This motorcycle SCARED me! 😱
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- I was SCARED to ride this motorcycle! The brand new BMW R18 is totally different to what I'm used to riding!
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Have you ever had a bad time on a motorcycle?
Yes, on the sports-bike ride. Standing on my arms. I felt like I would have to be Charles Atlas with biceps like Paul Bunyan to be comfortable. Maybe I wasn't riding it right?
Yes, I had a loan Suzuki Bandit 1200 while my Suzuki Hayabusa was in for service and it scared the hell out of me. Felt like the front end was disconnected from the rest of the bike, steering was just all over the place! Definitely something wrong with it. With the heel/toe shifter it could probably be adjusted so you can get your toes under the toe shifter if you had another ride on it, i did that with the heel/toe on my Softail Slim :)
never, but I tried the R18b(touring version) and I felt like I couldn't really get to know it, Unlike when I got to ride the road king special
Yes I bought a R18 and hated it.
Yes one bad time I demoed a Harley dyna once up at Appalachian Harley (one of my many favorite dealers) that had 18in apes and forward controls. I’m 5’8 so it was interesting to ride but no way I could’ve bought and rode that bike everyday. Ride on and peace out!!
I like my heel shift, once you’re used to it it’s automatic. Not crazy about the looks but each to their own.
I tested that model, not user friendly for long legs and big feet
I wonder where the guy got the gear for his puppers. I wanna get some for my little shih tzu. Nothing says "tough biker" like tooling around town on a Harley with your shih tzu😂🤣
Lmaoooo! I have two Shihtzus and I only take one riding, the other one has back problems, plus he doesn’t like the ride. My uncle got my something very similar to what that guy had. I prop my pup inside it and he puts his little cute paws on the tank. I have a little helmet for him and also some goggles, though I think he prefers the helmet since the goggles can get a little tight on him. My little shihtzu loves it! I asked my uncle where he got it, and he said he got it on his trip while in the UK. It doesn’t have a brand name or anything. I would suggest googling online and trying to find some. They are great!
Thanks for the awesome review, Jess! I absolutely love my BMW R18 Classic. It’s so refreshing to hear such a positive review from a Road Glide rider. Both awesome machines in very different ways. Keep up the great work and be safe out there!
Racing motocross for 25 years leaves me with no use for a heel shifter. Totally un-natural for me and every bike I've owned that came with one had it immediately removed and thrown in the woods.
You crack me up! 😂 Another reason I love your videos so much is because you have not lost your sense of wonder and excitement. I hope you never do! 👍🏼
Omg, that giggle when you started it was just… hilarious!!!
Stange, your 2018 RGS should have come with a heel toe shifter. Trust me a HT shifter is one of those things that once you get used to it you won't want to go back. I road for 27 years without one and didn't think I'd like it. But after pushing myself to get used to it...best thing since sliced bread. 😁
I have to agree with you. With 40 years under my seat of riding, most of it with pegs and toe shifting, my last bike came with floor boards and HT sifter. Love the HT shift, floor boards still getting used to.
I felt that way about hand clutch. Toe heel clutch pedals are my normal but I got used to hand clutches in a hurry after nothing but foot clutch since 1978. I still might put a hand shift on my Roadmaster.
Lol I got my first bike this year, a Harley with the ht shifter and I tried it but I just felt distracted by using the heel…but everyone seems to love it. I guess I am just odd, I like leaving my heel planted. Maybe sometime I will see the light.
@@jasong546 ya I had to push myself to get used to it. Everything is down down the only time you go up is when you put it in neutral. At the very least it'll save the top of your boot 👢 😆
nice movie. I have owned BMW's for over 20 years they are really safe and fun whatever the road surface
That's probably the only BMW motorcycle that I've ever wanted to buy on sight lol
Cylinders for a crash bar!! Great idea!!!😂😂
Great video again. I've been going to Cooks Corner since to late 1970's. One of my most favorite places to hang out and the cruise down is also nice (sweeping turns are the best). Keep up the awesome content.
