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Cliff's
Notes Welcome
to
the
November
15th
edition
of
Cliff's
Notes.
So
much
great
information
has
passed
through
our
hands
in
the
last
few
weeks,
that
we
have
a
very
large
letter
this
month.
Grab
a
coffee
or
other
indulgence,
while
we
unfold
all
the
latest
intel.
Let's
dive
right
in!First,
and
of
particular
note
is
our
Special
Savings
Opportunity
on
ALL
motorcycles.
With
the
help
of
the
manufacturers,
we
are
offering
stupendous
deals
on
your
favorite
bike. Next,
we
have
a
quick
summary
of
upcoming
events
-
including
the
latest
information
about
our
move
to
Brookfield.
And
finally,
we
have
new
model
information
that
should
pique
your
interests.
The
deposit
lines
have
started
so
let
us
know
if
we
can
help
with
your
timing.
As
always,
we
hope
you
find
our
newsletters
informational.
We
welcome
your
feedback
and
would
like
your
requests
related
to
topics
of
interest.
Send
your
comments
and
suggestions
to
Chris
Kirkness Here
we
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Save
your
Greenbacks Super
Savings
EventSeriously...without
putting
tacky
balloons
and
pennant
strings
on
all
the
bikes,
we
want
you
to
know
that
each
and
every
new
and
pre-owned
BMW,
Ducati
and
MV
Agusta
has
been
targeted
for
IMMEDIATE
SAVINGS
OPPORTUNITIES!
And
we
mean
-
Serious
Savings.
With
the
move
to
our
new
store
looming
in
the
next
3
months,
we
want
to
put
bikes
in
your
garage,
intead
of
moving
them
to
ours.
But,
you
must
visit
our
showroom
to
find
out
just
how
LOW
our
prices
have
been
slashed.
This
is
not
a
ruse
-
It's
just
that
our
manufacturers
do
not
like
us
to
publish
prices
other
than
MSRP.
And
this
is
not
just
limited
to
just
2
or
3
models.
ALL
of
our
bikes
are
eligible...check
out
this
list:From
BMW G
650
X
Challenge,
X
Moto
and
X
CountryF
650
GSR
1200
R,
R
1200
RT,
R
1200
GS
Adventure
K
1200
R
Sport,
K
1200
S,
K
1200
GT
and
K
1200LTFrom
Ducati Monster
695,
S2R,
S2R1000,
S4RSMTS1100,
MTS1100S
MultistradaGT1000,
Sport1000,
Sport1000SFrom
MV
Agusta Brutale
910S,
910RF41000R,
F41000R
312As
you
can
see,
we
still
have
a
healthy
inventory
to
choose
from
so
don't
hesitate
or
you
will
MISS
OUT!
Send
an
email
to
Super
Saving
Event
right
now
to
reserve
your
next
bike! And
if
that's
not
enough,
we
have
'extra
bonus'
offers
with
manufacturer
support.
See
some
of
the
specifics
noted
below... |
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First
at
Bat...BMW Program
Ends
Jan
2,
2008 |
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| G650
X
Challenge
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| A
lightweight
rear
air
shock
and
plenty
of
power
make
the
Xchallenge
the
perfect
bike
for
tearing
it
up
dual
sport
style.
Ride
to
the
trail,
get
your
kicks,
ride
home.
For
off-road
guys
who
don't
want
the
pick
up
truck,
the
G
650
Xchallenge
is
it. Send
an
email
to
Super
Saving
Event
right
now
for
immediate
follow-up! |
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| K1200R
Sport |
| What
do
you
get
when
you
take
the
world's
most
powerful
naked
bike
and
add
an
aerodynamic
fairing?
The
rocket-like
163
hp
K
1200
R
Sport,
a
bike
capable
of
mind-bending
speeds. Send
an
email
to
Super
Saving
Event
right
now
for
immediate
follow-up! |
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Program
Period:
Ends
Jan
2,
2008
or
while
supplies
last. Technical
Jargon:
Available
for
new
unreported
units.
Customer
may
choose
Market
Allowance
or
financing
offer,
but
not
both.
