HONEST REVIEW 2022 BMW r18 1800cc Cruiser BMW HARLEY? 4K
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Check out the second year R 18 BMW Cruiser! BMW is trying to get a piece of the Harley Davidson pie with a true cruiser. Come with me on a test ride and review of the new R18. Very cool improvements for the 22 model R 18. What are your thoughts on the ride?
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Its scraping a lot because the rear shock preload is set a 0 from the factory. On you adjust it. Its night and day.
The model you test is cheaper than Sportster S believe or not! I like what bmw priced their motorcycle
I got one. Done about 12k miles on it. I never grow tired of riding it. Got the cross country seat for it. No issues with a sore butt any more. The vibration thing is engineered deliberately for characters sake. I dont find it intrusive. It vibrates above 4000rpm as well but its just letting you know you need to short shift. The handling characteristics are spot on and the suspension becomes more plush as it becomes run in. I notice a lot of the negative comments about this bike stem from people who dare not venture from convention which is an attribute this machine has in spades..
same here brother
Exactly Jeremy. I dont think I'll ride anything else from now on.
Never grow tired and handling is spot on...truth
Great honest and accurate review
Cool, Jeremy, I bought the TC version. I realized that roll mode reduces the vibration on the highway. I am pinching myself when I realize I have a cruiser with BMW tech. too much fun!
The vibration goes away in roll mode at speed. And it is a work of art.
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A beautiful and magnificent piece of machinery and a very underrated bike 😎
Great video. And I appreciate the comments folks posted below.
I’m headed to Americade on Friday just so I can test ride the R18 lineup. If I’m being honest though, kinda have my heart set on the 2023 R18 100yrs edition. If it rides as good as folks have said, it will be bye bye Harley and hello BMW😁
Cheers!
Here in the Netherlands, Harley-Davidson is more expensive than the BMW. Easy choice for me.
I like my R18FE a lot. Ridden as a cruiser it’s hard to fault IMHO. I really don’t agree about vibrations, on a steady throttle it’s as smooth as silk, sure when you give it some at higher revs it vibrates but it will 🤷♂, it’s designed to. HD have been sanitizing their bikes lately, depends what you want.
I have the 2021 1rst addition and have not really noticed a vibration in the handle bars. I bought it used from the dealer 970miles. I think you maybe should try the roll instead of the rock. I have noticed that when excellerating you can skip gears when accelerating. It lugs like you would not believe. I love mine. Just amazing.
Great video work and thanks. I just got mine 3 weeks ago and have about 400 miles on it. Just got done riding Harley Dynas for 10 years. I love it but I'm not used to it yet... a very planted feel because it's long and low. Can't budge it a inch at hi-way speeds but I feel it needs a lot of encouragement in the corners. Don't quite know what you mean about the vibration because at the same time you are saying that, your mirrors are completely still. ??? My bike is not completely vibration free but it's not even close to being annoying or disruptive.
You will get used to the stance and characteristics of this bike. I does make you ride differently than any other bike I've had. Counter steer in the corners for sure. I have gotten used to mine and after almost 4000 miles in 3 months I've replaced the grind bolts underneath the footboards twice! You will get used to it, I promise you will love this bike. Be safe.
I have a 2021 kawasaki 1700 vaquero. I test rode the base R18 last weekend. I almost lost the handle bars several times because of its power and suddenness. Enough said!!!
I've got the classic delux 2022. Great bike only thing of annouance is no fuel gauge. Other than that very happy.
Love mine. I have K1600 bagger and R1250GSA. I USE THIS BIKE FOR LOCAL around town rides. For touring , believe it or not. I take the GSA . What a bike!!!! OMG. BAGGER HAS a little dust on it at the moment but f’k 6CYL power and torque. I’m keeping it. BMW 👍👍👍💪💪💪💪
a US biker will favour Harley, a Gerry guy from the UK a Trimph 2,3L rocket, last not least a german tester will choose which one?... (an important question is never addressed: which bike when travelling at low speed through heavy traffic on a hot sunny day will compromise less the reproductive organs of the driver?)
