Nice review.. Spot on about the shift lever, I noticed that riding my new R18 home last month. However, super easy adjustment to fix. Took me less than 5 minutes to adjust the shift lever and now it’s perfect ! I I’ve been riding for over 40 years and owned 2 Harley cruisers along the way. The R18 is just wonderfully original and I absolutely love it! Now ,I can’t wait for the snow to melt so I can ride !!
@@DonGoldstein-b7q sorry I’ve never seen this comment till now but that’s brilliant to know about the shift lever!!! Hope you’re still enjoying your R 18 👍🏻😊
I own the First Edition of the R18. I totally agree on the stock pipes not being loud enough. It only sounds good if it's idling. I'm currently shopping for the best sounding pipes or modifications to the originals. I only ride the R18 in the Rock or Rain mode. The torque in the Rock mode makes this bike tremendously fun! The Rain mode is very functional in the rain or on gravel. I've rode it in all types of rain and it rides great. I can do without having cruise control. However, not having a gas gage does suck. I have to reset the trip to see how far I've gone all the time. The 42mpg is not accurate in the Rock mode if you are getting on it a lot as I do. I've found it gets closer to 32mpg. I've noticed the shifting to be much smoother as you brake it in. I do agree on how easy this bike is to drive, and having reverse is wonderful considering the bike weighs 761lbs. It's balanced so damn well it's quite amazing. Considering both heads are getting equal air do to the boxer design you don't loose any power as you do from one cylinder being hotter than the other in many V-Twin configurations. I've had bikes since I was 5 years old, and this is by far my favorite bike I've owned! I'm very happy to find your channel! Great review! I look forward to checking out all of your reviews!
Thanks for your lovely comment and so sorry it’s taken me so long to reply! Somehow I’ve missed loads of comments on this post! 😕 That’s awesome you own the first edition and love it so much - sounds like we agree a lot on this bike and it’s positives/negatives! Seriously is an awesome bike though, so different to what I expected when I saw it come out - always interests me to speak to those that love it 😊
I’ve had a couple of test rides on these and I loved it. Gets quite a lot of hate on line but it’s a huge laugh to ride. For me, not sure it’s an only bike, but I’d love one for sunny days 👍
You’re very right about the online hate! It’s a shame because as much as it may not be for everyone, it’s a really unique cool cruiser and there’s a lot to love about it I think. Like you, I’m not sure I’d want to own one as my only bike but yes perfect for sunny rides!
Its about time we had a proper rock chick reviewing bikes. Such a breath of fresh air from all the old geezers on here, you're gonna do well girl. Great video too.
I’m in Australia Courtney & bought mine in December 2020. Absolutely love it! Never had an issue at all with controls or the like. I’m a size 9.5 & 6’. My 2 complaints are yep no cruise & a hard seat. But I have no butt.🤭 Lack of fuel gauge isn’t a real issue as the light comes on around 90km or about 56 miles. I’m looking to buy the Atlas manual cruise control setup if I can’t have the cruise retro fitted. Enjoy the bike & I hope you & yours had a great Christmas!🎄🍻👍🏼😎🇦🇺
I’ll have to test ride one this Spring. Looks gorgeous, but I’m curious about the riding position at my height with the cylinder heads being that close to the shins.
Nice review Courtney. Subscribed! Just got here into your channel and you do great and are an inspiration! This bike is lately makeing me think in changing quite a bit my big trails travelling way becausw I found R18 as a piece of art. Its just so amazing and beautiful. Also Indin Springfield and Heritage Classic are there...I malw many kms a year and reliability is a must for me and after many manu bikes, Japanese ones are by far the most reliable...but ...nothing is as beutiful as these three for me, actually as a bike and I into make other kind of riding, just for a change. So Ill have to meke a test deive of them...Leaning angle is something that cuts fun, had othwr Harleys and you know what happens...but, r18 is so so beautiful....must be a dream riding it. R18 fits you like a dream also. See you around.
@@andresalaskeno74 thank you so much, what a nice comment 😊 lovely how much you appreciate the R18! It sure it a lovely lovely bike 👌🏼 super classy and a nice smooth ride! I can understand your difficulty choosing which bike is best, just believe there isn’t just 1 perfect bike, we all need more than 1 to hit the spot 🤣👍🏻 stay safe and thanks for subscribing!!
