08-29-2023, 10:33 AM
(08-28-2023, 09:42 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:(08-28-2023, 08:40 AM)maxredline Wrote: Thanks for the link.
On paper the BMW wins.
And in real life, I think. The Mandello is "prettier" no doubt but overall, the BMW is the better bike I think. Performance, space for one or two, dealer support, and while it does not look like other sport tourers or sport bikes, it is not bad looking either ... just not pretty. Probably easier to work on as well.
On point.
Imho BMW just needs to rework the front end to no look so much like a shield (which it is).
If they did It would no doubt sell better and hopefully quiet the wind and mechanical noise down some.
Case in point the first gen Multistrada's front end turned a lot of folks away from its fugly front end though was a very capable bike.
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