I took my 2022 BMW S1000XR for a short spin and realized how anemic the engine is under 6000 RPM'S compared to my 2023 Hayabusa which pulls like a freight train everywhere. I do think the XR looks better and definitely appreciate factory panniers but just wish the engine produced more HP/torque lower in the rpm range where I spend most of my time riding.
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Yes.....there's two or three companies offering flashes but I don't want to spend 800 dollars on a flash.Is there an ecu flash available?
Yes.....there's two or three companies offering flashes but I don't want to spend 800 dollars on a flash.
Hi. My Penske 1 inch shorter than stock and the Ti spring was $2,000.00.My Penske triple adjustable was $1,500. Do it right, do it once.
Full Traxxion on my Goldwing was $3100
The shock was around $800-$1000 of that.
It's a big hit, and a big percentage of the cost of the bike, but, I look at it as the rest of the bike is so good, and I just personally really like the GW.
So, what are my options?
I can sell the bike, but then get what to replace it with? And will that need suspension, and will that cost me more in the long run?
I can leave it as is, but I really can't because I know how awful it rides...and how good it potentially can.
I'm not made of money, but I can make it work.
I really like my GW, and I've always loved Gsxr1k's, and I still have mine.
My 1k project will get suspension eventually too.
I think it's obvious that CBX's are one of your all-time favorites, and that if you put aftermarket suspension on it...you're only regret will not being doing it sooner.
You say your son is a rider too...so he won't mind the small dent in his inheretence. lol
Get the suspension, it will make a good ride a great one.
The price only hurts once.
I took my 2022 BMW S1000XR for a short spin and realized how anemic the engine is under 6000 RPM'S compared to my 2023 Hayabusa which pulls like a freight train everywhere. I do think the XR looks better and definitely appreciate factory panniers but just wish the engine produced more HP/torque lower in the rpm range where I spend most of my time riding.
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“Looks better”? Better than what? Surely not better than a Hayabusa.
One needs expertise to take a Hayabusa photo. Wrong camera angle and it looks like sh!t. Beemer looks better than a Busa from that camera angle.“Looks better”? Better than what? Surely not better than a Hayabusa.
Your next ride is a good time to start :-)Geeez, I’ve never taken any…..
Your next ride is a good time to start :-)
RS answers where the XR does not . The XR may make a slightly better track day machine due to chain drive vs Shaft . My RS in cold air will make 160 mph but the XR might push out a few more mph. 105 tq for the R1250Rs Its very close to my old Hayabusa @113 tq but does not deliver the ultimate top speeds that a Hayabusa can .I took my 2022 BMW S1000XR for a short spin and realized how anemic the engine is under 6000 RPM'S compared to my 2023 Hayabusa which pulls like a freight train everywhere. I do think the XR looks better and definitely appreciate factory panniers but just wish the engine produced more HP/torque lower in the rpm range where I spend most of my time riding.
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RS answers where the XR does not . The XR may make a slightly better track day machine due to chain drive vs Shaft . My RS in cold air will make 160 mph but the XR might push out a few more mph. 105 tq for the R1250Rs Its very close to my old Hayabusa @113 tq but does not deliver the ultimate top speeds that a Hayabusa can .
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I'd take that RS over the S bikes. any day........but not over the Bumblebee......RS answers where the XR does not . The XR may make a slightly better track day machine due to chain drive vs Shaft . My RS in cold air will make 160 mph but the XR might push out a few more mph. 105 tq for the R1250Rs Its very close to my old Hayabusa @113 tq but does not deliver the ultimate top speeds that a Hayabusa can .
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I'd take that RS over the S bikes. any day........but not over the Bumblebee......
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I'd kick that thing like a feathered football if it tried....bird wants to sh*t on it so bad...but he's kind of in awe at the same time...
lmao
I came close to buying a RS but ended up with a GSA because I preferred the more relaxed upright riding position and larger fuel tank.RS answers where the XR does not . The XR may make a slightly better track day machine due to chain drive vs Shaft . My RS in cold air will make 160 mph but the XR might push out a few more mph. 105 tq for the R1250Rs Its very close to my old Hayabusa @113 tq but does not deliver the ultimate top speeds that a Hayabusa can .
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