2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental | Biggest, Heaviest, Most Powerful BMW

[@NothingToProve]

The Phone Compartment: Ok guys some clarification is needed here. When BMW announced this bike they did say it will have "wireless" charging but when they launched it, well, it does NOT have it. I talked with a BMW "insider" and he said that there was a problem with parts in the "logistics supply chain" for the inductive charging and they didn't want to stop the launch of the bike just because of this. This is why during the BMW press launch there is no mention of the type of "charging" (I watched it twice to see for myself) in the phone compartment but there is a USB C type connection for charging in the pocket. This is why the inductive charging didn't work for me while testing for this review. I just assumed that it was too hot out and what little charging it did or as in this case didn't do was due to a heat issue.

[@fernandoc6788]

Thank you. I was going go comment on that very same topic. You covered it perfectly.

[@petercwent]

To make this worse, the compartment does not lock with the central locking. So anyone may ‘borrow’ your usb cable (assuming you leave it in). And I suspect that the NFC in my phone interferes with the bike, because after a while I get an engine issue. It seems this is caused by a key not registered to my bike (which can only be my phone).

[@theonlyredspecial]

Bmw sell special cables for this compartment. They are specific lengths with 90 degree headers and come in three flavours. USB c. Lighting and usb micro. They are quite expensive as You would expect. But Amazon sell some cables from an Asian brand that work reasonably well for a portion of the price

[@petercwent]

@@theonlyredspecial i know, i bought that expensive cable, praying each time i park the car that no one ‘borrows’ this cable (as this compartment does not centrally lock). Besides this, a bike of €40K without wireless charging is in my opinion ridiculous

[@aleksandrrybnikov8701]

@@theonlyredspecial Hi, could you please share the link or the brand name of this cheaper version of the cables? Thanks!

[@CVO_MAN]

After 6 HD Touring bikes in a row from 2015 to 2021 (Road King, CVO Street Glide, CVO Limited, Road Glide Ultra, CVO Street Glide again, CVO Road Glide) this month I bought an R18 Transcontinental (about one month ago i wrote a comment under this video) full optional to try for something new and different. I must admit I was skeptical at the beginning due also to the many not so positive videos and comments I found on KZbin, mainly from the US. In reality this bike is much better than it was "tested" by some wannabe reviewers who decided to give judgements after a 30 minutes test ride: ridiculous. The R18 Transcontinental has a Torque, in REAL life and not just numbers on paper, that is definitely in line with a 114 ci V-Twin engine. And the engine? The first time I saw, by the Dealer, this 1800 cc Boxer I understood it was like a sort of mechanical Piece of Art: it's Statuary and nothing similar can be found on the market. Handling in winding roads or hairpin bends is way better than with an HD Touring bike: when I see a "test ride" made on large straight roads it makes me laugh... Suspensions are from another league with respect to HD ones even with Ohlins shocks as I always installed on my HDs. The 10.5 TFT can't even be compared to the small 6.5 TFT of an HD. The Audio system by Marshall is hands down better that the Boom Audio 2 by HD. The level of detail and attention to quality is, well... at BMW levels. The adaptive Cruise Control can only be dreamed of on an HD as it doesn't exist there. I was forgetting to mention the weight: it's EXACTLY the weight of a an HD Limited with full tank and, not on PAPER but in REAL life, You move an R18 TC with engine off in a parking lot a tad easier than an HD Limited. The rear gear is a nice tool but I never used it: I'm 5:10 or 178 cm and I'm 73 kg (not exactly Schwarzenegger...). I still love my CVO Road Glide and HD in general but... an R18 B or Transcontinental are GREAT bikes. Don't trust the many videos You find on youtube by people who tested these bikes for a 10 minutes Test-Ride or as HD fan-boys. One thing is loving HD bikes (as I do) another thing is being a childish HD fan-boy. Vibrations? Yes if you remain above 4000 Rpm a lot in rock mode. If You use Roll Mapping on a highway you can arrive till 3700 Rpm with vibrations under control: this means a cruising speed of 160 Kmh (more than enough if you're not in Germany). Scratch with floorboards: yes, but if you take off the protective bolts that are under the rider's floorboards you solve the issue. This is the only video or one of the very few I could find on KZbin that was fair and by a rider who knows how to ride a big Bagger.

[@deandesrosiers6857]

Thanks for this assessment. I am buying this bike today, and my Harley friends are losing their minds. I am 6'3" and feel there is more room than the HD Ultra, and while I love HDs, I find the engineering on this machine is outstanding. I have ridden it 3 times for more than 4 hours, and I find myself nit-picking to convince myself it's "not" good. If I applied the same criteria to the Harleys it would be worse.

