Seriously, does Bimota really believe that their chassis is better than BMW's?
http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/11/06/20 ... ew-photos/
http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/11/06/20 ... ew-photos/
Get the impression that this is NOT an improvement?
12 posts · Started by SDNerd · 07 Nov 2013
Post 2 by MADDOG53,
#2I have no doubt the fit and finish are far supeior in every way,,,,I have no use for an IL4 anyway,,,,,,,
Post 3 by Blackduke77,
#3Hasn't this been Bimota's M.O. From the beginning though? They take a platform that works well and Farkle it up to 11 and Triple the price of the original. Maximum Starbucks poser points
Post 4 by SDNerd,
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Post 5 by ktmguy,
#5it used to work in the old days with Japonese bikes when frames where made of cheese with bouncy suspenders and powerful engines.
Not so much nowadays unless you have too much $$ and need the poser points as Blackduke pointed out.
Not so much nowadays unless you have too much $$ and need the poser points as Blackduke pointed out.
Post 6 by Ruprecht,
#6What makes you think the frame isn't an improvement?
How much lighter is it? Usually Bimota have an advantage in terms of materials and production method used.
Wouldn't argue that Bimota represents value, but no compromise, low volume boutique models do usually have advantages other than exclusivity.
Personally I always liked the SB8/R models, and I'd love a ride on the old V-Due, any of the TESI framed bikes or one of their supercharged, Ducati engined roadsters.
How much lighter is it? Usually Bimota have an advantage in terms of materials and production method used.
Wouldn't argue that Bimota represents value, but no compromise, low volume boutique models do usually have advantages other than exclusivity.
Personally I always liked the SB8/R models, and I'd love a ride on the old V-Due, any of the TESI framed bikes or one of their supercharged, Ducati engined roadsters.
Post 7 by ktmguy,
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Post 8 by AGRO!,
#8That bike is just an old gixxer with bimota stickers. STUPID BIMOTA!
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Post 10 by Lowrance,
#10The bike will most certainly be better in some aspects.....better brakes, suspension, OZ wheels and lighter to boot.
Electronics wise? Who knows. Exclusivity...most definitely.
But 50 to 100% more expensive better? Yeah, not likely.
Electronics wise? Who knows. Exclusivity...most definitely.
But 50 to 100% more expensive better? Yeah, not likely.
Post 11 by AGRO!,
#11I think Bimota are living in the past.
Post 12 by Jody,
#12It looks like milled frame and components, which usually means increased strength and precision at lighter weight. Apparently it's 20KG lighter, which is quite a bit. I still like the HP4 version better because it has the comfy seat.
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