@TheQuirby Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Those wings definitely spark mixed opinions. BMW's design here prioritizes performance, especially for high-speed stability, as they help create extra downforce. While the wings may not be for everyone, they’re all about precision and control at those peak speeds. Would you prefer a sleeker, wingless look, or do you see value in keeping that functional edge?
@ Kawasaki H2R doesn’t have wings and it’s a much faster bike. There are also countless bikes that pass the 200 mph barrier that don’t have those ridiculous looking wings that perform flawlessly. I believe BMW didn’t this because they bought into Ducati nonsense
@TheQuirby, You make a solid point! The Kawasaki H2R and several other high-speed bikes have certainly shown that wings aren't the only way to achieve stability at extreme speeds. BMW's choice to incorporate wings could be a nod toward the aerodynamics-focused trend, popularized by brands like Ducati, to enhance high-speed handling and downforce. It’s interesting to see how each brand approaches stability and performance differently-some lean on tech like wings, while others rely on different aerodynamic designs. Do you think BMW should focus more on traditional aerodynamics, or are there other performance features you’d like to see them explore?
That bike would look some much better without those horrible looking wings
@TheQuirby Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Those wings definitely spark mixed opinions. BMW's design here prioritizes performance, especially for high-speed stability, as they help create extra downforce. While the wings may not be for everyone, they’re all about precision and control at those peak speeds. Would you prefer a sleeker, wingless look, or do you see value in keeping that functional edge?
@ Kawasaki H2R doesn’t have wings and it’s a much faster bike. There are also countless bikes that pass the 200 mph barrier that don’t have those ridiculous looking wings that perform flawlessly. I believe BMW didn’t this because they bought into Ducati nonsense
@TheQuirby, You make a solid point! The Kawasaki H2R and several other high-speed bikes have certainly shown that wings aren't the only way to achieve stability at extreme speeds. BMW's choice to incorporate wings could be a nod toward the aerodynamics-focused trend, popularized by brands like Ducati, to enhance high-speed handling and downforce. It’s interesting to see how each brand approaches stability and performance differently-some lean on tech like wings, while others rely on different aerodynamic designs.
Do you think BMW should focus more on traditional aerodynamics, or are there other performance features you’d like to see them explore?
@ I believe that the wings actually slow the bikes down
@@TheQuirby is h2r as stable as bmw? lol