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rideLD · 10-10-2006, 06:18 AM

I have word from a very good source that the new bike was supposed to be a 450 twin with several versions including a full MX version. BMW and Aprilla could not come to terms on BMW using the 450 twin engine. Too bad. That 650 single is just a bad compromise.

10-10-2006, 06:18 AM	#51
rideLD The further the better! Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Oddometer: 5,252	I have word from a very good source that the new bike was supposed to be a 450 twin with several versions including a full MX version. BMW and Aprilla could not come to terms on BMW using the 450 twin engine. Too bad. That 650 single is just a bad compromise. __________________ Karl 2007 BMW R1200GS Adventure 2009 BMW G450x IBA 9231 http://karlmarsh.smugmug.com Smugmug rules! Use this coupon to get $5 off your own Smugmug account T3cUNv3ktrGFQ