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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BMW Unveils 2010 R1200RT - R1200GS - R1200GS Adventure

BMW says that the new engines in the R1200 series are derived from their HP2 Sport, and it has been optimized for each model in which it resides. The new engine adds horsepower and torque to all three models and each one meets the new Euro 4 emissions standard. Many other items have been updated on all three machines, so expect even more of a good thing with the 2010 R1200RT, 2010 R1200GS and 2010 R1200GS Adventure models. Take the link and learn the details. Or, just visit the Carole Nash show in the U.K.

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Even more photos: http://tinyurl.com/ydu2non

A Fellow Team Oregon Blogger - Demo Days with BMW and Triumph

I actually trained with this gentleman and I trust him. In this blog entry - which I actually found by accident; sometimes the universe is on your side - he describes working the Team Oregon tent at a demo days event at Cascade Moto in Hillsboro, OR. Check his impressions of a BMW K1300GT and R1200RT and the always lusty Triumph Street Triple R:

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