The R18 does come in a full tour package model: Fairing, bags, trunk etc. Sound system is backed by Marshall speakers.
My fav is the exposed chrome drive shaft. My dealer had a couple when I was picking up my bike and it might be the best looking motorcycle I've ever seen.
Jerry "The Motorman" Paladino said "rock" mode was Blitzkrieg mode! LOL
Nice review, glad you had the chance to ride another bike. It’s so much fun to ride different bikes and experience the differences. Thanks and ride safe Jess!
Sounds like it is like riding an old bike. Shifter linkage and bushings are the feel that you talked about where it has play even in first.
Awesome jess ...could you ever imagine how far you've come when you started out on your life's great adventure
Heel/toe shifters are a bit to get used to. But once you have ridden awhile they are great to use with little effert. Use your toe on top, front and back shifter lever.
I giggled like a 12 year old every time you said jugs. Much needed laughs, thanks.
That's okay as we all have that 12 year old still inside of all us and from time to time it shows itself. I rather enjoyed when she started the motorcycle up for the first time at the beginning of the video.
Wow, that is quite a motorcycle, looks like lots of power! I wish I would of known you were going to Cooks it would of been great to stop by to say hello and meet you. I have been going to Cooks since the 1970's and it is one of the best local biker bars.
I love my R18 Classic.
Heel/Toe must be set up for your boot.
Hi there H2W! Much love from MN. Just thought I'd lend some knowledge. A bike with the heel/toe shift and floorboards is generally called "forward controls". And the other kind, like on your dyna are called "Mids, or Mid Controls".
You and my ol lady ride/rode the same bike. She currently rides a dyna superglide too, but wants to upgrade to a road glide for her forever bike. Idk, to each their own. I'll stick with my baby, she's a customized 2005 1600 Vulcan Classic. Her name is Satisfaction, because that's what I have every time I look at her or fire her up!
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Maybe we'll see ya around some time. Keep her rubber side down girl!
The r18 uses old school BMW styling. The twin opposed is a very strong and cool engine. Iook at Sean smoak's channel and look back a few months. He rides one and gives the low down as a bmw tech.
I LOVE when the whole handlebar shakes every time you start it. I’m into very mechanical things. That’s why I own new and old Harleys. That feel of a bike shaking at a stop is everything. Downside is I like to have highway pegs on long rides. That will never be an option on this bike. I am going to test ride one.
I actually think they do make highway pegs!
I own a Classic and absolutely love this machine. Have had so many different machines and the soul of this one is fabulous. Had 3 Harleys guys ,so no haters please.
Also many various rides, VFR, FZ1, XS1100 GT750, Norton 850 Comando, ST1100.... so have a bazillion miles on bikes. Getting a 22 Ninja 1000SX as my next ride, the Classic stays, so I will have both Thrill and Chill. Love 💘 2wheels to all.
I love heel shifting. I miss my bike that had heel shifting system.
I love the look of this bike. I feel like my knees and elbows would be hitting each other with that riding position at 6'2".
Guzzi is so nice and underrated overlooked bikes.
I've been really interested in these bikes but hearing that they ride harsh is a big turnoff. BMW finance also kept me away even with 50% down. So I wound up buying a bunch of used bikes instead and still had fun. Appreciate you showing the difference on a model without floorboards.
This is a boat anchor. No stretching legs on long hauls, limited lean angle and cramped foot controls is a fail. Bike just looks good.
@@roadglide that’s subjective, I like cruiser bikes. That thing is big and kinda ugly, reminds me of an uglier more expensive Honda rune.
If you can get a try on a BMW R 1250 GS I would love to hear your comments on that. I know this is not the type of motorcycle that you normally ride but I think you would be highly impressed.
I would love to ride that motorcycle, but there is no bmw dealer in Wichita. Huge downside...no dealer no motorcycle.
Another awesome segment
I do like the look of that BMW
I would Rock one
I will need to test drive this bike in the spring.
