Went out on the RR yesterday heading up the highway to the mountain. Things just lined up perfectly to pass several cars and other bikes in a row several times using the power of the RR. When I got home I asked the wife if she remembered when I took her out on my first K1300S to show her what real acceleration felt like. She did but I then said compared to the RR the K was like riding on an Amish wagon. Got a good laugh out of her. She's not inclined nor is the "passenger seat" of the RR amenable for another experience. Just gotta take my word for it.......
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The S1000 motor is where its at with BMW now. A symphony!Chattanooga, TN
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The K1200S in 1st gear at 7000 rpms would literally take your breath away with a full throttle whack. No clutch, just whack 'er open. And I know that's slow compared to the RR. If I fit I'd have had one years ago when Lefty threw me his key and said take her for a spin. And they sound GREAT !!Comment
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Surfer, unfair. The RR took off in the wrong gear. Maybe he was not ready.Chattanooga, TN
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Dude, he took off on a roll in second, the perfect gear. Although the 13s did get a jump, but still, no slouch for a 562 pound sport touring bike.Comment
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'11 BMW K1300S - Cobra SP2 Slip-On Muffler, OEM Centerstand, Grip Puppies, OEM Rear Rack, OEM Bags, Three Vent Holes in Filler Neck, Kuykendahl Riser Plates, Kickstand Foot, Ilmburger Rear Hugger, Throttle Meister, Stebel Horn, ABM Synto EVO Brake/Clutch Levers, Corbin Seat, Z-Technik Smoke Windscreen, R&G Frame SlidersComment
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For the S1000RR engine, I disagree about 2nd being the perfect gear... that motor wants to REV. They hit it at 60 kph (42 mph) and 4,000 RPM, 1st gear is good for over 100 mph I believe. It would have been an absolutely different start if he were in first gear (or 2nd gear roll-on that started at 8,000+ RPM), but who cares really? If I'm honest, the K-S did better than I would have expected, even with the skewed start.Originally posted by Surfer View PostMatt
Street: 2011 Ducati Multistrada S :: 2000 Honda VFR @ 39k :: 2002 BMW K1200RS @ 13k ... round 3
Track: 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 750 :: 2008 Honda CBR1000RR
Dirt: Honda CRF450X
IBA #25520 - Iron Butting the Blue Ridge Parkway
If loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to ride that thing could do.Comment
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Agreed. First thing I noticed as well. When the rider started throttling up he was at 4k RPM in 2nd, not optimum. If he was at 8k RPM this would have been different! With that said, one of the things I like most about the K13S was all the usable power almost everywhere across the REV range.Originally posted by MattB View Post
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Which bike would you prefer for a 2000 mile ride??Comment
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Charlie, no doubt which one I'd pick for a 2,000 mile trip... actually, I made that choice for real back in 2009 (although the RR wasn't around back then) taking a twelve day 5800 mile romp around the western US on a K12S.Originally posted by Kneedragger View Post
But in the context of this video, an acceleration comparison, it wasn't a fair fight the way that they played it out. If the RR is in first gear when they hit it at 40 mph this "race" looks completely different.Matt
Street: 2011 Ducati Multistrada S :: 2000 Honda VFR @ 39k :: 2002 BMW K1200RS @ 13k ... round 3
Track: 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 750 :: 2008 Honda CBR1000RR
Dirt: Honda CRF450X
IBA #25520 - Iron Butting the Blue Ridge Parkway
If loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to ride that thing could do.Comment
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I was replying to this comment. While it's no 200 hp superbike, the K1300s is no Amish wagon. Just sayin'.Originally posted by Howkan View Post
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Like I said, the wrong gear, I think he was surprised. The K1300S (much as I like it) is no match.Chattanooga, TN
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