2021 BMW R 18 First Ride
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- čas přidán 17. 09. 2020
- Cycle World takes BMW’s Berlin-built cruiser for a ride. Its massive size and nostalgic character compel you to slow down and enjoy the riding experience.
1,802 cubic centimeters or 110 cubic inches-no matter how you measure it, that is a substantial displacement for a horizontally opposed boxer twin. Two 107.1mm bores firing left and right dominate the first few moments of your experience on BMW’s Berlin-built R 18 cruiser. It fires to life, jumping to the left before settling into a lumpy idle, rocking the bike side to side. Ca-chug, ca-chug, ca-chug. That 225-pound chrome and aluminum living monolith breathing below and in front of you is just one piece of a riding experience that is very much unlike any modern BMW yet somehow is so compelling because it is a BMW. It’s raw, bordering on unrefined at times, while simultaneously being sublime in its nostalgic elemental riding experience.
The R 18 is BMW’s second attempt at entering the cruiser market (BMW might prefer we forget the R 1200 C) and it’s been teased for 18 months with a series of customs from builders around the world. And now the production version is here. It is truly a thing of beauty. Not often does a production bike outshine concepts and sketches; yet from nearly every single angle, this is what the black-and-chrome First Edition R 18 does. From the long and perfectly proportioned black-with-white-pinstriped fuel tank to the massive engine adorned with an equally massive 1,800cc badge to the shining exposed driveshaft, never have I experienced a motorcycle that the form is such an integral part of riding function.
Clean lines and graceful curves lead your eyes through the entire motorcycle’s shape and architecture. Nearly every detail is worth a long look. The double-cradle frame’s backbone matches the swingarm triangle, emulating a hardtail. Cables and wires are tucked away neatly. The engine’s shape is uncluttered-throttle bodies, starter motor, sensors, and ignition wires (and spark plugs!) are all hidden away from the world. There is bright and smooth chrome on the fishtail pipes and cylinder head covers, but not so much to remove focus from the classically black shape of the R 18. And it’s deep, glossy black with just the slightest hint of orange peel.
To be successful as a cruiser, BMW knew the R 18 must be designed with ease of customization-not only with BMW’s own parts already available, but those currently available in the aftermarket. Therefore, many of the most commonly changed parts like handlebar risers, foot controls, and gas cap are interchangeable with American cruisers. This strategic decision immediately opens up the marketplace for buyers looking to change up the look of their German cruiser; no waiting for designing, testing, and manufacturing. BMW even showed us pictures of an R 18 with apehangers, and it wasn’t wrong…
Without the clues and callbacks of the 1936 R 5, you have a big-displacement cruiser that is, to be blunt, very American in its ride quality and performance. But wrap this hammer in the velvet that is the R 5 mythos and design, and it becomes something special. Even before the ride begins. But it must be ridden, otherwise what would we do with our time here at Cycle World?
The largest boxer twin ever designed and manufactured by BMW, the R 18′s engine is 21.5 inches tall and 24.75 inches long. Watermelon-sized air-and-oil-cooled cylinders and four-valve heads punch out to the sides proud. In viewing the bike from the front, BMW’s propeller logo has never been so apropos. A duo of chromed tubes nestle within the black cooling fins of each cylinder, providing the path for aluminum pushrods actuated by dual camshafts working rockers to open the aforementioned pairs of 42.2mm intake and 35mm exhaust valves.
Three main bearings support the longitudinally mounted crankshaft-one between the 180-degree rod journals. This increases the offset between the cylinders-the left forward of the right-and imparts the classic “rocking couple” vibration exhibited by non-counterbalanced boxers of yore. Only it’s greater due to the wider separation of the connecting rods by that center bearing. Add to this the strong flywheel effect that amplifies the R 18′s left-to-right shake at idle-and it’s pure cruiser. And like old-time boxers, there is no balance shaft in this engine-BMW’s engineers wanted you to feel that flywheel effect and a strong engine pulse. They got it, now you have it.