The bike looks amazing, and this is very good review. Only thing I would personally be worried about is how much legroom I would have at 6'2 + with those massive cylinders sticking out that much. And if my legs fit I'd probably be very warm that close to the engine
Nice review. Though, ... so as the bike is much is heavy, bulky and IMPRESSIVE, you are sOOO GORGEOUS, ... so much that I completely forgot about the bike and your review. I am being SINCERE. PERFECTION!
Nice review. I just bought the TC and it has everything tech BMW has to offer. Mine has floor boards and my feet at size 13, US and I have lots of room. I haven’t thought of wanting it louder... yet... Did you buy it?
I like the R18 - just wondering if BMW should also bring out a real retro looking bike. Retro bikes seem to be all the rage at the moment. Imagine bringing back a R75/6 boxer look-a-like.
@@aktr9955 haha yes more recent videos I have hopefully addressed the old issues I had with sound quality, it’s taken some time and plenty of mistakes 😅👊🏼
Just watched this and what a beast of a bike what was it like to ride and is it the type of bike for long rides or just posing it certainly makes a statement hope you keep testing bikes a great insight to this type of bike my last bike was a Moto Guzzi which i miss now anyway it suits you thanks
Hey Courtney, nice review. I have just bought the FE in New Zealand. It came standard with the radar cruise control. As for the fuel gauge, I simply zero the trip recorder for each decent run knowing it is good for at least 275kms before I need to stress. It does have a reserve light though so not a biggie.
Hey! Yeah all very valid and good work arounds for sure! I know it’s not standard on a lot of models - it’s just something I think should be given the price point of the bike 😊 very helpful tips though for anyone who has bought the R18 - thanks!
I guess it’s a preference thing. I know a lot of people don’t like that you cant move the pegs forward but mids are significantly more comfortable for your back on long trips and means you can stand and vary your body positioning whereas forwards may feel more stretched out but the body positioning is rubbish for long trips as so hard on your back! 🙈 but I do get it - if the forwards are a deal breaker then the R 18 just ain’t for you I guess! 😊🤙🏼
SO as the BMW R18 is the ARTWORK in the industrilal sculpting world so you are the ARTWORK in the GODS industrial world of CREATING WOMEN as YOU ARE! All the BEST!
Apologies for my late response! Understandable - the mids are better on your back for the longer journeys but I do get just preferring to have your legs stretched 😊 I think that’s a big deal breaker for a lot of people with the R 18 unfortunately
All bikes are great ,and everyone's tastes are different, not a lover of cruisers, and a bit lardy for me , sports or super naked, especially my Aprilia tuono v4, enjoy ride safe.
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto Hi Courtney, the newer Aprilia tuono 1100 v4 is supposed to be on another level to my 2014 1000v4, I just love that engine,and soundtrack. Have fun and stay safe.
When you see an R18 with a repaint, you realise how dull and and low-end that black paint looks which is a problem when you check the price tag. Maybe they were going for a Ford Model T look.
You look very small on a huge beautiful machine when riding it....I bet it would give you trouble in town city traffic....why not try a Royal Enfield or a bike more for your size ?
I had no problems with it in city traffic - anyone that knows how to really ride knows the size of the bike doesn’t matter. It’s all in the control when riding 😊 I have zero interest in a royal Enfield - I have seen smaller people that me boss around even bigger machines!
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto You aren't doing 3 oil services every 5k miles for crankcase, primary clutch and then gearbox, like on a 2017 on Milwaukee 8 HD. You will do 6k oil changes for 1 hole, and rear pinion drive on the rear wheel oil change with hypoid gear oil at 12k on the back end on the BMW, so 20% more miles before it needs servicing.
About 2 months too late I do! 🤣🤙🏼 I really do try to reply to comments on insta/TH-cam - but insta dms i do get quite snowed under by them but I try and scan through / ask questions where I can for sure! 😊
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Nice review.. Spot on about the shift lever, I noticed that riding my new R18 home last month. However, super easy adjustment to fix. Took me less than 5 minutes to adjust the shift lever and now it’s perfect ! I I’ve been riding for over 40 years and owned 2 Harley cruisers along the way. The R18 is just wonderfully original and I absolutely love it! Now ,I can’t wait for the snow to melt so I can ride !!