[@The_Downstairs_Attic]

Just rode a 2023 R18 T/C, and all the negatives I’d seen on KZbin were highly exaggerated. Vibration, yes, but it was nonexistent at 80mph, and very light at 85mph, and never experienced any of the clutch slippage some reviewers stated was happening. I’ve owned all the Japanese bikes, two HD’s, Ducati, Triumph and BMW, and in my opinion, find the fit, finish and ride of the BMW to be more comfortable than the rest.

[@YangCalgary]

Ii can’t unsee the robot face staring at you. Not my thing but as usual an informative review. I like your style.

[@riverosdan]

This bike is in my bucket list of bikes. Thank you for your amazing reviews... I have owned over 16 bikes so far, and with your reviews it feels like if I was riding the bike. I wish I would have known about you a few years ago, I would have saved some money lol. Great channel!

[@danzeman1943]

"Go to work, watch a screen, go back home, watch a screen, go for a ride, watch a screen ", says the man watching a screen...

[@NothingToProve]

🤣🤣🤣 funny but true 😢😢😢

[@Porsche996driver]

☝🏼

[@hawkwood6405]

The typical boxer exhaust note and clatter comes through loud and clear on your sound track Scott. Music to the ears. I spent 400KM listening to the boxer symphony on my R1200s this riding through the Rocky Mountain foothills this afternoon. The under seat Zard exhaust that I installed, wile possibly a little loud. certainly adds to the tone. I don't think I've seen you have so much fun doing a review. That bike suits you Scott.

[@andrewd7586]

Such an underrated bike! Mine was the “Barber’s Pole” model, & it was a beautiful bike! I sold it to a good mate some years ago after he’d travelled to Europe from Australia on a holiday. He said “All I saw was these BMW boxers everywhere!”😍🤤 He still has it some 11 years later & still over it after racking up more than 200,000km!👍🏼 I replaced that with the very first model S1000RR. Several bikes since, all BMW’s, but now have my R18!😎👍🏼

[@andrewd7586]

Well Scott here in Australia we have early spring. Yesterday was a beautiful 22C so I took my bog standard R18 First Edition for a 200km blast, no not 200KPH! We have draconian speed laws here. Anyway mate I was just like you. Having a chuckle, smiling at the mere thought of riding my beast & Nothing To Prove! 🤣😎👍🏼🇦🇺

[@erik_dk842]

Engsoc is at full bloom in Aus and NZ. Huge distances and 100 kph speed limits. Draconian plandemic restrictions as well. Gotta keep the convicts in line.

[@Porsche996driver]

“Nichts zu beweisen!” So funny I turned on the German subtitles just laughing along with you! I guess that’s automatic Google/YT translation right? Fun way to learn German and new vocabulary ha! Great bike for sure. I’ve got a ‘62 R69S - funny how the Boxer motor still has that similar sound and characteristics! Vielen Dank! 👌🏼

[@stevoone342]

Absolutely Brilliant Review. Lots of useful info especially since there aren’t many proper Reviews on R18 Transcontinental. I’ve ended up buying one witch i am looking forward to picking her up this week and start putting the miles on.

[@itatadanicalqui7075]

Nunca había visto un motorista instructor ser tan feliz con su moto.! Felicitaciones y gracias.

[@andrewedmond7738]

Huge bike, big price, but hey if this bike fits your style, then go for it. Great review as usual Scott. Can't wait for your review of the new Triumph Speed Twin. Stay safe brother.

[@NothingToProve]

The new Speed Twin will be up this Saturday! Heads up: I loved it, I just couldn't stop laughing while riding it! 😁👍

[@nelsonphilip4520]

Excellent video presentation and fantastic review. This I feel is BMW's best effort at the heavyweight touring cruiser segment and challenging Harley-Davidson. Yet all the while I can't help feel that BMW has just really launched a 21st century Honda Valkyrie. It will be interesting how the franchise dealers tale to and if the are able to sell it to Both Beamerphiles and non-BMW riders alike. Either way I wish BMW well and hope that it entices Honda to relaunch a 21st century version of their own classic tour-de-force Valkyrie!

[@ricks.1318]

Absolutely ENJOY your reviews ... (no matter what bike it is...) Clear, informative, and you tell us what we need to know .... Grateful for knowledge and insight !!

[@GazVanDyk]

That just fits in your camera shot! Great review, thanks.

