Thats what im also shocked about, this bike is supposed to be a big deal yet we still haven't seen anything special like that about it. weirdcan't believe there have been no new youtube videos at all. quite odd
i wonder if there will be some motojournalist introduction
i guess not
the 7-minute video that first enticed all of us was something wonderfulThats what im also shocked about, this bike is supposed to be a big deal yet we still haven't seen anything special like that about it. weird
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The aluminum tank of the R nineT is proof that people at the BMW Berlin plant are well able to cope with challenges. The tank’s high-quality look is achieved by a black lacquer finish combined with hand-brushed, clear-coated aluminum surfaces. In order to ensure the required adhesion of the clear lacquer to the aluminum surface, specialists at the Berlin motorcycle plant developed a special transparent dispersion. This transparent film serves as a bonding coat between the aluminum surface and the clear lacquer – a technological innovation that makes the exciting design of the nineT possible.
And how do you estimate the size ?The OP link now has pictures!
additional ones here;
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.498645900249674.1073741854.207242456056688&type=1
The guy on the bike closest to the camera in the picture with 3 of them has to be around 6ft (183cm) or a bit taller, all looking good to me
Nothing scientific, just looks similar to meAnd how do you estimate the size ?
I honestly do not believe this is a big deal to BMW. Having some experience in launching new products (IBM long time ago), product managers compete with other products for revenue, resource, manufacturing capacity, among other things. Typically, the 'sales forecast' by the product manager determines pricing, revenue stream, manufacturing resource . . . This product while important to the members of this forum I would be willing to guess is but a blip on BMW's product forecast(s). Consider the RT, the GS Adventure, and the GS comprising the lion's share of revenue. This product a high visibility product to we members, but more likely a showroom bauble to the dealerships. And, all will be easily sold. It will be interesting if this becomes a collectible or a flop (remember the HP2Sport?), and is just another testimoney that BMW 'could' build whatever they want, but does it generate significant revenue?Thats what im also shocked about, this bike is supposed to be a big deal yet we still haven't seen anything special like that about it. weird
while i do agree with you to some point, johnI honestly do not believe this is a big deal to BMW. Having some experience in launching new products (IBM long time ago), product managers compete with other products for revenue, resource, manufacturing capacity, among other things. Typically, the 'sales forecast' by the product manager determines pricing, revenue stream, manufacturing resource . . . This product while important to the members of this forum I would be willing to guess is but a blip on BMW's product forecast(s). Consider the RT, the GS Adventure, and the GS comprising the lion's share of revenue. This product a high visibility product to we members, but more likely a showroom bauble to the dealerships. And, all will be easily sold. It will be interesting if this becomes a collectible or a flop (remember the HP2Sport?), and is just another testimoney that BMW 'could' build whatever they want, but does it generate significant revenue?