@@DonGoldstein-b7q sorry I’ve never seen this comment till now but that’s brilliant to know about the shift lever!!! Hope you’re still enjoying your R 18 👍🏻😊
I own the First Edition of the R18. I totally agree on the stock pipes not being loud enough. It only sounds good if it's idling. I'm currently shopping for the best sounding pipes or modifications to the originals. I only ride the R18 in the Rock or Rain mode. The torque in the Rock mode makes this bike tremendously fun! The Rain mode is very functional in the rain or on gravel. I've rode it in all types of rain and it rides great. I can do without having cruise control. However, not having a gas gage does suck. I have to reset the trip to see how far I've gone all the time. The 42mpg is not accurate in the Rock mode if you are getting on it a lot as I do. I've found it gets closer to 32mpg. I've noticed the shifting to be much smoother as you brake it in. I do agree on how easy this bike is to drive, and having reverse is wonderful considering the bike weighs 761lbs. It's balanced so damn well it's quite amazing. Considering both heads are getting equal air do to the boxer design you don't loose any power as you do from one cylinder being hotter than the other in many V-Twin configurations. I've had bikes since I was 5 years old, and this is by far my favorite bike I've owned! I'm very happy to find your channel! Great review! I look forward to checking out all of your reviews!
Thanks for your lovely comment and so sorry it’s taken me so long to reply! Somehow I’ve missed loads of comments on this post! 😕
That’s awesome you own the first edition and love it so much - sounds like we agree a lot on this bike and it’s positives/negatives! Seriously is an awesome bike though, so different to what I expected when I saw it come out - always interests me to speak to those that love it 😊
I’ve had a couple of test rides on these and I loved it. Gets quite a lot of hate on line but it’s a huge laugh to ride. For me, not sure it’s an only bike, but I’d love one for sunny days 👍
You’re very right about the online hate! It’s a shame because as much as it may not be for everyone, it’s a really unique cool cruiser and there’s a lot to love about it I think. Like you, I’m not sure I’d want to own one as my only bike but yes perfect for sunny rides!
I’m guessing most of the hate comes from Harley riders . I like Harley’s and I like a lot of other motorcycles.
Its about time we had a proper rock chick reviewing bikes. Such a breath of fresh air from all the old geezers on here, you're gonna do well girl. Great video too.
Love my R18!!!! Just got it. She sits beside my R1250GSA, & K1600 bagger. BMW fan boy here ! 🤪🤪🤪
Amazing!! Nice collection 👌🏼
Nice collection. I have a r18 classic, really great bike, fun to ride…
I’m in Australia Courtney & bought mine in December 2020. Absolutely love it! Never had an issue at all with controls or the like. I’m a size 9.5 & 6’. My 2 complaints are yep no cruise & a hard seat. But I have no butt.🤭 Lack of fuel gauge isn’t a real issue as the light comes on around 90km or about 56 miles. I’m looking to buy the Atlas manual cruise control setup if I can’t have the cruise retro fitted. Enjoy the bike & I hope you & yours had a great Christmas!🎄🍻👍🏼😎🇦🇺
Hahaaaa I have no butt either so would definitely have the same problem on the longer rides 😂🙏
Awesome review of BMW R18 Courtney wow thanks for awesome videos love them all 👏👍
I’ll have to test ride one this Spring. Looks gorgeous, but I’m curious about the riding position at my height with the cylinder heads being that close to the shins.
I own one of the first edition R18 and I LOVE it. Amazing bike, easy to ride, … a BMW , enough said
Awesome! That’s cool to hear how much you enjoy it 😊
Amazing that you don't look tiny on this ride. I have a '68 R69S, so this bike really appeals to me.
Nice!!! Yeah it’s a big bike but it’s still nice and low, and actually very easy to handle :)
Nice review Courtney. Subscribed! Just got here into your channel and you do great and are an inspiration! This bike is lately makeing me think in changing quite a bit my big trails travelling way becausw I found R18 as a piece of art. Its just so amazing and beautiful. Also Indin Springfield and Heritage Classic are there...I malw many kms a year and reliability is a must for me and after many manu bikes, Japanese ones are by far the most reliable...but ...nothing is as beutiful as these three for me, actually as a bike and I into make other kind of riding, just for a change. So Ill have to meke a test deive of them...Leaning angle is something that cuts fun, had othwr Harleys and you know what happens...but, r18 is so so beautiful....must be a dream riding it. R18 fits you like a dream also. See you around.
