2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental Review | MC Commute

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BMW Motorrad expands its Boxer Twin-powered heavyweight cruiser lineup with the addition of a full-dresser luxury-touring variation in the R 18 B Transcontinental ($31,320 as tested).The Transcontinental goes up against motorcycles like the Bar & Shield brand’s Electra Glide and Indian Motorcycles Roadmaster. In this video review we describe what it’s like to operate during the official North American press introduction.
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@Fred-eg9sx
@Fred-eg9sx Жыл бұрын
Reverse gear, shaft drive, good speakers, adaptive cruise control, and actually usable suspension give this bike a lot more value than Harleys and Indians given the R18 is still cheaper than American counterparts.
@CVO_MAN
@CVO_MAN 2 жыл бұрын
This month I bought an R18 Transcontinental full optional. It's better than I expected considering the various videos on KZbin by people who rode it for 10 minutes and decided to review it. The 1800 cc Boxer engine pulls hard in terms of Torque: it's definitely in line with the HP and Torque of a 114 ci V-Twin engine. I always rode HD Touring bikes so the comparison was easy to do. Handling is GREAT in short turns or hairpin bends and much better than an HD Touring. Suspensions are just great both when riding long curves at high speed (no wobbling at all) and when absorbing holes or bumps. Attention to details and high quality is perceived everywhere: in typical BMW cars style.
@theonlyredspecial
@theonlyredspecial 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s a bike that’s much better than the figures people keep quoting.
@Jeff034
@Jeff034 Жыл бұрын
My experience as well. Just has so many little pleasant surprises all the time.
@deandesrosiers6857
@deandesrosiers6857 Жыл бұрын
Congrats, I bought an R18 TC full load a few months back, and I agree. I test road the TC three times in succession, comparing the HD Ultra Limited and the Goldwing. It feels like a super techie classic. I am 6'3", and I feel like I have lots of legroom (mine also has the highway foot rests). The HD was pricey and missing so many features. And, while money wasn't the issue for me, it's nice to get a fully loaded bike with amazing engineering right off the showroom floor It's a pure joy to bomb around town and the power and transmission are just delightful. It feels noticeably quicker than the HD probably due to the 6 forward gears and the ACC is perfect.
@vess6934
@vess6934 3 жыл бұрын
It feels like I'm a kid on Adam's lap as he's explaining the R18! LOL Pretend for a sec. It's hilarious. I promise.
@Jeff034
@Jeff034 Жыл бұрын
Swapped my classic for the TC - for me much better bike. The power reserve is a VACUUM gauge - and is brilliant if you understand it. Stick the bike in cruise control, and the power reserve (vacuum) will tell you when the donk is under too much load. It’s easy to slip into 6th and be cruising along and the active cruise control in traffic slows the bike under 60 and you hit an incline. The engine is so well built it doesn’t show signs of labouring, but the vac gauge power reserve maxs gets down around 10% as an indication you need to wake up and shift down. Go 🔥 eleswhere if you think this doesn’t work. It’s my experience and I like it. Rolls Royce been using it for years.
@ferociousfrankie
@ferociousfrankie 3 жыл бұрын
This thing looks better than the regular R18, but it still screams rich/retired old guy who has more money than he knows what to do with.
@pookiewookie7679
@pookiewookie7679 3 жыл бұрын
There are lots of rich people in Europe 😉
@raywrae
@raywrae 3 жыл бұрын
sure, I get that, but this is cheaper than a full dresser Harley or Indian. If I didn't live 5 miles down a dirt road I would consider this bike, but I'm happy where I live and happy with my GS however, if I was a rich/retired old guy who has more money than he knows what to do with....I would love to own the original R18 concept. I'd park it in my living room.
@rcraig45617
@rcraig45617 3 жыл бұрын
Yet, less expensive than a HD or Indian…
@joeykim3938
@joeykim3938 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly why I bought it. 😂
@md12318
@md12318 2 жыл бұрын
I was gonna buy a similar Harley for similar price but Harely financing was 4.5%. BMW financing was 0.9%. I'm not rich at all, but it's just a better deal for all that you get.
@PHICEN
@PHICEN 3 жыл бұрын
Poor camera placement. Dub your audio over stock photos and video of this bike.
@JeepAndThings
@JeepAndThings 3 жыл бұрын
please put your camera on the side of the helmet...all we see is the fairing. We need eye level view.
