What a beautiful machine. I'm torn between buying this and the R1250GS, I know, massive difference. I have to go test ride the R18. I wonder if it's more towards being a vanity motorcycle or if you can truly enjoy long tours with it and city riding as well.
Thank you. I hope this has the success the R-C had. That wasn't very good, yet it was wildly popular, thanks in part to the even worse James Bond movie.
For all the negative comments personally I don’t get it 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ I’ve sat on both models and the attention to detail is impeccable. The point of this bike is it’s a heritage model as in it’s paying heritage to model from the past 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ it feels different when you sit on it for sure, but for some forward controls on a bike don’t feel correct either. I ride a Triumph sport tourer and an sport naked bike, I had a cruiser with forward controls and it killed my tailbone and it lasted in the garage for one riding season. Congratulations to BMW for building something different than the normal look. Because if they built it as a V-Twin the Harley guys would be saying it was a copy 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ Harley and Indian pay attention to how the brake lines are symmetrical how frigging hard is that to do 🤣🤣🤣
You need to go to Mustang seats to get a comfortable seat, and have it adjusted for you inseam measurement. You guys that are complaining about the heads poking out are dead wrong about comfortable ride once you have it built by Mustang, and have the right height adjustment made for your body. It is NOT an uncomfortable riding position. If youre an iron butt rider, getting off every 5 hours won't kill you to do that. Chances are, you'll be either hungry or you'll be needing to get rid of some Dunkin Donuts you drank earlier, so shut up and ride!
Looks at a cruiser motorcycle. First thing they talk about is "chrome" Must be the first cruiser they have ever seen. It is rare to see one, without chrome.
I never understood why motorcycles ' prices are always lower in the US than the EU. This German R18 comes for 19.870 USD (means 17.058 euros) but here in Italy this bike comes for 22.800 € (means 26,557 usd). It went across an ocean, anyway with a cheaper price
In Europe there are 19% VAT on top that can be refunded when exported. Don't know about the US import tariff. Does the sales tax come on top of the 19870 USD? And yes, the price politics is a secret of the manufacturers.
If they made some forward controls for it I would possibly think about purchasing one of these but unfortunately due to the cyclinders I don’t know if it would be possible. And that exhaust and mirrors are the first things that must go!
@@RideQuick Just my opinion mind you: Should have put the 1250 motor in it instead of the monstrosity that’s in it. Ride height is too low.Too many complaints about it scraping the ground easily. Should have fitted it with dual clocks. Exhaust is hideous, hopefully an easy fix. Tank is too small. Should have come with a proper two up seat.
@@travelinben1966 Dual clocks? As in two clocks? What bike has two clock displays and for what reason? Now you're just nit picking! And why the smaller motor? The 1250 motor wouldn't at all fit the cruiser motif. The ride height is perhaps low, but not any lower than any other serious cruiser on the market. Dual clocks...really?
Not at all! It would be like BMW should be worried about Panamerica. R18 is a beautiful bike but people who buy Harley are much addicted to the this brand's legacy.
Yes but being a well known brand with multiple products in the transportation market surely there's some exemption to the cost unless all they think of is hugely bloated profit. i mean just look at the controls the concept was slick and simple. unlike the production bike looks bulky and so generic.
Despite popular opinion, auto and powersports manufacturers don't make (unit-per-unit) a lot off of individual sales and certainly not the dealers. New introduction models take a long time to recoup the cost of R&D, marketing, testing, manufacturing, logistics, legal, etc. Margins on bikes are very slim.
How can you justify the cost of freight and prep setup when you literally didn't do anything besides unboxing it and putting on side covers. Must just be bonus money for the dealer.
Dealer's get charged the freight and setup. We don't make it up. Ever shipped a package? Now, imagine shipping something this size and girth..., international. The manufacturer doesn't do it for free.
@@RideQuick that's not the customer's problem that you get charged. I've bought plenty of bikes over the years and always got the freight and prep waves cause it's a b.s charge. Its literary bonus money the dealer. I love how the dealers always say they aren't making much money on a sale. If that was true dealers wouldn't be in business. The mark up is so high the dealers are making money.
You are way misinformed, sir. You've been lucky enough to not have to pay those fees because dealers elected not to charge it, but that doesn't mean they aren't legitimate charges. "Bonus Money" implies we were given extra money to sell the product. That is not true. There is a "dealer cost" vs "suggested retail" as with all products but it's not nearly the margins you imply. Part of the problem with retail businesses is that some grant privileges and discounts to their customers and that gets confused as being the norm, which is misleading and ultimately hurts all businesses. Lastly, in regards to staying in business; sales is just one aspect and not the main thing in many cases.
