RE: [ST] bmw R1100S

[peter.chittum@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

I test rode one at a demo day at my dealer. I have to say that I didn't much like the ride. Compared to the Spring, it felt like it was a very heavy bike. I kept hammering my shins on the headers at stops. And it seemed to lose power at higher revs. I think this may be a characteristic of most big-bore twins, but I really didn't like it. And the low down torque didn't seem to be any greater than the Sprint. For me the kicker is the mpg that they get. The rags list them at 30 mpg. That is just ridiculous to me, to ride a bike and get that little mileage. 

I know a lot of riders who swear up and down about how much they love 'em, but they aren't my cup of tea.

Peter Chittum
'01 BRG ST
San Jose, CA, USA 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On 
> Behalf Of Matt
> Lyon
> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 9:06 AM
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> Subject: [ST] bmw R1100S
> 
> 
> Does anyone have any experience riding a BMW R1100S or other 
> variations of the "Replika" or "Prep" models, BMW's "Sport" 
> bike with the mufflers up under the seat?  How does it 
> feel/handle/steer/accelerate, etc compared to a 
> Sprint?(particularly a RS, but an ST comparison will do.  
> Yes, I've read the comparison done in '99 with the 
> Sprint/Ducati ST4/Honda VFR in Cycle World (or was it 
> Motorcyclist?)  I've always liked its looks, and now used 
> ones are on the market at a price I might be able to afford.  Thanks,
> Matt, Portland, OR, owner of a stolen & crashed RS.
> 
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