New 2025 BMW R20 Power Cruiser Concept Unveiled!

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[@caseyddr]

As an R9T Racer owner, I actually like this concept design. Let's see how they mess it up like they did the R12.

[@carlosandleon]

The R12 is lovely what are you talking about

[@caseyddr]

@@carlosandleon the r12 took everything ugly about the r18 and a Harley then smashed em together. It's awful.

[@carlosandleon]

@@caseyddr I disagree. It looks great exactly because they didn’t follow the other cruisers. It has a more muscle cruiser stance

[@dennis.lc8407]

Oh yeah… the rninet was awesome. They ruined it with the r12 facelift

[@user-lk8lq1vx4t]

The one thing they dont mess up is the unreliability of the drivetrain. Gotta give them credit for that.

[@felipe-nt-d]

What a stunning bike! And BMW also revealed it's first beautiful looking car in a long time in the same day.

[@tommc__]

what car is that?

[@andromedach]

The R18 line up has been such a disappointment. They are all heavily discounted in the states and dealers tend to shove them in a corner. My local dealer just waits till they age enough to be demo models and that price cut is substantial and combined with zero down zero interest they still don't sell well.

[@jcollins2826]

19 years ago this month I was picking up my 2005 Yamaha MT-01. The best bike I’ve owned. This has a similar vibe. People that haven’t experienced massive torque in a relatively small(ish) package won’t understand. I want one of these.

[@Fernando90054]

I had a new MT-01 . Bought it in 2005 and had it for 13 years. That was a marvelous bike!

[@timh6845]

Always loved those MT-01s.

[@leward]

Yamaha never offered those in the US unfortunately, but it was a really cool concept

[@jcollins2826]

@@leward I was living in Japan at the time and bought the MT-01 as soon as it came out. It was an excellent bike. I can see this R20 having similar characteristics. Lots of torque in a decent handling package.

[@leward]

@@jcollins2826if that’s the case then I’ll definitely save some coin for the potential of owning one of these

[@HabitualFixation]

Add an ELEPHANT TRUNK exhaust to the production version

[@bigjoe4020]

If I was in the market for a performance cruiser it would have to be the Rocket ! Still the best looking and no one can touch the 225Nm, which is what matters to me

[@chirag4]

Test-Rode the Rocket 3R & GT ... didn't enjoy iT aT aLL ... ! Good for straighT Line... doesn't like to Turn or Lean ... my Trident 660 + FuLL TiTanium AKRA + OEM accessories is a better bike ... also have the 2023 XDiavel + Full system Termignoni & 2022 Gen 3 Busa + FuLL TiTanium AKRA & 2024 Scrambler 400X have prebooked Shotgun 650

[@mark675]

​@chirag4 doesn't turn compared to a trident 660 which is probably under half the weight and has the weight higher up? Yeah strange that 😂😂

[@chirag4]

@@mark675 😝

[@chirag4]

@@mark675 the Wheel-Spin when you Launch 🚀 the Rocket is abominable … all that Torque is wasted … forgot to tell you that… believe me, it’s not a great bike… at least for meself… good luck to you.. to each their own..

[@mark675]

@chirag4 tbh I haven't ridden the new one but I have rode the old version many times, even a 350bhp supercharged version and it's an epic bike if you accept it for the type of bike that it is, I'm used to sports and super nakeds so a 300+ kg, low and long cruiser could be called crap compared to those but for a huge 2300cc/2500cc cruiser it's impressive the way it handles

[@tomislavstanich9379]

The ÜBER GROSSE BOXER is the HART of the GERMAN SOUL and ENGENERING. BMW is AMAZING, .. just keep doing and do NOT let the some crappy influnecers or crappy trends to sway you away from that direction you chooced in the future.

[@Retirement_Life]

Love it! Let’s hope they are allowed to make it.

[@Fr99763]

Well done BMW!

[@moomoodeadcow]

They finally get it.

[@rumporridge1]

Outstanding design and esthetic. Sign me up!!!!

[@amandacatherine793]

This is it. The perfect boxer. I think the tank needs to be even wider to suit the proportions of the engine. If it has a fuel gauge, I’m in.

[@davidkallstrom4349]

I Hope they do it

[@Vegesaurus7]

I love this. The pink almost red colour way would stand out in a really good way. The solid back rim suits the bike and looks super tough. Those rear linkages on the swing arm have some great angles. Absolutely love it.

