Another nice BMW!

[Big Dave]

I didn't connect with the motoard version but this thing is outstanding.

Really nice on the road and sweet as on the dirt. Mucho funo.

[Zuki Bandit]

That is cool!!! VERY NICE!!!

[clint640]

I didn't connect with the motoard version but this thing is outstanding.

Really nice on the road and sweet as on the dirt. Mucho funo.

They do look good, is that the first of them or the new 08 model? The lower seat height on the 08's might make them a real good adv bike for shorter riders.

Cheers
Clint

[sels1]

Looks like they are 'keeping it simple'. Good stuff. What sort of $ is it going for?

[tri boy]

I've been paying more attention to this model Beemer, than any previous.
The front forks have little adjustment, not necessarily a bad thing though.
Nice to see a normal shock at the back instead of the air dampner on the Xchallenge. The seat is lower, wider, and feels quite comfy. (sat on the one at Ham m/cycles).
Price is about $2.5k cheaper than the X, but the fuel tank is still small at about 12l I think.
Overall it looks pretty good.
I think they are going for around the $14k mark. Don't quote me on that though.
Official name is "X Country" as opposed to "X Challenge".

[Big Dave]

16K I 'think'

I again 'think' it's the original model.

Low seats are fer pussys!

I'm not doing the test - just got it for a few days. And loving it.

[tri boy]

The big David would look good on that at the CCA me thinks.
(just trying to swing a ride here ya know):blip:

[Big Dave]

Sorry mate - I won't be at the CCA this year - but this would be the bike I'd like to do it on.

[xwhatsit]

Shit that's good looking. Don't mean to be rude, but the big adventure bikes often look a little clumsy with all the plastic and screens and square headlights. Built for a purpose, though, of course. This on the other hand looks simple and lean. Lovely!

[Big Dave]

Shit that's good looking. Don't mean to be rude, but the big adventure bikes often look a little clumsy with all the plastic and screens and square headlights. Built for a purpose, though, of course. This on the other hand looks simple and lean. Lovely!

Yuh - I hate windscreens.

[clint640]

Low seats are fer pussys!



Exactly. Some of us like to encourage a bit of pussy along on our adventure rides ;)

The old F650 could be set up with a low seat, but they were quite wide & way too heavy for a lot of smaller people to handle off road.

I think I saw one advertised for 15K in the last KR.

Clint

[twotyred]

I've been paying more attention to this model Beemer, than any previous.
The front forks have little adjustment, not necessarily a bad thing though.
Nice to see a normal shock at the back instead of the air dampner on the Xchallenge. The seat is lower, wider, and feels quite comfy. (sat on the one at Ham m/cycles).
Price is about $2.5k cheaper than the X, but the fuel tank is still small at about 12l I think.
Overall it looks pretty good.
I think they are going for around the $14k mark. Don't quote me on that though.
Official name is "X Country" as opposed to "X Challenge".

yep, $14600 + ORC

[Quasievil]

not a bad bike at all really, not sure what these bikes are though, they seem to be little on the range side of things small tanks etc.

Im hanging out for my new BMW, arrives in November (apparently) this is the bike for my BIG TRIP.............whos coming ?

[tri boy]

Im hanging out for my new BMW, arrives in November (apparently) this is the bike for my BIG TRIP.............whos coming ?

Ooooh, details please.

[Quasievil]

One Of THESE mate !!

[Oscar]

I didn't connect with the motoard version but this thing is outstanding.

Really nice on the road and sweet as on the dirt. Mucho funo.

I liked it.
They seem to have sorted out the FI/Chip (finally).
Finally a BMW that feels smaller than it actually is (instead of the other way around). I did think it oversteered a bit at 50-70km/h (maybe the tyre or suspesion set up).

Retail Price $14,500ish. Still expensive for what it is.

[Oscar]

One Of THESE mate !!

Dear Quasie

For Dogs Sake ride a KTM* before going to the dark side...

