06-22-2015, 10:36 AM
I have owned many BMW boxers. I completely agree with what others have already mentioned...The CB is much smoother and easier to ride. The weight of the two bikes are probably nearly identical, but the CB feels lighter. Also as mentioned, the BMWs are EXPENSIVE to have work done at the stealerships. The new water boxers are easier to get to the clutch, but on the older R bikes, clutch jobs have been known to run $4K and final drives are $2K. Many owners/riders state they will never again own a BMW past the warranty.