[@SmilingInstantCamera-ix9bx]

I’ve owned a 2021 BMW R18 for 2 years now and the more I ride it and look at it the more I fall in love with it! I also have a 2nd generation 1994 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 2nd generation in the family old customized multi award winning show bike that I bought from my Uncle then shook it down and completely restomoded it to put back on the street to be as reliable as a tank and still retain the old customizations and…I’m sorry but for weekend warrior cruising and just getting around town for fun? I would pick the R18 hands down any day! All I did was throw a couple vintage looking small leather bags on it, toolbag on the forks and small bag off the rear suspension and just kept it naked and it’s just fun to ride, beautiful retro looking, and performs like the high end German engineered vehicle it is and it’s still got character for days. These bikes are a steal and as a happy owner truly believe the release during Covid went poorly for obvious reasons and to be fair I guess you have to like the retro look which I do so…these bikes are a frickin’ bargain here in the states right now! Buy one! In my humble opinion? It’s a classic that won’t be appreciated until years from now and it’s a shame they aren’t being pushed harder by BMW. R20 looks fun too have to say but there’s nothing like hopping on that R18 and cruising up and down the ocean coast . Like your channel Motobob! Keep up the good work 👍👍😎

[@glen2332]

They need to put a fuel gauge on it instead of a low fuel light which is all the R18 has

[@blob2092]

just fill up when you outta fuel brah

[@ishtiaqmirza5725]

What a stunning bike.

[@urbanstrencan]

Looks amazing, hoping they put it in production 😊❤❤❤ And another great video/news episode 😊

[@jajakub03]

I had high hopes with release of R12, but actually it is a girly bike ... Now I'm really excited. The question is, when R20 will be available.

[@pneumaticman5927]

You and me, bro.

[@slh7808]

Great video and good bike comparisons!! 2ltr big boxer.. stuck in my mind now😊

[@husseinshafie]

Love it. From a guy who owns a Rocket 3R.

[@johnDukemaster]

I like it! Much!

[@125ZJK]

I'm not sure about the reshaped fuel tank. (I loved the old R9T fuel tank shape). Those cylinder heads tho. Looks like it'd take flight 😊

[@TheLastCrankers]

Really dig it

[@pamdemic7848]

I will buy one 💯I don’t like what they’ve done with the R9T

[@rajindernijjer]

Wow that is nice

[@ColinCampbell-mf9sr]

having recently taken an R18 on a ride day, I'm having difficulty feeling like they will get sports bike like performance from a similar engine. The R18 struck me as somewhat docile (I ride a scout)

[@maxwilliams1060]

That is bloody wicked! Looks amazing, bet it sounds like a Bear as well.

[@jamesclery9809]

Absolutely true. Saw the R18 concept and was blown away. Desire at max. When released was such a disappointment I cried. Am still trying to justify buying one and modding it. Strip it and bobber style. Trying to lose some of the insane weight. But even at more than 50% off RRP with 1k miles on is a hard sale. As the mods to make it good will be another 5+k plus

[@hallmountfilms]

Don’t agree it’s not manufacturers fault that prototypes look better than production units. Manufacturers know full well what the restrictions are and should aim to make great looking bikes within those. Now they’re just making “what if” bikes, creating hype and in the end have a disappointing product.

[@Villani_AV]

If it looks anything like this it would be worth buying for that alone

[@bmwlane8834]

I love it!!!! I'm a Gs and sports guy but I like this!

[@bradsnodgrass9508]

Love it!

[@slh7808]

Same radiator issue for placement and cleaning with my Xdiavel. Glad this prototype solves the issue! The r18 ride position is a bit gimpy. Would prefer the power low down like my Xd. Glad this is on the cards as the rocket 3 is a little pricey as is the new Ducati v4, both should be 18k

[@theepicexplorer190]

Hello from India!! Great video 🎉

[@Ed-vi4rx]

Like it. Can see my MG Griso in it.

[@robertomarrerog703]

LOOOOVED it... thats what great design and homage to the r80s-r100s looks like.... they should have done the same with the 12hundreds

[@philips5148]

this is a sportbike, why are you comparing this to a cruiser. makes more sense to compare to the R9 or R12.

[@timviei]

O love that engine. Would love to see a BMW Diavel/Rocket motorcycle. Right now my dream is the Diavel V4.

