The BMW Boxer Twins 1970-1996 Bible, 9781845849993
Paperback
BMW’s iconic Boxer Twins: a legacy of innovation, performance, and enduring appeal.

The BMW Boxer Twins 1970-1996 Bible

All Air-Cooled Models 1970-1996 (Except R45, R65, G/S & Gs)

$56.00

  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    11 August 2016

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Summary

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 amongst the first motorcycles with factory-fitted fairings and they also offered class-leading performance. Even when BMW decided to discontinue the twins in favour of the new four-cylinder…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781845849993
ISBN-10:184584999X
Author:Ian Falloon
Publisher:David & Charles
Imprint:Veloce
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Edition:2nd
Release Date:11 August 2016
Weight:626g
Dimensions:250mm x 207mm x 11mm
Series:Bible
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“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.” â “ motorbike-search-engine.co.uk

“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.” â “ interbike.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.” â “ Rapid Bikes

About The Author

Ian Falloon

Ian Falloon was born in New Zealand in 1952 and studied engineering and music at Victoria University, Wellington. After a career as a symphony orchestra oboist was brought to an end by a motorcycle accident he began writing articles about motorcycles for magazines. His first book, The Ducati Story, has run to several editions and has been published in three languages. The success of The Ducati Story led to a series of Ducati books and histories of Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, and Moto Guzzi motorcycles. He has now written many books about motorcycles, mostly historical but also restoration guides. With an interest and passion spanning decades he now concentrates on collecting and restoring older Italian motorcycles, particularly Ducati, MV Agusta, Laverda, and Moto Guzzi. Ian Falloon lives in Australia, and is ably supported in his projects by his wife Miriam and sons Ben and Tim.

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