@antonionunes998
@antonionunes998 3 жыл бұрын
So, Liberace now rides a bike 😁
@tsav6952
@tsav6952 3 жыл бұрын
Botched the camera angle on this review. Got tired of staring into the dash after about 5 minutes. Too bad was looking forward to this one.
@robdove4105
@robdove4105 3 жыл бұрын
stop at 7:57 mark poor camera angle. I own a BMW and it really does not matter how long they have been making them, got tired of the repetitiveness of the dialog. Maybe another review will come up from another source so I can watch that one.
@samestuffdifferentday5712
@samestuffdifferentday5712 2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I just posted. I hope that’s not the real seating position cause that would be a reason not to buy this motorcycle for me.
@northerniltree
@northerniltree 2 жыл бұрын
Viewing tip: Play this video at 1.25 FFW speed. Other..wise... you'll...be...sorry... The... dude's... on... quaaludes.
@robertlee8042
@robertlee8042 3 жыл бұрын
Would bave been nice if the camera had been mounted above the dash.
@432wheels
@432wheels 2 жыл бұрын
I hope it was mounted on his chest and he wasn't riding without being able to see the road!!
@Kwhopperfan
@Kwhopperfan 3 жыл бұрын
Power reserve gauge is supposed to be more of elegance than function, I think Rolls Royce used a power reserve gauge, it’s just a unique way to let you know how much passing/mountain climbing power you have left.
@gilgarcia3008
@gilgarcia3008 3 жыл бұрын
It kind of sucks that the whole video was a dead center view of the instrument cluster!
@nelsonphilip4520
@nelsonphilip4520 2 жыл бұрын
I've been consuming a lot of video reviews on BMW's uber tourer and I really enjoyed your presentation. It was very informative, fair & balanced. It was a bit ironic how you nearly left out the showcase tech feature about the Adaptive Cruise Control. The cutting edge feature that BMW not doubt wants to promote was pretty much an afterthought on this review! Anyway, the hook that got me was hearing just enough of Loggins & Messina's "Vehevala" playing in the back ground. A fitting tune for a regal two-wheel luxury land yacht! Thank you and well done indeed.
@colingoldthorpe5918
@colingoldthorpe5918 3 жыл бұрын
I personally think this bike is fantastic, i like the fact that the GPS isn't built into the bike and into the phone, that way you never have to update the map application. Definitely want to sit on this bike but most likely will be adding one to the stable next year. I've ridden the Challenger and it puts out a ton of heat on your legs and it's water cooled. The only one i have yet to ride is the Gold Wing. There are none for sale here due to limited stock!!!
@coolhandchunk
@coolhandchunk 3 жыл бұрын
That last sentence tells you all you need to know about the GW.
@arvindsingh4685
@arvindsingh4685 3 жыл бұрын
Phone GPS doesn’t work up in the Smokey Mountains or Rockies - you would get lost.
@ANonymous-vu5zn
@ANonymous-vu5zn 3 жыл бұрын
0:10 Thank you for the review Mr. Einstein I thought that you’re all about physics before
@snupermoto723
@snupermoto723 3 жыл бұрын
Watch at 1.25 speed, much better
@speedracer69420
@speedracer69420 3 жыл бұрын
an original comment
@juanaguilar7458
@juanaguilar7458 2 жыл бұрын
Love how the cockpit isn't so designed that it will look dated in 5 years. I guess that's also a good thing that it relies on your phone instead of built-in systems like GPS, you update your phone every 2 years or so, it's a little more difficult to update a motorcycle cockpit/ infotainment.
@markhutchins6482
@markhutchins6482 3 жыл бұрын
Geez, can you possibly repeat yourself some more repeat yourself some more??
@terrymathews5840
@terrymathews5840 3 жыл бұрын
Thats a terrible vid, nothing but the dash. I quit after 12 min,s
@Marco-cl9pb
@Marco-cl9pb 3 жыл бұрын
One time I've seen the cruiser model IRL, the engine and the bike overall looks like a piece of art (and I'm not a cruiser guy at all)
@maxgorecki3849
@maxgorecki3849 3 жыл бұрын
This review it’s an example of why I actually stopped watching reviews made by so-called journalist, especially reviews made at press lunches. Why don’t you gather all the details first before you sit down and make a review. You make a comment about the mid controls, but you don’t say anything about the optional foot rests that BMW offers. And if I’m gonna hear another reviewer compare the R18 to a Harley Davidson, I’m gonna puke. How about taking some time and researching what this bike was modeled on, Because it wasn’t a Harley slim or whatever you called it. If you know what the very early BMW R models look like, then you know exactly what the R18 is modeled after. But I guess putting out content faster than anybody else it’s more important than actually doing the homework and coming up with a quality stuff. My advice to anybody who’s interested in this motorcycle, is to watch the videos put out by BMW Motorrad and then going to the dealer and test riding it yourself. This bike is not design to sway the hard-core Harley owners or Goldwing owners and etc. It offers an option to someone who likes any cruiser style motorcycles to have something different to consider.
