2003 BMW R-Series

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I am Selling a 2003 BMW BOXER CUP REPLIKA.Very rare motorcycle only 200 sold in the USA.great collectors bike.very powerful bike.head turner. www.parkers.co.uk MCN SAYS PROS... ? Exclusivity ? Top-drawer handling CONS... ?Questionable finish ? Expensiveparts prices if youdrop it THE Boxer Cup replica is the bike that proved that aBMW twin could be a decent sports bike BMW R1100S BOXER CUP REP ????? Geoff: “The fuel filler can sometimes splash back, so I drilled a small hole in the tank near the filler cap so that air could escape quicker as I filled up.” Nigel: “I’d bemad if I didn’t mention my carbon rocker covers, wouldn’t I? Also, if you have dropped your Boxer Cup, hunt down some magnesiumcovers from the standard R1100S– they’re lighter than Boxer Cup ones.” Paul: “If you’re doing up a written-off BMWyou might find top class aftermarket parts like Ohlins are cheaper than stock factory items.” BMW’s R1100S won the marque new fans in 1999 and from its launch UK buyers could buy a hoppedup version with Sportmoto extras (ECU chip, stainless exhaust silencer ) with a claimed 11% power boost and 2.2kg weight loss. That summer,BMW launched their one-make Boxer Cup race series, which ran as a GP support series from 1999-2004. In 2002 BMWGB announced a limited run of 25 machines. These were kitted R1100S Sport models, with new paint, numbered plaque, heated grips and a Union Jack belly pan. Laser end cans and Goodridge hoses were free at the first service. After these sold well, BMWproduced a further 317 Boxer Cup replicas between 2003-04. The 2003 changes were largely cosmetic, but with a slightly lower Telelever front end to sharpen the steering a tad. In 2004BMWgave the Boxer Cup a serious makeover, and – so the factory claimed – the same power as the race bikes. They retailed for £9200. When the K1200S and R sport bikes arrived in 2005 the replica was discontinued. EXPERT VIEW “Nobody expected it to be a credible race bike, so it was great to see it do well. I remember watching Richard Cooper start from the back at Oulton Park once and pass half the field – it was such a stable bike that sheer rider ability outweighed power. “The rules were strict, so it was pretty much as the road machine, except with a different ECU chip to enrich the mixture – it didn’t boost power, it just saved the valve seats and boosted throttle response out of the corners.” Mark Fisher,BMWBoxer Cup team manager MCNquick guide FUEL: 37mpg, 18 litres, 145 miles SEAT HEIGHT: 800mm RAKE: 25° TRAIL: 100mm WHEELBASE: 1473mm OWNERS’ TOP TIPS MODEL CHANGES 2002 – Boxer Cup introduced 2003 – Lower front end 2004 – New rear shock, mirrors, paintscheme, bellypan, more power TECHNICAL SPEC Engine: 1085cc Boxer twin Chassis: Tubular steel frame; engine as stressed member Insurance group: 14 (of 17) Top speed: 144mph COST NEW: £9200 USED PRICES: 2002: £5500-£6000 2003: £5500-£6500 2004: £6000-£7300 POWER (claimed): 98bhp TORQUE (claimed): 70ftlb WEIGHT: 229kg