The BMW boxer engine is perhaps the most striking and recognizable aspect of the GS motorcycle. Is has gone through numerous changes and improvements since it was first introduced with the BMW R 80 GS in 1980, it has proved its quality and durability for more than 30 years.
The short animated video below explains the inner workings of the GS Boxer engine in short. I hope I am not the only one interested in understanding where all the fun from riding a GS motorcycle originates – from the engine!