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Posted: 7/29/2021 8:31:14 PM EDT
Looks like Indian is getting attention from the Industry.
  BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce, two new additions to the R 18 family – the 2022 BMW R 18 B “Bagger” and R 18 Transcontinental. Both new models deliver beautiful styling, new infotainment experiences with superb short-distance cruising and long-distance touring comfort and luxury – whether riding solo or two-up with baggage. R 18 BMW USA News Cruiser and Luxury Touring models join the R 18 and R 18 Classic. New Audio Systems in partnership with Marshall Amplification. 10.25-inch TFT display with BMW Connected app navigation. MSRP of $21,495 for the R 18 B and $24,995 for the R 18 Transcontinental. Stupidly long press release |
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Posted: 7/29/2021 8:33:41 PM EDT
[#1]
Nice Harleys!
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Posted: 7/29/2021 8:34:43 PM EDT
[#2]
You misspelled Indian.
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Posted: 7/29/2021 8:39:42 PM EDT
[#3]
But why?
Everyone trying to be everyone else |
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Posted: 7/29/2021 8:41:05 PM EDT
[#4]
Confused as to what I should wear, Klim or 1% LARP'er gear ?
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Posted: 7/29/2021 8:41:50 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Confused as to what I should wear, Klim or 1% LARP'er gear ? Vest w patches and assless chaps |
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Posted: 7/29/2021 8:58:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Confused as to what I should wear, Klim or 1% LARP'er gear ? Quote HistoryQuoted: Confused as to what I should wear, Klim or 1% LARP'er gear ? That's hilarious. But BMW has the answer! The Heritage Collection! THE HERITAGE RIDE & STYLE COLLECTION AN HOMAGE TO ICONS Their look is as distinctive as those who wear them. Their character as striking as you: The BMW Motorrad Heritage collection is much more than functional clothing – it combines the spirit of the casual old days with modern technologies. Now discover these high-quality classics for your next ride. We created the Heritage collection with the very same passion you take every curve with. This collection provides maximum riding enjoyment with its low weight, flexibility, and high wearing comfort. With regular wear, the leather components take on a nice patina that underlines the vintage look. This turns every piece into your own personal one-of-a-kind original that also stands for uncompromising quality.  |
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Posted: 7/29/2021 9:04:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: But why? Everyone trying to be everyone else This one is for dudes who enjoy sucking dick |
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Posted: 7/29/2021 9:08:35 PM EDT
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MSRP is lower than I expected. Low enough that I’d look at one if I was in the market to buy a cruiser.
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Posted: 7/29/2021 10:34:53 PM EDT
[#9]
Nice Fudd bikes!
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Posted: 7/30/2021 6:52:59 AM EDT
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  Since they are designed for long-distance travel, the R18 B and Transcontinental are equipped with 6.3 gallon fuel tanks, compared to the 4.2-gallon tank on the R18 cruiser. To accommodate the larger gas tank, BMW modified the double-loop tube frame for the touring models. The chassis geometry was adapted accordingly to support two people and a full load of luggage, with the rake angle decreased to 27.3° from 32.7° and the wheelbase shortened to 66.7 inches from 68.1 inches. The engine is the same 1802cc air/oil-cooled Boxer with four pushrod-actuated valves per cylinder. BMW claims a maximum output of 91 hp at 4750 rpm. Peak torque is a claimed 116 lb-ft. of torque at 3000 rpm, with BMW claiming 110.6 lb-ft. on tap from 2000 to 4000 rpm. The engine redlines at 5750 rpm and idles at just 950 rpm. https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/2022-bmw-r18-transcontinental-and-r18-bagger-first-look.html |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 7:06:15 AM EDT
[#11]
BMW makes the best bikes currently available.
If there weren't so many stupid fucking drive-while-texting morons out there trying to kill me, I'd own a few BMW bikes. As it is, its not worth riding on the street anymore. So I'll stick to my honda off roaders. |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 7:13:38 AM EDT
[#12]
Looks like it will cook your legs.
