexico __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

12-20-2006, 03:30 PM	#29
G-ForceJunkie Who's driving? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: Valencia, CA Bike(s): BMW GS1150 ADV, DRZ400 Posts: 654	Re: BMW Megamoto - Cool or Dorky? Quote: