BMW R18 Cruiser Preview. Better than Harley-Davidson?

[@DriveMagRiders]

The Price: As some of you already noticed, I made a pronunciation mistake when discussing about the price in the USA. So, the base price is, obviously, $17,500, and not 70,000 as it sounds. Thanks for the notice. Stay safe. I'll be back with a walkaround on Sunday. Cristian

[@Porsche996driver]

DriveMag Riders Sure np. Could tell that because you then said 19 thousand with the extra kit so all good. 👌🏼

[@paulbrown9396]

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[@kellyco4139]

I cannot say enough good things about my R18 , it’s a beautiful amazing piece of machinery and a total joy to ride

[@anubhavroy2309]

Monopoly over a segment is the biggest barrier for development of company products because there is no need to evolve. This can make the market more active now that there are more players in the game

[@tomfrantz]

Gotta love the enthusiasm and perfect bike. THE SOUND!!!

[@Mark........]

Personally i really like the look of it even though im not a cruiser rider but the leg tuck will be a tough sell to cruiser guys

[@aidaneloff5357]

I guess you should budget for an aftermarket exhaust as well

[@garyvolkmann3647]

Yes! Then you can be an obnoxious, intrusive socially offensive squirrel. Buy Harvey Johnson!

[@aidaneloff5357]

gary volkmann for the looks and not the sound though...

[@TeensierPython]

They have options from the factory if you don’t like the throwback design.

[@snappy_mat]

Like when buying….. oh pretty much any motorcycle.

[@lkazanov]

Gorgeous machine, BUT you can't stretch legs out, the limitation of the boxer design. I don't think Harley has anything to worry about (and I have a GSA and HD Road King).

[@aahr100]

lkazanov apparently there are engine side covers with option to rest your legs over it

[@ptrisonic]

@@aahr100 That'll add to it's great looks (not)! Best, Pete.

[@sv7017]

The Bobber version looks awesome

[@HabitualFixation]

There’s going to be a lot of bikes sitting in show rooms for a few years now I’d say. Love the aesthetics and design but it’s out of my affordability especially when you could buy an Indian Challenger Bagger for less

[@guthrie1960]

thats true but then you would be the owner of an Indian and not a totally new BMW. The Indian you will get tired of and trade it off in 5 years, this bike is the one you keep....forever!

[@HabitualFixation]

j Hard to say without seeing it in the flesh and riding it. Bikes are subjective, personally like I said it’s really nice to look at but one thing for sure is you’ll never be BAD TO THE BONE on a BMW 😝

[@pggp273]

@@guthrie1960 The only reason this ridiculous contraption would be kept forever is that the depreciation would be so high that within a year of ownership it would become a worthless piece of scrap that no one would want to buy. A totally ridiculous monstrosity that is a pointless manufacturing excercise.

[@guthrie1960]

@@pggp273 Maybe? Because I am not getting one now, must wait until all the bugs are ironed out. And I don't like the way they cleaned up the intake, I liked the sidedraft carb on the original one. So you could be right lets wait and see.

[@plusRpm]

This thing with the bobber kit, the machined parts and the bmw sanctioned vance and hines exhaust is just the coolest and most tasteful cruiser in my mind. Although a 27.000€ cruiser, at that point but that‘s still better value than an HD 😅

[@ColoradoBigfoot]

I don't think it really matters what's better at this point. Pretty soon no one's going to be buying anything

[@bobby9124]

Chill, things will get better

[@michaelvan5462]

Kick ass bike. love the solo/bobber seat, hardtail look, simple design. less is more. The look tells me complicated is easy, and easy is complicated. low center of weight is what bmw always had with cylinder configuration. not crazy about the shaft, belts are really the way to go. any color you want as long as its black is also genius! I have a softail slim 103 and really like this machine...sorry to see it take so long for Germany to jump in. swingarm frame is just sick! Really nice bike boys. You can't make war machines anymore, but my 3rd bmw 3 series still attests to incredible engineering. cant wait to see the 110.