Like a VW Bug? You couldn’t be more wrong. The 1802cc in a flat-twin design is equivalent to a Porsche flat-six displacing 5.4 liters.
As an R18 owner, the only downside I’ve found is the windscreen on the R18 Classic. Abhorrent. A BMW “engineer” designed that? An 8-year old could’ve done a better job.
Us true airheads value the vibration. However, I only really feel it when stationary.
I also have a ‘99 Super Blackbird, an ‘06 K1200R, a ‘21 S1000R, and a ‘22 R1250GS. The R18 is marvel of retro homage. I love it.
Agreed. The windscreen needs an inch or so in height for me. I'm 6.1' and I get mid helmet wind contact.
BUT, I'm thinking about bar risers which will bring bars back inch and a half reducing shoulder burn and wind buffeting.
@@Under-the-Helmet you may be surprised that the buffeting is not from above but from below. Solved by adding small wind deflectors. Mine are from Memphis Shades (Fork Deflectors for XV1900 Roadliner × 1 - Ghost / Polished Mount Kit)
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German engineering that's it .... the best !!
I’m a adventure moto guy , but looking for a cruiser because of wife , I test rode same bmw r 18 , fun motorcycle and interesting but it was hard to fit my boots on shifter and brakes, great price reduced but so far my favorite cruiser Harley Davidson low rider S , it just feels better in the corners and bigger gas tank and gauge and better footing and sound but msrp is a few thousand more but dealers are trying to add extra fees so it’s to expensive
And it has a fuel gauge!
Dammit now I want one!!
Harley isn’t just about the stock motorcycle. It’s also about the unlimited aftermarket support and products that allow you to create a one of a kind, personalized motorcycle. Love them or hate them but that is part of what draws people to them.
Yeah, but it'll still be just another Harley... common as cat shit.
@@jeremypetch7006 like BMW, yamaha, KTM and so go one
Precisely. Every Harley, regardless of aftermarket changes is just another variation of the same thing.
The air cooled Harleys are really nice… but it seems the new engines have sumping and blow-by issues, and fluid transfer between the primary case and transmission. In my opinion, this is unforgivable for a newer bike. And that’s too bad since the style and comfort… even rideability has improved so much in recent model years. I’m still seriously considering a 5 year old road king 107. But only for a price low enough to sort out the issues. Just too bad.
The R18 is a solid alternative. I’ve heard of zero issues besides personal preference.
You really got to put some miles on them. At least 5k before really starts making good power. Brentuning is a must...even more HP and torque.
I kinda dig the shark fins. When I get one I'm keeping em.
r 18 excellent machine very well built steel no plastic crap very happy with it
Over 3k miles on it and owned since dec 2021 and I love this bike. You just need to put some miles on it and it will grow on ya.... The only con is the damn seat.... It is like sitting on a wooden stool... Yup butthurt about that t...
I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a BMW Classic today
I heard they're popular but honestly I am DONE with naked bikes, did 10 years on open naked bikes just done with the wind and bugs and debris flying in my face, plus can't ride them in colder weather. I love my RS now protected from the wind and bugs and I can ride it even in 20 F degree weather - even on highway if I have to. These R18s look stylish but in my opinion just not very practical especially for longer rides.
Look at the Classic. Love mine. And you’re right re: long rides. 350 day rides on my Classic is pushing it. All day on my Road Glide. Question is would you do an all day in a Heritage or Road King? More apples-to-apples comparison.
@@waydegardner7373 Yeah I know they have different versions with different configurations, I was just mentioning about these open naked bikes, just got too much wind soaked in me ... :( . I am happy you have such a great experience with your classic, keep'em riding, BMWs are great quality bikes all around.
I agree in 20F weather, I want a windshield. That’s why I love my R18 Classic. It has a windshield from ~October-March, but then goes naked rest of the year. Nice cool breeze in hot weather. Everyone has their own definition of a “short” or “long” ride. To me, a quick ride to get coffee is ~100 miles round trip. As long as you replace the stock seat, the R18 Classic is an all-day bike. I’ve ridden 2 states away for lunch on it all on twisty roads. It’s a motorcycle, so I’m not expecting it to be like driving in a car. It’s certainly not as exhausting as 500 mile days on my sport bike.
