08-12-2016, 12:05 PM | #1 |
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We thought BMW would never...
... build a front-wheel drive, 7-seated van, but they did. So I guess it shouldn't come as a surprise that now they offer a small-displacement, thumping naked bike that's made in India:
http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...-ar171086.html Where is this world going?! |
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08-12-2016, 12:34 PM | #2 |
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To the cheapest subcontractor $ can buy
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08-12-2016, 01:28 PM | #3 |
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I think it's called market research. The revolt of the $23k motorcycles continue.
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08-12-2016, 03:31 PM | #4 |
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Nice.
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08-12-2016, 08:36 PM | #5 |
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No price released yet on the smallest Beemer. I hope the cost is reasonable.
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08-13-2016, 12:45 AM | #6 | |
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08-13-2016, 03:07 PM | #7 |
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Really, really well said!
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11-25-2016, 11:13 PM | #8 |
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Maybe it's the extra 60 cc and ABS that makes it worth $4750 (MSRP)?
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/...html¬rack=1 |
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11-25-2016, 11:43 PM | #9 | |
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