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As owner of a S1000XR often wondered what the attraction to the boxer was. Did the boxer brigade know something I didn't, showing loyalty to an engine design nearly 100 years old? I recently took delivery of a 2020 R1250RS Sport and now I get it! What a brilliant bike so full of soul and character. Whereas the XR is uber efficient in every department the riding experience is nowhere near as rewarding and engaging as with the RS. What a bike.

The forum looks as equally engaging with lots of helpful articles, so hello everyone, nice to be onboard.

Rick

Zitat von Gothrick im Beitrag #1

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As owner of a S1000XR often wondered what the attraction to the boxer was. Did the boxer brigade know something I didn't, showing loyalty to an engine design nearly 100 years old? I recently took delivery of a 2020 R1250RS Sport and now I get it! What a brilliant bike so full of soul and character. Whereas the XR is uber efficient in every department the riding experience is nowhere near as rewarding and engaging as with the RS. What a bike.

The forum looks as equally engaging with lots of helpful articles, so hello everyone, nice to be onboard.

Rick

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #3

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..... For the record, FN produced inline 4-cylinder motorcycles before WW-1. BMW boxers didn't appear until after the Great War.

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welcome! I had a similarly positive surprise during my test ride with the RS. I even test rode the XR thereafter, but couldn't shake the grin the RS gave me. Enjoy; lots of good info/folks here.

Welcome, I bought my first boxer ( also an RS) in 1985, the character of that engine made me smile and still does. I came from a background of singles and v-twins but still the boxer has a particular sound and feel. My 2016 RS is a highly developed iteration of the older boxer, such a joy to have both.

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As owner of a S1000XR often wondered what the attraction to the boxer was. Did the boxer brigade know something I didn't, showing loyalty to an engine design nearly 100 years old? I recently took delivery of a 2020 R1250RS Sport and now I get it! What a brilliant bike so full of soul and character. Whereas the XR is uber efficient in every department the riding experience is nowhere near as rewarding and engaging as with the RS. What a bike.

The forum looks as equally engaging with lots of helpful articles, so hello everyone, nice to be onboard.

Rick

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Welcome Rick. Did you keep the XR? I have a 2016 version of each. I find they complement each other. I struggle to declare one a favourite.

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P.S. Their most successful aero engine was an inline 6.

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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #4

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P.S. Their most successful aero engine was an inline 6.

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Care to elaborate?

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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #4

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P.S. Their most successful aero engine was an inline 6.

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Care to elaborate?

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I also have an RS and an XR and I am delighted to own both.

I test rode them back to back in 2015 and picked the Lupin Blue RS, I thought the XR was too rough around the edges specially the engine vibration. I bought a new 2019 XR which I like very much and think the engine vibration is no longer a problem, it's a perfect complement to the RS. And a month ago I traded in my 2016 RS for a 2020 R1250 RS and I am loving it.

It's hard for me to describe the difference, but I like the 1250 boxer even better than the 1200 boxer. It's an old design, for sure, but BMW has got it right!