Hey , they installed a battery tender pigtail and put gas in it, what do you mean nothing? The "C" level techs get all the "set ups" A level and Masters rarely get set ups, and are burdened with major jobs like frame replacements, crashrepairs and all electricals, major motor work, customization and the like. I paid 500$ freight on my honda, its just the way things are. Now, if you buy a new bike every year from the same shop, you might get treated a little better, but you pay one way or another. Ride safe everyone, and don't ride like a zipp.
@@brycenbremer7855 That is leg rest only.....no controls there..no shift or rear brake controls there...and the BMW leg rests with engine guards are complex looking and ugly...love the bikes look...
For me, Aftermarket Everything, including longer front fender, larger fuel tank, windshield, bags, a seat that doesnt feel like a pressed brick to your girl, and some Vance and Hines. I'm told Mustang already has a seat for it. One of these fixed up like that, and WoW!! Whod need anything else?
@@RideQuick Sure windshield if you want to do any real touring. Ride 500 miles/day for a week-10days then ask. That R18 would look just fine with a clear laid back windshield.
@@RideQuick Listen up! My 1953 R/51/3 would let the wind hit you straight in the gut. At 16-25 years old, you dont care. Youre young! You tell yourself Deal with it! But a windshield means everything on a Coast to Coast trip! Thats something you living room chair Umpires know nothing about......
Built vintage, classic bmws from crank out. 58, 68, 70s.... Built a hack, very fast.... Had a R1200C Euro version For $18000 my 2018 M8 FLDE is far more agreeable to ride and own. No offense. Had decades of bmws.
I know they are bullet proof engines but sweet jesus those boxer engines are hideous looking, used to work for bmw dealer in Australia and used to ride all bmw models,,, the boxer engines were the only ones i hated anyone see me riding,,, so embarrassing...
@@garyinkin4834 clearly you need it more than i do kiddo, plus some Morals courses could possibly work since your parents horrible fail. Peace i love you
Think of them as feet warmers during a rain storm. You dont feel the heat when its dry weather, but your feet are warm and toasty dry in any rain you happen to drive into! You will find it also is comfortable to ride and at about 300 miles, or tank refueling time, you may want to get off and stretch your legs a little and get back on and finish your ride.
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I’ve bought one for my dad. Waiting on delivery.
Excellent. Let us know if you need parts or accessories. We ship!
I'd love to buy it for my old man one day
I think now u are driving that
Because u have commented this before 4 months
A beautiful and magnificent piece of machinery and so much fun to ride
100% agree!
The closest look since the very first teaser! More thrilling than a Hollywood movie. Thanks for taking us to your garage! CBUK
What a beautiful machine. I'm torn between buying this and the R1250GS, I know, massive difference. I have to go test ride the R18. I wonder if it's more towards being a vanity motorcycle or if you can truly enjoy long tours with it and city riding as well.
There is the all new R18B "bagger" which is directly aimed at touring. Radio, TFT screen, side cases, etc .
Stunning bike. I'm glad BM had another shot at a cruiser because they nailed the design this time. Nice unboxing, too! 🖤
Thank you. I hope this has the success the R-C had. That wasn't very good, yet it was wildly popular, thanks in part to the even worse James Bond movie.
Love it!
Ride save and have fun with this beauty!
Nice looking bike, love the frame and engine. The exhaust isn’t my taste but that can be changed I guess.
Love this bike. Good job guys. Already started saving for this. lol
Let us know when you are ready. We have this and the tour version. We deliver, also. Call for details.
Woow very amazing motor cycle...
Put it back in the box.
OK, but before please let us know which such wonderful bike you own...
@@albertorudi5168 1975 Schwinn 10-speed with air horn.
The jugs just get in the way, i had an R90/s and it was the same. only my opinion
Looks Amazing! How many techs would put a cover on the tank while performing the PDI. This is a good Store to buy a bike.
We try to be careful! Thanks for noticing.
#noscratches
My new dream bike
what a pretty cycle I want 2
Nice. That’s a lot of chrome to clean though.
Nice bike
very beauty bike 😎
What a monster!
Это мечта просто супер 👍
Exhaust is hideous but that can be changed... not much you can do about those dumbo ears sticking out the side, though.
Dream ❤️
Harley Davidson has left the chat.
