Anyone been to the 450x launch today?

[forry]

Thought about having a run up to Dalkeith for a look but I'm in lazy mode no motivation today

 

[skyenet]

I took a run into Bishopbriggs early this morning. Some motocrossers who visited seemed impressed with it. Certainly a lot lighter than my R1200GS

Seems like its quite an innovative bike. For example the chain is mounted at the pivot arm for the rear suspension.

Hoping to take a run down to Selkirk tomorrow where it will be on display at the Scottish Enduro Championships

 

[garfield]

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159669

here you go.....

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Me.......

Rode one on Baildon Moor in Yorks for 45 mins...............managed a few trails and lost the rear numberplate..........oops

Handles very well and plenty of power, Forry

 

[roddy]

who makes it for BMW ? Aprilla

 

[Uinneag]

 

[LOLGEOFF]

I know this is probably a silly question but......How do they get those style of bikes up on those stands or milk crates? Is it a 2 man job or do they lift one end on and see saw the other up?

 

[Davy F]

I know this is probably a silly question but......How do they get those style of bikes up on those stands or milk crates? Is it a 2 man job or do they lift one end on and see saw the other up?

Actually, the real problem is that they are so light, it's a headache trying to keep them sitting down on the stand.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

who makes it for BMW ? Aprilla

Neither

Motors are made under licence in Taiwan/Malaysia by KYMCO (of scooter fame)

Probably assembled in BMW factory in Spandau

G650 range is made by Aprillia in their Noale factory in Italy and it shows
Excellent quality

 

[roddy]

Neither

It was intended to be a tongue in cheek remark , I didn't know the 650 where made by Aprilla

it looks like the Aprilla Supermotard thing they brought out a wee while back