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I took one of these out for a 4 hour test ride and this is my thoughts. The bike as you say looks cool, to my taste perhaps just a little too much chrome however everyone’s different. The seat is hard, and really not comfortable and the pillion pad is even firmer. However there are a few seat options if you don’t like it. The bikes super clean looking, everything has its place and everything’s tucked away and out of view, most bikes I have seen have the horn mounted somewhere on the front of the bike but this is tucked away underneath the cylinder head so you don’t notice it, little things like that set it off. Engine wise it doesn’t egg you on to go super fast, it’s very smooth and absolutely lovely at “cruising” speeds. When you want to go nuts it vibrates and it vibrates hard. However to me it makes it feel like a machine, it’s not a modern bike in its feeing, it’s mechanical and visceral. Once up to speed or when you have over taken everything settles down again so it gives me the right mix of vibes and smoothness. You said your calves hit the air intakes, I see loads of reviews of Harley’s where the riders knee hits the air cleaner so I don’t really see it as an issue and everything your body comes into contact with is smooth with no horrible corners. As for your feet touching the underneath of the cylinders I do believe the levers are adjustable to give you more or less room. Most reviews I have seen I have heard continuously about lack of ground clearance, I scraped pegs once on a very very tight turn with a pillion on the back. It’s comparable to my Speedmaster 1200 but the rear shock must be set up for your weight. I took the thing down my favourite road and gave it a good thrash and it absolutely loved it, I’m doubtful I was much slower than on my Z900rs or that’s how it felt to me anyway. It feels planted and much much lighter to turn than I expected. On the weight front I was really concerned about it having never ridden anything this big and to be honest I didn’t really notice. I took the bike back after 4 hours and I really really wanted one. I jumped on my Z900rs to ride home expecting it to feel light as a feather and under powered but credit to Kawasaki it didn’t feel underpowered at all however it also didn’t “feel” much lighter off the side stand etc etc than the R18, not to me at least but the Kawasaki seat is much highest. I test rode a R-Ninet once having ridden to the dealer on a ER-6F (Z650 in America I think they are called) and the ER6 felt way underpowered and absolutely felt half the bike. So I’m now in talks with the dealer on a used R18. The seating position wasn’t wildly different than my Z900rs, but the suspension on the R18 is firm. I suspect that’s why it feels planted and sporty if you push it but if you hit a big bump then boy it’s not great. I think if you like the look of it, test ride one, and then look at getting the suspension upgraded and upgraded for your weight and riding style and the bike would be almost perfect, perfect for what I want anyway. If you want to go touring or long distance then one of the other R18’s with the touring packs and seats etc would be the ticket. Great bike, looks fab, makes you feel special and when you look down the engine just makes you smile. Let’s face it, most guys are just big children and this bike pushed all those childish buttons in a big, cool looking, well built package. Can’t wait to get mine!
You should start your own channel reviewing bikes. Very well thought out and enjoyable to read. Keep up the good work. Take care.
This is a man’s bike. If you have decent strength, and are of average height and build, it’s not hard to muscle it around. The weight, because it’s slung so low, really goes away when you are moving. It is not designed to run at really high speeds. It’s designed to just enjoy the ride and look good doing it. Passing is effortless. The engine is very understressed and will last forever as long as proper maintenance at it’s prescribed intervals is performed. I own one. I love it. Some people are going to do some crazy things with it. Twin turbocharging and other crazy mods. I won’t touch mine. But it’s going to be fun to see what other people do with theirs. Someone has already built a dragster centered around that engine. There is a classic model available but there is a difference between a cruiser and a tourer. I love some people whining about no forward foot controls. But, this bike was built for relatively short hops. It’s not designed to compete with the Goldwings or full up Harley dressers. The bike has some character. Good job BMW.
BMW is gonna make a lot of cash selling replacement footpegs.
Seems that the first ride on an R 18 is pretty much just sitting next to it and looking at it.
why ride it when you can talk about how cool it is...and at the price point, it's too expensive.
As for sales at $20 grand.......good luck Honda Learned the Hard Way with my Valkyrie, they had an MSRP of 17K and ended up selling the leftover like i bought for 9995 or less, my bet is the BMW Flops
Valkyrie? Rune says hold my....
I agree. It's an accessory. I'm not spending that kind of money. For something that will decrease in value rapidly.
My knee hurt just looking at how my feet are forced behind those monster cylinders. So much good about this bike for short people.
7:37. Loving the sparks on the tarmac 😀
Good first insight! Love it!
basically its a bike you look at and dont ride, might as well get a scale model
So true! lol.
Just a beautiful bike, perfect!
Cycle World great as always! 👏
It's a bike made to be gorgeous, but, It's well done too. The R 18 has a purpose. This is not a R NineT cruiser. I like that. It's to enjoy the engine vibration, the sound and to see each detail when you stop after 60 miles.