@viperq
@viperq 3 жыл бұрын
Still haven't seen a R18 cruiser on the streets. I feel like the R18 motorcycles won't appeal to American cruiser/bagger or BMW riders.
@lmafo4utube
@lmafo4utube 3 жыл бұрын
Seen plenty in tri state area
@viperq
@viperq 3 жыл бұрын
@@lmafo4utube I guess they're only popular there.
@toddfather1971
@toddfather1971 3 жыл бұрын
I think you might be wrong. I have a K1600gtl and I will be adding the R18 Trans as soon as possible.
@brucesantacory1390
@brucesantacory1390 3 жыл бұрын
bad camera work and BORING reporter
@samestuffdifferentday5712
@samestuffdifferentday5712 2 жыл бұрын
This has got to just be his camera angle. There’s no way you could safely ride this motorcycle if this is your actual angle of view. You can’t see the road 😂😂😂😂
@Tansixtygp
@Tansixtygp 3 жыл бұрын
Daaammmm!! when did Einstein came back from the dead & started reviewing motorcycles
@theonlyredspecial
@theonlyredspecial 3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this one
@samestuffdifferentday5712
@samestuffdifferentday5712 2 жыл бұрын
Can you see over the dash? From the video point of view I can’t even see the damn road. Smh from this POV I’m sitting too low…..
@kevincarter5854
@kevincarter5854 2 жыл бұрын
Guy talks to much about obvious things "one piston goes this way the other piston goes this way" no shit , I only made it about 5 min who cares about the flipping Stanley hotel ,kinda sounds robotic or maybe he is stoned
@ThomasFunnyCarGuy
@ThomasFunnyCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Bro this sucks. Either the bike is not put together right or your camera is not put together right you think you would check this stuff out beforehand
@bayouboy8644
@bayouboy8644 3 жыл бұрын
The camera work should have shown other bikes while riding, I got a 34 minute review looking at the same dash the entire time. It is so frustrating when this happens all you see is the dash ugh. Finally at 4503 I get to see the bike, instead of just the dash and windshield. I know you gave good info, but we really want to see the bike while riding, than you.
@samestuffdifferentday5712
@samestuffdifferentday5712 3 ай бұрын
Can you see the road over the dash ? If not that’s a definite deal breaker.
@michaelcoulter714
@michaelcoulter714 3 жыл бұрын
Great view of the dash...not much else can be seen but great dash.
@sdefiel3719
@sdefiel3719 2 жыл бұрын
Well, to be fair, it's a bike review, not a touring vid. But, Adam _does_ ride all slouched over so, if he sat up a bit you could see more. S
@samestuffdifferentday5712
@samestuffdifferentday5712 2 жыл бұрын
You can’t see the road because of the dash though. From the video I’m saying . I hope this Isn’t the real position.
@samestuffdifferentday5712
@samestuffdifferentday5712 3 ай бұрын
I’m saying
@GazVanDyk
@GazVanDyk 3 жыл бұрын
What about the elephant in the room? Mid footrests.
@seanbirtwistle649
@seanbirtwistle649 3 жыл бұрын
does harley sell there's with mid mounts or forward? you might want to stretch your legs if you're not use to doing a decent distance but forward controls will break your back
@khakimzhanmiras
@khakimzhanmiras 3 жыл бұрын
40 minutes looking at a dashboard
@maxialberto284
@maxialberto284 3 жыл бұрын
Super review! Thanks a lot for that. Looks great. A future classic. In love with this machine since it was a project.
@carlosdanger2586
@carlosdanger2586 3 жыл бұрын
I would have loved to have seen the rest of this but I cannot watch when I can't see where you're going
@hawgietonight
@hawgietonight 3 жыл бұрын
I felt that the review was a bit too long, but at least we have that funky face-looking dashboard! Anyway, I would get new Goldwing.
