Just saw this online report...celebrating the 50 year history of the /5. Seems kind of interesting...the bike has a certain amount of appeal...has some visual clues that do strike a /5 pose.
https://robbreport.com/motors/motorcycles/bmw-50th-anniversary-tribute-r-ninet-2857907/
https://robbreport.com/motors/motorcycles/bmw-50th-anniversary-tribute-r-ninet-2857907/