[@michaelvan5462]

front fork rake looks perfect and classy headlight with forks look killer

[@ramimator]

Cool looking bike but I feel the look is a mix between a Softail slim and a street bob.

[@usfwatchman96]

Better than Harley? Probably, but Harley rider doesn't give a crap for BMW. I think this bike looks great. But that doesn't mean I'm going to run out and buy one.

[@12masterr]

Nice to look at ot,but is going to be a pain to ride, that low seat and foot peg configuration is going to be good for 5 minutes of riding. I bet all the riders in the promo are going to be 5'3 tall!

[@Odessa45]

"...pain to DRIVE..." ????? Know how we know you don't ride???

[@12masterr]

@@Odessa45 did you look at my picture? Been riding for 40 years,and I own a 2019 bmw f850 gsa. Yes,a pain to ride with that short distance between the seat and the footpeegs. I'm entitled to my opinion like you, mister internet officer

[@oddf3llow]

I agree. I reckon my knees would last about 30 minutes. And in the summer, the heat from those cylinders would be unbearable, especially as there's no way to put your feet anywhere else to get out of it.

[@RR-pg3bi]

I wonder how some of you people are sitting in a normal chair,probably like a bag of patatos ,🤣🤣🤣

[@MrGbustamante]

Very innovating to release a design HD created years ago. Why would I want a HD copy from BMW? I like BMW for what they are. Just me... maybe Im crazy.

[@tolga1cool]

It's the modern version of a bike BMW made in the 1930's ...

[@steffenpainted]

Because it's like a Harley with modern technic that works 😄 a German bike will always be better, than an American

[@breakoutpete210]

Steffen Heyer...riiiiiiight🙄

[@TheHigh0ctane]

It looks like a fantastic bike! For the people with no legs...

[@RR-pg3bi]

So you like to sit like a plank ,whatever.. no clue abour riding a bike

[@NiklasAdv]

The exhaust is so disgusting that i actually would keep it on for the memes!

[@StevenCampbell1955]

I would be tempted to keep the look of those fishtails, but they would have to be shortened so that they BELLOW. I w ant car drivers to hear me approaching so they don't drive over me.

[@somebody1690]

Change the exhaust and tail lights = deal

[@OzBloke]

Will sell to wealthy inner city latte sippers!

[@nelskudler]

Oz Bloke : like Harley Davidson

[@davidskaggs9914]

Exactly

[@nojnoj3069]

That's the last thing anyone would describe me as, and I've one on order.

[@FxRiderST]

A boutique bike for the best spot in the garage for those with money who make 1500 kilometers (if that) per year through their neighborhood.

[@common-sense-is-dead]

Doesn't take much to be better than Harley Davidson. Anyone who tells you they buy a Harley for the performance doesn't know shit about bikes.

[@Jabsy101]

This thing starts at 19,000 British pounds! It’s a beautiful bike, but it’s simply way too much money. These things will not sell for that price in a post Covid 19 global economy.

[@neilhaughey6869]

Triumph Rocket 3 has killed all these bikes anyway. If one must have a Harley buy a Harley, for everyone else who wanted a super cool 20 grand power cruiser Triumph went and smashed the opposition. Really can't see more than a handful of people buying this thing.

[@HabitualFixation]

Did anyone else hear $70500 dollars at first lol

[@PlatinumRatio]

Yes and than Euro at about $40k Australian. Phew... wll not phew. I just must have forward controls, me thinks.

[@tomislavstanich9379]

Oh yeAh. The guy did not have bad intentions, but when he said 70, I stop my breath, ... but as soon as he said that the same with full accessories, 19. 000, and some, I kept breading normally, realizing that he made un error. The guy is from Romania.

[@HabitualFixation]

Tomislav Stanich lol! Yeah you’re right

[@HabitualFixation]

Platinum Schmidt hard out. I’m in New Zealand and it’s about 41-42,000

[@8Jacob2]

589000 CZK (21150 Eur converted), not that crazy.. ;o)

[@Boxer1250RT]

Great Looking and sounding bike with the most stupid ape hangers (looks extremely uncomfortable) I have ever seen.