@goldwingjim1233
@goldwingjim1233 2 жыл бұрын
yea the new wing is the way to go that thing is hideous with those two big cylinders sticking out so you cant stretch your legs and a manual reverse in this day and age out dated really dont think it will sell in any great numbers big cruisers have had there day and die hard harley lads wont switch to them
@muhammadyusra7247
@muhammadyusra7247 3 жыл бұрын
I didnt know Einstein rides. Haha
@overthecliff79
@overthecliff79 3 жыл бұрын
Camera is in the wrong position on your helmet. It's hard to watch, when you're just staring at the instrument cluster.
@BikerJim74
@BikerJim74 3 жыл бұрын
It's not his fault he is so short lol
@billvick7011
@billvick7011 3 жыл бұрын
This makes a better podcast than video. Not sure if it changes or not but I grew tired of staring at the dash.
@RandomGuyDan
@RandomGuyDan 3 жыл бұрын
Nice review, but the camera higher so we could see through the windscreen would be nice. Also, I was starting to wonder if there was a prize for the reviewer who say BMW Motorrad the most.
@BurGboy304
@BurGboy304 3 жыл бұрын
The whole point of a cruiser is to STRETCH your legs when you ride! It might be normal for UK riders but in America this bike won’t do good and all that tech is nice but if u can’t relax on a long ride then this bmw going to fail. That’s what’s wrong with the new age of tech everybody wants all this technology and they forget about the number thing about the bike and that’s the joy of the ride!!!
@thelost_woods
@thelost_woods 3 жыл бұрын
They have a a bar you can install that lays your legs over the engine. I'd assume they would get hot in the sun because it looks metal.
@GrotrianSeiler
@GrotrianSeiler 4 ай бұрын
BMW was very smart with the pricing of this new model. A friend of mine just bought a 2023 leftover for $24K and loves the bike, coming off riding a Harley for years. Harley has just priced themselves into worst value territory, so there will be converts that BMW wins over. Might even be a better value than a new Indian. You get a lot for your money with this one.
@normanparthiban4383
@normanparthiban4383 3 жыл бұрын
If y’all catch me one of these just run me off the road. This thing has no flav. If you’re buying a cruiser, have to Harley, Indian, or Honda
@shukriaidil7505
@shukriaidil7505 3 жыл бұрын
I would definitely buy this if I have the money..
@sesquashtwo
@sesquashtwo 2 жыл бұрын
You need to ACTUALLY sit on it...with your feet in place, as you'd want to ride...
@NateTheGarbage
@NateTheGarbage 2 жыл бұрын
Adam looks like a manic orchestra conductor in this video, kind of fits the bike 😂😂😂
@stachethompson6530
@stachethompson6530 2 жыл бұрын
The Chrome looks cheap and dated. The fender trim, fairing trim, handlebar chrome and the gas tank, etc., looks the same. No sound clip of the exhaust. If you want to compare it with a Harley than we need to hear the pipes. Also I don't know how my legs will fit inside those cylinders and intake at 6' 1" and without cruising pegs or mini boards? I'm interested and BMW might eventually get it right, but it's hard to say if I will go look at a new 2022.
@brianumberger8444
@brianumberger8444 11 ай бұрын
Horrible review bad camera angle. Go ride this before you buy. Heavy off the kickstand also easy to hit jugs on the ground. Not to mention they dont hold value. You can but a 2022 with 1000 miles on it for less than half original price
@pleasedontwatchthese9593
@pleasedontwatchthese9593 3 жыл бұрын
Why do you look so different for every video? lol
@BN1960
@BN1960 3 жыл бұрын
Commute?
@playtime.5526
@playtime.5526 Жыл бұрын
Tell me what is it like to sell your soul and credibility? I have seen this garbage/motorcycle of a premium brand in real life I refuse to degrade myself to be seen in public associated with it. Tell us what perks did BMW give you for this review?
@youngfame323
@youngfame323 3 жыл бұрын
i feel like every reviewer always claims that every other touring brand looks like a harley touring bike. WELL NO SHIT. THERES ONLY SO MUCH DESIGN THAT CAN FOLLOW ENGINEERING. the R18 deserves its respects. Love that bike! And i ride a Road King lol
@sokodad
@sokodad 2 жыл бұрын
I ride an Ultra Ltd myself and I often wish it’s engine was comparable in power to the Indian without investing thousands into it and the technology in the infotainment system was equivalent to other touring bikes because the look of my bike is what sold me on it.