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Posted: 7/30/2021 7:18:05 AM EDT
[#13]
So its an updated R1200C?
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Posted: 7/30/2021 8:13:34 AM EDT
[#14]
Brings back memories. I used to have a 1966 R69S with Craven fairing and bags. Gorgeous ride.
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Posted: 7/30/2021 8:15:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Confused as to what I should wear, Klim or 1% LARP'er gear ? Dianese Power Ranger costume |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 8:29:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: But why? Everyone trying to be everyone else Indian sells It's not surprising that other bike manufacturers want to get in it in on that particular group because it seems they are willing to spend money if the price is right |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 8:30:14 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: MSRP is lower than I expected. Low enough that I’d look at one if I was in the market to buy a cruiser. I believe that's the point Value is king |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 8:33:18 AM EDT
[#18]
I read the title as Motard.
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Posted: 7/30/2021 9:12:14 AM EDT
[#19]
Kind of futuristic, yet retro at the same time.
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Posted: 7/30/2021 9:36:15 AM EDT
[#20]
Looks interesting but I’ll stick with my 1250GS.
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Posted: 7/30/2021 9:38:27 AM EDT
[#21]
1800cc Boxer engine? My old Subaru wagon had a 1.8L Boxer engine.
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Posted: 7/30/2021 9:41:37 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 1800cc Boxer engine? My old Subaru wagon had a 1.8L Boxer engine. And your suby was a 4 banger, the R is a twin. It's got pistons the size of coffee cans. |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 9:42:56 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 1800cc Boxer engine? My old Subaru wagon had a 1.8L Boxer engine. 
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Posted: 7/30/2021 9:45:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: BMW makes the best bikes currently available. If there weren't so many stupid fucking drive-while-texting morons out there trying to kill me, I'd own a few BMW bikes. As it is, its not worth riding on the street anymore. So I'll stick to my honda off roaders. They lost me when they took the f800, made it weigh the same as the 1200, made it cost the same as a 1200, added a 50 to the number of both, and then proceeded to wonder why they weren’t selling them like they used to. |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 10:12:17 AM EDT
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BMW, looking forward by tossing out 100 years of motorcycle design to appeal to a dying market of RUB's who want to poke around on a motorized ez chair.
PROGRESS! |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 10:55:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dianese Power Ranger costume 
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Posted: 7/30/2021 11:10:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dianese Power Ranger costume They dont make them in sizes that will fit the person that will buy that bike. |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 11:23:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They dont make them in sizes that will fit the person that will buy that bike. There is always the aerostretch yellow banana suit |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 11:46:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: But why? Everyone trying to be everyone else Because someone will buy it? |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 11:47:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This one is for dudes who enjoy sucking dick Lots of gay leather Harley dudes. Probably a greater percentage than gay bimmer riders TBH. |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 12:11:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Brings back memories. I used to have a 1966 R69S with Craven fairing and bags. Gorgeous ride. My baby! Had a Luftmeister fairing on it and bags but I took them off. Sold it after a wreck on another bike.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 12:15:32 PM EDT
[#32]
From the picture of the Transcontinental - the rider looks through the windshield? I HATE looking through the windshield. Even when it is clean. On mine, I raise the screen about 1.5 inches to have calm air and shoot rain mostly over my head. In that position I can see over the top easily. Electric and an up/down switch on the handlebars. And who wants to screw around cleaning a windshield a couple of times a day on a long trip.
13 days, 4700+ miles. A lot of that was on buggy two-lane roads. I was holding the camera a bit low in the bottom pic. My eyeballs are higher. Edit - handlebar mounted fairing would be my distant second choice behind frame mounted. I'd like to ride one. And shorter windshields can probably be found. Don't know if the shorter one from the other model would bolt directly on.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 12:26:45 PM EDT
[#33]
Cruiser market is big, glad to see they are putting out something different from what they have.