[@chirag4]

Test-Rode the Rocket 3R & GT ... didn't enjoy iT aT aLL ... ! Good for straighT Line... doesn't like to Turn or Lean ... my Trident 660 + FuLL TiTanium AKRA + OEM accessories is a better bike ... also have the 2023 XDiavel + Full system Termignoni & 2022 Gen 3 Busa + FuLL TiTanium AKRA & 2024 Scrambler 400X have prebooked Shotgun 650

[@peter88554]

Perhaps more of an FTR or Sportster S competitor? I don’t think it’ll get the big power of the Triumph or Ducati. It reminds me of the Yamaha MT01.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one Bob. Thank you. Perhaps if they put some small wheels on the end of cylinder head to assist in the corners. 🤣

[@jays9211]

They need to make this bike with a pillion option and a seat high enough for a 6 footer to sit comfortably

[@mechcavandy986]

I need one! 🏍️♥️

[@petefulford3556]

Want one!

[@sublimeister9630]

For futuristic design, the Diavel is the best. But this R20 is Triumph Bobber’s bigger cousin. The small TFT display looks cheap. I prefer the Analog/TFT hybrid display. The exhaust could be better designed too. The wheel in the back looks like a spare wheel used in cars. Overall, it’s a nice bike. 👍😊

[@andrewvickers4487]

Looks nice, I'd see this as a sporty iteration of the hugely successful Triumph Bobber.

[@adamkadlec2587]

why are you comparing it to R18? Imo it is totally different. It is comparable to R9T or new R12 nineT

[@philbarrett3739]

I like the looks of the concept art but stick a UK numberplate on it and......

[@skymningforelsket1302]

why are those license plates so big, anyway? Is it so 90 year old police women with sketchy eye sight can give out speeding tickets?

[@bikegeist]

I love this, but that exhaust is going to look nothing like whatever actually lands in showrooms.

[@ODonnchadhaBrian]

Damn.

[@jeremypetch7006]

Yeah. I put the oil cooler shroud in the dishwasher. Came up like new.

[@slh7808]

Take my deposit 🎉 have been struggling to find a bike to beat my Xdiavel with Termi. Hope the range is good and beats my 53mpg

[@tuberichter]

I assume this bike can fly since the boxer engine is so wide that they potentially have wing properties ;-)

[@JoseJose-un4li]

Good

[@OutsideLands77]

Headlight gives me 2021 virtual meeting flashbacks. It has a ring light webcam rig vibes. Just me?

[@wwfww]

A new standard of leaning: do you scrape the cylinders?

[@blaisewilliams5101]

Greetings. How do you do. Thank you very much for sharing your part in this insight. Highly and much appreciated.

[@lsmaw9973]

Looks like a triumph bobber

[@richardhale3177]

Let’s hope it’s bigger than the current R9T …. Just too small.

[@jamesc6363]

Damn, SOLD...

[@ricatiman]

Does it still weigh 1/2 a Ton?

[@fauveride]

O M G

[@csposir]

Fold the cylinders up into a 90*V then they’d have something

[@SSS-mp8th]

Good looking concept but with out liquid cooling and the weight it just won't go against the likes of a Diavel v4 or Rocket III. So unless this is about the price of a base R18 i don't see it working.

[@chirag4]

Test-Rode the Rocket 3R & GT ... didn't enjoy iT aT aLL ... ! Good for straighT Line... doesn't like to Turn or Lean ... my Trident 660 + FuLL TiTanium AKRA + OEM accessories is a better bike ... also have the 2023 XDiavel + Full system Termignoni & 2022 Gen 3 Busa + FuLL TiTanium AKRA & 2024 Scrambler 400X have prebooked Shotgun 650

[@tonychen9549]

whats the point of 2 liter bike, if i want a cruiser i go for better riding position, if i want fun nimble bike i'll go for Duke 990 or 1290.

[@garethjones8636]

it's the bike they should have made with that engine from the start . think it could be my retirement dream ride . go on BMW make the bloody thing !!!

[@beemrdon52]

The fun you'll have the first time you take a tight curve. They should put outrigger wheels on the end of the heads. Make sure you have major medical insurance along with a good life insurance policy. First. The present engineers at BMW don't seem to be that bright. (Along with the marketing department).

[@veers0r]

I like the design, which is rare for a BMW. But I think it will more likely be too heavy and sluggish. And character and sound wise I'd take a V4, V2 or even the triple over the boxer as well.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

They need to do an 800cc boxer Enduro/Scrambler. Just build a smaller, lighter cheaper R9T Scrambler that can actually, y'know, scramble. I can dream, right?