I’m sure I would like it. My only concern is the amount of dealerships there are as compared to Harley-Davidson also aftermarket parts to Dress it up for looks and safety.
No crash bars mean huge damage if it gets dropped.
I tried a BMW before going with my Harley. The BMW’s engine looked cool enough but like you, the jugs kept getting in the way of my feet. I have large size 13 feet and to me there just wasn’t any room to move. I didn’t feel very comfortable like that. I did love the power the engine had and how smooth it was but the rest of the bike wasn’t my thing.
aaaahhhh you were trying so hard to say only good things 😂😂😂😂
love the reverse though! Wish Harley would do that too 🥰
Very cool, a friend of mine had the 1800 Honda, it was a beast, a very fast beast! lol great job 👏
Yes. Get a loaner! They're supposed to have a lot of accessories for it. Maybe a crash guard that highway pegs could be mounted on..?
❤️ The styling too.
I have a Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe with a V-4 motor. I LOVE my heal/toe shifter and, even more, I LOVE being able to stretch my legs out on the floorboards. My only "complaint" about my motorcycle is every ride is too short. But that's a good thing.
Grew up with BMW R bikes in the 60s and 70s. Nice to see them return to that basic style.👍
Can’t do without my heel shifter on my 2020 Roadglide Special. It makes gear changes so much better.
Never heard anyone say that all other motorcycles feel cheap if it’s not a Harley. Definitely heard that but in reverse and I had 3 Harley’s and the are correct
I totally agree other bikes use more plastic and fit and finish is not like world class… hence cheap to buy….I checked the Ducati Diavel once( expensive bike it is)… I was saddened by the fact that bike actually has very poor quality built( I mean just looking at the indicators and feeble feeling other parts on the bike)… it might have power and good suspension but it lacks solid parts… Harley-Davidson parts quality and fit and finish is the best in the world that I have seen on a cruiser( it feels like made to last).. good to see BMW in the game … they are good … competition is good and is even better if you have a formidable competition…
What is not solid on this bike?
All the BMW is known for is being one of the most solid and good put together bikes. You can say much about BMW, but lack of quality is not one of them. I mean, some others that has tested this bike. Sad that it was very well put together, and felt really solid. So I think you are very much off on this.
To be Frank… Think you pulling this out of your ass. And have now clue how this bike is. You just hate it, because it is not a Harley.
@@Gismo3333 I did not say anything about your love…. Stop freaking out and mind your language…
I rode one back in September for the local dealer event. It was weird.
The first start and the jerk sideways is weird. The shifter is small and hard to fit my foot to. It was too far forward for me on the bars and my shoulders hurt after my 45 minute ride. My wife rode on the back and it was spooky without a sissy bar on the back.
It was quiet. Smooth. Yes; fast and powerful.
What you said is true.
Good video.
If you like your Road Glide you have to take the 1600 Bagger for a ride. You will get a kick out of the power
Ze Germein engineerz got one right. At 16:09 one of them is marking its spot.
im solidly a triumph guy but ive always loved the look of a a classic r series bmw. these are deautiful and they look much bigger online than in person. my thing is where the cylinfers are might not be good for my big feet and the cost. though i really like it i also would rather have a lighter corner carver..
That shimmy from the BMW boxer engines, the Goldwing and the V-twin layout of the Moto Guzzi and CX500\600 series of Hondas when you hit the starter or rev it up is so addictive. I want to ride one of those some day. It would definitely be in my collection if I ever win the lottery. rofl
That thing looks like it has crap ergonomics and if it falls over it’s gonna be mad expensive to fix .. instead of a scratch on a crash bar u got engine damage.
Can’t get to the brake pedal ..
I’ll keep my Road King
I’m sure you’ll be sticking with the RGS (what id do anyway)
Thanks for the good content
they make crash bars and valve cover sliders. to protect the engine/ bike. Just like every other kink of bike.