Approved
BMW
Financial
Services
contracts
for
48
to
60
months.
Credit
applications
must
be
submitted
by
midnight
on
1/02/08.
All
BMW
Financial
Services
approved
contracts
are
valid
for
60
days.
See
your
local
BMW
Motorrad
USA
retailer
for
more
details. |
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Financing
as
low
as
3.74%
ALL
F4-1000R
Plus...Several
Thousand
$
in
Savings |
The
year's
best
promotion
on
the
world’s
most
coveted
motorcycle:
the
MV
Agusta
F4-1000R.
From
October
1
through
November
30,
2007,
qualified
customers
can
finance
new,
untitled
2007
F4-1000R
and
F4-1000R
1+1
units
for
as
low
as
3.74%.
This
FUNancing
program,
makes
it
easier
than
ever
for
riders
to
purchase
pure
motorcycle
art.
With
its
new
Magneti
Marelli
5SM
ignition-injection
system,
radial-mount
Brembo
brakes,
ultralight
Brembo
forged
aluminum
wheels,
Marzocchi
Road
Advanced
Component
forks,
and
Sachs
racing
rear
shocks,
the
F41000R
offers
power
and
control,
wrapped
in
luxurious
Italian
styling.
As
part
of
this
campaign,
all
other
new
MV
Agusta
models—including
the
Brutale
910S
and
910R,
and
the
F4
R
312
—
are
available
for
as
low
as
7.99%.
For
the
first
time
ever,
pre-owned
MV
Agusta
units
are
also
eligible
for
financing.Send
an
email
to
Super
Saving
Event
right
now
for
immediate
follow-up!
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Upcoming
Events Mark
your
iPhone,
Blackberry
or
paper
calendars
with
some
of
our
exciting
events:Black
Friday
Moving
Sale
-
Nov
23
to
Dec
1
(regular
hours)Big
Bus
NY
Show
-
Dec
29848
Superbike
Open
House
-
Dec
14/15Accident
Scene
Mangement
Course
-
Feb
16
&
23
2008More
details
on
each
of
the
events
in
next
weeks
newsletter Send
an
email
to
Chris
Kirkness
for
more
information
on
any
of
these
events
or
to
suggest
your
own! |
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New
Models
for
2008 |
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2008
Ducati
848 |
LIGHTWEIGHT
MOVES—HEAVYWEIGHT
PUNCH
The
new
848
enjoys
all
the
performance
advancements
of
the
entire
Superbike
family,
while
adding
its
own
innovations
to
redefine
the
middleweight
sport
bike
class.The
words
'agile'
and
'refined'
aptly
describe
the
848.
At
369
lbs
the
848
is
an
amazing
44
lbs
lighter
than
its
predecessor,
and
a
significant
11
lbs
lighter
than
its
larger
capacity
brother,
the
1098. The
highly
advanced
848
engine
uses
an
improved
method
of
engine
case
production
in
which
cases
are
vacuum
die-cast
formed.
While
providing
significant
weight
savings
of
more
than
6.5
lbs,
this
method
also
ensures
consistent
wall
thickness
and
increased
strength.
Further
refinements
include
a
sophisticated
wet
clutch
that
offers
2.2
lbs
less
weight,
a
much
higher
service
life,
improved
clutch
feel
and
quiet
operation.
With
the
first
twist
of
the
wrist,
the
powerful
rush
of
the
Testastretta
Evoluzione
engine
confirms
that
the
rules
have
changed.
The
848's
134
hp
is
not
only
30%
more
powerful
than
its
predecessor,
but
it
provides
a
power-to-weight
ratio
even
better
than
the
potent
999.
The
848—a
new
class
of
Superbikes. 2008
MSRP
$12,995
for
Red
or
White See
the
bike
LIVE
December
14/15,
2007
at
our
848
Open
House. Deposits
are
being
taken
for
December
2007
delivery!!! |
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| 2008
Ducati
1098R |
| THE
LIGHTEST
AND
MOST
POWERFUL
TWIN-CYLINDER
BIKE
OF
ALL
TIME
The
new
1098
R
is
the
most
powerful
and
lightest
twin-cylinder
bike
ever
produced
by
the
Borgo
Panigale
factory,
with
the
highest
torque/weight
ratio
in
the
sportbike
category. It
is
the
jewel
in
the
crown
of
the
successful
Superbike
family
and
it
represents
the
ultimate
expression
of
racing
technology
applied
to
a
production
bike.
