BMW Boxer Twins (Haynes Great Bike) [Hardcover]

Ian Falloon (Author)

Book Description

Series: Haynes Great Bike | Publication Date: July 12, 2004

For nearly 80 years, shaft-drive boxer twins have traditionally formed the backbone of the BMW motorcycle line-up. For many enthusiasts of the Bavarian marque the classic BMW twin was the R90S of 1973-76. Over the decades, successive generations of durable machines - including the R100S, fully-faired R100RS, four-cylinder K-series, high-performance R1100RS and an entire family of touring and sporting models ranging from 850 to 1200cc - would ensure the BMW boxer twins a place in the Haynes "Great Bikes" series. This book covers: historical context, racing, the wartime R75 and R69S; the "75" series which enabled BMW to compete with the high-performance Japanese machines; the R90S, the "76" and Superbike performance; the R100RS, the "77" and the touring R100RT; smaller twins, smaller potential; the R89G/S, including a Paris-Dakar version; rationalization of the boxer range, and the new twins that included four-valve heads and electronic engine management; and technical specifications from 1969 to 2003.

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About the Author

One of the worlds foremost motorcycle historians, Ian Falloon is the author of twenty books on motorcycles, including ten on Ducati. These titles include the best-selling Ducati Story, and Ducati Twins Restoration Guide. As an owner of several Ducati 750s since 1973 he has a particular enthusiasm for this model, still owning the 750 Super Sport he bought back in the 1970s. Ian Falloon trained as a symphony orchestra oboist before a serious motorcycle accident forced a change in profession. Now a freelance contributor to a number of motorcycle magazines around the world.  He resides in Australia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing (July 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859609635
• ISBN-13: 978-1859609637
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #908,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Info for BMW Boxer, November 4, 2007

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Liao, Koutai "Power Hub Inc." (Island of Formosa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BMW Boxer Twins (Haynes Great Bike) (Hardcover)

Being on the boxers for many years, this books still tells me many things and stories that I did not know. With arond 140 pages, it covers all BMW boxers, up to R1200 engines. it tells you the strength and weakness of each model. What was new and updated on new bikes when they came to the market. It can be a good reference book before to you put your hands on BMW boxers. I personally love it.(Koutai Liao, 11/4/2007)