FOR SALE:
Big dual sport that begs for long rides, a camp site, and a fire under the stars. Asking $7K; it's a stock bike (no accessories). Delivery/shipping possible or pick it up in Marquette, MI next to Lake Superior for a good first trip. Please contact Charlie for more information or post your phone number for me to call/text.
Cruise pavement and explore gravel roads, two tracks and trails with this bike.
Historically, BMW produced motorcycles before automobiles and the company's roots are actually in aircraft engines which is why their logo looks like a propeller. This bike's engine is horizontally-opposed, like those found in airplanes, Volkswagen Beetles and Subarus. I see three inherent "boxer" design advantages over a V-twin:
1. The cylinders stick out sideways into the air, keeping combustion/heat down-low, away from your seat.
2. The flat-twin's weight sits lower and so does its center of gravity, providing good balancedand maneuverability, even at slow speeds.
3. The "boxer" protects you from the elements and adds more comfort, like a set of lower fairings on a bagger.
Unlike a cruiser, the GS has an upright riding position. It's comfortable and makes the rider more visible in traffic. It'll put you eye-level with a full-size truck when seated. Get up on the pegs; stretch out on an all day-long ride, and play in the corners.
The rear wheel on the GS is shaft-driven so easy maintenance-no OILY chain to tighten, plus the sealed drivetrain won't pick-up expensive rocks like a belt drive. There's fuel-injection, six-speed trans, a hydraulic clutch, catalytic converter, and heated grips. It has Brembo's power anti-lock brakes that link the front and rear wheels together to prevent endos, to reduce the risk of skidding out and increase your chance of survival.
This bike is the factory-built ADVENTURE model that weighs close to a Harley-Davidson Sportster, yet it has touring bike features. It originally costs a couple thousand dollars more than a standard GS because it includes:
Big dual sport that begs for long rides, a camp site, and a fire under the stars. Asking $7K; it's a stock bike (no accessories). Delivery/shipping possible or pick it up in Marquette, MI next to Lake Superior for a good first trip. Please contact Charlie for more information or post your phone number for me to call/text.
2003 BMW R1150GS Adventure
Cruise pavement and explore gravel roads, two tracks and trails with this bike.
Historically, BMW produced motorcycles before automobiles and the company's roots are actually in aircraft engines which is why their logo looks like a propeller. This bike's engine is horizontally-opposed, like those found in airplanes, Volkswagen Beetles and Subarus. I see three inherent "boxer" design advantages over a V-twin:
1. The cylinders stick out sideways into the air, keeping combustion/heat down-low, away from your seat.
2. The flat-twin's weight sits lower and so does its center of gravity, providing good balancedand maneuverability, even at slow speeds.
3. The "boxer" protects you from the elements and adds more comfort, like a set of lower fairings on a bagger.
Unlike a cruiser, the GS has an upright riding position. It's comfortable and makes the rider more visible in traffic. It'll put you eye-level with a full-size truck when seated. Get up on the pegs; stretch out on an all day-long ride, and play in the corners.
The rear wheel on the GS is shaft-driven so easy maintenance-no OILY chain to tighten, plus the sealed drivetrain won't pick-up expensive rocks like a belt drive. There's fuel-injection, six-speed trans, a hydraulic clutch, catalytic converter, and heated grips. It has Brembo's power anti-lock brakes that link the front and rear wheels together to prevent endos, to reduce the risk of skidding out and increase your chance of survival.
This bike is the factory-built ADVENTURE model that weighs close to a Harley-Davidson Sportster, yet it has touring bike features. It originally costs a couple thousand dollars more than a standard GS because it includes:
- 7.9-Gallon Gas Tank
- Taller Ground Clearance
- Longer Suspension Travel
- One-piece Seat
- Two DC Power Ports
- Bigger Windshield
- Protective Engine Guard
- More Responsive 1st and 6th Gears
- Plus, an anti-knock sensor that allows the engine to run on the lower-quality fuels you'll find in the middle of nowhere.[/FONT]
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