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Bmw C600 sport and 650GT, Very nice... I want one!

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2011/11/08/m ... r-preview/

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Oh yes that will do nicely but no info on pricing yet. For me it would have to be the sport version. Checkout you tube for official video of the sport
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Nice, looks really futuristic.

I'm amazed at the amount of features. Did you see the heated seat at just after 1:00? That would be nice in the winter.

I'd feel like I was piloting a spaceship if I ever could afford one of them. I doubt that would ever happen though, BMWs are super expensive. :(
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I'm sure I read somewhere that the sport is going to be around £6500 and the GT £7100, heated grips too not to mention the electric windshield on the GT....if i could afford it I'd get both!
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seems to me theyve borrowed some styling ideas off the PCX.
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Not sure about the indicators on the mirrors though - I like to fold my mirrors in when I'm filtering.
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Yeah, but do you use your indicators when filtering? I don't... ;)
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Hope it gets much better MPG's than the Honda Silverwing. Otherwise, not interested. Lots of expensive bikes and scooters that go fast but get mediocre MPG's.
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AustinPCX wrote:Hope it gets much better MPG's than the Honda Silverwing. Otherwise, not interested. Lots of expensive bikes and scooters that go fast but get mediocre MPG's.
Source: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... 0Sport.htm
Fuel consumption
90 km/h l/100 km 4,5
100 km/h l/100 km 4.8
120 km/h l/100 km 5,6

To give you an idea, that's worse than BMW quotes for their F800ST bikes. I like the bike, and I'd love to see that swing-arm plus wet chain on a regular motorcycle, but these particular models are too thirsty still.

edit: I find the new Honda NC700CS and NC700X to be more exciting, they can be delivered with a dual-clutch transmission, have room for a helmet where the tank usually is and they're more economical to boot! A Dutch reviewer clocked 4.0l/100km during his review with a 'spirited' riding style. I wonder how such a DCT-equipped bike would ride..
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I like the Honda Integra 700 that's coming. I think it'll be a bit cheaper than the BMW's :D
it tastes like...Eagle!
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I don't like any of the new crop of super scooters, they just don't appeal to me at all.
For my needs £4000 would get me enough scooter.
Here's my pricepoint predictions for when they eventually hit UK showroom floors:
The BMWs are in direct competition with the Yamaha T-Max and Suzuki Burgerking 650 so will cost circa £8000
The Honda Integra will cost more than a Deauville, also circa £8000
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