04-23-2021, 04:59 PM
The R18 is interesting to say the least. I think it was smart for BMW to offer the "classic" version without the fishtail pipes as I can see why some (including myself) would find them unappealling. They are certainly getting a lot of attention in the press and people are sure talking about them.
On the other hand, for half the price you could pick up a leftover Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400; at least right now as Guzzi has discontinued the big block 1400s for 2021. Yes, it's 400 CCs less and lacks the BMW prestige and overall better dealer network that BMW offers, but for half the price!!......a no brainer to me. The Guzzi is over 50 lbs. lighter, will out handle the R18, and looks far better IMO. But to each his own. Guzzi couldn't give away thye 1400 Californias in the US but that's a completely different story.
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On the other hand, for half the price you could pick up a leftover Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400; at least right now as Guzzi has discontinued the big block 1400s for 2021. Yes, it's 400 CCs less and lacks the BMW prestige and overall better dealer network that BMW offers, but for half the price!!......a no brainer to me. The Guzzi is over 50 lbs. lighter, will out handle the R18, and looks far better IMO. But to each his own. Guzzi couldn't give away thye 1400 Californias in the US but that's a completely different story.