I have never been a fan of bmw for bikes more of the M8 Prototype, m3, and bmw race cars type. This all changed with the r1100s bike. It actually is pretty fast for my experence with bmw motorbike products and that engine. I bought 20 more the day after buying the first 5. You probably have noticed i buy in bulk, you know ten of the hayabusas, 10 ninja 12s, and 20 r6s