[@_raj-jn3yh]

When the exhaust looks bigger than the fuel tank, the bike purrrrssssss.....

[@FBRR2]

Fire the guy that did the stock exhaust.... did you make em that ugly, so folks would upgrade before it left the dealer?

[@andrewd7586]

Just confirmed my order/model here in Australia an hour ago! Excited? HELL YEAH!!! 😍😎👍🏼 Now just got to wait until September...😭⏳

[@KevinofWessex]

its classy ...love the fishtail pipes also ..i right bobby dazzler

[@peter2679]

BMW pricing, reliability and repair cost will keep many buyers away.

[@simonborg4343]

Because Harley Davison is so cheap to buy and repair, and reliable? Please.

[@bruceleong9534]

Looks beautiful. Are there 4 basic styles? What are the names for the different styles?

[@ritchienegrea5779]

Sounds great. But can’t beat the Harley sound.

[@Porsche996driver]

You did a good job with this video considering limited info. Great bike but not sure who’s buying it, especially at this moment in time.

[@lpkkatanajogja6625]

sorry im just a newbie. 2:57 is that possible for 2 person seats ? or that bike builded only purpose for one person ?

[@elmoomle4565]

This bike is in garage of the leather clad, 'Macho, Macho Man' dude from The Village People. It is appropriate.

[@ssssssssssss885]

The bike is beautiful. But it is not a long range tourer. I played with BMW's configurator, for all the useful stuff for serious cruising/touring you will need all expensive packages, the price jumps to some $22.5k before tax and it still isn't enough. No replacement for the K1600gtl or K1200lt. I'd still buy this one rather than a HD (which I'd never buy anyway). Btw: you can configure a set of pipes that are straight and badass.

[@tomislavstanich9379]

Great. I wish to add the roll bars on it. It should be too wide, ... I know, which would like, just like Gold Wing.

[@Jose59649]

I will never change my GS!

[@ricardocorminal6622]

It's a very beautiful bike mate but it's not a Harley! Hahaha! Just kidding! Good job BMW...oh, by the way I'm sticking with my Harley simply because Im an asshole and I like to make fun with all Harley haters!. Lol...

[@davidfalgout7304]

NO ONE and I MEAN NO ONE should copy HD. Its a mark that is at the end of its useful life. Any bike is better than HD.!!!

[@flounderpounder7992]

Beautiful bike but I would put custom exhaust immediately

[@faroeselegionnaire3174]

Where will you ride with a 1800cc with only a 16 litres fuel tank?

[@8Jacob2]

Love your channel, way better introduction then by BMW themselves ;o)

[@davidskaggs9914]

This one is nice but my Harley much tougher looking and better hp...happens to be $2k less

[@khajawasim4251]

Will eagerly await walk around video..👍

[@geneclarke2205]

Can you sort out the differences between the R18 Standard, R18 First Edition, R18/2, and something called the R18 Classic??? Or are these the same machine with options?

[@DriveMagRiders]

Honestly, I cannot do that right now. I think it's just the basic with some extras. The naming also depends on the market. But as far as I know for now, it's the same thing, only coming with different stuff.

[@8Jacob2]

I´ve read that the Standard edition will be introduced later in some markets (not in Europe) and should be even more simple (cheaper?)..

[@folorunshoadeshina4307]

BEautiful piece of engineering

[@elithegreat6463]

The model with the Ape hangers looks Bad Ass 👍, but I’ll stick with my H-D FXDR 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

[@Ritalie]

110 ft lbs of torque! If this bike has an overdrive, I'd buy one. No motorcycles today (despite all this torque and power) don't have an overdrive transmission? The Triumph Rocket III doesn't have an overdrive! Gasp?

[@tylerdurden-sv6cf]

It’ll never leak oil as well as a Harley

[@yeshashgowda3294]

Great review !!!! Love from India ♥️

[@srhintz]

Oh yeah, much better. All you need is an exhaust and some forward controooooooooo shit. Never mind.