Would not buy because I don't like cruisers, and not a huge fan of BMW anymore, but this means more options across the board! |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 1:09:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This one is for dudes who enjoy sucking dick Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: But why? Everyone trying to be everyone else This one is for dudes who enjoy sucking dick The only people buying these are guys who want to jump ship from Harley to BMW and want a cruiser. So, over 65 years old. Why any company would want to be like Harley is beyond me. Doesn't really matter though. You can't even get a new BMW motorcycle with a radio in it right now because of shutdowns. |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 1:14:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: BMW, looking forward by tossing out 100 years of motorcycle design to appeal to a dying market of RUB's who want to poke around on a motorized ez chair. PROGRESS! Exactly how I saw it. |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 4:30:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They lost me when they took the f800, made it weigh the same as the 1200, made it cost the same as a 1200, added a 50 to the number of both, and then proceeded to wonder why they weren’t selling them like they used to. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: BMW makes the best bikes currently available. If there weren't so many stupid fucking drive-while-texting morons out there trying to kill me, I'd own a few BMW bikes. As it is, its not worth riding on the street anymore. So I'll stick to my honda off roaders. They lost me when they took the f800, made it weigh the same as the 1200, made it cost the same as a 1200, added a 50 to the number of both, and then proceeded to wonder why they weren’t selling them like they used to. You should test ride an F850 GS, to be honest. It feels like a serious bike, not like the F800. They may look similar on paper. They're not. |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 5:52:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/30/2021 6:10:28 PM EDT
[#38]
I would rather spend money to buy back my old 1956 R50. It wasn't fast, but it was fun and extremely comfortable.
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Posted: 7/30/2021 6:22:14 PM EDT
[#39]
But do they potato potato potato?
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Posted: 7/30/2021 6:35:30 PM EDT
[#40]
Might as well buy a convertible with bikes that big
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Posted: 7/30/2021 6:45:37 PM EDT
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Whenever BMW develops a new drivetrain/platform as they did with the R1800, they always make use of it in various different models, so it's no surprise to see these new variants. I have not ridden an R18, but I have owned several different generations of BMWs boxer twins, and they always have a nice feel to them, and isn't that part of the point?
It remains to be seen what other variants will be made on this basic platform, but I will enjoy seeing them as they appear over the next few years. I am more of an upright seating position and mid-control guy, so will stick with my GS, but I love seeing the new Beemers. |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 6:47:27 PM EDT
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Not saying just saying:
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Posted: 7/30/2021 6:55:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/30/2021 7:10:30 PM EDT
[#44]
At least BMW is building bikes to cover the entire spectrum.
If the cruisers are not your cup of tea then how about the 2022 M1000RR.  |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 9:15:01 PM EDT
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My wife bought the R18 Classic. She loves it.
I must admit, I'm not a cruiser guy, but the Transcontinental is one I want to see in person. I just got a 2021 R1250RT 2 weeks ago:  |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 9:31:36 PM EDT
[#46]
I looked at the standard R18 while I was waiting for a part. It's a beautiful motorcycle and it demands you wear a German WWII uniform to ride it. It's not practical at all however.
I wouldn't buy any of the R18 models but they appear to give an alternative to H-D. |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 10:26:08 PM EDT
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I would buy the regular R18, with no bags or fairing or BS. i can't really see myself in road pirate attire though
Local dealer has a demo 2021 with 300 miles on it for $1000 under MSRP but it has the stripes on it and i like the plain black. I think I get an extra $1000 for already owning a 2020 r1250 GSA. And an extra $500 for having USAA insurance. That seems like a pretty sweet price during covid mania. |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 12:40:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice Harleys! Nope, these actually run w/o breaking down. |
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Posted: 8/23/2021 12:02:32 PM EDT
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Here's a modded R18 - I like it!
   https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/bmw-motorcycles-cafe-racer/unikat-r18-bobber |
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Posted: 8/23/2021 12:12:23 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So its an updated R1200C? That’s my thought. Because the R1200C was such a great seller, they decided that they wanted to have another go Just make the R1250R look like a BMW and not a Yamaha. |
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