You drive a Boxer, when you are ready for it😎
Greetings from Boxerland 🇩🇪
Beautiful motorcycle. BMW managed to create an original and at the same time classic design. FYI, the presenters are 5’10” and 6’4”. For the future, please try to position the discussed motorcycle in front of the presenters. Viewers do not really have to see their shoes but when talking about design it helps to see the whole motorcycle.
As an ex BMW R1100S owner I love it. But as a current Moto Guzzi California Audace 1400 owner I know my Guzzi is a better motorcycle more power more revs less weight(Audace is 300kg wet weight) I tried a HD Fat Bob 114 and my Guzzi accelerate better turns better and brakes better then the HD. I recon this is more of a Softail Slim od Deluxe competitor then the Low Rider S or a Fat Bob. I'm happy that BMW build it and I hope it will sell well!! Definitely better then the old R1200C!! It's a Lovly looking bike!! And if you Guys gonna do a group test make sure you take the Moto Guzzi California Audace 1400 / Eldorado!
A beautiful and magnificent piece of machinery
Looks nice..have to ride it to really determine if I would like it...good info on the R18..
Feet stuck between lever and cylinder? That alone is a deal breaker. I would feel very uneasy riding that way.
Proper technique is to have the balls of your feet on the foot pegs. This is not an issue. You will get used to the shifter and foot brake placement as you ride the bike.(muscle memory)
Nice Video well done
I love my r18😍
Smaller cruiser with rninety engine would be nice...
Bloated Massive and Wide; are we sure BMW isn’t mocking America?
for all the compromises that you make to get the short amount of satisfaction, and then the price you pay for it...It's just really not worth it. I almost feel like this bike will be DOA
Me as a eurotrash BMW fan thinking the R1100C was perfect. Get it finished in pearlescent white with polished everything and it's a beautiful bike.
one thing that never gets mentioned. If you get hit by a car from the side, the cylinders quite protect your legs...
BMW R18 very beautiful.. Sir ❤👍
Hold your horses about reliability boys! It is a modern BMW after all! The open crank looks cool, a everything in this bike: it may be just for the looks. Let's wait if internet is flooded with broken drives soon...
To anyone who really likes the styling of this bike AND understands the intended purpose of a “cruiser” motorcycle do yourself a favor and go ride one. Don’t let someone else’s opinion based on their riding preferences sway you from at least giving it a shot. Just make sure the tires are aired properly and the rear suspension has been adequately adjusted. It really does make a serious and very noticeable difference. I love to ride and I love all things two wheeled. I would have NEVER paid MSRP for this bike. Too many other exceptional options available for $20k or much less.
i think its kickass. i could see Club style r18's with t bars and fairings. if you can raise it up in the rear i bet it would be fun to push it into the corners.
There are already photos of a fairing variant. It is definitely something bmw are already testing and it seems to have radar cruise control. At least the prototypes do.
I rode my 2017 Softail Deluxe TC to a demo ride of the R18. Did about 35 - 40 miles on the R18 and was left some what disappointed. I felt the marketing dept had more say in this bike than the designers. I was relieved to get back on my Deluxe and ride home. For me, this bike is "work in progress". I hope BMW will address some of the issues like limited suspension travel, very firm ride, too many vibrations though the seat, pegs and bars approaching 4000rpm, improve the front brakes so it brakes like my Deluxe, and add a fuel gauge and a range setting on the trip computer like on their other models. Cruise control would be good also.
For a big powerful cruiser, I would get a valkyrie instead.
Mark man I bought it almost new Valkyrie for next to nothing been riding for years best power Cruiser ever owned
So, am I wrong in saying that the direct competitor for this one is the softail slim? The bike is gorgeous, but the lean angle and the foot/cylinder issue makes it more of a pretty bike to look at, rather than something to ride, for me personally
Not usually my style of bike but it’s beautifully finished. Sat on one last week and started it up.
Sadly, Justin just doesn’t get it. He can’t comprehend that this marvel of retro engineering is a refined experience.
The last third of the exhaust pipe? I think it should be scaled back some in terms of circumference. Perhaps half the radius currently used? That upward slash? That too would look better to my eyes if the slash was reversed downward? imho
Oh dear. This perfectly explains why the R18 "appears" to be a bargain in the used bike market.
@7:36... dragging hard parts on a SLOW mild sweeper and throwing sparks.
