Another one...

http://www.face-the-power.com/com/_common/img/specials/k1200s/episode4/episode4_2_vis_l_01.jpg

Interesting choice of colours by BMW for it's new K1200S

"The Bumblebee"?

 

http://www.face-the-power.com/com/_common/img/specials/k1200s/episode4/episode4_4_vis_l_01.jpg

.....?

 

According to the blurb:

What makes the Duolever principle an innovation?
It revolutionises front wheel guidance for motorcycles. Since wheel guidance
is separated from damping, an excellent feel for the road is developed –
probably one of the most important requirements for sporty motorcycling on
the road. With two combined triangular control arms and the wheel carrier, a
four-link system is formed which ensures improved traction and comfort as
compared to the Telelever.

 

Very much mirroring the K1's colours from the late 90s.

 

It's rather funky looking...

 

said:

It's a Hossack fork, innit. Supposed to separate the steering and
braking forces better than conventional forks, so there's less, or no,
dive.

 

The K1 is one of those things I wish I could un-see. I saw a red and yellow
one in Thames Ditton a few years ago, and had to avert my eyes for fear of
scarring. Alas, it was too late.

 

i.e. gash as ****.