@@andresalaskeno74 thank you so much, what a nice comment 😊 lovely how much you appreciate the R18! It sure it a lovely lovely bike 👌🏼 super classy and a nice smooth ride! I can understand your difficulty choosing which bike is best, just believe there isn’t just 1 perfect bike, we all need more than 1 to hit the spot 🤣👍🏻 stay safe and thanks for subscribing!!
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto yeaap...bike are like shoes...you need a pair for each ocasion!!cheers from your spanish friend in segovian mountains...
I'm in love with my r18b!
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The bike looks amazing, and this is very good review. Only thing I would personally be worried about is how much legroom I would have at 6'2 + with those massive cylinders sticking out that much. And if my legs fit I'd probably be very warm that close to the engine
Good point! Check out @MrDarcy-OlMan Ol'Man has an R18 and he's tall!!
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto ahhh good shout, I will do that, thanks !
Nice review. Though, ... so as the bike is much is heavy, bulky and IMPRESSIVE, you are sOOO GORGEOUS, ... so much that I completely forgot about the bike and your review. I am being SINCERE. PERFECTION!
Only just seen this! That’s so kind - thank you! 🙏
Nice review. I just bought the TC and it has everything tech BMW has to offer. Mine has floor boards and my feet at size 13, US and I have lots of room. I haven’t thought of wanting it louder... yet... Did you buy it?
Yes the more tech the better! I didn’t buy it, it was a loan so I had it for almost a month so really got to get a feel for it in the time I had it.
This is great! What a cool and unique bike. Love the review ❤
Cheers Josh!
A beautiful and magnificent piece of machinery and a total joy to ride 😎
Agreed with you! 😊👍🏼
I like the R18 - just wondering if BMW should also bring out a real retro looking bike. Retro bikes seem to be all the rage at the moment. Imagine bringing back a R75/6 boxer look-a-like.
That would be cool!
It's my next bike. Have an amazing bmw k75s
Excellent Overview
Thank you! 🙏
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Courtney, did you test it, or buy it? Still like it?
Hi, no I didn’t buy it. BMW U.K. kindly leant me a press bike to borrow for a few weeks so I could test it out 😊
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto Nice!!!
no fuel gauge would be a no for me. its not hard to do. shame it looks like a lovely bike
Nice review. I love this motorcycle personality.
You should improve the sound quality with avoiding the hall effect.
@@aktr9955 haha yes more recent videos I have hopefully addressed the old issues I had with sound quality, it’s taken some time and plenty of mistakes 😅👊🏼
i own one and love it and really liked your review, new subscriber, good job.
Thanks so much and that’s cool you own one! They’re great bikes 👍🏼
Classy woman on the classy bike. I'm a R 18 driver too. After driving a Ducati Diavel, HD Low Rider 2018 I won't be buying anything new anytime soon.
You’ve had awesome bikes! Low rider is one of my favourite ever Harley’s - you have great taste 👍🏼
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto Many Thanks. I wish you always an accident-free ride on all bikes you dream of.
Just watched this and what a beast of a bike what was it like to ride and is it the type of bike for long rides or just posing it certainly makes a statement hope you keep testing bikes a great insight to this type of bike my last bike was a Moto Guzzi which i miss now anyway it suits you thanks
Hey Courtney, nice review. I have just bought the FE in New Zealand. It came standard with the radar cruise control. As for the fuel gauge, I simply zero the trip recorder for each decent run knowing it is good for at least 275kms before I need to stress. It does have a reserve light though so not a biggie.
Hey! Yeah all very valid and good work arounds for sure! I know it’s not standard on a lot of models - it’s just something I think should be given the price point of the bike 😊 very helpful tips though for anyone who has bought the R18 - thanks!
i need one !
Just be what YOU ARE. GREAT!
🥰🥰 great message! Thank you so much x
That bike looks awesome !
It is!
Impossible to forward foot pegs and controls for more comfort in long trips... that's what all about in a cruiser!!
I guess it’s a preference thing. I know a lot of people don’t like that you cant move the pegs forward but mids are significantly more comfortable for your back on long trips and means you can stand and vary your body positioning whereas forwards may feel more stretched out but the body positioning is rubbish for long trips as so hard on your back! 🙈 but I do get it - if the forwards are a deal breaker then the R 18 just ain’t for you I guess! 😊🤙🏼
Greetings,
As always another brilliant detailed video production 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲
What type of helmet are you wearing?