Ducati
Corse
engineers
and
riders
worked
in
close
contact
with
the
R&D
division
during
the
development
of
this
project
to
produce
a
true
racing
bike,
a
masterpiece
of
incredible
performance
and
innovation. The
numbers
speak
for
themselves.
A
total
of
180hp
is
on
tap
for
this
new
hypersport
machine,
together
with
an
amazing
99.1lb-ft
of
torque.
The
weight
figure
also
confirms
the
racing
origins
of
the
1098
R:
363lbs
puts
the
bike
at
the
forefront
of
this
category.
The
development
of
the
Testastretta
Evoluzione
has
now
found
its
crowning
glory
in
the
new
engine
for
the
latest
addition
to
the
Ducati
family:
the
1098
R. Created
after
close
collaboration
between
engineers
from
Ducati’s
production
and
racing
departments,
this
new
engine
is
fitted
with
the
same
components
powering
the
1098
F08
that
will
take
on
the
Japanese
opposition
in
the
2008
World
Superbike
Championship.
The
R
version
of
the
1098
has
been
boosted
to
an
engine
displacement
of
1198cc.
A
bore
increase
from
104mm
to
106mm
and
a
stroke
value
of
67.9mm,
producing
a
remarkable
1.56
ratio,
complete
the
‘over-square’
layout
of
the
engine. The
power
output
of
180hp
at
9750
rpm
and
a
torque
value
of
99.1lb-ft
at
7750
rpm
place
the
1098
R
at
the
very
top
of
its
class.
It
is
the
most
powerful
twin-cylinder
production
engine
in
history
and
fitting
reward
to
the
continued
ingenuity
of
Borgo
Panigale
engineers. 2008
MSRP
$39,995
includes
the
1098R
RACING
KIT.
Every
1098
R
is
equipped
with
a
racing
kit
designed
exclusively
for
use
on
the
track
that
has
a
pair
of
carbon
“102dB”
silencers
to
increase
power
and
a
dedicated
ECU.
The
ECU
enables
the
activation
of
the
DTC
(Ducati
Traction
Control)
system
with
eight
available
profiles
able
to
be
selected
through
the
instrument
panel’s
digital
display. Only
6
Coming
-
Call
us
Today!
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| Coming
Summer
2008 |
| The
Birth
of
a
New
Monster 80hp
@9000rpm,
60.5lb-ft
@7750rpm,
355lbs
dry,
30.3"
seat
height It'll
be
fun
to
Get
Scared! |
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| 2008
F
800
GS
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| Fulfilling
a
need
for
a
pure
off-road
oriented
motorcycle
that
still
has
all
the
power,
handling
and
reliability
required
for
long-distance
adventure
touring
as
well
as
on-street
handling,
the
F
800
GS
is
perfectly
positioned
as
a
middleweight
dual-purpose
enduro.
Featuring
an
asymmetrical
double
headlight,
its
look
is
sleek,
trim
and
100%
aggressive.
With
a
compact
85-horsepower
parallel
twin
engine,
lightweight
steel
trellis
frame
and
double-sided
swingarm,
not
to
mention
a
chain
drive
and
longer
front
and
rear
suspension
travel,
there
has
never
been
a
BMW
dual-purpose
machine
offering
such
a
unique
blend
of
power,
comfort
and
off-road
muscle.
Torque
is
generous
at
61
lb/ft,
and
with
a
six-speed
gear
box,
switchable
ABS,
42-degree
turning
radius,
400-watt
alternator,
wide
foot
rests
and
4.2-gallon
gas
tank
located
under
the
seat
for
a
low
center
of
gravity,
the
F
800
GS
has
all
the
technology
of
a
touring
bike,
while
still
possessing
the
optimum
power-to-weight
characteristics
of
a
high-performance
enduro.
