BIKE WATCH: BMW K 1200 R

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In reference to my previous article, this is the BMW K 1200 R...

BMW K 1200 R

The BMW K 1200 R is the most powerful naked bike BMW offers as of this moment. Ergo, this is the most powerful naked bike the planet EARTH could offer. She was released on 2006 in the international market and was the creme dela creme of Biker shows everywhere. There is no biker show without this baby.

As for specs, wikipedia has this to say:
"a 163 hp (122 kW) @ 10,250 rpm from its 1157 cc 4 cylinder motor with a torque of 94 lbf·ft (127 N·m) @ 8,250 rpm, a mind numbing explosive acceleration of 100 km/h from stand-still in 2 seconds and a top speed of over 163 mph (260 km/h). There are many other features in this bike from its styling to layout. The cylinder block is canted toward the front wheel by 55 degrees to reduce the entire motorcycle’s center of gravity, permitting innovating packaging solutions. The optional ESA system allows the rider to adjust for different road conditions and varying loads for a very individualized riding style. At the touch of a button, the rider is able to choose between three settings (Normal, Comfort, and Sport) for front and rear suspension as well as adjusting for suspension preload, a three-way catalytic converter in the exhaust to ensure more environmental friendly low emissions and anti-lock braking system to ensure rider safety in extreme braking. Fully sequential cylinder-specific fuel injection with integrated anti-knock control mean that peak torque is available from 3500 rpm all the way to the 11,000 rpm redline and wheelies are just a touch of a throttle away!"

Awesome.

However, there is no such thing as a perfect bike -- especially if you are trying to please everyone... sports and naked peeps. This bike is essentially a naked bike. Duh. Thus, it tends to be on the heavy side, like most nakeds. My good friend is totally pleased with this bike on account that it's so comfortable that it seems like you're driving a car. Another good friend said that he wouldn't go out on that bike on account that there's no thrill. "It's like a friggin' car!" says he.

Weight issues. The naked peeps absolutely adore this bike, giving them a taste of the sports while still on a naked. Ok, nakeds are veering towards cross-county more than race track but still, it is in their blood to enjoy speed once in a while. The sports peeps think that the bike is way too heavy for sports to the point of maybe hacking off some of its muscles. I think not.

Since I am naked leaning to cruiser. I think she's fine the way she is.