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TreyP
October 30th, 2007, 17:40
Check out BMW's answer to the rest of the 450's out there. It will be street legal, I'm sure it will cost a fortune, but it sure is pretty.

http://www.atvriders.com/gallery/2007gncc13ironmanmiscatvrace/images/KE2F0997.jpg

http://www.atvriders.com/gallery/2007gncc13ironmanmiscatvrace/images/KE2F0999.jpg

http://www.atvriders.com/gallery/2007gncc13ironmanmotorcyclerace/images/4J7W3683.jpg

The new 450 will be introduced as a street legal sport enduro machine later in 2008. It will be fuel injected and will weigh a few kilos less than its European and Japanese competitors.
rob-u
October 30th, 2007, 18:10
Looks nice, I wonder how it will compete against the other 450s.
Young&Fast
October 30th, 2007, 18:57
Simple answer to your question: No
Looks nice but I doubt that it will have the performance of the KTM street legal bikes
stuckthrottle
October 30th, 2007, 18:59
cant wait for the ktm690
Danger Dave
October 30th, 2007, 23:17
Who duct taped the port a potties closed?
Bulldozer
October 31st, 2007, 01:05
Who duct taped the port a potties closed?

Looks like its just a metal edge?

That gave me a reeealllllly funny idea though.
Nick Sexton
October 31st, 2007, 09:27
Rear Suspension looks really nice... i am sure it will ride well for a desert bike with that Ohlins shock and that cool looking linkage system they have going on back there...

i would buy one just to try it out, gut this is only becuase i have owned many different BMWs and have been happy with all of them
stuckthrottle
October 31st, 2007, 09:51
That looks to be linkless, no? Just a pair of mounts to have more angle on the shock.
rob-u
October 31st, 2007, 10:45
What is the purpose of the piece that is welded to the exhuast?
dezertdude
October 31st, 2007, 11:16
What is the purpose of the piece that is welded to the exhuast?


looks like an 02 sensor?
Nick Sexton
October 31st, 2007, 12:47
extra spark plug?!?!? you know for shooting thirty foot flames out the back!! :D
stuckthrottle
October 31st, 2007, 14:24
egt/o2 sensor for the fuel injection?
AgentSmith
October 31st, 2007, 15:58
The engine layout looks a little too exposed for my liking...imagine what a cracked case half would cost...
Ryno
November 11th, 2007, 22:14
No front downtube for the frame leaves the motor VERY exposed to all sorts of things. I'll take a 450x to Arizona for the plate. Another thing I don't care for is the FLAT seat on top. Then parts costs....OUCH. It is a very pretty piece though, alot of cool ideas there.
wetmonkey
November 12th, 2007, 10:30
That looks to be linkless, no? Just a pair of mounts to have more angle on the shock.

Yup, just like the KTM. Where's the kickstarter on the Beemer?
Peaches
November 14th, 2007, 23:30
i wouldn't mind getting one if parts were cheap and the bike was under 8 grand .... then it would come to mind getting one... but we shall see when the time comes next year when i go purchase a new bike... will the reliable xr650 win over the bmw time will only tell
sirhk100
November 15th, 2007, 12:47
Sorry man but that bike doesn't look like it's meant to compete against the 650. Apples to oranges...

There's some pretty gnarly pics of a BMW X-challenge with a broken frame that isn't being covered by BMW's 3 year warranty on thumpertalk. Owner says he was just running some washes and all of a sudden couldn't reach the shifter. Casual riding, no jumping or rock bashing... Something to consider, doesn't sound like they are open to the warranty. A
fashionbiff
November 17th, 2007, 03:45
looks like an 02 sensor?

Yep it's for the fuel injection, heck my Dakar even had cat on it.

As for the frame issues that sucks, I never had any troubles with factory repair (only had one, short that kills the gauges and directionals ) Since my Dakar went to the wrecking yard I am looking at the 450. Not sure between it and the KTM, no real decision untill after my wedding anyway.
If Honda made a CA leagal water pumper they would make a freaking fortune but they don't.