With
a
dry
weight
of
just
392
lbs,
the
F
800
GS
is
lightweight
and
agile
enough
for
precise
handling,
making
it
ideal
for
screaming
around
on
the
twisties
or
tearing
through
the
dirt.
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R
1200
GS
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2008
R
1200
GS
is
marked
by
a
bold,
rugged
appearance.
Stainless
steel
knee
covers
drape
each
side
of
the
gas
tank
area,
while
technical
surfaces
like
the
slide
tubes
and
cylinder
head
covers
have
been
redesigned
to
include
sporty
new
features.
A
new
aluminum
handlebar
which
can
be
mounted
in
two
positions
offers
increased
ergonomics,
making
its
seated
(or
standing
while
off-road)
position
even
more
comfortable.
Increased
seat
foam
thickness
also
increases
rideability.
But
eye-catching
style
is
only
the
beginning
of
the
enhancements.
Additional
grunt
is
also
part
of
the
package,
as
the
2008
R
1200
GS
offers
5%
more
power,
topping
out
at
a
substantial
105
bhp
with
a
maximum
engine
speed
of
8,000
RPM,
which
creates
an
even
wider
range
of
power.
Revised
transmission
ratios
also
mean
quicker
acceleration,
better
low-speed
traction
and
increased
revs.
In
addition
to
being
a
stunningly
agile
street
bike,
the
R
1200
GS
is
also
a
supremely
capable
adventure
tourer,
and
to
make
reaching
those
faraway
places
even
more
doable,
for
the
first
time
ever,
BMW
Motorrad
is
offering
an
off-road
version
of
its
famous
ESA
(Electronic
Suspension
Adjustment)
technology.
Optional
Enduro
ESA
is
designed
to
meet
the
unique
needs
of
adventure
touring,
and
offers
several
options
for
whatever
riding
condition
occurs:
solo
rider,
rider
with
luggage
and
passenger.
Three
damper
settings,
Sport,
Normal
and
Comfort
give
the
rider
the
option
of
customizing
both
front
and
rear
suspensions
to
his
or
her
specifications.
There
is
also
an
off-road
mode
that
adjusts
the
front
and
rear
preload
and
increases
ground
clearance
for
when
rougher
situations
arise.
Featuring
more
power,
rugged
styling
and
advanced
technology,
the
2008
R
1200
GS
sets
the
standard
for
the
entire
adventure
bike
category
and
will
be
a
force
to
be
reckoned
with
both
on
the
road
and
off.
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R
1200
GS
Adventure |
| When
it
comes
to
continent-crossing
ability,
the
kind
of
epic
riding
that
takes
you
to
faraway
places
that
others
can
only
imagine,
nothing
comes
close
to
reaching
the
ability
of
the
rugged,
totally
unstoppable
R
1200
GS
Adventure.
And
for
2008,
the
R
1200
GS
Adventure
offers
a
number
of
significant
new
features
that
make
it
even
more
adept
at
riding
to
the
ends
of
the
earth. In
addition
to
new
design
elements
including
two-part,
two-color
hand
protectors,
the
new
2008
R
1200
GS
Adventure
benefits
from
an
additional
5%
increase
in
power,
raising
its
engine
output
to
105
bhp.
A
taller
windshield,
adjustable
seat,
extra
wide
foot
pegs
and
optional
ABS
make
long
days
in
the
saddle
both
comfortable
and
enjoyable.
Add
a
generous
8.7-gallon
fuel
tank
and
covering
immense
areas
of
territory
becomes
easier
and
more
worry-free
than
ever
before. The
most
significant
new
technological
development
found
on
the
R
1200
GS
Adventure
is
optional
Enduro
ESA
(Electronic
Suspension
Adjustment).
This
feature
gives
the
rider
the
ability
to
customize
the
motorcycle
to
his
or
her
exact
preferences.
No
matter
what
type
of
condition
should
arise—and
where
this
bike
travels
to,
just
about
anything
can
occur—Enduro
ESA
lets
the
rider
adjust
both
front
and
rear
suspension
to
accommodate
it.
