As an iconic and rare model that moved the needle for the staid, German brand, the HP2 Sport deserves the press it receives on the pages of RSBFS. Essentially a last-gasp effort to make the traditional boxer competitive in a world that included Ducati’s sublime 1098, the HP2 Sport utilized technology and innovation to create…
2004 BMW R1100S Boxer Cup Replica Whenever us enthusiasts go to purchase a motorcycle, we always have to think about the tradeoffs. Especially if there is limited space or money, most of us can only have 1 or 2 bikes to serve all our needs. For many decades BMW has been one of the best…
There is little doubt that the air/oil cooled BMW boxer powered bikes from the 90s and 00s are going to go down on history as having one of the greatest motors of the time. They are powerful, smooth, interesting and above all, ultra reliable. Owners have racked up amazing mileage traveling to remote areas of…
In a world full of what can seem like constant change, there is one consistent entity: Time. It relentlessly marches forward. Every now and again we get a jolt to remind ourselves of this fact. Today that jolt is the realization that the BMW S1000RR is over a decade old. For many with a passion…
Winning bid was $16,500. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Friend of the site and uncommon vendor of some amazing motorcycles, Peter brings to us today a very unique example of an interesting and rare motorcycle. You are familiar with Moto Borgotaro already, as Peter has listed Guzzis, Laverdas and Ducatis in the past, just…
The BMW S1000RR was an instant hit. Striking looks, amazing performance and mindboggling technology all wrapped up in a quality package. Weight was kept under 400 pounds and horse power came ever so close to the then magical 200 mark. In 2012 BMW upped the ante with the the HP4 editions. More of everything that…
A short lived model (2003-2005), the BMW Boxer Cup Replika was a celebration of the one-make, VIP racer series that BMW ran with professional racers. Based on the R1100S, the Boxer Cup model can be distinguished primarily via graphics – although there were some subtle changes from the standard model, including an underseat Laser exhaust…
Update 11.4.2020: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc This 2004 BMW R1100S is a shining example of the Bavarians at their best. It’s a long-distance sportbike with looks to match its purpose and a distinct lack of pretense. I won’t call it a “sport-tourer,” because I have just decided I don’t…