New BMW G650X (merged) threadfest... - Page 5

rallybug · 10-10-2006, 07:40 AM

I would imagine the price is more likely to be around the Pegaso range than the RXVs

EMathy · 10-10-2006, 07:43 AM

While it's cool a manufacturer is making a new street legal, thumper based dualsport ride...

I can't see dishing out $10k for it. It's a liquid cooled 650 thumper, fer crumps sake! There is nothing on this bike that we haven't seen before.

Does anyone else think that the real world stock HP will be a wee bit less than 55hp? I love factory HP claims. They're almost as accurate as the advertised weight!

barbasma · 10-10-2006, 07:58 AM

poor model... seems like a TOURATECH ORYX...

a bike that is a TT600R refresh... but much more expensive...

if they should have the DERBI brand on... no one have interest...

kres · 10-10-2006, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by EMathy

While it's cool a manufacturer is making a new street legal, thumper based dualsport ride...

I can't see dishing out $10k for it. It's a liquid cooled 650 thumper, fer crumps sake! There is nothing on this bike that we haven't seen before.

Does anyone else think that the real world stock HP will be a wee bit less than 55hp? I love factory HP claims. They're almost as accurate as the advertised weight!

My guess is that these new 650's will be in the $7K range.

But it's a guess. Let us enjoy the new toy feeling for awhile before engaing in the "But I like my 20 year old fading to pink DR650L!" "FI bikes suck" "ABS is for woosies" and "It comes with a 3yr warrenty" discussions for later.

Leave the faithful to their lusting.

kres · 10-10-2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by barbasma

poor model... seems like a TOURATECH ORYX...

a bike that is a TT600R refresh... but much more expensive...

if they should have the DERBI brand on... no one have interest...

Actually those mods have great specs... They just cost WAY to much given the high base price of the platform.

The XChallenge seems to line up with intentions of the Oryx... stock. That is a pretty exciting development in my mind.

yooperbikemike · 10-10-2006, 08:15 AM

G650 XChallenge:

G650 XCountry:

G650 XMoto:

Let the Kool-Aid drinking begin....

From MCN:

BMW has launched a completely new series of bikes all based around a 650cc single cylinder engine.

The G-Series boasts three models, which are all a variation on the enduro/supermoto theme.

The G650 Xchallenge is the enduro version with longer travel suspension and 21-inch front wheel giving it real off-road potential.

The Xmoto is the supermoto version designed to take on the likes of the KTM duke II with 17-inch allow wheels front and rear.

And half way between the two is the Xcountry, a trial-styled city bike with a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear.

All the bikes are around 160kg, will make 53bhp and should cost no more than £5000.

andmoon · 10-10-2006, 08:18 AM

So the F series went to bed w/ some ktm eh?

Optimus Prime · 10-10-2006, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by andmoon

So the F series went to bed w/ some ktm eh?

Aprilia actually...

WeaponX · 10-10-2006, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andmoon

So the F series went to bed w/ some ktm eh?

with aprilia, appearently

eoR · 10-10-2006, 08:27 AM

Oh crap...just when I thought I had the new bike fetish somewhat under control.

soboy · 10-10-2006, 08:30 AM

I am getting excited about these bikes - I'm a bit confused as to the motor, though - is it a single or a twin? And is this a 650?

GS-SARider · 10-10-2006, 08:30 AM

A friend mailed me this picture

Does anybody know more?

Squidward · 10-10-2006, 08:35 AM

Where might a Koolaid drinker find a cup more of information??

yooperbikemike · 10-10-2006, 08:36 AM

yooperbikemike · 10-10-2006, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Squidward

Where might a Koolaid drinker find a cup more of information??

I got the pix and info from Motorcyclenews.com and raptorsandrockets.com. Any more I do not know...

10-10-2006, 07:40 AM	#61
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10-10-2006, 07:58 AM	#63
barbasma 100% CAROTONE Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Sondrio (In the middle of the Alps) Italy Oddometer: 1,821	poor model... seems like a TOURATECH ORYX... a bike that is a TT600R refresh... but much more expensive... if they should have the DERBI brand on... no one have interest... __________________ "Dakar must be a race for few people, Dakar is a dream, the dream of the Rose Lake, if everybody finish it, the dream is over" Fabrizio Meoni ciao Matteo www.barbasma.smugmug.com www.lc8.org www.adventureschool.it KTM 950 ADV S 2003 80.000 KM..... and gooooo...

10-10-2006, 08:15 AM	#66
yooperbikemike high, wide and handsome Joined: Apr 2003 Location: The blue groove Oddometer: 11,823	'07 BMW 650's G650 XChallenge: G650 XCountry: G650 XMoto: Let the Kool-Aid drinking begin.... From MCN: BMW has launched a completely new series of bikes all based around a 650cc single cylinder engine. The G-Series boasts three models, which are all a variation on the enduro/supermoto theme. The G650 Xchallenge is the enduro version with longer travel suspension and 21-inch front wheel giving it real off-road potential. The Xmoto is the supermoto version designed to take on the likes of the KTM duke II with 17-inch allow wheels front and rear. And half way between the two is the Xcountry, a trial-styled city bike with a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear. All the bikes are around 160kg, will make 53bhp and should cost no more than £5000. __________________ "...people in the stands want to see good, close racing. The thing is to put on a show, and that’s what’s going to draw people in..." -- Scotty Parker

10-10-2006, 08:27 AM	#70
eoR Thanks For Noticing Me Joined: May 2004 Location: Clarksville, Arkansas Oddometer: 4,646	Oh crap...just when I thought I had the new bike fetish somewhat under control. __________________ It's not much of a tail, but I'm sort of attached to it. My continuing tale of life and riding in the Arkansas Ozarks: Wandering About In The Hundred [Thousand] Acre Wood

10-10-2006, 08:18 AM	#67
andmoon Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: NJ exit 10 Oddometer: 3,176	So the F series went to bed w/ some ktm eh?

10-10-2006, 08:30 AM	#71
soboy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Roswell, GA Oddometer: 2,244	I am getting excited about these bikes - I'm a bit confused as to the motor, though - is it a single or a twin? And is this a 650? __________________ "Reason takes a holiday as Dr. Horrible spends money he doesn't have, on a motorcycle he doesn't need, in a misguided attempt to recapture his youth which, upon reflection, wasn't all that great in the first place." "Ride to the bar in your pirate outfit, guzzle some beer, play "Free Bird' on the juke box and then go home. Badass."

10-10-2006, 08:30 AM	#72
GS-SARider n00b Joined: Nov 2005 Oddometer: 9	New GS s?? A friend mailed me this picture Does anybody know more? Attached Images

10-10-2006, 08:35 AM	#73
Squidward At home in my jammies Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Central Coast, California Oddometer: 1,815	Where might a Koolaid drinker find a cup more of information?? __________________ I know what I want, but I just don't know!

10-10-2006, 08:36 AM	#74
yooperbikemike high, wide and handsome Joined: Apr 2003 Location: The blue groove Oddometer: 11,823	__________________ "...people in the stands want to see good, close racing. The thing is to put on a show, and that’s what’s going to draw people in..." -- Scotty Parker

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