@shogginr557
@shogginr557 3 жыл бұрын
It looks to me like there's 35 or so of them at the press launch? Thats One MILLION dollars of BMW hardware out there! But Dr. Evil rides a scooter so....;)
@jondrew1
@jondrew1 23 күн бұрын
So this is a cheaper, better built, better featured, and more reliable Harley? Hmmmmm
@bisser6969
@bisser6969 3 жыл бұрын
this video is one big advert, i did try it and is crap compare to my 2021 Rocket 3 and my 2012 Yamaha midnight star, it is slow hevy, and looks like notebook, My Yamaha have air suspension right out the box and aluminum frame, and this is 2012. This is another BMW junker.
@sokodad
@sokodad 2 жыл бұрын
Fairing reminds me of an Indian and rest looks Harley. Looking at gauge side of fairing looked like a robot face from one of my granddaughter’s movies Wall-E. You get a lot for the price. I like it.
@volvogt21
@volvogt21 3 жыл бұрын
I love everything bmw motorrad except this bike. It is as ugly as your camera makes it look? Don't bother answering. I really don't care. Lol
@tripsmytrigger7090
@tripsmytrigger7090 3 жыл бұрын
Adam. Love your reviews and style, although I'm here for the hair! You didn't let me down!
@jonathannelson33
@jonathannelson33 2 жыл бұрын
I say no to touch screen. That is dumb cuz no motorcycle gloves give you good dexterity and the ability to use the touch screen. I think you are misleading the manufacturers with that request.
@Firestorm637
@Firestorm637 3 жыл бұрын
You never wished you had less suspension travel. Plus I like sitting up higher in traffic especially in the sea of SUV’s and Trucks. Many heavy cruisers are hidden behind cars vs seeing a helmet above a truck or SUV. I grew up when mostly cars where motorcycles were still easy to see, not now. Another great in-depth review. Thx
@my.motorrad
@my.motorrad 3 жыл бұрын
Seems like HD riders are content with 2-3" of travel...Why, I have no idea.
@huibertdegraaf9622
@huibertdegraaf9622 9 ай бұрын
Funny how he talkes about heat coming off the cylinders. I own one myself and it runs way cooler then a harley. Only time i feel it if its hot and a head wind or racing up hill you can feel it on your toes but all you have to do is rotate your feet a bit and its gone. Other thing is he constantly rides the bike in a lower gear so that creates heat too
@zoepaschalis9081
@zoepaschalis9081 2 жыл бұрын
BMW is trying so hard to make it look like a ultra limited. Test drive all the big touring bikes on the same day then you will know witch one is for you. Ride safe
@ozrutap
@ozrutap 2 жыл бұрын
Any chassis mounted fairings on the BMW ? No motorized windshield ? Boooooo ….. I’d take the Goldwing
@Kwhopperfan
@Kwhopperfan 3 жыл бұрын
I have to interject the pricing which you may get to, but it’s not $25k, the base model without any fees is, but you can’t buy them. Most in dealers will be $32k which fits all other loaded full tourers except the star venture which is $27k fully loaded if you can find one.
@samestuffdifferentday5712
@samestuffdifferentday5712 2 жыл бұрын
But I notice you can’t see up over the dashboard on this motorcycle. Any other motorcycle the dash is below your chin level but on this bike every video I see it looks like you can’t see over the dash.
@Supernaut2000
@Supernaut2000 5 ай бұрын
The presenter is horrible and irritating, trying to be “hip” and sounds like a terrible old used car salesman.
@stevenwright6573
@stevenwright6573 3 жыл бұрын
My one disappointment on this bike and every other one with this motor is the hp number. The 1250 gs boxer has 130+ hp. This motor has 550 more cc's of displacement for LESS hp. I'm so tired of motorcycle manufacturers thinking we want a $30k bike with hp numbers that suck. What motorcyclist ever said "I want 95 hp instead of 150 hp?" NOT ONE EVER. Other than that every bike with this motor seems great to me.
@Bladsmith
@Bladsmith 3 жыл бұрын
The 1250 makes peak torque at 7550rpm while this does it at 3000rpm
@chadkline4268
@chadkline4268 2 жыл бұрын
What the hell can Americans make anymore? Do we even make a single thing of quality?
@Ole.Schultz
@Ole.Schultz 3 жыл бұрын
Here in Denmark, the warranty on BMW bikes is 5 years with unlimited km/miles :-)
@JC-hp3cx
@JC-hp3cx 2 жыл бұрын
How much?