[@larrymusick3366]

Overall it looks pretty good but the exhaust (mufflers) looks like a pregnant guppy. If I heard it right $17,500 base price would not be too bad but putting an aftermarket exhaust would likely add substantially to that. I'll need to ride one but on looks alone I give it a 8.

[@lamovatskyi]

It is seems like have a huge vibration while standstill, isn't?

[@RebelRides]

The exhaust looks lovely but needs to sound more throaty. Solution? Drill the baffles out! Haha

[@hardwaymacrae7876]

First impression - I want to buy one - gorgeous!

[@chaba49]

I understand the Bike weighs 1,100 lbs am i correct ?

[@MrFranko2303]

is mind boggling that is not equipped with cruise control from factory smh.

[@jimdekorne3724]

This will sell as well as the R1200C and its variants, but only if James Bond rides it in his next movie.......Not

[@ritchienegrea5779]

Exhausted is kind weard locking design. Hmmm

[@tmar0075]

If it's priced round 18k to start plus accessories..that should be very competitive in the US market..cant wait to try one out..thnks for the info sir..😊↔ .

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Harley's cuisers are cheaper, lighter, and their 114 makes more power. You can get a lowrider, get a bigbore kit installed and slap this bike, and still have thousands left over. It's not competitive at all.

[@tmar0075]

@@FranBunnyFFXII I've owned a M8...no Thnks!!

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

@@tmar0075 So you're gonna go from that bike to an even more expensive and worse bike? That doesn't make sense my guy.

[@tmar0075]

@@FranBunnyFFXII How do u know it's more expensive n less reliable?.boxer engines r known to last..by the way I would have to test ride before I make a fair assessment..still own a HD Evo 92' Flhs..alot more reliable than the 17' Rgu I previously owned...that was am expensive lesson for sure!!! . .

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

@@tmar0075 Because we've seen the price already you doof. And 4 year analysis of motorcycle reliability places harley more reliable than BMW. Buy a fair a mount. BMW has one of the worst relaiblity ratings in the industry. Price wise, This BMW is 18900Brit pounds, the lowrider S is 15545 Brit pounds. The Lowrider S is faster, lighter, more powerful, and cheaper by a lot. And a Road Glide Ultra IS NOT AN M8 SOFTAIL. Softails are a completely different frame and the M8 in the Softail is a different version. the RGU has a hybrid oil liquid cooler version. But the M8 Softail is hybrid oil air with a dual counterbalancer and a cable clutch system. Comparing a touring bike to a BMW heavy cruiser is dumb. The M8 Softails are way lighter, cheaper, and faster than this new BMW. Do some reach you britbong.

[@diegoalejandro64]

that is one megacool retro bike.

[@pistolpete6321]

Great video, exciting motorcycle!

[@ritchienegrea5779]

Ultra sophisticated. Hmm. Don’t know electronic over done. Hmm.

[@mnnic4292]

Things are getting Hard and Difficult for HD.

[@brucekendall52]

A beautifully crafted bike but not to my taste.

[@jbasumatary7861]

Sounds bad ass as expected from bmw boxer engine 😍

[@oddf3llow]

Forward controls would be nice...... Hmmmm.... I see a problem there.

[@MrAndrew1953]

A BMW with Ape- Hangers? Mien Gott! Shaft drive and those two mega pots to boot plus lashings of Chrome and black. Very customisable.

[@fredsanke4070]

Are you Ukranian? Or Armenian...nice presentation though...you're quite an entertainment..

[@楊文良-i5k]

I am not a fan of Harley-Davidson. But after the debut of R18, I think it makes me become a Harley fan.

[@faizrizwan1869]

R18 is of BMW not harley bro..... But I like harley more though💥

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

The bike is very nice and very good but the sitting position is not cool.

[@ОхотасБородой]

sound? where?

[@petrosstavros4180]

Made in BERLIN!!!!!! HaHaHa Poor BAYERISCHE MW... Very happy presentation.