😯👍😂funny and ok it's a fact
Needs sidecar, with mg42
god luck its work of art
It's a beautiful a bike. Don't listen to others who tell otherwise. Congrats :)
VERY nice! :)
For all the negative comments personally I don’t get it 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ I’ve sat on both models and the attention to detail is impeccable. The point of this bike is it’s a heritage model as in it’s paying heritage to model from the past 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ it feels different when you sit on it for sure, but for some forward controls on a bike don’t feel correct either. I ride a Triumph sport tourer and an sport naked bike, I had a cruiser with forward controls and it killed my tailbone and it lasted in the garage for one riding season. Congratulations to BMW for building something different than the normal look. Because if they built it as a V-Twin the Harley guys would be saying it was a copy 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ Harley and Indian pay attention to how the brake lines are symmetrical how frigging hard is that to do 🤣🤣🤣
First thing I would add is pot protectors. Someone WILL drop this bike and imagine the repair bill.
Already aftermarket cylinder head bar protectors out there!
They have cheap ones in China. Onry 500 dorrars
@@bobvido9875 funny. A bit racist, but funny!
If the bike is slanding down, wil the engine head be damaged or crash ?
Yes, but any bike that you lay down or crash will be damaged.
This is the horniest dream i can think of.
It looks cool and classic no doubt about that but I still prefer to go with Harley on this version.
( I am also an owner of BMW GS 1250 )
Exhaust pipes are not looking good.
我也是覺的不搭！
Can get some Vance & Hines pipes ordered from the factory.
Yes dry clutch. Is a center stand an optional accessory?
Looks like a fw190 to me 👍
😛😛GOTTA GET ONE
We have one. We'll make you a sweet deal!
I want one too :)
is it made in Germany or Thailand?
for 22K it had better be made in Germany
100% Made in Berlin.
Lots of bikes now made in Thailand. Most triumphs are!😕
All BMW motorcycles are built in Berlin. Always.
Actually, the BMW G310R and GS are built by their partner, TVS Motor Company, not in Europe at all.
Браво страхотен е 👍👋
a slap in the face for harley davidson
I DON'T THINK SO
For me a Harley is a ugly heavy truck but this one is ugly to
Nice bike, but that open shaft looks dangerous.
Only if you stick your fingers in it!🤪 Avoid dumb passenger(s) & or long scarves!🧣😈🤣
@gemini232003 Oh no! Really?🤣 Yes, he’s best to stick with planking!😂
really it is only made for small size impossible to ride for a long time for large very pretty motorbikes but I would only try it once
You need to go to Mustang seats to get a comfortable seat, and have it adjusted for you inseam measurement. You guys that are complaining about the heads poking out are dead wrong about comfortable ride once you have it built by Mustang, and have the right height adjustment made for your body. It is NOT an uncomfortable riding position. If youre an iron butt rider, getting off every 5 hours won't kill you to do that. Chances are, you'll be either hungry or you'll be needing to get rid of some Dunkin Donuts you drank earlier, so shut up and ride!
Agreed. You'll find that you'll have to eat/pee/fuel before discomfort becomes a factor. About 90-120 minutes or so, given the range.
@@davidgreve1081 Spot on mate!👍🏼😎
Wish them luck so refreshing to see something besides H&D
1800cc and a sounds of electric bike..nayy
For what is this ???
Looks at a cruiser motorcycle. First thing they talk about is "chrome" Must be the first cruiser they have ever seen. It is rare to see one, without chrome.
You can get one with or without. It's a separate package.
Seriously considering this bike
I’d like a bobber fender, beach bars and a VH exhaust
There is a dedicated list of available accessories from BMW and the 3rd party vendors releasing more each week. Give us a call.
They have a bob tail and springer seat option.
Beautiful amazing bike
น่าจะมีรุ่น R69 มา modify บ้างนะ แบบมี swing arm
I never understood why motorcycles ' prices are always lower in the US than the EU. This German R18 comes for 19.870 USD (means 17.058 euros) but here in Italy this bike comes for 22.800 € (means 26,557 usd). It went across an ocean, anyway with a cheaper price
In Europe there are 19% VAT on top that can be refunded when exported. Don't know about the US import tariff. Does the sales tax come on top of the 19870 USD? And yes, the price politics is a secret of the manufacturers.
Sales tax (in the USA) is ALWAYS in addition to MSRP, however the tax rates and caps are different per state.
@@RideQuick In other parts of the world you see the full price right away.
I believe in some countries your paying for a luxury tax.
Is the drive shaft exposed or did they put a cover on it?
See: [video]
Awesome bike....😍😍😍
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@@RideQuick 😁😅😂
For this Bike I would die !!!