Absolutely Superb Machine, No doubt at all My favorite Cruiser ❤️!!!, Great video, Thanks for sharing 👍👊✌️!!!
Looks like you’re riding in New Hampshire.
Live free and ride
I like the pipes on both sides I had some old Hondas that had the same look. Thise mufflers are weird I would go for more like the Roctane version. I really would prefer that they would have the same styling for the r12 the smaller mid version or something 1800 is 750 lb dry is a heavy bike.
Many thanks, greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Seriously? Who would in their right mind ride these things for more than 45 min? There is reason people prefer the Harley v twins despite of their heating and other issues. Harley can be mastered using aftermarket and than they are the best flippin bike ever that rides for hours and hours painlessly, and mannnnn those forward controls are heaven
EW, can I get a red one, with pinstripes? How about eggshell white, pinstripes, eggshell frame? Just thinking back to R60s.
would rubber motor mounts and handlebar mounts help reduce the vibrations?
I rode a brand new R18 Transcontinental and it was absolute rubbish. Now wonder BMW is blowing them out.
Beautiful bike but what does it mean to deliberately engineer vibration into the bike? Who would do that?
The vibration solution would be to do like HD did on their M* motors and get a massive counterbalance on the crank to offset the weight of those huge 4 1/4" bore pistons.
Not really. You really have to like how that engine looks. I think it kills the bike . Also there is not aftermarket items for this scoot
But yeah like beetle engine when truck starts to have bad muffler stops you can hear no mistake about it like delivery truck you can hear the chirp like Volkswagen has even though it has powerful stock
Good luck trying to get a V twin sound out of a BMW. Sorry sticking with Harley.
Am considering a R 18 - will test ride one hopefully at Daytona Bike Week this year 2023
I’d love to see them retrofit this engine into a R100RS layout/fairing.
Its an amazing bike but someone said it sounds like a nans sewing machine and it really does 😭
Vibration in the handlebars?? Not on my 2021 FE.
Street school buses but have cb turbo in it like cb Volkswagen they have that in some others too
I got my R18 in the same color as you tested. Love it from first ride. Yes I was trying to make adjustments on the suspension because as you notice it’s scrape almost on every corner but other than that, no vibration on the handlebars and really really smooth gear changes.
Right on!
Awesome review. I have one and I love it. I just wish BMW offers a shorter/narrower handlebar.
That would be cool!
Love the bike kinda hate that exhaust
Great roads. Where are they...ish?
Does it have non tubed option ? Like if its not a spoked wheel (like 719 aero option) is it also tubbed ?
Yes
That is not the classic
I'm considering buying a Beemer. Have owned Honda, Kawasaki, right now own a Harleys and an Indian (Polaris) My take away from this video is v i b r a t i o n s. NFM Thank you very much! Next!
Good choice
It's a rumble, not really a vibration. It's intentional.
Mine has a reverser
Excellent review!!! Very on the road hands on.
Thanks! 👍 I want one now
Don't compare that BMW to pc of crap over rated harley
I think it’s a great looking unique bike. Bigger picture in terms of 2 brands doing something new, it seems Harley did a better job making an ADV bike than BMW did making a cruiser. I’d say the GS is still the ADV winner but the pan America is a close second, I’m not sure the same can be said about the R18 and Harley cruisers. Great video man!
Ducati Multistrada V4S = Most Desirable ADV bike. Try one.
I sold my harley I like the r18b better except for the shifter and the bags don't come off
Have BMW added a fuel gage to this bike yet?
This bike has the worst characteristics of any motorcycle ever made.
Clearly you haven’t test ride one. But sure, everyone gotta justify their Harley purchase.
@@duosable couldn't agree more.
Change from the norm is always feared, misunderstood, ridiculed, and generally
looked down upon. One's personal choice or taste, should never be judged or mocked. Some sheep follow the herd, some chose their own path. My path is a shaft driven, torque rich, rhino plowing thru the herd so move over.
so you like it? is that your real name?
