R100XE: The BMW R80G/S evolution we deserve

The BMW R80G/S created a new genre of motorcycling when it first appeared, and is considered an icon today. The 'GS' designation is still a staple of BMW's range, but it's evolved a lot since 1980—both technologically and visually. By 1987, the R100GS already had a very different vibe to its predecessor, and the modern GS machines carry almost none of the original's DNA. Robert Sabel of Roughchild Motorcycles in California wonders what a modern G/S would look like if that wasn't the case. What if the R80G/S got better... but still looked the same? That was the inspiration behind his...