As the last twin-valve Boxer, BMW presented the BMW R 80 GS Basic as a homage to the R 80 G/S in 1996. The visual appearance of the motorcycle was based on this model and the engineering was mainly derived from the last R 80 GS. However, although the machine featured good ride characteristics it stood virtually no chance against the modern four-valve Boxer GS. The demand was transformed when the last Basic rolled off the assembly line in December 1996 and everyone became aware that the end of the twin-valve Boxer had now come. Today, the R 80 GS Basic is the most sought-after and most expensive model from the last twin-valve Boxer generation traded among collectors and aficionados.