I had a R 1200 C , it was a dog it was my first BMW I told the man at the dealership if this is all BMW has they don’t have much it looked good but that was all, I didn’t want to ride it at all. I traded it in less then a year and got a R 1200 RT that was much better. I sure hope the R18 is better.
Sparks!!! leaning just that little?
As a retired and motorcycle engineer I look at tires with spokes no good people do not want to adjust valves on a $20,000 motorcycle with some will don't think it will ever happen
Very steampunk, I really like it...beautiful!!!😱🖤🏍💨🔥
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I have a Classic and 💘love it. The design is perfect for the intended purpose, slow down and really take in the essence of riding. Been riding over 50 years and too many machines, 900k miles. I absolutely enjoy the startup kick, from there it's a good roll, if you know what I mean 😉 She's a full bodied lady meant for the long haul. I just ordered a Corbin seat, so that issue goes away, why Mustang BMW???? Personal experience and peeve, no more said, talk to Riders not manufacturers. BTW 1st Beemer, but well done.
PS, too quiet, give some profundo to her voice, yeah the regs smegs....
BMW R nine t Original/Scrambler/Pure are my favorite... Somehow I can't warm up to the R18... on that note the foot scraping is rediculous... the old Harleys' did the same...
Customs look good, stock is meh. The exhaust is horrendous.
The exhaust would be the first to-go for me.
Agreed those pipes are fully. Not sure about those valve covers either
So basically a cruiser for slow old people who never lean their bike over. This has flop written all over it.
Isn't that who cruisers are for anyway ;)
@lemonjellies Good ! With a bit of luck I'll be able to buy one for cheap on the used market ! Is 56 years old old ?
@@danzeman1943 I don't know. Do you like to lean your bike or just cruise looking around to see who's looking at you? If it's the latter, then yeah, maybe 56 is old old. :D Good luck to find one for cheap, you might be 66 by then!
@@lemonjellies4985 It’s for people who have the financial resources to buy it((generally older people) and don’t think motorcycling means riding like a bat out of hell. I couldn’t give a rats ass who is looking at me. It’s a great ride for what it’s designed for.
There’s a full blown bagger with fixed fairing and TFT dash with all the modern BMW comforts. Just google BMW R18 bagger and you will see it....
Thanks will do
I thought for sure that I would want this and it is a gorgeous bike but that dragging on the curves is a deal-breaker.
When you add in the facts that it has no cruise control no fuel gauge in a small fuel capacity it is definitely a deal-breaker.
It looks so good that I would seriously consider this bike if they threw in one of their inline Motors so they could improve all of the flaws outlined above.
I like the look of the bike, but it's pretty much a novelty bike IMHO. I wouldn't lay out $22k for a bike like this. I'd rather have an RNineT if I were looking to satisfy my Boxer jones.
The welding seams on the mufflers seriously detract from the appearance. The mufflers are too large too, which might have been necessary to hide cat converters.
Well.......i have one and comming from a hd roadglide lets be clear......this is a barhopper. Seat it hard and uncomfortable. You have limited lean capability, maby a different exhaust with a tiny bit of uplift after the peg will help......needs a heel-toe shift because its hard to get the boot under the shifter due to space.....gets lots of looks and has been well recieved for this. Its a "lets take this out today" kinda bike. HD baggers are way more comfortable on long rides no doubt.......this is a collection bike or a bike in your garage "quiver" ......all n all fun once n a while but you better have other options in your garage for other ocaasions.......i dont regret getting it though.
Where will you ride with a 1800cc with only a 16 litres fuel tank?
Some of the Prototypes i saw in early teases i liked, this thing us BUTT UGLY !!! What is up with that low hanging butt ugly Exhaust, watching y'all ride it and scrape the bottom of the pipes, i was hoping it would have stayed closer to the prototypes, Guess i'm Keeping my 2014 Valkyrie !!
That wasn’t the pipes, it’s the pegs. It would be better if it WAS the pipes, then when someone commented on how absolutely awful they are, you could just say “they used to be pretty, but I kept grinding them” or something... those pipes are an absolute embarrassment to any designer
To be honest with you, I was expecting much more from BMW from the R18. (1) more technological features as they have in their other models (2) Lighter and more maneuverable bike. This bike is almost twice as heavy as the 1940's models and about one foot longer. (3) The ergos are awkward with the cylinders sticking out so much. Would actually be happier buying a modern reproduced replica of the 1940's model with a smaller engine rather than trying to ride a behemoth bike on steroids.