@@jlg3315 Yes I absolutely love it.
Always the same comments about boots fitting under the cylinder heads, does it get your shins hot, no fuel gauge, blah blah.. this is an extremely well thought out and engineered motorcycle.. a blast to ride, and unique.
Go ride one, you'll see..
And then you'll thank me
Doesn’t really need one although it would be convenient. I prefer my R18 Classic to either the Heritage or the Road King. I love my Road Glide for long distances but the R18 (Classic) is great for a 350 mile day. Forward controls kill my back and the R18 carves up the highway at 70mph. Several HD friends admitted they were impressed by hey, some folks are just too stubborn to think there could be a bike to rival their own.
“Ever made”? You obviously never rode a dyna or springer.
Even semis and delivery trucks have them if they start having bad mufflers etc you can hear like chirping sound like those beetles when stopping and if avoiding traffic you can hear engine Reve when moving around to avoid heavy traffic like demolition school bus noise trying to come out then tinged down smooth again like police cars do and police cars have today's but looking normal demolition derby engines to make them go real fast yo can hear it when stuck in mud snow or chasing some one but tinged down i wonder cause air cooling system that make them sound quiet
There is everything wrong with this bike (too many issues for me to list here) that it's wonder that they sell even one of these.
People buy these type of bikes with their hearts not their heads, so it'll always be a Harley or an Indian. A German or Japanese bike just doesn't cut it in the romance stakes.
I'll be surprised if the production of the R18 lasts more than a few years.
It's possible about the production....I hope not because every day I find another item I can customize with. If production does stop, I will have a rare motorcycle which is cool. No one around here has ever seen one anyway so I always get approached with questions.
It is the most stupid cruiser I ever rode. I dont know how you can say smooth and lots of power. It feels like riding a 600cc mini cruiser (not a sports bike). The engine rattles and makes sounds worse than a Harley. Seriously underpowered and overly expensive. Even a Harley Fatbob would easily put it to shame. The best push rod engined bikes are only coming out of Indian Stable. The Indian Chief Bobber has got exactly what you call serious power. This is Shit... With Love form Germany
so have you bought one yet?
@@jlg3315 Aye I have the Rocket 3r. But riding this sluggish elephant, all you can see is my rear tire.
@@faisalnaim9842 the rocket 3 is an awesome bike indeed. I love the exhaust styling and the overall stance.
Seems a good choice for you. you know, kinda loud and demanding attention.
It's clear the R18 isnt your choice and that is to be respected....but that is the difference between you and I.
..I can respect your choice and not belittle someone else's. Kinda like watching politicians, its all BS and one sided. Nothing you said is true about the R18. The only mass produced bike with more torch than the R18,
is your T3 Rocket.
You can reply and say what ever you want , proving how cool you are and how little i know. Keyboard warriors are all the same. Doesn't matter because every R18 owner that reads all that hate, is just shaking their head at you. I'll be glad to see your rear tire, means your gone. You receive what you give.
But at this point, I must say whatever.
with love from America
@@Under-the-Helmet aww brother. Love the sentiment. But it is what it is no matter how you sugar coat it. It is an expensive piece of crap. Under performer. I am happy being a keyboard warrior instead of being that Happy Go Harry who is Oh so pleased with everything that gets in between their two legs. Talk facts man. No need to sweetly taint others with your hollow crap. Your video is misleading. Not my words. Awesome Power? Hah… its an expensive rattling cage. And if thats awesome power for you, I wonder whats not then. Learn to appreciate humor, instead of launching sugar coated slants. Coz honestly… they taste salty. Cheers. Keep up the shit work
Get high often ?😂
That is the ugliest thing I've ever seen! It may ride great, I will never know. That is nothing short of atrocious to look at
when all bikes stop bmw keep goin and goin
YOU KNOW IT!!
Demolition derby school.bus engines delivery trucks now new trucks with desils stroker and boxer have those Volkswagen engines too but with stock engines customised to make them go faster and gain traction in snow even street buses have it