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Originally Posted by mollydog
True, technically ... not new. But it's the power of "illusion" that is at work here. That same illusion that sold a million R1200GS's over the last decade.
Here, BMW are jumping on the Cafe Racer trend going on here and (I guess?) in UK and EU? We hear it's already successful, bringing in newer, younger riders to BMW ... which is exactly what they need. It has enough of what is perceived to be that "classic" Cafe look.
I think it was a smart model choice.
A revised, repackaged modern R80GS remake could do the same ... another illusion ... but could rekindle interest among riders who were around when the first GS's were popular ... and most likely many other riders from various demographic. Do you think it would sell? Or not?
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I built some of the first nineT's in Europe. I had a good play on the ones I built too. Now you can't get them until 2015.
They were fun. That engine really is nice in a light frame with good suspension. Did it blow my world. Not even close. Exciting..... Nope ! A bit different...... Yes.. Worth the price tag. hmmmm.. Not to me. You could have a much higher speced Ducati or MV Augusa for the same price or less.
In fact, I'd take two bikes for the same price as a nice T...
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