# Did an Upstart Motorcycle Brand’s Forward-Thinking New Bike Just Beat BMW at Its Own Game?

> Having been fortunate enough to get seat time on everything from a 1960s R60/2 to a brand-new 2024 R1250 GS Adventure, I’m a big fan of BMW’s boxer platform.

- **Source:** [Gearpatrol](https://www.gearpatrol.com/motorcycles/benda-p51-hybrid-boxer-concept/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=691bc01a6dec6f7e29fd6292)
- **Published:** 2025-11-18
- **Category:** Motorcycles
- **Tags:** #bmw #brand #beat #bike #boxer #forward #game #motorcycle
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