What the deal with the roofed scooter-things?

**Sutage** · 30th April 2005, 17:43

Man, saw three of those crazy BMW motorbike/scooter roofed things. Anyone got a webpage or some info on them?

I'd love to do a wheelie on it, youd roll in a 360 circle

What do you guys think of them? I think they are a bit on the unneccessary- why dont you just get a car side.

Oh also, are they scooters or bikes? :P

**crashe** · 30th April 2005, 18:20

There is two types that you speak of.....

The first type: They do actually have a name, but right at this moment I cant recall what it is.
There is one floating around New Lynn at times.... spoke to the owner of it a couple of years ago.....
I belive they are used around the bottom of town (Auckland) for delivering things..... The one I saw in New Lynn was of low cc rating... and classed as a scooter

Second type: But on saying that..... now I could be wrong, but didnt BMW bring out a few and they cost a fortune (Thousands and thousands of dollars)..... they are fitted out with a radio, window wipers etc. Those ones are classed as motorbikes...... cos they are higher in the cc rating.

**Waylander** · 30th April 2005, 18:23

Saw one out in Tauranga today, almost wrecked the car laughin' so hard. Also saw a V-rod with ape hangers, idiot. Cut his handleing in half.

**Mr Skid** · 30th April 2005, 18:44

Originally Posted by Sutage

I'd love to do a wheelie on it, youd roll in a 360 circle

Off topic I know, but I once saw a video of a bicycle equipped with a roll cage do a 360 stoppie then ride off. Memorable.

Back to the matter at hand, you're refering to a BMW C1, available in 125 and 200cc engines. http://www.kevinboone.com/mc-c1-200.html

They seem like a damn good idea, I just don't think I'd want one.

**Sutage** · 30th April 2005, 18:58

Ya i saw two in New Lynn, probably the same one :P

And one elsewhere on my bus travels, damn red baron and not letting me ride bike home !!!

Ha thanks for the info, ill try and see if i can have a chat to the owner, they are funny little things to say the least

**Teflon** · 30th April 2005, 19:33

You must feel like a dork riding one. Saw one in town, the guy looked a little shady, open face helmet, aviator glasses, and big queer looking cheesy smile.

Guess thats BMW riders for ya.

**RDJ** · 30th April 2005, 19:51

C'mon, it's got two wheels, it's part of the brotherhood!

Probably for suits who want to be mobile but not wet. Good on 'em if they want one.

**Ghost Lemur** · 30th April 2005, 21:08

Originally Posted by Mr Skid

Off topic I know, but I once saw a video of a bicycle equipped with a roll cage do a 360 stoppie then ride off. Memorable.

It was the guys from BOTY who made it. Quite cool.

**Mr Skid** · 30th April 2005, 21:32

Originally Posted by Ghost Lemur

It was the guys from BOTY who made it. Quite cool.

Ah, that's right. Masterpiece televison it certainly was.

**Wolf** · 30th April 2005, 22:54

As I would not willingly afix my ankle to the frame of my bike in such a way that I would be dragged along the road by the bike should I fall off, so too would I not ride one of those C1s. All the disadvantages of both bike and car - fuck all protection in an off and unable to escape from the damn thing.

I think they're the dumbest thing I've ever seen - even the Suzuki FA50 has more cred than them.

**Bob** · 1st May 2005, 00:40

Originally Posted by Mr Skid

Off topic I know, but I once saw a video of a bicycle equipped with a roll cage do a 360 stoppie then ride off. Memorable.

Back to the matter at hand, you're refering to a BMW C1, available in 125 and 200cc engines. http://www.kevinboone.com/mc-c1-200.html

They seem like a damn good idea, I just don't think I'd want one.

I've ridden one!

I got to do a test ride of a C1 for the late, lamented Used Motorcycle Guide (now part of Used Bike Guide... but I digress) and they're quite good fun, in limited doses.

When you first get in, they seem very unwieldy, what with all that weight above your head. And all the putting on of seatbelts (they don't go if you don't wear your belt) is a faff. But once you're under way, they're actually quite poised and balanced and will weave through a set of cones (yes, I had to weave through cones) with ease.

You do need to keep them on the boil though... dropping off the revs when rolling up to the lights you can feel that weight over your head destabilising you a bit.

The ABS option is definitely a good idea - watching BMW's test rider stand one on it's nose (on a slippy display area floor) was very impressive indeed.

If you ever get the chance to try one out, give it a go - they're surprisingly better than you'd think. But the thought of riding one in busy commuter traffic? Hmm, I prefer my SV any day of the week.

Thing I really want to try is one of those Gilera DNA's - they strike me as fun, and I reckon they'd be great for local nipping about.

**Posh Tourer :P** · 1st May 2005, 00:49

Originally Posted by Teflon

You must feel like a dork riding one. Saw one in town, the guy looked a little shady, open face helmet, aviator glasses, and big queer looking cheesy smile.

Guess thats BMW riders for ya.

Damn! Is it?? I must be way off current fashion!! Gotta go get me some new gear!!

**Mr Skid** · 1st May 2005, 01:05

Originally Posted by Posh Tourer :P

Damn! Is it?? I must be way off current fashion!! Gotta go get me some new gear!!

Just for you Posh, from the BMW-Motorrad Collection:

BMW Aviator Glasses? Check.

BMW Open Face Helmet? Check.

BMW Muscle Shirt? Check.

BMW Hot Pants? Check.

**Milky** · 1st May 2005, 01:34

Originally Posted by Posh Tourer :P

Damn! Is it?? I must be way off current fashion!! Gotta go get me some new gear!!

You don't even ride one any more...

I think I have the cheesy grin down pat, but I need some help on the other bits.

**Milky** · 1st May 2005, 01:36

Originally Posted by Mr Skid

Just for you Posh, from the BMW-Motorrad Collection:
BMW Aviator Glasses? Check.

BMW Open Face Helmet? Check.

BMW Muscle Shirt? Check.

BMW Hot Pants? Check.

Total cost:
More than my student loan.