BMW after cruiser market share.

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Far Canal
5 years ago

Saw this article elsewhere.
Don't really see how a boxer engine can work well on a cruiser as the cylinders are right in the way of where legs should be with forward mounted footpegs.
Plus BMW makes the ugliest bikes imaginable.
On the other hand, was surprised just how popular the BMW adventure bikes are after a recent trip to QLD and back. Every second bike seemed to be one, no doubt thanks to Ewan Mc Greggor and his insipid sidekick Charlie Bore-man.
https://www.bikesales.com.au/editorial/details/bmw-boss-cruisers-are-back-on-the-agenda-118119/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_campaign=bikesales_Newsletter_Automated_2019_04_24&utm_medium=email&utm_membership_id=E9C555F5-BC51-4EAC-93E0-6325D23F5BF8&utm_content=carsalesc.8215525

tussuck
5 years ago

Damn German pieces of crap are all over the Motorway in Melbourne. You can tell them from a mile away as they sit there in their color co-ordinated full suits and saddle bags about 3 meters wide.
AND they go so damn slow that I'm surprised they do not need another shave when they get to their destination. Bunch of bloody vegans!

Ratbob
5 years ago

Man the BMW R1200c is so pukable it’s almost desirable.

Wideglider
5 years ago

Quoting Far Canal on 24 Apr 2019 07:52 AM
Saw this article elsewhere.
Don't really see how a boxer engine can work well on a cruiser as the cylinders are right in the way of where legs should be with forward mounted footpegs.
Plus BMW makes the ugliest bikes imaginable.
On the other hand, was surprised just how popular the BMW adventure bikes are after a recent trip to QLD and back. Every second bike seemed to be one, no doubt thanks to Ewan Mc Greggor and his insipid sidekick Charlie Bore-man.
https://www.bikesales.com.au/editorial/details/bmw-boss-cruisers-are-back-on-the-agenda-118119/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_campaign=bikesales_Newsletter_Automated_2019_04_24&utm_medium=email&utm_membership_id=E9C555F5-BC51-4EAC-93E0-6325D23F5BF8&utm_content=carsalesc.8215525

Agreed - Ewan 'that's fantastic' McGregor & Bore-man should be shot. But BMW 'Adventure' bikes like the R1200GS have proven themselves for ages, they are the standard that other makes are trying to emulate. Yes, they can be ugly, but Germans being Germans are just focused at practical/functional Ja?

liberator
5 years ago

I fucking love those R1200C's, they grow on you, all the other manufactures went the V twin Cruiser route, not BMW, vee make zee boxer, you vill buy it,

BMW's way of saying to the Cruiser World, yes we know it's all about V twins etc, but we will do it our way anyway,

Errr you may have guessed, I do own a R1200C,

Here's somebodies interpretation of a BMW cruiser that just cycled through US Ebay (twice) , the description said eccentric owner,
I think BMW should take note, this thing is uber cool, if I had some spare cabbage I'd buy it,

Neale
5 years ago

Have to agree with you liberator, I didn't like the look of 'em when they first appeared but they've grown on me.
I've owned 2 beemers, the last air cooled 800 and a '77 r100rs, wish I still had 'em in my shed.

Far Canal
5 years ago

Quoting liberator on 24 Apr 2019 01:04 PM
I fucking love those R1200C's, they grow on you, all the other manufactures went the V twin Cruiser route, not BMW, vee make zee boxer, you vill buy it,

BMW's way of saying to the Cruiser World, yes we know it's all about V twins etc, but we will do it our way anyway,

Errr you may have guessed, I do own a R1200C,

Here's somebodies interpretation of a BMW cruiser that just cycled through US Ebay (twice) , the description said eccentric owner,
I think BMW should take note, this thing is uber cool, if I had some spare cabbage I'd buy it,

Look at the forward pegs!.

tussuck
5 years ago

Quoting liberator on 24 Apr 2019 01:04 PM
I fucking love those R1200C's, they grow on you, all the other manufactures went the V twin Cruiser route, not BMW, vee make zee boxer, you vill buy it,

BMW's way of saying to the Cruiser World, yes we know it's all about V twins etc, but we will do it our way anyway,

Errr you may have guessed, I do own a R1200C,

Here's somebodies interpretation of a BMW cruiser that just cycled through US Ebay (twice) , the description said eccentric owner,
I think BMW should take note, this thing is uber cool, if I had some spare cabbage I'd buy it,

Thats got to be one of the ugliest bikes in the world.

paulybronco
5 years ago

Quoting liberator on 24 Apr 2019 01:04 PM
I fucking love those R1200C's, they grow on you, all the other manufactures went the V twin Cruiser route, not BMW, vee make zee boxer, you vill buy it,

BMW's way of saying to the Cruiser World, yes we know it's all about V twins etc, but we will do it our way anyway,

Errr you may have guessed, I do own a R1200C,

Here's somebodies interpretation of a BMW cruiser that just cycled through US Ebay (twice) , the description said eccentric owner,
I think BMW should take note, this thing is uber cool, if I had some spare cabbage I'd buy it,

Quoting tussuck on 24 Apr 2019 11:31 PM
Thats got to be one of the ugliest bikes in the world.

