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BMW Pavillion-2001 Barcelona International Motorcycle Show
Photo - BMW Pavillion
The F650GS was well represented at the show among the whole BMW line.
BMW advertising was everywhere at the show. From the outside entrances to the main floor - if you couldn't tell that BMW was on a roll and proud to be advertising their complete line - then you just were walking around with your eyes closed. Apart from the 'tour de force' of marketing strength - as usual they had a well designed and orderly booth.
The first bike that I came upon was this new R1150R. Normally, I'm not one for roadster design, although I have been known to want a Ducati Monster every now and then. With the clean lines of the BMW, boxer powerplant, and proven Telever suspension - I'd classify this as a more suave version of a 'naked' roadster.
I liked the trick bodywork up front and the clean lines in the back. I bet that this is a best seller all over the world wherever good design is appreciated (and ridden!).
Click on the photo above or here for a 15 sec MPEG movie of the BMW Pavillion.
BMW Pavillion
Photo - BMW R850R
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Continuing on with the roadster look a few feet over from
the R1150R was it's smaller version the R850R.
This bike sits a bit lower to the eye and has cool radiators sticking out in
front.
Photo - Looking over the bike
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The paint job on this bike was very nicely done and I like
the lines of the seat
combined with the tank. Everything else was standard BMW fit and finish.
Photo - The view from the front
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A classic looking roadster from modern parts...