California Superbike to BMW

racedoll · 12-30-2009, 07:45 PM

Some of you might not care but I just read (found out) that the California Superbike School switched from Kawasaki's after who knows how many years to the BMW S1000RR for 2010.

So if you take their class next year you will be riding one of these with ABS, traction control, lean angle sensors and all, I do believe. Zoomie could probably tell us since she is resident BMW expert

http://www.superbikeschool.com/machinery/bmws1000rr.php

Their old Kawasaki fleet is up for sale, street ready or track ready....wish I had some spare cash laying around to snatch one or two up.

Not sure how I feel. I just hope they add Mid-Ohio to their schedule, through them is how I feed my track addiction.

azoomm · 12-30-2009, 07:51 PM

I had met Keith when I was at Laguna, he was researching BMW as his 25 year contract with Kawasaki was up and he didn't want to renew. WOW, to have those options, right?? Nice guy - really knows his stuff.

We have talked about him adding H2R to his calendar - but, he had decided after logistical constraints... if he couldn't have Mid-Ohio, he wasn't going to add another track.

Evan and I plan on attending his school this year.

racedoll · 12-30-2009, 07:54 PM

You guys will have a blast. They are all a great group of guys, as you already know. Will you ride their bikes or take your own then?

azoomm · 12-30-2009, 08:03 PM

Theirs.

You know, thinking about it... would anyone else be interested in going? Things like this are usually more fun in groups. Mind you, I'm just thinking out loud.

shmike · 12-30-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Theirs.

You know, thinking about it... would anyone else be interested in going? Things like this are usually more fun in groups. Mind you, I'm just thinking out loud.

What time of year are you thinking?

We may be out that way this summer...

tommymac · 12-30-2009, 08:11 PM

what track and when you thinking

azoomm · 12-30-2009, 08:28 PM

I just emailed Keith for some better ideas of where we would fit best... I know a few more people that would want to come. I'm thinking Willow, and April works better in our calendar. But, I'll wait for what Keith says

101lifts2 · 12-30-2009, 09:57 PM

I might take his class next year just to ride the 1000rr on the track. Prolly at Streets of Willow in CA.

Speedracer42 · 12-31-2009, 11:19 AM

It really seems odd to me that a school, which is primarily attended by street riders and relatively low exp track riders would switch to THAT bike of all the choices. I would love to hear his logic.

shmike · 12-31-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedracer42

It really seems odd to me that a school, which is primarily attended by street riders and relatively low exp track riders would switch to THAT bike of all the choices. I would love to hear his logic.

I agree.

The site claims it is the perfect learning bike.

Yes it has some whiz-bang electronics, but it is still a 180+hp bike.

Plus it is new and it is a BMW, I can't imagine the repair bill to rebuild one after a get off.

12-30-2009, 07:45 PM	#1
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	California Superbike to BMW Some of you might not care but I just read (found out) that the California Superbike School switched from Kawasaki's after who knows how many years to the BMW S1000RR for 2010. So if you take their class next year you will be riding one of these with ABS, traction control, lean angle sensors and all, I do believe. Zoomie could probably tell us since she is resident BMW expert http://www.superbikeschool.com/machinery/bmws1000rr.php Their old Kawasaki fleet is up for sale, street ready or track ready....wish I had some spare cash laying around to snatch one or two up. Not sure how I feel. I just hope they add Mid-Ohio to their schedule, through them is how I feed my track addiction.

12-30-2009, 07:51 PM	#2
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I had met Keith when I was at Laguna, he was researching BMW as his 25 year contract with Kawasaki was up and he didn't want to renew. WOW, to have those options, right?? Nice guy - really knows his stuff. We have talked about him adding H2R to his calendar - but, he had decided after logistical constraints... if he couldn't have Mid-Ohio, he wasn't going to add another track. Evan and I plan on attending his school this year. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

12-30-2009, 08:03 PM	#4
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Theirs. You know, thinking about it... would anyone else be interested in going? Things like this are usually more fun in groups. Mind you, I'm just thinking out loud. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

12-30-2009, 08:28 PM	#7
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I just emailed Keith for some better ideas of where we would fit best... I know a few more people that would want to come. I'm thinking Willow, and April works better in our calendar. But, I'll wait for what Keith says __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

12-30-2009, 09:57 PM	#8
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I might take his class next year just to ride the 1000rr on the track. Prolly at Streets of Willow in CA. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

12-30-2009, 07:54 PM	#3
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	You guys will have a blast. They are all a great group of guys, as you already know. Will you ride their bikes or take your own then?

12-30-2009, 08:11 PM	#6
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	what track and when you thinking

12-31-2009, 11:19 AM	#9
Speedracer42 Kneedragger Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PDX Posts: 170	It really seems odd to me that a school, which is primarily attended by street riders and relatively low exp track riders would switch to THAT bike of all the choices. I would love to hear his logic.