BMW should have put the R5 Homage into production and not the R18. Or preferably both. 😎😉
Gracias desde Chile.
All I see is an Hammerhead shark..
Only in 2020 would BMW make a Softail and Harley would make an adventure bike.
These are interesting times, for sure. All brands must adapt or fall the way of "Blockbuster"
I kinda liked the forklift more.....just sayin....
Ya the fork lift looks way better🤣,the bike is ugly af🤢🤮
Dry clutch? Does that affect the longevity opposed to a wet one?
Not at all. It's a larger plate instead of smaller multiple plates. A typical car set-up.
,,,,, sweet.
If they made some forward controls for it I would possibly think about purchasing one of these but unfortunately due to the cyclinders I don’t know if it would be possible. And that exhaust and mirrors are the first things that must go!
Nice first effort, but back to the drawing board BMW.
Where did it fail?
@@RideQuick
Just my opinion mind you:
Should have put the 1250 motor in it instead of the monstrosity that’s in it.
Ride height is too low.Too many complaints about it scraping the ground easily.
Should have fitted it with dual clocks.
Exhaust is hideous, hopefully an easy fix.
Tank is too small.
Should have come with a proper two up seat.
@@travelinben1966 Dual clocks? As in two clocks? What bike has two clock displays and for what reason? Now you're just nit picking! And why the smaller motor? The 1250 motor wouldn't at all fit the cruiser motif. The ride height is perhaps low, but not any lower than any other serious cruiser on the market. Dual clocks...really?
Ωραία ❤️❤️👍👍
ojalá sea como la gs 1100r noble y confiable
Los motores R son los más fiables del mercado.
@@RideQuick Eso me consta... y aunque tambien tengo mi HD48... pienso seriamente conseguir esta cuando este disponible en mi país
OMG...put the lid back on before you look at it and turn to stone.
I'm confused: Medusa or The Ark?
Should Harley be worried ? 🤔
Naaa. Not just Harley... 😁
I suspect the whole big, expensive motorcycle new bike sales world should be worried
But, who knows what the future will bring
Not at all! It would be like BMW should be worried about Panamerica. R18 is a beautiful bike but people who buy Harley are much addicted to the this brand's legacy.
Good old Germany
😍
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the concept bike looks much better than the production bike.. so disappointed.
That's usually the case. Concept units don't have to be practical or cost-effective.
Yes but being a well known brand with multiple products in the transportation market surely there's some exemption to the cost unless all they think of is hugely bloated profit. i mean just look at the controls the concept was slick and simple. unlike the production bike looks bulky and so generic.
Despite popular opinion, auto and powersports manufacturers don't make (unit-per-unit) a lot off of individual sales and certainly not the dealers. New introduction models take a long time to recoup the cost of R&D, marketing, testing, manufacturing, logistics, legal, etc. Margins on bikes are very slim.
I think this bike is easy to buy then to Maintain it
These modern bikes have reasonable service intervals; every 6k miles, with a big service due at 12k miles.
Yeah don’t care for the huge jugs sticking out the side, I’ll take the Honda 1800 thank you
Mantap
weird looking engine? how if the bike crash?
As with any crash, on any bike, there will be damage. Whether it be the cylinders on a boxer, or the crankcase on a V-twin or inline.
Good bye Harley :-)
Never never never...
Yes u softer boys ride Bmw 🤣
@@bobvido9875 The bike for the CSD :-)
Nice try BMW. Stick to adventure, sport bikes. No need to diversify and increase cost for tooling design.
How can you justify the cost of freight and prep setup when you literally didn't do anything besides unboxing it and putting on side covers. Must just be bonus money for the dealer.
Dealer's get charged the freight and setup. We don't make it up. Ever shipped a package? Now, imagine shipping something this size and girth..., international. The manufacturer doesn't do it for free.
@@RideQuick that's not the customer's problem that you get charged. I've bought plenty of bikes over the years and always got the freight and prep waves cause it's a b.s charge. Its literary bonus money the dealer. I love how the dealers always say they aren't making much money on a sale. If that was true dealers wouldn't be in business. The mark up is so high the dealers are making money.
You are way misinformed, sir. You've been lucky enough to not have to pay those fees because dealers elected not to charge it, but that doesn't mean they aren't legitimate charges. "Bonus Money" implies we were given extra money to sell the product. That is not true. There is a "dealer cost" vs "suggested retail" as with all products but it's not nearly the margins you imply. Part of the problem with retail businesses is that some grant privileges and discounts to their customers and that gets confused as being the norm, which is misleading and ultimately hurts all businesses. Lastly, in regards to staying in business; sales is just one aspect and not the main thing in many cases.