A year later…. You can pick up a 21 R18 First Edition for $14k and BMW makes 6 mos of payments.
Now what are your thoughts?
What jackets are the ones on the back?
Do you prefer the Indian Springfield over this R18?
Get an R51/3 BMW, cool styling and half the price if you can find one. Oh and user friendly i.e. you can service it yourself!
I keep my 02 rt 115ort in the office all winter
Solid metal risers can be fixed!
usually, You need two guys to tell a lie.
Thank you for your comments and great pictures.We had a wisdom in Germany "wer schön sein will muss leiden" (who wants to be beautiful must suffer)
"Form over function." Well yeah... it's a cruiser. Same goes for most modern retros for that matter. BMW did the same (admittedly to a lesser degree) with the R nineT
It's funny hearing you guys sounding surprised that they've designed a flawed and functionally pretty awful motorcycle that needs "customising" to fix, because they've identified that it's what cruiser buyers want.
The cylinders are to far back for ergonomics and to low for cornering.
Or is „cruiser“ just a nice word for crap?
You can drag the valve covers on this bike!
No the pegs will drag way before that. LOL
Love , not too low
I have no idea why I thought that was Aaron Frank. I think they could have gotten a little more beans out of it and I've already heard complaints about the rear suspension.
The best review. However, while you mentioned that it's a nod to the past in design and function, you didn't mention how expensive the bike is. For $21,000.00 plus taxes and related costs it is unacceptable that the bike can't take a turn without sparks flying, or that there is no fuel gauge, or that the foot/ leg position is a major problem. I have the desire for this bike (as I would customize it to my taste) and I have the money, but if I can't ride it without fuel anxiety or without suffering with ergonomics & poor seat then I pass.
Cool bike. So for 2021 BMW makes a cruiser to compete with the Americans, and HD makes an adventure bike to compete with the Europeans. Interesting.
te zenki bmw calims that this bmw is capable of do 0-60 mph under 4 sec i dont think so can you check this ?
i dont say this to mean but i feel like you guys criticized a lot of aspects when we have to recognize that BMW wanted to make this bike a Harley style bike. A half unfinished but very finished bike that delivers the AMERICAN needs. Its not about sport bike and naked, the american market doesnt care too much. America is more about harleys and indian in general.
I assume there is a hero blob on the bottom of the cylinders?
You have to remove your foot to drag the cylinder, it’s wedged between the peg (that’s dragging) and the cylinder
I owned a Honda vtx1800 for a short time and ended up hating it. It was simply just too big and way too heavy.
Take a ride on the R18, and you will find that the low center of gravity makes it feel much lighter. I love Honda reliability. I went to test ride a VTX, and I was humbled when I could barely get it off the kickstand. so I purchaed a 2015 Valkyrie, which I loved, but I got tired of it over time. I wanted a bike with more character, so I purchased an R18 100-year anniversary edition, and it checks all of the right boxes for me. It's hard to compare it to any other motorcycle as it it's in a class all of its own. I never listen to the haters. I roll to the beat of my own drum. That's why I purchased the Valkarie. Nobody bought them, and Honda let them go brand new for $9,999 a few years after introduction. If you're looking for unparalleled reliability, silky smooth engine, 3rd only to Diavel and Vmax in HP, TQ and 0-60, incredible
handling, low center of gravity, then you should check out a 2014-2015 Valkyrie. You can pick up a good used one for ~7k.
Priced 20% too high even when accounting for the huge labor costs it takes to assemble it in Germany.
It’s a great looking bike except for those horrendous, flower pot mufflers with the absolutely terrible stamping seams. This bike should have gotten a V-twin. The flat twin is a gimmick. Because of this layout, the engine required a massive crankcase and that no doubt is a big reason for the insane weight of this bike. It’s BMW’s version of a Softail, but its weight is closer to a Street Glide bagger. That’s crazy. Now back to the engine. It’s already getting overly buzzy at 3,000 RPM! It’s a large engine, but nowhere near the largest so the vibrations and low red line are inexcusable. The fact that your foot hits the cylinder while braking or the fact that it can get caught between the floorboard and the cylinder while cornering fringes on being dangerous. Being that this bike was certainly designed for the US market, cruiser heads would have been more accepting of a V twin cruiser attempt rather than this thing. I don’t see many of these selling. And there are few other markets in the world that will want this bike. For all of these reasons, I see the bike being killed in about 2 years. If you happen to buy one, you just may end up with a rare motorcycle in your garage.
