So nice summary on Revzilla of potential design problems with this monster step toward cruiserdom. https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/an...-butts-in?
Andy Greaser points out that the wheel base would have to be gigantic to allow foot-forward (gynecology/lithotomy) positioning preferred by the cruiser/bagger crowd. Note how the jugs limit peg/platform placement.
He believes the engine would probably be best served up in an LT/RT model or something low and stretched like a pre-war retro or a wide-load sidecar alternative to trikes.
But, with regard to the these ideas, editor Lance Olver states, "He states, "The number of people in the U.S. market who want a non-Harley-Davidson, non-Indian, retro touring bike with an air-cooled engine that redlines at 5,750 rpm must number in the tens. Two thirds of those buyers already purchased a Yamaha Venture or Eluder. The rest couldn’t get approved for financing."
I believe he is right again.
Meanwhile - more BMW resources going toward competition with lesser technologies produced by lesser companies, and fewer resources going toward technological advancement - like the S1000RS they discussed in 2014-15.
Andy Greaser points out that the wheel base would have to be gigantic to allow foot-forward (gynecology/lithotomy) positioning preferred by the cruiser/bagger crowd. Note how the jugs limit peg/platform placement.
He believes the engine would probably be best served up in an LT/RT model or something low and stretched like a pre-war retro or a wide-load sidecar alternative to trikes.
But, with regard to the these ideas, editor Lance Olver states, "He states, "The number of people in the U.S. market who want a non-Harley-Davidson, non-Indian, retro touring bike with an air-cooled engine that redlines at 5,750 rpm must number in the tens. Two thirds of those buyers already purchased a Yamaha Venture or Eluder. The rest couldn’t get approved for financing."
I believe he is right again.
Meanwhile - more BMW resources going toward competition with lesser technologies produced by lesser companies, and fewer resources going toward technological advancement - like the S1000RS they discussed in 2014-15.
"A good man always knows his limitations...."