Settings
include
Sport,
Normal
and
Comfort,
and
there
is
even
an
off-road
mode
that
adjusts
the
front
and
rear
preload
and
increases
ground
clearance
for
those
inevitable
sections
of
bumpy
terrain
that
occur
while
touring
through
the
vast
unknown. For
those
ambitious
riders
whose
passion
involves
getting
off
the
beaten
path
and
discovering
wild,
untamed
places
miles
away
from
the
typical,
the
2008
R
1200
GS
Adventure,
with
its
numerous
enhancements,
globe-conquering
ability
and
increased
power,
is
the
only
real
choice.
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Low
Suspension
Option
available
on
new
BMW
F
800
S
and
F
800
ST
models
Is
that
F
800
S
or
F
800
ST
just
a
tad
too
tall
for
you?
No
need
to
worry.
Cliff's
is
ordering
a
good
supply
of
low
suspension
options
on
both
bikes.
This
option
lowers
the
F
800
S
and
F
800
ST
by
using
a
different,
shorter
rear
spring
strut.
It
comes
packaged
with
a
low
seat
for
both
models,
bringing
the
final
seat
height
to
29.9
inches.
Just
remember,
the
low
suspension
option
cannot
be
combined
with
the
optional
centerstand
for
the
F
800
ST;
and
the
optional
center
stand
is
not
available
for
the
F
800
S.
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| BMW
Motorcycle
Rider
Training
at
the
BMW
Performance
Center
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From
BMW's
website Starting
this
September,
the
BMW
Performance
Center
will
be
offering
one
day
and
two
day
riding
instruction
for
both
on
and
off-road.
If
you
don't
have
a
BMW
motorcycle,
it's
no
problem;
you
can
just
rent
one
at
the
Performance
Center.
Whether
you're
an
off-road
rider,
love
to
tour,
or
are
more
sport-bike
oriented,
the
drills
and
instruction
you'll
receive
at
the
Performance
Center
will
bring
your
riding
skills
and
confidence
to
a
whole
new
level.
After
taking
these
classes,
riders
will
acquire
the
practical
and
technical
skills
to
make
every
ride
safer
and
more
enjoyable
than
ever
before.
It
should
be
noted
that
these
courses
are
recommended
those
with
intermediate
riding
experience.Here's
how
it
works:
choose
whatever
discipline
you
prefer,
road
or
off-road,
and
take
a
one
day
class.
Or
choose
both
road
and
off-road
and
do
them
both
in
a
two
day
on
and
off-road
class.
Our
off-road
program
is
patterned
after
the
curriculum
at
the
BMW
Enduro
Park
In
Hechlingen,
Germany,
and
involves
a
variety
of
drills
and
exercises,
ranging
from
basic
bike
set
up
and
body
position,
throttle
and
clutch
control,
to
braking
and
cornering.
After
that,
riders
will
then
hit
the
trail
with
a
BMW-certified
instructor. If
off-road
isn't
your
thing,
you
can
go
for
the
on-road
instruction,
which
stresses
the
same
sort
of
control
and
finesse,
only
on
the
pavement.
The
on-road
course
also
involves
some
dual-sport
drills
which
will
help
every
street
rider
handle
the
section
of
gravel
or
unpaved
road
that
inevitably
occurs
on
a
ride. The
techniques
and
maneuvers
that
students
learn
during
these
classes
are
invaluable,
and
will
make
everyone
a
more
safe,
skilled,
and
competent
rider.
After
these
classes,
there
will
be
no
road
you
cannot
conquer
as
you
will
possess
knowledge
and
abilities
that
can
be
put
to
use
everywhere
you
ride,
whether
it's
on
the
trail,
the
race
track,
or
just
racing
around
town.
Call
the
BMW
Performance
Center
for
more
information
and
a
full
schedule
of
available
classes:
1-888-345-4269
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Cliff's
CONREP
Program New
in
2008Cliff's
is
excited
to
announce
that
we
have
been
approved
by
CT
DMV
to
offer
the
Connecticut
Rider
Education
Program
on
site
at
our
new
facility
in
Brookfield. More
details
to
come.
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Cliff's
Cycle
Revolution 84
Mill
Plain
Road Danbury,
CT
06811
www.danburybmw.com
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