Glad I got to see you do a review on this bike. I was interested in them when I first found them online. However after hearing your opinions on it I dont tho k it would be the right bike for me. Thank you for this.
Seems like it is a comfortable ride but those jugs definitely are insanely wide looking when you look down in the video. Having reverse on a bike like that is pretty awesome. That pup was the coolest!! Ride on and peace out sweet lass!!
I would love to see you test the full BMW Cruiser range and I would love the base model with mini ape bars. Will they be doing safari type of club runs like the GS guys.
Great looking bike for sure.
Good video, the heal toe shifter takes time to get use to but when you do it's nice
Counterbalance can be difficult for ladies who have not learned modern horse riding. Initially it feels so unnatural with a leg either side. I personally felt that this was a contradictory review - praising a motorsickle with serious design faults.
You want a fun test ride try the Yamaha Star Venture. Its huge, and sounds great, and its fun AF
I have never ridden any BMW motorcycles, definitely an interesting motor configuration.
I think you need one for a long term review. One that's set up for your comfort level. Little distractions can really take away from the whole experience. Could you see yourself owning one of these? BMW certainly has quite a heritage a lot like Harley-Davidson. Awesome video Jess! 🌹🙏😊
Jess, Don't know the design of that bike, but on mine (Electraglide) you can raise the lever so your boot fits under it.
Enjoyed the ride and video
Great vid as always. I found it easier to press down the heel shifter with my toes instead of my heel when I was able to ride. 👍
You talk about it's harder to lean. As an experiment when you get home try leaning only on your bike. It wont do much because the wheels are gyroscopes and maintain and up and down position. it is counter steering when turning that gives you the lean. This bike may need more force when counter steering for many different reasons. I would think this is something you would get use to like the different shifter and bike levers. You do a great job with your videos.
Next you need to test ride a BMW R1250GS.
Looks like a pretty nice bike. Love the look of that horizontally opposed, chrome engine. It should have crash bars installed from the factory.. If that thing goes down, it could cost you half of your motor. Potentially a very expensive mishap. BMW does excel in quality and attention to detail. It does seem to be priced competitively. 300k miles should be a given with proper recommended maintenance, especially if you like long haul ridding. Nice review...as usual.
I love the way the jugs look on this bike. Lol. Low jugs aren't always a bad thing. Lol
I had a bad time yesterday somebody spilled the gloves out of my bags on my bike it was 37 degrees out I can honestly say it was the first time I seen a hot dog turn into a chili dog
You kept saying how much you loved the 'jugs'. I only watch your vids for the jugs. 😂😂😂
Awesome ride.
Jess, if you get the chance you need to ride the Bagger, Cant really get the comparison of the cruisers until you do. Still the learning curve of the foot controls, but like you said , you have to give it time. There is still a lot to love about the r18's , the history is there ,but yes they are still new, so the aftermarket parts are coming! Really great video and review ,ride safe.
Like the old classic look , going retro back to the /2 lines and paint scheme, I have had several boxers with over 300 K miles, my shins are permanently scared.
The fit and finish is great. I had a blast test riding it but I miss being able to move my feet around like on my RGS.
I have a heel /toe shifter and use traditional shifting most of the time, I don't use my heel much
I test rode one of those… jumping back on my Triumph Bobber felt like I was riding a freak’n tricycle!
Beautiful bike!
Very overated bike's and the prices are even worse, I'm sticking to my Harley's great video Jess, know offense anyone just my opinion 👍
How many hours do you have on the bike?
Harley's are much more expensive, and the BMW bikes are bulletproof compared to HD bikes. It is not only an opinion when you say they are overrated and over priced. And comparing them to another bike, that really is what you say about this bike.
Cool bike, stick with the Harley!
Gracias por tus vídeos. Un fan seguidor tuyo. Saludos desde Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
First time I road my r1100s with that boxer torque I giggled too. Fun video.
