Do you feel a little insulted by the phrase "tuned for torque"? Do you think the perfect bike is a 140 hp standard that pulls wheelies with ease, tops out at 180mph? You want naked superbike? We got naked superbike right here, pal.
The three most-sold vehicle models on the road today are pickup trucks and SUVs, so it would stand to reason that American motorcyclists would demand a similar motorcycle, one that combines manly, intimidating styling and off-road practicality...
BMW did something completely out of character recently, by acknowledging that there are a few deficiencies in the "Dynamic Reputations" of its motorcycles. Conventional wisdom says admitting you have a problem is half the battle...
The 2005 R 1200 ST replaces BMW's R 1150 RS model and is aimed squarely at Honda's Interceptor (VFR), with additional targets being the Ducati ST-4S, Triumph Sprint ST and even Kawasaki's ZZR-1200, according to their chief designer...