Hey i recon HD are after that title with some fuggly models on offer. Boss Hoss are contenders as well

Krash Kinkade
5 years ago

I don't know what to think.
But I know people who have BMW tendency's, always get excited. when they see this type of offering. but the design having the flywheel spinning, that direction & a diff at the back plus barrels where put my feet, has never attracted me. but good luck to all who like & many years of enjoyment!!

Jay-Dee
5 years ago

Quoting Far Canal on 24 Apr 2019 07:52 AM
Saw this article elsewhere.
Don't really see how a boxer engine can work well on a cruiser as the cylinders are right in the way of where legs should be with forward mounted footpegs.
Plus BMW makes the ugliest bikes imaginable.
On the other hand, was surprised just how popular the BMW adventure bikes are after a recent trip to QLD and back. Every second bike seemed to be one, no doubt thanks to Ewan Mc Greggor and his insipid sidekick Charlie Bore-man.
https://www.bikesales.com.au/editorial/details/bmw-boss-cruisers-are-back-on-the-agenda-118119/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_campaign=bikesales_Newsletter_Automated_2019_04_24&utm_medium=email&utm_membership_id=E9C555F5-BC51-4EAC-93E0-6325D23F5BF8&utm_content=carsalesc.8215525

Quoting Wideglider on 24 Apr 2019 11:44 AMedited: 24 Apr 2019 02:37 PM
Agreed - Ewan 'that's fantastic' McGregor & Bore-man should be shot. But BMW 'Adventure' bikes like the R1200GS have proven themselves for ages, they are the standard that other makes are trying to emulate. Yes, they can be ugly, but Germans being Germans are just focused at practical/functional Ja?

From memory they only went with the BMW's because another brand (was it KTM maybe, I saw it too long ago) weren't interested in giving them bikes.

Jay-Dee
5 years ago

Quoting liberator on 24 Apr 2019 01:04 PM
I fucking love those R1200C's, they grow on you, all the other manufactures went the V twin Cruiser route, not BMW, vee make zee boxer, you vill buy it,

BMW's way of saying to the Cruiser World, yes we know it's all about V twins etc, but we will do it our way anyway,

Errr you may have guessed, I do own a R1200C,

Here's somebodies interpretation of a BMW cruiser that just cycled through US Ebay (twice) , the description said eccentric owner,
I think BMW should take note, this thing is uber cool, if I had some spare cabbage I'd buy it,

Quoting tussuck on 24 Apr 2019 11:31 PM
Thats got to be one of the ugliest bikes in the world.

Quoting paulybronco on 25 Apr 2019 02:34 AM
Hey i recon HD are after that title with some fuggly models on offer. Boss Hoss are contenders as well

I think that's got Harley and Boss Hoss covered, the only manufacturer that could out ugly that is BMW themselves.

paulybronco
5 years ago

Quoting tussuck on 24 Apr 2019 11:31 PM
Thats got to be one of the ugliest bikes in the world.

Quoting paulybronco on 25 Apr 2019 02:34 AM
Hey i recon HD are after that title with some fuggly models on offer. Boss Hoss are contenders as well

Quoting Jay-Dee on 25 Apr 2019 10:18 AM
I think that's got Harley and Boss Hoss covered, the only manufacturer that could out ugly that is BMW themselves.

Maybe only when its standing still......it aint ugly when its that far ahead you cant see it

steelo
5 years ago

I think you boys are being a bit tough.
Many a time I've lusted after a bit of German rear end
I'd love one of their adventure tourers but tried to ride a mate's bike the other day and my feet couldn't touch the ground

paulybronco
5 years ago

Quoting steelo on 25 Apr 2019 11:08 AM
I think you boys are being a bit tough.
Many a time I've lusted after a bit of German rear end
I'd love one of their adventure tourers but tried to ride a mate's bike the other day and my feet couldn't touch the ground

Umm .....".Many a time I've lusted after a bit of German rear end" And once it was a girls......LOL

Ratbob
5 years ago

Quoting steelo on 25 Apr 2019 11:08 AM
I think you boys are being a bit tough.
Many a time I've lusted after a bit of German rear end
I'd love one of their adventure tourers but tried to ride a mate's bike the other day and my feet couldn't touch the ground

Er, did ya take it off the centre stand Steelo?

speedzter
5 years ago

I don't mind the idea of the prototype 1800cc "big boxer" engine.
Anything with big cubes has to be good.

Krash Kinkade
5 years ago

Speedster, that one has nice light looking wheels, that has to be a good thing.
but I think big inch with boxer design, a danger to the public. as you blow a head right off the cases where does it go?

Grease Monkey
5 years ago

Quoting speedzter on 25 Apr 2019 01:40 PM
I don't mind the idea of the prototype 1800cc "big boxer" engine.
Anything with big cubes has to be good.

Them fella's do bloody nice work.

Grease Monkey
5 years ago

Quoting Neale on 24 Apr 2019 10:23 PMedited: 24 Apr 2019 10:28 PM
Have to agree with you liberator, I didn't like the look of 'em when they first appeared but they've grown on me.
I've owned 2 beemers, the last air cooled 800 and a '77 r100rs, wish I still had 'em in my shed.

That's a bloody nice custom.

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Far Canal

tussuck

Ratbob

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liberator

Neale

Far Canal

tussuck

paulybronco

Krash Kinkade

Jay-Dee

Jay-Dee

paulybronco

steelo

paulybronco

Ratbob

speedzter

Krash Kinkade

Grease Monkey

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