03-10-2014, 12:08 AM
On one level I tend to agree, but the company has done very well getting away from one engine platform. Harley, Ducati and Moto Guzzi have designed them selves into a corner by sticking with their V twins. They have done fairly well but it really limits them in the market.
A strong case could be made that BMW has gotten too clever by half with their engineering, making their bikes way too complicated. I was looking at a buddies Honda Grom yesterday and for a stupid little 125cc it has way too much technology. EFI, computer, more wires than my computer. It's crazy. No wonder Vintage bikes are so popular with many folks. Progress. It's a two edge sword.
A strong case could be made that BMW has gotten too clever by half with their engineering, making their bikes way too complicated. I was looking at a buddies Honda Grom yesterday and for a stupid little 125cc it has way too much technology. EFI, computer, more wires than my computer. It's crazy. No wonder Vintage bikes are so popular with many folks. Progress. It's a two edge sword.