Mikey
Member
Hi Guys and Girls. I'm a newbe to this forum having just (2 weeks ago) taken delivery of my 1st BMW bike, a HP4 competition after a 3 month + wait and that was luckily only because someone who ordered it cancelled the order leaving it available for me . I have only had chance to put a couple of hundred miles on it so far as I have been helping my son to move into a new house. So far all I can say is WOW! What a bike. I test rode the s1000rr when they were first introduced but wasn't quite impressed enough at the time to part exchange my McGuiness replica Fireblade.
I'm no youngster and decided that I would treat myself to a new bike. I started looking at the Panigale S and started doing some research which brought the HP4 into my sights. I spoke to the local dealership and was told delivery would be 2014! However after visiting the showroom to view in the flesh a carbon version that was awaiting delivery I got the lucky break.
I know that I will never experience the full potential of the bike though I'm no slouch and the miles that I have ridden so far even though restricted have made me realise that the harder you ride it the better it is!
I've made a few modifications like adding an Evotech tail tidy, radiator and oil cooler guards, stomp grips and Venture shield to the front and belly pan. The Evotch gear is very good, looks good and fits without fuss.
I do have a couple of other bikes, (couldn't bare to part with the Fireblade.) I guess just one advantage to being a bit older.
I look forward to reading through the forum and will keep in touch with how things progress.
I'm no youngster and decided that I would treat myself to a new bike. I started looking at the Panigale S and started doing some research which brought the HP4 into my sights. I spoke to the local dealership and was told delivery would be 2014! However after visiting the showroom to view in the flesh a carbon version that was awaiting delivery I got the lucky break.
I know that I will never experience the full potential of the bike though I'm no slouch and the miles that I have ridden so far even though restricted have made me realise that the harder you ride it the better it is!
I've made a few modifications like adding an Evotech tail tidy, radiator and oil cooler guards, stomp grips and Venture shield to the front and belly pan. The Evotch gear is very good, looks good and fits without fuss.
I do have a couple of other bikes, (couldn't bare to part with the Fireblade.) I guess just one advantage to being a bit older.
I look forward to reading through the forum and will keep in touch with how things progress.