If that’s a (first ride), I’ve done tons of them in motorcycle shows. Where’s the ride ?
20k, black and chrome, 1800cc, 800 pound cod piece.
You guys are afraid that r18 cut the cake of Harley division cruise market
I saw the revzilla review where the rider was scraping hard parts way too easily. I see you guys doing the same. Really disappointing from BMW.
RIP HD...
25,000 euros to 27,000 for one here in Ireland , they are way over priced to get people to buy this first edition , hopefully a second edition will be better priced coz a box with a cap & belt buckle & few other bits just does not seal the deal
Just exactly who was going to buy the R18? It's marketed as a cruiser but you can stretch your legs out!
It’s a cruiser, not a tourer.
The concept bike looked better !
The fundamental question is, if the bike didnt look so good, would you buy it based on the ride? I doubt it.
Agreed. It didn't ride anywhere near as well as my 2017 Softail Deluxe. Not even the brakes were as good as those fitted to my Deluxe. The R18 engine is a peach but too big and heavy IMO for this bike.
@@grahamtricker4103 The brakes are Brembos with the BMW name on them. Combined with ABS, it stops just fine.
I really don't like cruisers, but damn that bike looks cool
wtf that exhaust end looks like a god damned vacuum sealed fish
They should've gone with the concept. This doesn't look that impressive to be honest. But then again, looks are subjective!
BMW’s Instagram bike.
Warning: You can feel the same with a Royal Enfield Classic 500...and much cheaper. I am a owner. And mostly..., in the '90 I had a BMW R 80 GS. That means something, for sure.
No you can’t. That Royal Enfield has nowhere near the off idle power. It’s an apples to oranges comparison,
@@curtisssmith5204 The suject is not about power. And yes; not about species, but about flavours. The biker's maturity will show to you after 50 years riding all sorts of bikes.
Concepts were gorgeous but this is just garbage in comparison. Really disappointed with this and your ride impressions further put the nail in it's coffin. Hard pass. Triumph Rocket 3 for the win
Sell a ton of them , look at it 😂🤣 after that review I don’t think so
I don’t think BMW will sell a ton of them either. They don’t have to being as they have several different models for every type of rider. Since I have one, it will be nice knowing I have something different that will be not so common to be seen.
Hoped for better....foot pegs compromised by the cylinders, zero lean angle, shite mufflers, bugger all fuel capacity, doesn’t like it past 3,500rpm, uncomfortable seat, vibration through the bars, PRICE! BMW cocked this up. My 99 FXSTC would run rings around it and look better doing it.
BMW offers a tall seat, cruise control as an option, but scrapes pegs way too easy, not good.
Make sure you have proper preload dialed in. I’ve never scraped the pegs under normal riding.
You guys really did your best not to sh*t on this bike. That's very nice of you. First of all, sure, it's not an ugly bike, but, "beautiful"?! Second, all that stuff about rpms and vibrations and feet getting stuck, weight, suspension, etc. That's not "character". That's just poor engineering and design. I mean there's a reason why the modern bikes have gone in the exact opposite direction of bikes like these: Because they're kind of dumb. Yet another overpriced, overweight, pointless, and "let's see how far we can push it and still sell it to our fanboys" kind of exercise from BMW.
I completely agree with you. This isn't a review. They're making excuses for BMW instead of calling them out for making a motorcycle that doesn't make any sense.
It is disproportionally long. It should be called R18 Sausage Dog.
Would have preferred an actual ride video. 2 guys sitting on stools doesn't cut it.
It's pound feet, not foot pounds.
I don't know anymore. It doesn't seem like something I'd for that kind of money.
I think rather have a Indian Scout.
Perhaps it's just me but I find those large cylinder heads look like art deco and just ugly for a motorcycle. I could also see my feet roasting under those cylinder heads. The bike just doesn't make sense...they went form vs function with this one...I am not a cruiser fan but for that price, why wouldn't someone want a Harley or an Indian. Beautiful bikes that are more functional
It’s quite a historically beautiful bmw. Harley have their own fans. Very different. Boxer engine etc are nothing like a Harley. Variety is the spice of life.
They did make a massive point of how art deco the engine looked. Like they displayed it as a piece of Dec or art before showing the bike
Funny though that non of so called professional reviewers were able to share details of ground clearance and lean angle of this crap
It looks so useless. But so good i love the way it looks but thats it.
Replay replay replay replay the angle turn a corner.