[@CVO_MAN]

Great review! I've been riding HD Baggers for years but, after HD 2022 launch event with CVO models still with the 117 engine (really bad!) as the ST models, I'll wait for 2023 with the new engines introduction in the CVO line to come back in the HD world and so this year I'd like to take a break and try something different. BMW R18 B or Transcontinental (with Triumph Rocket 3 GT and Ducati V4 Multistrada Sport) are in my list of choice and this review was exactly what I was looking for. Highway speed and, most of all, Alpine roads and passes because here is where we usually use our bike. Well done!

[@tango165]

Great video Sir!!! Keep up the awesome work.

[@robpeters2296]

Great review love the channel, I picked up the G310R because of your review

[@Widewings748]

Fantastic review. You should now get hold of the new goldwing bagger to compare. 😉

[@joaopedrocosta6729]

Beautiful machine 🥰😉😊 Great review Scott 🔝👌💪 Big hug from Lisbon Portugal 🤜🤛💪👍stay safe and ride safe my friend ✌️✌️

[@avitarmageddon1721]

Great review, thank you. Not my style of bike but boy does it look the business.

[@stevesanelli90]

That’s a beast of a bike Scott!👍

[@MrTurcao197]

Great video. Best R 18 review available.

[@LesterSuarezGonzalez-dz9ns]

Absolutely Spectacular bike!!, Truly love this Amazing powerful and impressive German Beast!!, Great video and explanation as well!!, Thanks for sharing!!!

[@grantkokich6906]

Strong torque and good characterful engine sound on acceleration. The dash seems to get in the way of some of the visibility though.

[@ricks.1318]

Good point .....

[@jpalcouffe7515]

Great review, thank you!

[@kevinvandenbergh9998]

Beautifull bike, beautifull locations and beautifull video as always. Was surprised by the weight though ! My Challenger only weighs about 380kg (given that i dont have the trunk yet) but this is so much more ö

[@billsinclair6515]

superb, informative video man. I am on the cusp of buying an R18T and was reading reviews about lack of power and average brakes so was really not sure but know what made my mind up? the number of times you laughed when riding. and she is gorgeous to look at man

[@billywong1614]

Great job kind sir!

[@suppersready4you]

Great review Scott I was looking into it, very dissapointting that the windshield is not electric like the one in our RT, BM needs to add one But the rest is an astonishing machine the way it looks, sounds and pulls👍

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

Give it a couple of years for depreciation and I will have one. Residuals will be poor I think. Nice bike.

[@klfrostmediallc334]

I’m with you on that…I have a Vic Vision and I figure 4 or 5 more years and I’ll pick one up…

[@Motochick203]

They went down so much. Picking up a 2022 fullly loaded with 1100 miles for 16500

[@luckylarrikin1439]

Your reviews are always informative and enjoyable . . . . . looks like it doesn't rain much in Germany ;)

[@kellyco4139]

A beautiful and magnificent piece of machinery

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

Thanks for another great review Scott. Be curious to see what you think,about the different between Harley ultra limited. 🥂from bc🤓😎🏍💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦

[@brucekendall52]

Fantastic motor.Thanks.

[@fernandoc6788]

I test drove one of these on a hot day. The heat coming out of those huge cylinder heads is not well managed. It is definitively a big issue, specially if most of your rides are on Summer and rural areas at low speed. I think there is definitely a market for this monster but it ain’t mine

[@markb3180]

Great review, not for me but can't get away from the engineering. Give me a Royal Enfield Himalayan!!

[@stephenchapman8344]

Great machine. Way beyond my price range though. 👍

[@craiggoldstein2461]

Really enjoy your blogs and delivery. I'm about to purchase the R18 transcontinental. Are you still high on it?

[@morrisdennis]

Sounds nice

[@romesotherchannel8902]

Great review thank you.

[@arvindsingh4685]

The power reserve is BMW hint of Rolls Royce ownership. It was a way of showing wealthy rolls owners that they always had power on reserve. IMHO Bmw should have waited to add it to a bigger engine - it is cool though 👍🏽

[@timscott70]

What riding pants are those?

[@Cerebrum72]

Hello, you have tried both the R18 Transcontinental , R1250RTand the K1600 B/grand america. which one would you have chosen if you had to travel far with luggage and passengers on both on twisty roads and lots of autobahn? I am only 170 cm/5.6. thank you for your reply and thank you for all your reviews.

