BMW S1000r nekkid review

[Geeen]

Looks like Triumph really needs to lift their game in the big naked class, with competition like the V4 Tuono, KTM Superduke 1290 and now this.....

[pzkpfw]

They should powder-coat the mufflers and call them a belly pan.

[Owl]

Looks like Triumph really needs to lift their game in the big naked class

Yes and what are they doing for this year. Oh yeah, removing the forged wheels from the R and adding the flyscreen/bellypan etc. We demand forward movement, not backward!

Be interesting to ride the sport version of this BMW with the semi-active suspension.

[Gremlin]

I'll just add another bike to the drool aka don't touch or ride list. Stands at 2 now. KTM 1290 SuperDuke and this S1000R...

[Trade_nancy]

Price of any BMW tends to be the decider. Similarly for Ducati. Around $21k for a Triumph S3..how much is this BMW? Very nice bike however. Looks like they learned some things from Triumph though...and came back with something better - but likely $$$ heavy.

[Geeen]

Price of any BMW tends to be the decider. Similarly for Ducati. Around $21k for a Triumph S3..how much is this BMW? Very nice bike however. Looks like they learned some things from Triumph though...and came back with something better - but likely $$$ heavy.

MCN UK reckon entry level bike will be under 10k pounds..

[pritch]

Looks like there'll be a fairly big difference in price between the Triumph and the newer bikes. Tuono is $27,000, Beemer likely 28,000, Superduke another 500.
Far enough apart to be a different market really.

[skippa1]

Nice, very nice

[MrItalian]

me likey

[Geeen]

Yes and what are they doing for this year. Oh yeah, removing the forged wheels from the R and adding the flyscreen/bellypan etc. We demand forward movement, not backward!

Be interesting to ride the sport version of this BMW with the semi-active suspension.

I just watched this, was interesting..



Seems the journos still have a soft spot for the Trumpy

[MD]

I'll just add another bike to the drool aka don't touch or ride list. Stands at 2 now. KTM 1290 SuperDuke and this S1000R...

Good taste. They're my favourite two 'wish I had em' naked bikes. Good to see both companies have leaned towards a real world 'practical bike' as well as awesome performance.

[DMNTD:Me]

Looks like there'll be a fairly big difference in price between the Triumph and the newer bikes. Tuono is $27,000, Beemer likely 28,000, Superduke another 500.
Far enough apart to be a different market really.

Can buy a new APRC Tuono for around the $24,500 mark, heck my 2014 RSV4R's RRP was only $27,990+ orc.
In fact you can pick up a 2012 model APRC Tuono for $22,990+
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-685078392.htm

The Aprilias really have become viable financially when comparing with other similar bikes.

[Geeen]

If I was going to replace the Speedy the V4 Tuono would definitely be at the top of my list

[Owl]

If I was going to replace the Speedy the V4 Tuono would definitely be at the top of my list

Was once at the top of my list too, but didn't like the horrible seat and fuel range. So glad I didn't now, considering there's one in NZ with a poked engine and been off the road for over a year while sorting warranty etc. I've heard KTM aren't any better.

[Geeen]

I don't have a lot of faith in the local KTM dealer here, some swear by them but I've had too many questionable experiences with them. As far as fuel range on the Tuono goes, it's not something I'm too worried about. I can empty the Speedy pretty quick when it's called for