[@carlosandleon]

you got the f models for that

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@carlosandleon Too big, too heavy, Chinese built engines, not boxers.

[@carlosandleon]

@@JayBee-cr8jm excuses

[@0Turbox]

Exactly what I was thinking a few days ago. But I thought more about a 5-600cc. I guess, they can't make money with such a low cc bike with a boxer design and a drive shaft. It's wired, that they have something like a 310 but nothing in between up to a 900cc.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@carlosandleon If I wanted a 900, I'd buy one. What I described is completely different.

[@RRNR_69]

A mindblowing concept bike

[@VelkePivo]

I'll take that as sarcasm/irony

[@VI_Deo_Ops]

Car engines getting smaller, bikes going opposite 😂

[@phant0]

I love the look. Would I buy one? Hell no. I don't have the disposable income for that. If I ever win the lottery though, it would probably look nice in a large garage.

[@grahamtricker4103]

I hope BMW produce it...

[@aao331]

My 270kg R1200GS now looks like a kid's bike.

[@olivier97120]

The R20 is a custom R18

[@skymningforelsket1302]

ok my question is, did Triumph actually make an advertisement of a motorcycle pulling a table?

[@bernardlesperance742]

Pretty awesome looking. But I would hardly classify it as a "cruiser."

[@Angelo-bh7id]

I wish Ducati will make an XDiavel V4. Come on Ducati, just do it!

[@GG-gk7jn]

Too wide. Can’t move much the legs already on the R18 But looks cool ❤ what looks nice is usually not practical anyway 😂

[@ozyrob1]

Not a fan of the stupid seat. If I wanted a seat like that I'd ride a horse. But everthing else looks fantastic. A huge improvement and and more practical package for their big dog motor.

[@Dirkadew]

Needs a proper subframe rather than that bobber style seat

[@enerim19]

Make it affordable 😅😅😅..

[@HardMode..]

how nice would that be

[@UncleWally3]

How much does the appeal of a bike reside in its design and how much resides in the rider’s brain?

[@NunyaBidness-zr5mn]

They'll eff it up by NOT offering a fuel gauge, or a version that accommodates passenger or luggage.

[@R-Tap]

Cooler then a Diavel? We will see.......

[@samhill3496]

Good vid put mine in garage with knobies

[@DTArni-]

it looks like the designer drew his concepts from two medium sized slow cookers hanging from each side of the bike, looks safe though, if you fall it's gonna take miles before your knee touches the asphalt🤐🤐

[@taytrong]

The last muscle bike from BMW was K1200R, inline 4 with 162hp

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Welp, time to wake up the sleeping beast....... Kawasaki.... and resurrect a former cruiser and make a Power Cruiser out of it, the 2,053cc Vulcan 2000.

[@dhc8guru]

Or the Yamaha Raider

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@dhc8guru Honestly the Raider was already half-way there.

[@kikoy08]

Chunkier BMW R9T (not the crap r12ninet) and i love it!

[@stewy62]

I like it a lot but as with most (all?) bikes in this sector it won’t be a big seller 🇬🇧

[@jimmydishkawnt]

300kg... i will stop skipping leg day starting tomorrow

[@dasdip2001]

each cylinder is of freakin 1000cc

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

This is more like it than the weak powered and looking sterotype R18. BMW should keep this R20 simple - yes some but simple electronics, 110-130 bhp would be fine as will still have much torque - this and no cruiser is an 80+ mph bike. And I hope ohlins black line means "well priced" and not for billionaires not wanting gold bling. Since this should be assembled by blacksmith it should be well under 20k

[@DougieOh]

SHAFTJACKING YOU SAY?

[@EJK1965]

At least with an engine that's sixteen feet wide, you won't need a side stand.

[@chrisharding9710]

I’ll be adding another big cc boxer to join my r18 bobber in the garage if this does come out. R20 for blasting around and R18 for fish and chip runs in the summer

[@earlwilliams5473]

Bigger isn't better. It's just show and torque. Bottom end.

[@bcab7955]

BMW will never compete in the muscle cruiser market with a boxer engine, too low revving, too agriculture, more cylinders required.

[@VelkePivo]

Of interest as-is, but after being dumbed-down for production, nah

[@jcollins2826]

Unfortunately, you are probably right. The aftermarket will attempt to tweak it back to prototype design, but only some of it will be possible.