[@NothingToProve]

Out of the 3 bikes....hmm. 1250RT because it's the lightest and has the most room for a passenger and is still fun in the twisties. Now if weight was not a priority then the K1600 is in 2nd place and the R18 in last place. R18 is just too heavy and hard parts drag way too early to have any fun in curves and lack of leg room was irritating for me but with you being 170cm might be a good thing for you on the R18. But you won't have trouble "flat footing" any one of these 3 bikes. Autobahn - RT easily beats the other two, YES even the K1600, BMW needs to work on the aerodynamics of the K series like they did on the 2021 RT, they really did a lot of high speed wind tunnel testing and it is just perfect on the autobahn, my wife loves being on the back of the RT better than the K (and I've met several guys that have owned both the RT and the K1600 and their wives say the same thing...RT is better). I had the R18 Trans in my garage for a week and my wife sat on the back of it in the garage and refused to go for a ride with me ...LOL! BTW - luggage on the RT and K1600 are the same, in fact, I just bought the 49 liter top case for my RT and it's the same case for the K1600, just have to color match it for the color of the bike. good luck and take care, Scott

[@Cerebrum72]

thank you for the review. I saw many of your reviews, very good . how is the wind protection on this? on motorway? thanks👍

[@NothingToProve]

It's great, just like an Indian or Harley full touring bike. No problem on the autobahn at all. take care, Scott

[@darcher5888]

I rode this bike yesterday and I thought it was the worst bike I’ve ridden in years. The wind somehow blasts you chest but not your head. That’s fine if you ride only in the summer but that’s not me. And the rain would be terribly uncomfortable. This thing vibrates horribly above 2700 rpm’s. When you let off the throttle this vibration multiplies 8 times. I had to pinch my knees against the tank to reach the tiny inboard shifter and the back brake was just about as bad. When your knees are against the tank you get that awful vibration through your legs and butt. Fit and finish, and the suspension is the best I’ve ever seen. However, I absolutely hated this motorcycle and wouldn’t have it in my garage if it was 1/4th the price. BMW should be ashamed to put their badging on this piece of junk! Now, I also rode the K1600 B and loved everything about it and will be selling my Indian Challenger in the next week to get the K1600 B.

[@Dan-56]

Watching the response of the “Power Reserve” meter it looks to be nothing more than a vacuum gauge 🤔.

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, not sure how BMW is calculating it but that could very well be 🤔🙄

[@iansians6703]

The power reserve? It's just an old fashioned vacuum gauge, simple but not really all that useful. Good review, revealed the disappointments but also the positives if you like huge, heavy cruisers.

[@morrisdennis]

My harley m8 is between 2-4/5 thousand rpms also. Thats the sweet spot...

[@larryvanputten4048]

Nice review, Scott, as always! I love BMW, I love boxers, but this kind of luxury doesn't match with my feeling of riding motorcycles...just like I wouldn't camp in a Winnebago RV :-))

[@NothingToProve]

Agreed, yea it's nice and was fun for the time I had it but I would not want to own it and deal with it's massiveness every day. Take care, Scott

[@GunnarM-bp3uo]

Great review

[@Rambler358]

The bike doesn't have conductive charging, because of what you said - heat. To charge you need to use the USB port. Nice review though, thanks!

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review!

[@paullovesey4863]

Would love to see you review a Ducati XDiavel S - I’m a sports bike fan and have test rode the XDiavel. It absolutely blew my mind and I now have an itch I need to scratch...

[@feloniousmonk3049]

If BMW is going to compete in the Bagger and touring class in North America, they are going to have to do a much better job to win over the mainstay die hard Harley Davidson fans. The liners in the bags need to be thinner, and they need much more internal capacity. People are used to mounting their smart phones on devices designed to attach to the handlebars, which keeps the phone cool and also provides wireless charging. Options besides the mid controls, more along the lines of forward controls, without cylinder jugs in the way needs to be an option, even if your feet end up wider in stance than the cylinder heads, for clearance. An oil temperature gauge is far more important than a power reserve gauge. Everyone knows approximately what their "wrist throttle" settings are, and that will be confirmed by what the butt dyno tells you, too. I have a sneaking suspicion that the shaft drive provides frictional losses that cut down on your MPG's on the order of 5 to 8% compared to a belt drive or chain drive, as far as efficiency is concerned. Twisting gears through a bath of gear oil gets a lot less power to the rear wheel. Anyone that's ridden a bike with a Rohloff 13 speed geared hub, compared to derailleurs knows exactly what I'm talking about. It's a beautiful bike, the suspension ride quality is way better than anything stock in dressers or baggers from HD, but be sure to check out the price of fluids and parts on the service of this motorcycle. That G3 70w-80 hypoid gear oil is very, very expensive, that goes in the final drive shaft end as well as the gear box. Where I live, labor rates in CA are $180 an hour, and the time to work on these adds up fast. This is June 2023 rates. It is Not a cost effective bike to own, and still in 2023, they are not selling very well at BMW dealerships.

