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2007 BMW R1200S Photo Gallery
BMW invites us to the Playboy mansion to check out its desirable new Boxer sportbike. We accept. Check out what we thought of this bike in our
2007 BMW R1200S First Ride
.
Playboy bunnies and a phalanx of hot new BMWs to thrash is an irresistible combination
We had the extra bunny shot, we figured two R1200S graphics wouldn't hurt.
Now here's an offer we couldn't refuse.
Aging former racers are going to be giving several young whippersnappers this view of the R1200S.
That's nice and all, but could we take another look at the grotto with you?
Perhaps the least elegant aspect of this latest Boxer is its boxy undertail muffler. The bike is otherwise a glamourous design.
Now there's some riding accessories we'd like to see on the option sheet!
The mechanical elements of the sport Boxer are on full display. The exposed rear wheel, borrowed from the K1200, is a thing of beauty.
BMW's new R1200S is the sportiest Boxer yet, backed by a claimed 122 horsepower. Expect nearly 110 ponies at the wheel.
As rambunctious as the motor is, the riding position is fairly accommodating. Its handlebars are mounted level with the relatively high upper triple-clamp for a sporty yet comfortable riding position.
The R1200S has an affinity for curvy roads previously unseen from any of BMW's Boxer Twins.
One of the best atttributes of the R1200S is its ability to shrug off bumps in the road while leaned over. The Telelever front end has a distinct advantage over a conventional fork in this regard.
Even the turtles get turned on at the Playboy mansion, as this amphibian coupling looks like something out of the Kama Sutra.
The S's riding position isn't nearly as painful as the track-bred sportbikes from other manufacturers. The smallish windscreen actually does a decent job of diverting oncoming air.
Although not realizing its full potential during our visit, the infamous grotto was a cool place to be.
Hauling ass around SoCal's Santa Monica Mountains, the S stands out most for its unflappable stability.
Duke sandwiched by Playmates with a side helping of the sportiest Beemer Boxer yet. Yes, it was a good day at work.
It's not until the R1200S is pushed hard that an aggressive rider will start dragging its peg feelers. Scuffing the cylinder heads, as could be done on the old R1100S, will take some real bravery.
This Beemer is more about tackling twisty roads than touring comfort, and here the R1200S impresses.