Kind Regards
A Former F650GSD Owner








* Mine for example.

[98tls]

Dear Quasie

For Dogs Sake ride a KTM* before going to the dark side...

Kind Regards
A Former F650GSD Owner








* Mine for example. A bit off topic but a mate in Aussie sent me these pics of his recent KTM purchase,he lives in the middle of nowhere and mad on the Baja thing,methinks this would be fun in the desert.

[Oscar]

A bit off topic but a mate in Aussie sent me these pics of his recent KTM purchase,he lives in the middle of nowhere and mad on the Baja thing,methinks this would be fun in the desert.

Nice.
If they weren't so stupidly priced I'd have one of those.
Still, I'm being reunited with the press one at the CCA. See me for a ride...

[limbimtimwim]

Looks nice.

Better than my DR-Z? I'd like to at least try and find out.

[98tls]

Nice.
If they weren't so stupidly priced I'd have one of those.
Still, I'm being reunited with the press one at the CCA. See me for a ride... Lucky bugger:argue:I asked Brett about the GPS unit,he told me that a few weeks before he bought the bike a couple of Aborigines broke down in a 4wd in the middle of nowhere and died,he figured if they couldnt find there way to water then what chance he would lol so hence the GPS.To finance the KTM he parted with a beautiful much modded SP2 Honda,he seems to be enjoying the KTM,it needs to be filthy as it looks kind of strange all clean and shiney.:2thumbsup

[Oscar]

Lucky bugger:argue:I asked Brett about the GPS unit,he told me that a few weeks before he bought the bike a couple of Aborigines broke down in a 4wd in the middle of nowhere and died,he figured if they couldnt find there way to water then what chance he would lol so hence the GPS.To finance the KTM he parted with a beautiful much modded SP2 Honda,he seems to be enjoying the KTM,it needs to be filthy as it looks kind of strange all clean and shiney.:2thumbsup

That 950 is an evil bike.
Anyone who rides it is breaking the law within minutes...wheelies, stoppies, knobblie burnouts...you name it.

[ducatijim]

That seat looks REAL minimalistic for long range 'adventuring'? Maybe fine for a fang in the sand thou.................:doh:

[Big Dave]

I find it very comfortable.

[Oscar]

That seat looks REAL minimalistic for long range 'adventuring'? Maybe fine for a fang in the sand thou.................:doh:

It's similar to the seat on the F650GS.
It's done to reduce the seat height and it works well, however it can make life awkward off road (as you can't slide back) If the F650GS is anything to go by it will be a pain after about 150 kms.

[Scouse]

No thank you Adolf

[Big Dave]

No thank you Adolf

Thatcher would do well to be as responsive to market trends.

Triumph exited the large dual sport market just as it's gaining share.

[ducatijim]

It's similar to the seat on the F650GS.
It's done to reduce the seat height and it works well, however it can make life awkward off road (as you can't slide back) If the F650GS is anything to go by it will be a pain after about 150 kms.


Sorry guys, I missed the mark again!! Wot I was refering to was the beautiful Kati 950....that seat 'looks' very DR650'ish I thought. Was not commenting on the lil' Bmr:done:

I really do need to be more concise :yes:

[rogson]

Pretty hohum IMO, I think I'll wait for the DRZ700

[Big Dave]

Pretty hohum IMO,


You can tell by riding the spec sheet huh Roger :-P

[rogson]

You can tell by riding the spec sheet huh Roger :-P

Yep - it's easy, don't even need the spec sheet......but you've got to be full of c..p to do it.

[limbimtimwim]

There is a DR-Z 700 coming?

Google says "???"

[sels1]

this is the bike for my BIG TRIP.............whos coming ?

Where to???

[NordieBoy]

There is a DR-Z 700 coming?

Google says "???"

So does Suzuki ;)

[Big Dave]

Yep - it's easy, don't even need the spec sheet......but you've got to be full of c..p to do it.

That's what makes me ah hexpert!