| Base retail price: $14,400  A pure sports bike, this racer looks like it belongs on the track. Fortunately, BMW is letting you bring it home. Only a limited number are being produced, however, so if you feel the Replika calling your name, respond quickly. What you get is a compact, sleek bike capable of great cornering and incredible acceleration. The 1085cc engine can generate 98 hp at 7,500 rpm and 70 pound-feet of torque at 5,750 rpm. New for 2005 is an efficient but throaty Laser exhaust system that will certainly wake up the neighborhood when you return home late at night after partying. BMW also raised the chassis by 12mm, improving the lean angle for really serious riders. The rest of the frame and suspension is the standard sport configuration found on the R1150GS. In layman's terms, you get a really sweet, reliable base on which to ride your Replika. |
| Most interesting about this bike is the amount of small specifications that really enhance your driving experience. For example, the rear spring preload adjuster and rear and front rebound damping can all be changed in accordance with your driving habits, meaning you get optimal control when riding. The low beam headlamp, sturdy new windshield and front mudguard are added bonuses too. Distinguishing feature: Though the Boxer Cup Replika boasts tons of speed, it is the sporty exterior that will initially draw buyers in. | The aerodynamic frame is coated in three-tone paint and is nicely married to a stainless steel, chrome-plated exhaust system. |