@@falgianibrandon well you are free to go to the factory and pick up your bike at the gate then drive home, either way there is a cost involved.
Hey , they installed a battery tender pigtail and put gas in it, what do you mean nothing? The "C" level techs get all the "set ups" A level and Masters rarely get set ups, and are burdened with major jobs like frame replacements, crashrepairs and all electricals, major motor work, customization and the like. I paid 500$ freight on my honda, its just the way things are. Now, if you buy a new bike every year from the same shop, you might get treated a little better, but you pay one way or another. Ride safe everyone, and don't ride like a zipp.
Gorgeous bike. But what a goofy design. The Boxer Motor hinders the possibility for Highway Bars or Pegs. No thanks!
One of the biggest complaints are about forward foot control placement.
If you knew what you were talking about you'd know they mount above the cylinder
@@brycenbremer7855 That is leg rest only.....no controls there..no shift or rear brake controls there...and the BMW leg rests with engine guards are complex looking and ugly...love the bikes look...
اريده 😞
At least with the exposed driveshaft you'll be able to see when the seal fails, which it will at some point. 🙄
Well, that's one way of looking at it.
For me, Aftermarket Everything, including longer front fender, larger fuel tank, windshield, bags, a seat that doesnt feel like a pressed brick to your girl, and some Vance and Hines. I'm told Mustang already has a seat for it. One of these fixed up like that, and WoW!! Whod need anything else?
Windshield...?
@@RideQuick Sure windshield if you want to do any real touring. Ride 500 miles/day for a week-10days then ask. That R18 would look just fine with a clear laid back windshield.
@@RideQuick Listen up! My 1953 R/51/3 would let the wind hit you straight in the gut. At 16-25 years old, you dont care. Youre young! You tell yourself Deal with it! But a windshield means everything on a Coast to Coast trip! Thats something you living room chair Umpires know nothing about......
Meh......It doesn't grab me.
Heavy bike means only Harley Davidson 💀Europe companies are still very far to build like Harley heavy bike.
Ahhh ahhh
What a strangely planned marketing idea.
This bike is a custom design built by a committee.
Not one thing or.. anything I can see.
Ok
Was n Kunstwerk .
M 72
Nice bike if it weren't for the balumba mufflers, they are damn ugly !
Style over substance abuse
와씨~ 한국보다 엄청 싸네... ㅡㅡ; 한국에선 30,700,000원($25,583), 33,400,000원($27,833)에 팔던데... 둘다 독일에서 바다건너 한국, 미국으로 넘어올텐데... 미국은 왜 이렇게 싸지???
This exhaust doesn't match this heavy bike,it sucks
Come on guys... we ride bikes and swallow bugs! Those masks look woosie...
We wouldn't know about bug swallowing..., we wear helmets when we ride.
OMG 超帥！
Built vintage, classic bmws from crank out.
58, 68, 70s....
Built a hack, very fast....
Had a R1200C Euro version
For $18000 my 2018 M8 FLDE is far more agreeable to ride and own.
No offense. Had decades of bmws.
looks heavy as fuck
"Only" 350 kg but can be ordered with reverse gear.
I'd prefer the V-twin over this ugly looking flat engine
Which V-twin? BMW doesn't make a V-twin so to which are you referring?
I know they are bullet proof engines but sweet jesus those boxer engines are hideous looking, used to work for bmw dealer in Australia and used to ride all bmw models,,, the boxer engines were the only ones i hated anyone see me riding,,, so embarrassing...
You could use some therapy old son!
@@garyinkin4834 clearly you need it more than i do kiddo, plus some Morals courses could possibly work since your parents horrible fail. Peace i love you
ural ruskie sie postaraly tym razem , ale Harley ma figore duzo leprza ,to gumowa krowa tylko
看起來不是很大台
I feel the same ,
Ипаный КМЗ видиш какой должен быть опозит слышыш как он урчит какая кубатура должна быть Теперь у вас гайкокруты бракованные и пенсия по вашему труду
Love the profile view of this bike, but those heads sticking out on the side are so ugly. It’s a shame
It's a "boxer" engine, so that's where they belong. There are actually benefits to this design. Balance and COG, to name a few.
Think of them as feet warmers during a rain storm. You dont feel the heat when its dry weather, but your feet are warm and toasty dry in any rain you happen to drive into! You will find it also is comfortable to ride and at about 300 miles, or tank refueling time, you may want to get off and stretch your legs a little and get back on and finish your ride.