I have to admit that when I spot a bike parked on the sidewalk, chained to construction scaffolding, I am usually expecting to see a delivery scooter.  The other day, while strolling up Broadway through SOHO, I happened upon a very New York City scene.  A bike chained to the scaffold, but instead of a beat-up Asian scooter, it was the incredibly impressive BMW R1200R.  This bike screams power, and the ability to leap tall buildings with a single bound…

This bike looks like it can GO!

I must confess, I am ignorant to the latest styles of BMW’s offerings.  I know that their new touring bikes have dropped the boxer orientation of the cylinders, but besides that, I know very little.  Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon this aggressive looking Naked Bike.  Where have I been?  I didn’t even know they made a bike in the Ducati Monster family…