i had a 72 bmw r60/5. it was in my mind equal to a mercedes car in quality. it was a very comfortable ride and bulletproof.

i dont know about newer ones. the water cooled ones seem complex.

harleys never interested me. not conceptually a pure design like the classic bmw boxer.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.