Greetings,
When my father bought me my first BMW it was a engine warranty basket case R27 in Dover White that we both rebuilt. He got it from one of his clients, Michael Bondy at Butler and Smith the then importer of BMWs. I still have it and it is a perfect and correct BMW.
To me a BMW inspires passion, as long as it is a BMW (You know... air cooled/oil cooled single and twins).
The K-Bike and the new 1000SS are BMWs attempt to go mainstream. Not a bad plan with the Husky add-on!
The K1300 and the S 1000 RR are perfect for the market as they attract a different demographic and will bring a broader range to market. I can say after thrashing them that they are really good and will do well in the marketplace. ( K1300 is a
very much improved K1200 )
However, I have the passion for the real BMWs singles and 180 twins.
They spin my propeller.
But for development/grant/tax reasons, we buy and ride all the new BMWs.