Motorcycle.com Naked Bike Shootout !

[ka5ysy]

New naked bike comparison:


BMW R1200R ,

Ducati Multistrada 1100,

Moto Guzzi Breva 1100,

and

Buell XB12X Ulysses




BMW RESULT:

“If you’re a harder-core sport rider,” adds Duke Danger, “the R1200R is the only machine of this quartet that can keep the Duc’s taillight in view. And, in the right hands, the Beemer can show its taillight to a Multistrada rider.”


"The R1200R might very well be the best motorcycle of this group. Its muscular motor output should be a lesson to the Buell and Guzzi engineering staff, and it possesses an unflappable chassis that can also dice it up when the roads get twisty."




article is here:

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...aro-64505.html

[celticus]

Well said!
Mark

[hirsty]

But their previous test from January makes you want to buy Tuono...

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/th ... 14280.html

(Also came out top in the BIKE Magazine supernakeds group test, beating the K12R and Speed Triple etc).

[hass]

But their previous test from January makes you want to buy Tuono...

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/th ... 14280.html

(Also came out top in the BIKE Magazine supernakeds group test, beating the K12R and Speed Triple etc).

I think they summed up the BMW well:

Buzz noted that "the BMW is the easiest to ride quickly when the pavement is less than perfect" and Gabe said that "suddenly, the Telelever suspension made sense. It lacked that vague, heavy sensation prior systems have had and instead felt like a magic carpet, floating over the road without feeling out-of-sorts braking, steering or accelerating."

The BMW's technology is unusual among sporting motorcycles; unlike 150hp motors and five-way adjustable suspension, it actually improves a novice's skills, rather than give the top riders a tiny edge over their rivals.

They placed it low as it didn't excite them - I can agree that the Tuono is a much more exciting machine but not one I would want to live with.

[hirsty]

Agreed!

I understand that the only way to ride a Tuono is hard - and honestly, who wants that everyday? No good as your only bike...