The BMW Boxer Twins Bible: All Air-Cooled Models 1970-1996 (Except R45, R65, G/S & GS) [Hardcover]

Ian Falloon (Author)

Book Description

Series: Bible | Publication Date: February 15, 2009

Before the /5 series, BMW had a reputation for producing expensive and idiosyncratic touring motorcycles. But the /5 changed that. Although still expensive, the market was opened to a new world of riders, and during the 1970s the air-cooled boxer evolved into the ground-breaking R90S and R100RS. These were among the first motorcycles with factory-fitted fairings and they also offered class-leading performance. Even when BMW decided to discontinue the twins in favor of the new four-cylinder K-series in 1984, demand for the older boxers forced BMW to reconsider. The boxer was resurrected and continued for more than a decade.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As with all in the series, this hardback is well laid out and makes good use of factory photos and line drawings slotted in with new photography ... if you are an owner or looking to become one it is a must-have, as it is for those like me that need a reliable reference work." – interbike.co.uk

"Anyone with a vague interest in BMWs is going to love this book, well laid out and excellent photography. Very comprehensive information provided and will appeal to current and potential BMW Boxer owners. Recommended." – motorbike-search-engine.co.uk

"For owners and would be owners, this is a fact-packed, year-by-year, change-by-change record of BMW's classic boxer twin motorcycles, an indispensable source book for all enthusiasts." – Rapid Bikes

Book Description

Before the /5 series, BMW had a reputation for producing expensive and idiosyncratic touring motorcycles. But the /5 changed that. Although still expensive, the market was opened to a new world of riders, and during the 1970s the air-cooled boxer evolved into the ground-breaking R90S and R100RS. These were among the first motorcycles with factory-fitted fairings and they also offered class-leading performance. Even when BMW decided to discontinue the twins in favor of the new four-cylinder K-series in 1984, demand for the older boxers forced BMW to reconsider. The boxer was resurrected and continued for more than a decade.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Veloce (February 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845841689
• ISBN-13: 978-1845841683
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Motorcycles > History

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BMW Lovers, November 28, 2011

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This review is from: The BMW Boxer Twins Bible: All Air-Cooled Models 1970-1996 (Except R45, R65, G/S & GS) (Hardcover)

This is a great digest of the Air Cooled BMW's; if you love them you will enjoy this book. I have one R65S and want an R100S; both are here and you can get good info on them all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Book review, November 11, 2011

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This review is from: The BMW Boxer Twins Bible: All Air-Cooled Models 1970-1996 (Except R45, R65, G/S & GS) (Hardcover)

This book covers everything you need to know about the 2 valve twins. Once I started reading it I had a hard time putting it down. To any with an old BMW in the garage this book belongs in your library.