[@geraldgersten4030]

Wird in Berlin gebaut! Kann man sich nicht vorstellen....

[@dubai_rider]

Check NLbobbers for a way cheaper much cooler looking bike. I believe price is prohibitive.

[@Jose59649]

Nice

[@MAX-vz9bh]

Too bad the autonomy is low with its small tank of 16 liters of fuel

[@vivianfoster6534]

Better than Harley dream on .

[@USSHammerology]

Enjoy the hot shins!

[@tomfrantz]

Oh yeah!

[@EmigranteAmerica]

I hate the exhaust. It's ugly as hell.Overall it doesn't look bad but I prefer an HD Fat Boy on that thing. And I have a r1200C

[@Justwanthavefun_100]

Yes , better quality , better handling and better technology than HD and more cheaper .

[@breakoutpete210]

S C...I think you’re on cheap drugs🙄

[@johankotze4701]

Too slow; where is all the power going? Tank is also too small.

[@dubai_rider]

Old news actually...

[@chronomatica]

With those jugs in the way its no good. Cant put highway pegs. Europe can keep it

[@reelreeler8778]

Nothing against BMW but no, not better than Harley cruiser bikes for one reason......the BMW engine jugs are where you want your feet to be on a cruiser.

[@weldweldful]

I Love BMW but HARLEY Davidson is struggling to stay alive because young generation is not "rock'n roll" anymore and want light and versatile bikes.... And BMW build a moto to compete Harley !!!! Now you understand why richmen buy Audi R8 and not BMW M4. BMW commercial strategy is shit.

[@pggp273]

This is a totally ridiculous contraption that has no relevance to genuine motorcyclist. An absolute pig of a monstrosity purchased by cretins with all the gear and no idea.

[@sandeephansdak1749]

.... and!....I don't know!.... some people don't want me to ride on a bike!...... especially, that bigger-looking cruiser!... their "psycho- motors"...get jammed, perhaps!..... that looks good!...In the Sense!...(N. O.)!....?!....☕👌😐📖📚

[@kenstar1862]

Crappy design,no room for your legs to feel comfortable,,,,will never outsell HD

[@kenstar1862]

@Axlerod Horowitz ,,,,oy vey Moshe

[@breakoutpete210]

Axlerod Horowitz...so look away, problem solved!

[@RR-pg3bi]

@ken star ,so you also are a 'planker' ,apehanger as well i suppose

[@rleedeplorable1262]

Cool bike.. Still not a Harley and NEVER will be...

[@Alexgvigo]

The look is too American ... looks like a pre2018 softail slim .

[@ahmed_almansoori]

I like you

[@jessiesantos9735]

How math

[@hootsik]

Terrible, fat nineT for k1600gt price.

[@8Jacob2]

Both amazing bikes, did you have a go?

[@hootsik]

@@8Jacob2 i own k1600gt, and it is much better than r18 for the same price.

[@8Jacob2]

@@hootsik Most likely it is.. (but one can tell only once tried) I had a go on the K1600B and I felt in love with it instantly ;o) Unfortunately it will take some time for me to get it.. Ride safe bro

[@prageethathapaththu8090]

❤

[@Ravindrasingh-wc2xg]

I don't like the look and sound too

[@gusoliverbar9392]

Bullshit, prototype was way classy

[@HKSProduction]

Explaining bike without touch it trashh

[@abazdarhon]

BMW why did you ruin the concept bike and put on road such ugly bike. Your concept was amazing. I do understand some features will not be possible in modern world because EU stupid regulations but still this bike is ugly compare to your concept. I will stay with k1600 until another repair which will probably will come sooner that I can think so time for Indian Chieftain.

[@mistery00t29]

Love your comment mate!!!

[@8Jacob2]

I agree with this one! The Villa d´Este Concept was so much nicer, it should have been the other way around (without the carb of course, to satisfy the EU bureau)..

[@81722Les]

lol@ tough rifle for Harley. Anything to rip the Harley. This is an UGLY cruiser. Ill rather stick to the K1600