[@humanbeing1675]

Not my kind of bike..but If you are planning to go transcontinental thats the right bike. Good review.👍

[@morrisdennis]

I've had 3 bmws now on my 1st hd.

[@canadiankrispybacon1450]

I absolutely love this bike…however, and what you seem to not address…without being able to stretch out…It’s a deal breaker for me…I am gutted on this but, for my style of riding…I just can’t imagine 2000-6000 mile trips in that seating position

[@NothingToProve]

Umm...that's because you can get foot pegs that mount on the cylinder heads or engine guards and then you can "stretch out". 😁👍

[@canadiankrispybacon1450]

@@NothingToProve lol..yes I’ve seen them, imho really takes away from the overall look, pricy..it would put the driver in a very awkward position, especially if they needed to to get back down to the brake or shifter…not to mention the heat transfer, putting around town…then putting your leg on top of the BBQ grill 🔥 Again, really wanted this bike to be “the one” but no fwd control…and what you have to do for a hwy pegs…it’s just not going to work. I think Honda drivers, other BMW and Triumph drivers will acclimatize well to this ride… but traditional N American cruiser, touring riders who are used to having fwd controls will struggle…especially if you’re anyone who puts on miles.

[@bryantperkins2632]

Nice Video

[@morrisdennis]

111 is top speed, where the governor kicks in...

[@feloniousmonk3049]

That's a North American feature in the programming, not in ROW.

[@grantbradley5084]

I see BMW actually sold one of these monsters. I’m a BMWS, I’m currently on my 8th, a 2022 1250 RT. The R18 is an albatross, too heavy, cumbersome the list continues. All dealers have an abundance of inventory available that no one wants.

[@markhardy6738]

There’s break in mileage my bike took about 6000 miles to break in book said 500 miles.

[@morrisdennis]

I'm seriously thinking about getting one?

[@clinicacedro5104]

The only problem I have with this new BMW is the sitting position , you’re not supposed to sit at 90 degrees while on a motorbike , that belongs to cars , on a bike we enjoy freeing our L5-S1 from any load , more so if it’s long distance riding

[@Rambler358]

Did this bike have SiriusXM radio installed, and how did you like the heel-toe shifter?

[@PMitchell106]

Thinking about ergonomics, is there a possibility that a shorter rider would have difficulty with visibility given the low seat and high front fairing? The visibility is pretty scary from the chin bar camera.

[@NothingToProve]

Na, shouldn't be a problem, I've seen some women shorter than me ride it just fine. But you should go down to your local dealer and sit on one to make sure. 👍

[@masterspin7796]

I put a deposit on a 2022 1250 R/T...going to be a good riding season...

[@tripacer8259]

"Progressive spring" is a BRAND NAME of spring......

[@NothingToProve]

There are patents on specific types of progressive springs but the actual name "progressive spring" no, it's simply a type of spring. There are two main types of springs Linear (probably the most common) and progressive. Harley, Honda, BMW & many more all use progressive springs. Here on this bike the difference is that it's not the spring that is progressive, it's the shock (the piston within the shock) that is progressive...and that is the new (well, fairly new) tech on this bike. ride safe, Scott

[@spencergaines5127]

I'm 5'6 5'8 with boots. I'm curious on how hard this would be to manage. Really considering the k1600 over this one though.

[@NothingToProve]

Well, my 5'4" wife can flat foot this, she can't on the K16. With that said I'd take the K over this any day 😊

[@marksmart9754]

Power reserve. Vacuum gauge?

[@markhardy6738]

Maybe uhaul rental plans on renting the bikes out.

[@dpinedoblog]

What jeans are those! Look like ventilated riding jeans?

[@G3A3]

i wonder how a 5.5 footer would see over that dashboard?

[@windtherapy99]

At 6’5” I found the seating position to be incredibly uncomfortable and the seat height too low.

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, this is not for taller guys, a big mistake by BMW imho.

[@meattooth1303]

A friend got the R18 when it first came out. He was expecting a more performance HD ride. I have ridden it too. Actually feels like a lesser performing HD which is a turn off. Either way, I am not in the market for either brand.

