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Mostly, it should be called “an answer to the question that nobody asked.” The current versions of the R1200 engine make plenty of smooth and tractable power and have demonstrated excellent reliability while keeping maintenance complexity and cost under control. The cam-shift design is almost certainly going to increase maintenance costs for a simple task like checking valve clearances (2 lobes per valve) and initial purchase price.
If BMW is looking for something to change or improve on the boxers they could start with things like rebuildable suspension as OEM, improved integration of electronics and comms (Bluetooth that works reliably, for instance), basic reliability improvement on driveline components, and so on. IOW, things that directly impact the owner sitting in the saddle. If a rider wants more horsepower and complexity in a well-sorted street platform BMW already addresses that with the S1000XR.
Best,
DG
Magazine journalists are your enemy. They like horsepower, they like glitz, and no one likes to be ranked last.
Case in point, "soft touch" materials in cars. Another word will shrink, crack and look and feel like hell in 10 years.
Or This bike weights 20 lbs more than the competition. then you get thin plastics, more plastic, lighter drivetrain, etc.
Ever see any journalist say these shock will need replaced in 3 years or less to the tune of 4K. There goes your resale. That would be career death, just like pointing out that a 700 dollar helmet is not likely to protect any better than a $150 dollar helmet.
Oh and clearance is adjusted n the base circle, that is the same for both cams. No extra cost until the actuator fails.
Rod
The cam-shift design is almost certainly going to increase maintenance costs for a simple task like checking valve clearances (2 lobes per valve) and initial purchase price.
Valves are adjusted while the cam is on the base circle (zero lift) and should be the same for both cams. I can't see valve adjustment being any different with this technology.
Shiftheads
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Mostly, it should be called “an answer to the question that nobody asked.” The current versions of the R1200 engine make plenty of smooth and tractable power ...
It is possible this is an answer to a question nobody asked. Whizzy brakes, anyone?