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Well, I really think about getting an R18: [url=https://www.autoscout24.de/angebote/bmw-r-18-werksgarantie-03-2024-benzin-schwarz-1e265f9e-d7c5-4a60-97f7-db17a852c93e?sort=standard&desc=0&lastSeenGuidPresent=true&cldtidx=2&position=2&search_id=bu3pv8ftco&source_otp=t10&source=listpage_search-results&order_bucket=unknown]see this page for pictures
Will have a test ride next week. I'm a little concerned about riding position and cornering clearance.
Never have ridden a cruiser so far.
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I test rode one and i loved the motor. But I'm 6 ft with long legs and I found myself very constricted by the massive cylinder heads. I wasn't all that impressed by the handling either.
It's a beautiful bike but I think best for those of shorter stature and that seems to be unavoidable due to the boxer engine combined with the forward controls.
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(04-27-2023, 09:37 PM)Django_imp Wrote: Well, I really think about getting an R18: [url=https://www.autoscout24.de/angebote/bmw-r-18-werksgarantie-03-2024-benzin-schwarz-1e265f9e-d7c5-4a60-97f7-db17a852c93e?sort=standard&desc=0&lastSeenGuidPresent=true&cldtidx=2&position=2&search_id=bu3pv8ftco&source_otp=t10&source=listpage_search-results&order_bucket=unknown]see this page for pictures
Will have a test ride next week. I'm a little concerned about riding position and cornering clearance.
Never have ridden a cruiser so far.
I miss my cruiser.
After some mods including new handlebar, backrest, footpegs, etc. my 2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC was the most comfortable bike. I miss it.
Get a cruiser.
but I honestly don't know where your feet are supposed to go on that R18?
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The BMW R18 certainly looks really swell to many folks.
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A friend of a friend has one. On a small group ride, I took him up on his offer to let anyone who wanted to take it for a spin. I was blown away by the torque - just phenomenal.
The CB1100 is the perfect bike for me; I did not find the handling or the rider position on the R18 to my liking. Beautiful bike, though.
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all flash, no dash
This is the bike you need (excuse me Django!) if your concern is what other riders see.
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(04-27-2023, 09:37 PM)Django_imp Wrote: Well, I really think about getting an R18: [url=https://www.autoscout24.de/angebote/bmw-r-18-werksgarantie-03-2024-benzin-schwarz-1e265f9e-d7c5-4a60-97f7-db17a852c93e?sort=standard&desc=0&lastSeenGuidPresent=true&cldtidx=2&position=2&search_id=bu3pv8ftco&source_otp=t10&source=listpage_search-results&order_bucket=unknown]see this page for pictures
Will have a test ride next week. I'm a little concerned about riding position and cornering clearance.
Never have ridden a cruiser so far.
Don't worry about clearance or scratching pegs, this bike comes with a 90 degree angle and all the bends, twisties, curves are handled by the included instrument
If you love it = get it
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(04-28-2023, 03:57 AM)The Gecko_imp Wrote: all flash, no dash
This is the bike you need (excuse me Django!) if your concern is what other riders see.
lol - firmly put Geck.
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Here is some impression how it rides, I found at youtube:
