Did the Bajaj Boxer come too early, in terms of its design philosophy?

Besides being a simple, durable, and practical bike with little frills, the Bajaj Boxer was also famed for not making too much noise. In recent years, in the automotive design industry, there has been a trend to go minimalistic and "back to basics". Others say that the Boxer's no-nonsense philosophy chimes well with ideas of the day about reducing unnecessary complexity, sustainability and repairability. Is the Boxer a precursor to these modern design trends? Think about its approach to motorcycle design relative to current notions of product longevity, ease of maintenance and essential functionality. Could the Boxer’s legacy teach something to today’s motorcycle designers and manufacturers?