Hmmm, makes me wonder if it's real or not.

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"If you ride like there's no tomorrow, there won't be."

very cool ad.

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"Dude, women are like Vol-Tron. The more you can hook up the better it gets!" --RvB
Currently waiting on a new hip before I can get a new bike.

I sent the link to mythbusters on twitter suggesting they try it out on their show to see if it is real or not.

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An even better vid of this bike! Leno rides the bike with audio commentary - the audio as he is riding the bike! It is awesome.

Too bad the price on the ultimate fast and safest (for its type of bike) is so high. I wonder if the systems on it make it safe enough for an everyday commuter - regardless of weather except for slush/snow...

RhadamYgg

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RhadamYgg / Skydiver / Motorbike Rider / Mountain Climber
FZ6/7102 mi|Suzuki B-King/5178 mi|Ninja 250cc/5300 mi| (rented)ST1300 850 mi
Hoping my kids don't hate me too much in the future.
Random 2003/Corwin 2006/Cordelia and Morrigan 2009

Really? I haven't seen US prices so far, but prices in the UK mags show it to be competitive, even cheaper than some of its more expensive competition, like the R1 for instance.

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"If you ride like there's no tomorrow, there won't be."

It isn't that bad... Just bad enough that I can't get it. If I can ride it in just about any road conditions - it could actually save me money with the whole commuting thing. I got to sit on one, but I had my wife and kids with me and the sit lasted about 10 seconds.

So, I can't tell if it is a good fit or not. The weight is the right amount. It is a decent size. I'd get kicked out of the house if I bought it with the Traction Control and ABS. I really like the on the fly changes to the engine/traction control mode.

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RhadamYgg / Skydiver / Motorbike Rider / Mountain Climber
FZ6/7102 mi|Suzuki B-King/5178 mi|Ninja 250cc/5300 mi| (rented)ST1300 850 mi
Hoping my kids don't hate me too much in the future.
Random 2003/Corwin 2006/Cordelia and Morrigan 2009

According to a few Beemer guys I know, the S1000 fully loaded with everything is going for about 25K. The base one is going for about 17K.

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Have owned - 2001 Suzuki Volusia
Current bike - 2005 Kawasaki Z750S
MMI Graduation date January 9th, 2009. Factory Certifications in Suzuki and Yamaha

Holy Schnikies! 25K for a bike that isn't a full dress tourer!

I'd do it anyway, though, if I had the cash.

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RhadamYgg / Skydiver / Motorbike Rider / Mountain Climber
FZ6/7102 mi|Suzuki B-King/5178 mi|Ninja 250cc/5300 mi| (rented)ST1300 850 mi
Hoping my kids don't hate me too much in the future.
Random 2003/Corwin 2006/Cordelia and Morrigan 2009

17k might be competitive for a 1000 haha, considering the price gouging going on a lot lately. The local honda shop is trying to sell 1000RRs for 16k and 600 RRs for 12k.

Haha nice... Your local Honda shop is smoking something good in the back room!
With the current economy you're looking at MAYBE 12-13K OTD on a 1000 and 9-10K on a 600.

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Have owned - 2001 Suzuki Volusia
Current bike - 2005 Kawasaki Z750S
MMI Graduation date January 9th, 2009. Factory Certifications in Suzuki and Yamaha