BMW 450 enduro (merged) threadfest... - Page 3

poppy · 03-04-2007, 11:35 PM

Looks like they have tried hard to keep all the weight very low.Looking at the seat there appears to be no tank and the forward lean angle on the motor.

topari · 03-05-2007, 12:25 AM

Max, yes that the idea. Looks like BMW have not followed KTM's silly PDS with the offcenter shock mounts.

R3B · 03-05-2007, 12:48 AM

Wy in gods name did they amputate the other pot, now they have e long engine without the benefit of te second cylinder for more Oomph :-)

But it looks nice and lean, so good way to go!

Max Kool · 03-05-2007, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topari

Max, yes that the idea. Looks like BMW have not followed KTM's silly PDS with the offcenter shock mounts.

What's silly about the offcenter PDS setup of KTM?

Mandarax · 03-05-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrian 8

Could this be the prototype of the new Buell 450 dirt bike?

You think Buell would run a prototype in a race of the german championship and just write BMW in the entry form? Quite stealthy.

alfaris · 03-05-2007, 10:22 AM

Ok, a light weight enduro bi-cilynder is the BIKE most of us are looking for

...but.......... the bike is based on an aprilia,

..so.............
Why shouldn´t we buy aprilia directly?

What improvements BMW offers to potential buyer in its re-styled aprilia???

Anyway, the question is.......

is this the bike that BMW official team could use in DAKAR?, i am asking this becuse current dakar regulations authorise bi-cylinder bikes below 450cc.

I´ll keep an eye on this bike, could be a good replacement for my KTM525

Arch · 03-05-2007, 11:25 AM

Wonder if the thread opener pics are from 6days.eu.

HarveyMushman · 03-05-2007, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arch

Wonder if the thread opener pics are from 6days.eu.

Nah. Just more Buell stealthiness.

alfaris · 03-05-2007, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arch

Wonder if the thread opener pics are from 6days.eu.

so..............do you mean it could be a joke from them????????

R3B · 03-05-2007, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfaris

Why shouldn´t we buy aprilia directly?

What improvements BMW offers to potential buyer in its re-styled aprilia???

Well believe it or not, but Gottfried Michels of Pami started tuning SR and XT's and then came the Priller Pegaso Engin with its 5 valve head, and he went modern, but that enging dropped out every other race so he took hold of the old Yam again... And then came the BMW modified engine, and it was rock solid, tunable to 75hp, and eventually he got the Job to build the engines for the Dakar "650's"

Visiting Pami

Arch · 03-05-2007, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfaris

so..............do you mean it could be a joke from them????????

No, just having a laugh at their site address logo-glut.

YOGOI · 03-05-2007, 09:41 PM

That's F 'n cool. If I was going to build a dirt bike, thats what I would do.

In all honesty, I've always wondered when someone would do it, and why it was take'n so long.

alfaris · 03-06-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arch

No, just having a laugh at their site address logo-glut.

yeah, ..........i´ve got it

alfaris · 03-06-2007, 01:41 AM

BMW 450 Frame is absolutely different than Aprilia XRV´s combined deltabox-multitubular frame.

Also i´ve been comparing both engines an there are many differences.

Spode · 03-06-2007, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YOGOI

That's F 'n cool. If I was going to build a dirt bike, thats what I would do.

In all honesty, I've always wondered when someone would do it, and why it was take'n so long.

That countersprocket design is yet more evidence that the people who design these things never have to work on them.

Good luck changing the output shaft oil seal without dropping the engine AND swingarm.

03-05-2007, 12:48 AM	#33
R3B Lazy Motorcyclist Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Het Heuvelland aka: The Dutch Mountains Oddometer: 1,279	Wy in gods name did they amputate the other pot, now they have e long engine without the benefit of te second cylinder for more Oomph :-) But it looks nice and lean, so good way to go! __________________ Every Adventure big or small ................is an Adventure all in all. .........................So every day: Give in to the call Riding tips: . *-----www.LazyMotorbike.eu-----*

03-05-2007, 10:22 AM	#36
alfaris MOTERO TORERO Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Madrid, Spain Oddometer: 1,084	Ok, a light weight enduro bi-cilynder is the BIKE most of us are looking for ...but.......... the bike is based on an aprilia, ..so............. Why shouldn´t we buy aprilia directly? What improvements BMW offers to potential buyer in its re-styled aprilia??? Anyway, the question is....... is this the bike that BMW official team could use in DAKAR?, i am asking this becuse current dakar regulations authorise bi-cylinder bikes below 450cc. I´ll keep an eye on this bike, could be a good replacement for my KTM525 __________________ 11´ BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE 09´ KTM 530 EXC 07´ XR650R 06´BMW HP2 ENDURO

03-05-2007, 11:25 AM	#37
Arch Incurable Gearhead Joined: Dec 2001 Location: Katy, TX Oddometer: 11,689	Wonder if the thread opener pics are from 6days.eu. __________________ Arch

03-05-2007, 09:41 PM	#42
YOGOI Prick Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Logan, Utah Oddometer: 3,365	That's F 'n cool. If I was going to build a dirt bike, thats what I would do. In all honesty, I've always wondered when someone would do it, and why it was take'n so long. __________________ Any bike can be taken off road. The question is; How much fun did you have doing it? 04 950 GO!!!!! 2011 250 XC 89 Transalp 69 350 CL 04 225 XT 08 450 XC-F SOLD to a good home

03-06-2007, 01:41 AM	#44
alfaris MOTERO TORERO Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Madrid, Spain Oddometer: 1,084	BMW 450 Frame is absolutely different than Aprilia XRV´s combined deltabox-multitubular frame. Also i´ve been comparing both engines an there are many differences. __________________ 11´ BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE 09´ KTM 530 EXC 07´ XR650R 06´BMW HP2 ENDURO

03-04-2007, 11:35 PM	#31
poppy Slow and Steady Joined: Mar 2006 Location: G.C QLD Oddometer: 1,797	Looks like they have tried hard to keep all the weight very low.Looking at the seat there appears to be no tank and the forward lean angle on the motor.

03-05-2007, 12:25 AM	#32
topari Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Victoria, Australia Oddometer: 15	Max, yes that the idea. Looks like BMW have not followed KTM's silly PDS with the offcenter shock mounts.

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