Good looking bike. The horizontal jugs adds a unique look but being on the shorter side myself I can see where the ergonomics with the foot controls with the jugs overtop and the kickstand in the stowed position might be a concern. However as you said the machine sounds hefty and appears to be of solid sound construction. Good job describing the handling and overall performance of these motorcycles. If the opportunity ever rises I may have to try one out myself.
You go girl 👍 Looks like you are having so much fun 😎 Great video and commentary on this really cool bike from Beemer , I been curious about this bike , it looks so cool Thanks for sharing and thanks for what you do 👍😎
You shift up by stepping on the heal shifter and down shift the same way with your toe. You have to use a little effort. (Use the weight of your leg it makes it a lot better) Heal toe shifters are the only true way to ride a cruiser
That was a cool video. Great job. I'm thinking on putting a reverse gear on my Harley. You know how hard they are to go backwards. I'm not strong enough to do it. I have to drive it in and make sure I can get out. God help me if I drop it.
The BMW NEEDS MORE LEG ROOM and a removable tour type pack and I would have one awesome bike need to work ergonomics
Find a good used VTX 1800. You'll be good promise.
I agree
Or a Yamaha Stratoliner if you want some a bit unique.
I've done test rides, but not with a group like that. Seems stressful being out on a bike for the first time with a big group...at least for the first few miles. I'm glad you got to switch to standard pegs to get a feel for that version. I had a Moto Guzzi that did the sideways shake on start up and rev. I imagine it's pretty intense with a big engine like that.
Great review. This seems very much like a love it or a hate it kind of bike. Definitely not my thing, but it’s awesome that you’re out there riding so many bikes!
The engine setup is fugly, I need to stretch out and I can’t imagine the damage one would do laying it down. I’ll stick to my Harleys.
There will be no damage… First of, you never laying the bike down. That is either crashing or dropping the bike. And of course you get engine-gards or frame sliders on all bike. Especially when you have then tendency to crash and drop the bike all the time. I would recommend you get a smaller bike to learn how to handle one. If you laying your bike down, when something happen. That is you crashing your bike deliberate… is it not? Heard that a lot… Then you need more skills, before you hurt your self bad, or even worse… That is not good.
Get it girl....
I used to ride an Airhead back in the day and loved them. As I got older I've experienced health issues in my legs and found the cruiser riding position to benefit me. I sat on one of these bikes at my dealer but way too cramped for me, no leg room. I'll pass.
Great video,I recently sat on a R18 at Motorcycle live in 🇬🇧 and found the rear brake hard to get your foot on.
Don’t know if available in America,have you ridden the triumph Rocket 3,if not think you’d love it,largest production built engine 2.5 litre engine,you’d love it.
Great to see you on a BMW. Hope you try out a new RT and GS one day.
“Children Welcome”!!!???
Also, reverse is combined with the kill switch? What could go wrong with that?
Jess, you must be getting versatile, riding these different brands! Except for an unfortunate sojourn standing on my hands on a forgettable sports-bike ride back and forth from my local H-D dealership, all I have rode for a long time is Harleys. And FWIW, I feel ya about floorboards. My new Harley has them, and the feel is different, not sure really if I like them better or not. It feels almost like sitting on a chair at home. And I detest heel-toe shifters. Keep the hits coming!
The gear and brake positioning it the only negative thing that comes through from reviews.
Maybe I want to get this motorcycle customized ? Any suggestions to see ? Thanks !
Harley had this niche market covered for a while with the V-rod. My son owned one for 3 years and had none of the issues with controls or weight distribution that you disclosed with the BMW. I'm just a little doubtful of the bike's usefulness other than being a hot rod. It really sounds like a 'stoplight bike'. He went to a Road Glide and has stayed there ever since. Seems similar to your thoughts.
This bike looks just plain awkward. I really do not care for it at all. Not my “cup of tea”. Good video though. Thanks for the review.
I've never ridden an R18 but I would love to. This bike sells in the $15 K range which is cheaper than my Harley. I would put engine guards on that bike...if I owned one.