Overview
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 K-series in 1984, demand for the older boxers forced BMW to reconsider. The boxer was resurrected and continued for more than a decade. Freelance writer and author Ian Falloon has numerous motorcycle books to his name such as the Original BMW Twins, BMW R90S, BMW Story, Moto Guzzi Story and Laverda Twin and Triple Bible. He has a small collection of classic sporting motorcycles – including a 1976 BMW R90S.
Full Product Details
Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: David & Charles
Imprint: Veloce
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 20.70cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 25.00cm
Weight: 0.626kg
ISBN: 9781845849993
ISBN 10: 184584999
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 02 November 2016
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print 
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Background and historical introduction to the /5 series.Chapter 2 /5. R50/5, R60/5, R75/5, 1970-73Chapter 3 /6. R60/6/, R75/6/, R90/6, 1974-76Chapter 4 R90S 1974-76Chapter 5 /7. R60/7, R75/7, R80/7, R100/7, R100S, R100T, 1977-80Chapter 6 R100RS, 1977-84Chapter 7 R100RT 1979-84Chapter 8 R100, R100CS, R80 RT, R80ST, 1981-84Chapter 9 R80 Mono, R80RT Mono, R80R, 1984-95Chapter 10 R100RS, R100R, R100RT, 1986-95
Reviews
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. a interbike.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. aa?a 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. aa?a Rapid Bikes 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. aa?a motorbike-search-engine.co.uk
Author Information
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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