K1200S sets World Record

[amarider]

Details here: http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-bonneville-record.htm (http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/bmw-bonneville-record.htm)

[messenger13]

I don't understand how that's a record. I guess the key words in that article are "partially streamlined, naturally aspirated motorcycle class". Because I can name a host of stock sportbikes that have gone faster than 176.789 mph at the Salt Flats. The ZX-11, the ZX-12R, and the Hyabusa to name 3 right off the top of my head. Soon to be added is the new ZX-14 coming out in a few months.

[meese]

Bonneville is all about class. They've gone well over 300 mph with a two-wheeled vehicle (I hesitate to use the term motorcycle for those rocket-shaped constructions), so they've gotta split the rest of the field into reasonable classes so they can compare and compete against like vehicles. There's even a record of 75 mph for a 50cc bike that's been pretty hard to beat in that class. Believe me, those guys take it pretty seriously no matter what class they're running in.

[pjessen]

I'm most impressed by the 2 up run of 164...hummm, wonder how many of our usual passengers would hang on for that ride!

[meese]

During a recent track day, I did get passed by a sport bike riding two-up. That was amusing. Even two-up I bet they weighed less than me and the LT.