Thursday Afternoon Moto News - BMW R1200RT, Keith Code and the Mobility Conquest

The new 2010 BMW R1200RT has had some extra power on tap, and some minor upgrades including the new ESA2 remotely adjustable suspension system. MCN (UK) is in Spain at the press launch and they have been very impressed with the new engine character so far. And, they have at least 600 miles on it now. A full review will be available soon.

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Keith Code's California Superbike School is now running with BMW S1000RR machines, so they are selling their used Kawasaki ZX-6Rs. All 16 of them are up for sale right now, 15 of them at US$4500 with new tires, and one special ZX-6R, which was for Keith Code himself and has many upgrades, for US$7000. Check it out, a used bike can still be new to you!

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And, just a quick note that the Mobility Conquest, a BMW-based motorcycle which allows people stuck in a wheelchair to ride a bike, will be on display at Cycle World's International Motorcycle Show at the Cleveland I-X Center this 29 - 31 January 2010. It will be the first time to see one in the US!

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Have You Ever Seen the Martin Conquest?

If not, take the link below. The Martin Conquest was built out of a BMW R1150R for people with disabilities - it can be driven from a wheelchair and ca achieve speeds of 105 miles per hour. In Britain, this is business as usual - the government there really helps people who are less able. It's a real eye-opener for someone from the US, where we like to push handicapped people into the back of our minds for some reason.

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