- Is this a sport bike? (The Garage - Sport Bikes)

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wrote over 2 years ago

Saw this bike at my grandson's Jiu Jitsu class the other day. Belongs to his instructor and I know its a BMW but know very little about these "Ninja" style bikes. I do like BMW's for some reason; they have always caught my eye.

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g wrote over 2 years ago

aye its a dakar rally type thing .why u say ninja ?.

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g wrote over 2 years ago

this is my kind of sports bike ,yamaha r1 sp ,about £18000 new .

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g wrote over 2 years ago

waste of a bike thow ,guy rides it like a fanny .

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g wrote over 2 years ago

sports bikes are huge in scotland so tell me what u guys have ....

wolfhound

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wolfhound wrote over 2 years ago

fxrdude wrote...

Saw this bike at my grandson's Jiu Jitsu class the other day. Belongs to his instructor and I know its a BMW but know very little about these "Ninja" style bikes. I do like BMW's for some reason; they have always caught my eye.

More a dual sport...put some knobby tires on it and presto,all terrain.Probably a real good bike but I am no expert I ride a Harley:-)

TheExtreme

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TheExtreme wrote over 2 years ago

Dual Sport

yoshi

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yoshi wrote over 2 years ago

Thats exactly what it is it was bmw's way of introducing there version of the dual purpose bike kinda like the enduro's.

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wrote over 2 years ago

g wrote...

aye its a dakar rally type thing .why u say ninja ?.

Hey, I'ma Harley guy; I say ninja cause that's what that style bike has always been referred to in my circle, what do I know. I never thought about why they are called that but maybe cause they are fast, quick, sleek, lean, and can kick ass on the street; who really knows

. But for sure no disrespect intended if any was taken as I was just tossing it out there as to what style of bike it was

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wrote over 2 years ago

yoshi wrote...

Thats exactly what it is it was bmw's way of introducing there version of the dual purpose bike kinda like the enduro's.

Cool, I kept wondering what I thought it reminded me of. Now that you say that; it does remind me of Yamihaw 360 enduro I had years ago

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g wrote over 2 years ago

its just that i have a kawasaki zx6r ninja ,thats all ,no worries dude .

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wrote over 2 years ago

g wrote...

its just that i have a kawasaki zx6r ninja ,thats all ,no worries dude .

Cool deal;

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RexTheRoadDog

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RexTheRoadDog wrote over 2 years ago

I certainly hope I do not offend anyone here but...
My age must be showing 'cuz I don't feel anything looking at the beemer or any sport bike for that matter. I surely respect all you sport bike riders and their ability to perform but they are not for me. Another way of putting it is say I was at a car show, and side by side were a stock '57 chevy rag top and a super tricked honda accord. I probably wouldn't even see the honda.

Just one old biker's opinion.

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treasurecoastharleyrider1 wrote over 2 years ago

This is BMW's Duel Sport, Super Motard Bike. I have riden 2 of these, one of which I road from Phoenix, Arizona to Denver. It is an Incredible ride and exceptional responsive. However, the seat height is very high and only has a slight adjustment for rebound, A rider under 5'11" will feel that the bike needs dropped down at least 2". Great Bike but very costly.

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RexTheRoadDog wrote...

I certainly hope I do not offend anyone here but...
My age must be showing 'cuz I don't feel anything looking at the beemer or any sport bike for that matter. I surely respect all you sport bike riders and their ability to perform but they are not for me. Another way of putting it is say I was at a car show, and side by side were a stock '57 chevy rag top and a super tricked honda accord. I probably wouldn't even see the honda.

Just one old biker's opinion.

First...No offense taken...just a bit of a different perspective here. Hey, I'm 56 with two hip replacements; If you told me to ride on this BMW or you were gonna shoot me, you might as well pull the trigger cause I couldn't. The seat height and seat angle on that thing would have me screaming like a little baby. My Harley allows for me the low seating postion I need and its a Harley. I do however see bikes non-harley on occasion that catch my eye and this BMW and BMW models along with some Triumph's too. I'm with ya; I'd ride around in a 57 chevy rag top too before sitting in a Honda accord but myself, I appreciate there are other bikes out there beautifully engineered and desgined that deserves credit where credit is due in the eye of the beholder. Truth be known, there's some Harley folks out there wouldn't be caught dead on a sportster, dyna, or fxr; yet they are Harleys

. So, I'll ride my fxr proudly as it fits me and continue to appreciate and admire; as different as they may be, the beauty of others as they pass me by...

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g wrote over 2 years ago

their two types of folks ,ones who like the fast things in life ,and the ones who like the slow ,i like the fast .

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g wrote over 2 years ago

dont like the bmw either ,looks pish .

RexTheRoadDog

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RexTheRoadDog wrote over 2 years ago

g wrote...

their two types of folks ,ones who like the fast things in life ,and the ones who like the slow ,i like the fast .

Well put there G, I am a low and slow kinda guy.

I absolutly do respect other opinions

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g wrote over 2 years ago

spot on min .

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g wrote...

their two types of folks ,ones who like the fast things in life ,and the ones who like the slow ,i like the fast .

Well stated g .........................Low and Slow here too

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