Modern BMWs

[Bob_Roller]

Here's a perspective you may not have thought of, if no one purchased new BMW bikes, there would not be any support for our older bikes by the manufacturer !!!!!

[Dizerens5]

That's true, I had not thought of that. BMW is exceptional in that regard, as well!

[JPSpen]

I agree the newer ones are more "trouble" than the older ones when something goes awry...

My R1100RT is like flying a fighter jet.. Way cool...
My Newest is a 2003 CLC and I worry about the servo brakes. But they're really powerful and stop you in a hurry..
Then there's my R65.. Just a hoot to ride... Just as fun as the RT...
Completely different, But just as fun...

Any BMW is a good bike to ride... They all have their fun characteristics..

John

[Speyman]

"Never the first, the new to try, nor the last to put the old aside." I have a 1981 R65 that I ride just for the pleasure of the wind through the helmet, the singing of the light, nimble tires on the asphalt, and the burble of the exhaust. Ritual requires draining the stale fuel from the carb. bowls, turning the petcock, checking the tire pressure, turning the engine a few times with the crank pedal, then a burst to life from the starter within half a second.

When I just want to get and go, I hop on the applicance, aka 'Wee-Strom." Different horses for different courses.

[suecanada]

Well said oh poet who didn't know it!! My riding buddy just sold his V-Strom with the same feeling of riding an appliance as you...where's the soul. No character but a flawless bike that does many things very well. Very hard to fault the V-Strom but not much good at inspiring the need for a beer while in the lawnchair, simply gazing with admiration.
He's in the search for something else that will turn his crank!