[@christophesallin2052]

BMW....top...

[@johnnyceeuontheroad.2389]

How do you stretch yr legs without burning them, and do you feel heat on your foot when yr breaking? Bike looks bad ass Homie thanks..

[@fourftr]

It’s the main reason why BMW has to redesign the frame so you can stretch your legs out

[@vackyvlada1]

This is cruiser - touring bike, bagger on American market. I'm not sure will be popular here in the states. First thing, BMW motorcycle dealerships are very rare, in case if troubleshooting or same issue, you will be in big trouble finding dealer. Second, comfort on this bike ,same as Honda, not enough room for stretching your legs, you will be very cramp on long journey and nothing you can do since cylinder heads are on your way. That's big downfall compering with Harley and Indian which they have all comfort that you need for long trip.

[@thestcroixkid]

Should have the k1600 motor...

[@ssanjibdeori1763]

HI NTP.. Did the foot pegs touch the ground?.

[@NothingToProve]

Yes, of course!

[@ssanjibdeori1763]

@@NothingToProve What a coincidence Sir!.. I am still not finished watching the video and you replied.. Loved it Sir!!

[@kevincraig8257]

its a beautiful bike but if i was to get rid of my CVO RG i like the 1600 GTL all these big bikes are getting a little closer in price one thing with BMW the stock suspension is probably sufficient

[@sprezzatura8755]

I heard it's a great bike if you are no taller than 5'10". Cramped otherwise.

[@NothingToProve]

Na, I'm that tall and I was cramped after about an hour in the saddle.

[@markhardy6738]

GPS will run your battery down.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I was hoping a lot for this bike but it’s just way too heavy, the weight is way out to the side I drove 2 hours to see it at the local BMW dealer. It looks fantastic but the weight is just ridiculous at slow speed. You get this off canter just a little and it will fall over and there is no way your getting it back up. But damn does it ever look gorgeous up close !!!!

[@grantbradley5084]

It’s also an albatross. BMW can’t give these losers away. Every showroom in the US has an abundance of inventory. I’ll stick with my RT.

[@christophesallin2052]

158 NM please......

[@gordon4221]

Enter the starship Enterprise..... 427kg geez

[@NothingToProve]

🤣🤣🤣😢

[@K1600_Rider]

The R1200's from 2005 had 95 hp. Why would BMW neuter this engine to barely above HD and other large Vtwins. Granted, I realize this isn't a sport tourer, but 91 is still low.

[@NothingToProve]

The answer is just one word. Torque.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

@@NothingToProve I might also go with pollution standards being met, also.

[@eugenebrewer8674]

Good review first of all This bike needs attention to detail, I shouldn't have to hook my phone to the bike for anything other than a phone call. 34,000.00 . I like the looks but not the price.

[@gilgarcia3008]

Too bad all you can see most of the time is the instrument cluster!

[@luckylarrikin1439]

Yes, some forward road footage would have been good . . . . must be that low seat he was on.

[@witsend008]

Most powerful BMW ?

[@alexmorgan3435]

A gimmick. Can't see the point of this bike. I suppose it might have some use for long flat straight freeway/highways in the US but here in Europe no. Oh and that power reserve gauge is a gimmick too. Sorry Scott, don't like this bike. I shouldn't imagine BMW will sell that many.

[@NothingToProve]

Agreed. It was made for the American market, although I don't think it will sell here in Europe and will sell in the U.S. but in limited numbers.

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@NothingToProve I think you are 100% correct. Did you ever review the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster? Have checked your back catalogue and cannot see it, so thinking maybe it's a bike that you you haven't. You have tested and reviewed the Bobber but this doesn't really do anything for me. Would be great if you could get hold of a Speedmaster. I am not really into cruiser bikes, but this one I really like the look of and it's supposed to be really rather good and I value your thoughts. ATB.

[@bbgmarine]

@@alexmorgan3435 I would love to see a review on the Speedmaster also !

[@UncleWally3]

Until the fat lady sings joke aside, I want to appreciate this bike like I want to appreciate the opera. Bad on me that I just don’t get it, but good on those who do.

[@robertodebeers2551]

Never lug a boxer engine.

[@laryangel4082]

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[@vtwinsrbest]

I was not able to upshift using the toe shifter. The heel shifter is absolutely required on this bike and it’s really tucked in close to the engine. My whole opinion of this bike was negatively impacted by this most basic ergonomic function. I was actually aggravated after the demo, something thats never happened on any other demo ride.

[@laryangel4082]

@@vtwinsrbest thank you