@dilippremrajparihar8290
@dilippremrajparihar8290 3 жыл бұрын
Head to head with HD all touring motorcycle
@williamwintemberg
@williamwintemberg 3 жыл бұрын
Another Great Review Adam! I really like this bike. Would I buy one? No. I have never had a tour bike but if it were to happen it would be a GW hands down.
@ryanthompson2893
@ryanthompson2893 2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever ridden a road glide?
@williamwintemberg
@williamwintemberg 2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanthompson2893 No, I never have. I have never ridden a GW either. All I know is from the bikes I have and the bikes I have owned along with what I read and talking to people who own them. Maybe 50+ years of riding as well?
@ryanthompson2893
@ryanthompson2893 2 жыл бұрын
@@williamwintemberg It all depends on what you want. Electric, linear feeling power or locomotive torque.
@williamwintemberg
@williamwintemberg 2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanthompson2893 Check the torque curve on a new GW.
@andromedach
@andromedach 3 жыл бұрын
What a lousy review, from the poor camera angle to the incessant praise of BMW. Did you get paid for each compliment made about how the engine looks and sounds?
@zunaidkajee4540
@zunaidkajee4540 3 жыл бұрын
Went to test ride this bike, and I found it so difficult to lift the bike off the side stand.....I currently ride a 1250rt and came from a 2018 wing, and those were a breeze to straighten the bike up. good luck if you park this monster on any form of incline....
@sesquashtwo
@sesquashtwo 2 жыл бұрын
I also went to look at this bike, and my 6'4" frame and 12 inch shoe size was very cramped on the cockpit. Half my size 12 shoes were practically over the end of the back edge of the small floorboard, to avoid my shin hitting and touching the back end of the cylinder heads. Not for me....
@WngNut-hf4bk
@WngNut-hf4bk 2 жыл бұрын
That was my exact impression as well. I thought there was something holding it down. I was a serious buyer until I actually sat on it and lifted it off the side stand. You can feel very one of those 900+ pounds. I just sold a 2015 RT, and am trading my 2018 Goldwing in on a 2022 Goldwing. This bike could have been the one I ended up with, but that initial impression killed it for me.
@abazdarhon
@abazdarhon 3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if k1600 Has been discontinued from 2022 ? I heard that BMW has so much issue with this bike and claims that they ditch it next year
@theonlyredspecial
@theonlyredspecial 2 жыл бұрын
New model coming with some improvements.
@derjaeger3321
@derjaeger3321 3 жыл бұрын
Great bike but no built in GPS??? Bad mistake, there are plenty of areas that still lack good data service. Particularly in very rural areas where, by the way, the scenic, windy roads reside.
@groovebuster
@groovebuster 3 жыл бұрын
There are phone navigation apps with downloaded card materials. It doesn't have to be Google Maps.
@derjaeger3321
@derjaeger3321 3 жыл бұрын
@@groovebuster Ok u got me there. But unless BMW has provided them, one still has to mount the darn phone, hook up a power assembly and even then peer at a tiny teeny screen. Not good at 50 -60 -70 mph. I used an iPhone for routing a while on my HD but soured on that quickly. I paid big $$$s to purchase a weatherproof motorcycle unit and had it mounted on the bike - more big $$$s. It would have better to simply have one installed from the factory. It is the same with the Alfa Romeros I looked at, almost none had a built in GPS. It has to be a generational thing, but us older - er, more mature folks - with less acute eyes want big, bright detailed graphics. After all you need your eyes on the road to dodge the Buicks.
@joe2479
@joe2479 Жыл бұрын
Horrible video, unless you like a dash closeup for the entire video.
@millionmilesman
@millionmilesman 3 жыл бұрын
Bmw al fin descubre el estilo Harley,,,
@edescudero6467
@edescudero6467 2 жыл бұрын
Obviously, wrong placement of the camera. Sorry.
@jordanerickson3714
@jordanerickson3714 3 жыл бұрын
I also think the Indian Chief 116 Darkhorse engine is second to none in looks. Its machining is just insane.
@NFL1976
@NFL1976 2 жыл бұрын
If you are into Polaris products, personal choice I guess.
@E39M5SPEED
@E39M5SPEED Жыл бұрын
It seems like this guy microdoses mushrooms daily. 😅
@tomos2825
@tomos2825 2 жыл бұрын
Keep on droning,I could not keep watching it and listening to the end.