Keep producing more videos
Sorry I missed your comment! Thanks so much for watching 🫶🏻 my helmet is a ruroc 4.0 😊
SO as the BMW R18 is the ARTWORK in the industrilal sculpting world so you are the ARTWORK in the GODS industrial world of CREATING WOMEN as YOU ARE!
All the BEST!
Thank you 😊🙏
Parabéns e muito bonita Moto!
Awesome bike . Only thing is I’m 6’2” and I’m guessing after an hour I’d be uncomfortable because of my long legs .
Apologies for my late response! Understandable - the mids are better on your back for the longer journeys but I do get just preferring to have your legs stretched 😊 I think that’s a big deal breaker for a lot of people with the R 18 unfortunately
The reverser lever is visible at 2:25
Yeah, greetings from México 🛵.
Thanks ❤
Is that clattering kitty music needed?
Nothing ,like them best cruiser bikes done 530 miles now
Bellissima!!!
Good review.
Thank you!
All bikes are great ,and everyone's tastes are different, not a lover of cruisers, and a bit lardy for me , sports or super naked, especially my Aprilia tuono v4, enjoy ride safe.
Oo I really want to try out the Tuono v4 - looks like a great bike! I agree all bikes are great - they’re just different and to each their own 😊
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto Hi Courtney, the newer Aprilia tuono 1100 v4 is supposed to be on another level to my 2014 1000v4, I just love that engine,and soundtrack. Have fun and stay safe.
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somebody should donate her a microphone ....
I have bought one since this - it was one of my first videos 😅
Feel free to send some more equipment though, this stuffs expensive 🤪
When you see an R18 with a repaint, you realise how dull and and low-end that black paint looks which is a problem when you check the price tag. Maybe they were going for a Ford Model T look.
It's harking back to the Bauhaus movement and the designs of the 20's and 30's
🥰💖sincere you are so very very beautiful 😍 niceeee videoo💯i wish you only good from Greece🇬🇷
Thank you very much, I appreciate that! 😊
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto Thank you for reply....you are unique beauty.....very sweet facee....all of you is perfect 🥰 💞 ❤ i wish you only good💖🥰🤗💯
would you ever consider doing a ride and review on my panigale if your ever in the states? great video! cant wait for more videos!
Everything about that sounds fantastic! 😅 would love to ride in the states as well as of course ride the Panigale 😍
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto Anytime you want! The bike is ready to go ! Great back roads riding too !
Nice, though I would buy the original, the HD Slim. Cheers 🇵🇹
Yeah fair! I think for anyone that wants a big cruiser that isn’t HD though then the R18 is a great choice
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto yes, definitely. Cheers
Any HD is inferior to this beauty
bmw needs to release a service manaul or mine will b for sale
Oh really? How weird! Have you contacted BMW?
tha dealer i bought it from wont even tell me tha clearance, says its bmw techs. only ! so i’m gona climb their bs ladder to berlin
Ciao bellissima!
You look very small on a huge beautiful machine when riding it....I bet it would give you trouble in town city traffic....why not try a Royal Enfield or a bike more for your size ?
I had no problems with it in city traffic - anyone that knows how to really ride knows the size of the bike doesn’t matter. It’s all in the control when riding 😊 I have zero interest in a royal Enfield - I have seen smaller people that me boss around even bigger machines!
I'll take the bike thanks...less maintenance 😉
Less maintenance than what?
@@CourtneyScarlettMoto You aren't doing 3 oil services every 5k miles for crankcase, primary clutch and then gearbox, like on a 2017 on Milwaukee 8 HD. You will do 6k oil changes for 1 hole, and rear pinion drive on the rear wheel oil change with hypoid gear oil at 12k on the back end on the BMW, so 20% more miles before it needs servicing.
2 sugars luv.
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What an absolute horrendous excuse for a motorcycle. It is the most hideous contraption I have ever had the misfortune of setting eyes upon.
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Oh man, that's a girl bike!😅
Great review Courtney
Thanks so much! 😊
Excellent review
Glad you liked it!
Nice-looking bike! Do you respond to commenters and to DMs on Instagram?
About 2 months too late I do! 🤣🤙🏼 I really do try to reply to comments on insta/TH-cam - but insta dms i do get quite snowed under by them but I try and scan through / ask questions where I can for sure! 😊