Bagger shoot out
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A moronic article, plus my personal review is in, FYI, and I'm riding it.
Last edited by Keithhu; Feb 18, 2018 at 05:19 AM.
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Thanks, I like to see what's out there.
I've been studying the BMW for a while, want to take one for a test ride.
My Street Glide needed help in the shock travel and wind buffeting area back in 2014, not to mention the heat. I have my bike to a comfortable spot right now but buying another new one of the same means I have to address all the old issues.
http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/big-dam-tour
I've been studying the BMW for a while, want to take one for a test ride.
My Street Glide needed help in the shock travel and wind buffeting area back in 2014, not to mention the heat. I have my bike to a comfortable spot right now but buying another new one of the same means I have to address all the old issues.
http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/big-dam-tour
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Interesting article. Placing 0.79% behind first place after being reviewed by someone with admitted "disdain" for a brand is not bad. You think that up front disdain had anything to do with the nebulous scoring system? NAHHH neither do I. ;-)
You have to wonder though how much the "review scores" were affected by bad fit and maladjustment of the bike to the rider (as in buffeting behind the fairing or rough ride).
The best review is and always will be personal seat time.
One question though... Where is "LOS VEGAS" ?
You have to wonder though how much the "review scores" were affected by bad fit and maladjustment of the bike to the rider (as in buffeting behind the fairing or rough ride).
The best review is and always will be personal seat time.
One question though... Where is "LOS VEGAS" ?
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I saw this posted on the BMW K1600 forum....
Not unexpected, but a totally different take and yet similar comments on the "shoot out"....
People like what they like... nothing wrong with that...
Not unexpected, but a totally different take and yet similar comments on the "shoot out"....
People like what they like... nothing wrong with that...
Last edited by hattitude; Feb 22, 2018 at 12:14 PM.
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Those that believe the review is BS are not dealing with reality. That said, you don't buy a Harley because you believe it's one of the most powerful and best handling bikes. You buy it because you like it and that's good enough. You buy it because you love the look and sound, you love the image, you enjoy riding with fellow Harley owners and all the events available to you. Owning a Harley is personal, more than just owning a motorcycle.
these features generally are not something you can measure.
I rode Harleys for 28 years, I know them inside and out. That said, I recently purchased a new BMW K1600B or Bagger. Took a test ride and was blown away. The power, handling, features and comfort sold me. Might not be for anyone, that's cool. We all buy what we like and ride, that's all that matters to me.
these features generally are not something you can measure.
I rode Harleys for 28 years, I know them inside and out. That said, I recently purchased a new BMW K1600B or Bagger. Took a test ride and was blown away. The power, handling, features and comfort sold me. Might not be for anyone, that's cool. We all buy what we like and ride, that's all that matters to me.