@YS-tb7cg
@YS-tb7cg 3 жыл бұрын
Those gauges look like the ones in a BMW Z8, just achingly elegant.
@stepheneurosailor1623
@stepheneurosailor1623 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely not trying to be a hardly able some, it's a BMW
@qazwsx1812
@qazwsx1812 3 жыл бұрын
That dash looks like Ben from Treasure Planet.
@petrindodona3352
@petrindodona3352 3 жыл бұрын
Made in Berlin? Always thought that BMW was from Bayern
@andreasholck8171
@andreasholck8171 3 жыл бұрын
The motorcycle division (Motorrad) is situated in Berlin.
@danharrington2976
@danharrington2976 3 жыл бұрын
good job
@craiggoldstein2461
@craiggoldstein2461 Жыл бұрын
Adam, I appreciate your experience and passion for the bikes.....I really like how you have virtually no "ums" and "ahhh" in your speech which is refreshing today. The pausing between words at times can be trying for the listener. Keep up the great reviews and content.
@williamwoolcock
@williamwoolcock Жыл бұрын
Stop comparing it to Harley! Is is its own sculpture.
@morrisdennis
@morrisdennis 2 жыл бұрын
I'm leaving hd and going back to bmw. My nxt bike.
@lesliewilliams8432
@lesliewilliams8432 3 жыл бұрын
Well done young adam good review you are one of the best at this game kapla !
@alphamike9560
@alphamike9560 3 жыл бұрын
Just test rode the Trans Continental on the weekend. I'm shocked that BMW would release such a miserable bike. It doesn't turn at all, as soon as you stop forcing it into a turn it wants to stand up and go straight. It vibrates like a massage chair at anything over 3000 rpm and there is no possible way you could ride it at cruising speeds for more than an hour at a time. Its astoundingly heavy and feels like it with sluggish acceleration. Its riding position is surprisingly cramped. That ridiculous sideways torque that you get from any horizontally opposed twin is really noticeable on this bike. I was looking forward to ordering one, but after the test ride I wouldn't buy it at any price and urge anyone considering it to ride it before plopping down your hard earned cash on this pig.
@and30ers
@and30ers 3 жыл бұрын
If one are unable to pronounce Motorrad properly (as in German language), why not stick to the already translatated word Motorcycle instead?
@20cent
@20cent 3 жыл бұрын
This bike is made for people who would never buy a non-american cruiser... They should lose the chrome and retro style and find a crowd that might like a cruiser but not really embrace the ZZ Top style. Too bad. The new Honda Rebel 500/1100 look great and modern, I could see myself on one. Not on an HD or this Bmw..
@mattmccarty72
@mattmccarty72 3 жыл бұрын
Low speaker volume and it has six speakers, something is wrong there. It’s funny how no one bitches about the weight of this bike, yet Yamaha’s Venture TC everyone wants to bash the crap out of. To be honest, Yamaha’s comfort is better, storage is better, foot placement options are better, TFT is better, and sound system is better. Oh…. and Yamaha didn’t follow Harley, they designed the bike to stand out without following others.
@johnrydgren1997
@johnrydgren1997 Жыл бұрын
The power gauge is likely a vacuum gauge.t The more vacuum it sees from the engine producing more power gives you a smaller number indicating less economy. In a roundabout way I guess that does of something to do with exhaust temperature but that particular gauge does not indicate exhaust temperature
@sesquashtwo
@sesquashtwo 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, that I kept hearing mostly on this review of this bike, about how it looks, and not the feature sets of this bike, as you comprehensively did for the 2018 Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental. It seemed this was about about how the engine looks and how the mufflers sound. Your review of the 2018 SVTC really sold me on that bike, and yes I have owned one since 2018. On that review, (which was a great one) you never did exaggerate. My ownership of that bike, speaks for that!
@Boxer1250RT
@Boxer1250RT 3 жыл бұрын
What happened at min 39? You had a reaction to something?
@AdamWaheed
@AdamWaheed 3 жыл бұрын
The person driving the Dodge Ram vehicle in the opposite lane ran wide in the turn and kicked up dirt when it placed its right rear tire off pavement and it spooked me.
@Boxer1250RT
@Boxer1250RT 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdamWaheed I am glad you're ok.
@AdamWaheed
@AdamWaheed 3 жыл бұрын
@@Boxer1250RT thanks man. It is all good.
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