I work at BMW as a bike tech and everyone is always shocked when they start it up 😅 the initial rock is extreme! I hope that they take off as I really really love them. Even at only 5'1 and 60kg it's wicked fun to ride. You'll have to get an in-person look at the new bagger model on the 6 when it's released. The optional blue/green colour change paint is also sublime
Love these things, fantastic bit of design and while they're not the 'best' bike around on paper, they offer an experience unlike anything else really. Good on BMW for trying something different like this.
The boxer format balances the reciprocating masses perfectly, but I believe the fact the conrods are offset results in a ... wait for it....a rocking couple. Oh yeah baby.
I would put money on it that your rear suspension hadn’t been adjusted the required amount of turns for your weight. I had the same experience from new. Now infinitely better.
Top class review. After a long time. Am happy you said it well when you said its not for all. I ride a GS but when I rode this, it made me question and ponder on essentials for why we ride (without intending to be heavy in the comment). Being not refined in parts gives so much of a biking feel, this bike. I struggle not to go in for one 🙃
Thanks for another great review Mr Spicy. Looks a lovely bike a real throw-back to the 1930's. (BTW very impressed with your slow speed u-turn on the sloping car park at Loomies, it shows that you have a quiet confidence just to get on with it). Thanks again.
I would've said something like "if you think 1800cc is a lot, try the Rocket 3", but you done that last year lmao. If you could chose, would you pick something more "sensible" like the R18 or the sheer insanity of the Rocket 3?
That button you mentioned on the left handlebar controls with the exclamation mark and threequarters circle thingy, that is the on/off switch for the ASC, aka traction control
@@spicy110 You know manufacturers and their acronyms: TC, ASC, TSM its al the same but everyone has got their own. So that would not clear things up as the BMW acronym is ASC, so the button would have that on it.
That was Baron's R100 at the end lol. Mounted up high. Nice review Spicy one, I loved how this looked in concept art and looks even better in the flesh! Not a fan of that price tag tho lmao
I test rode one a while ago - its interesting. The new faired one is out very soon with marshall sound system - our local dealer is selling the R18 at discount with offers already - not a popular bike in the UK market. harley owners wouldn't touch them, and im not sure its going to be a popular option for UK people. I enjoyed my test ride - pretty cool engine.
Rock & Roll and Rain...Woodstock ! The R 18 mono shock has like 50 settings for your backside ...I'm going to make motorcycle videos without a soft mounted camera and go on about it 20 times... what a hockey Puck you are...Oh there is Don Rickles again...It's raining now I can try the rain ride setting....no..ya...no...
0:55 I know it doesn't matter if you did or not, but thank you for straightening the 360. I would have watched that the whole time if you didn't. I know, I'm strange. Right, know to watch the video 👍
Revzilla being American are fiercely patriotic and I would expect nothing less of them than to favour American iron regardless. Having owned both Harley and BMW I have enjoyed both in different ways. Currently loving my R18C
Did you ever find out if it has a fuel gauge? If this bike is truly retro then it'll just have a fuel tap to switch to the 'emergency' tank once it starts spluttering...
@@spicy110 yeah the windscreen is nice. But I meant an actual fairing, like the gold wing, the Harley Davidson line, Yamaha ventures, Indian baggers, the big heavy cruiser bikes
These are demo bikes so they need them for customers to ride, soon after I got back it went back out again. I would rather have bikes for a week or so like i do with Triumph UK but I don't have that connection with BMW...yet!
Great review spicy, this bike definitely seems like the epitome of riding pleasure. That's what you brought across in this review. 🙂 I love the noise and the looks. 😍
I work at BMW as a bike tech and everyone is always shocked when they start it up 😅 the initial rock is extreme! I hope that they take off as I really really love them. Even at only 5'1 and 60kg it's wicked fun to ride.
You'll have to get an in-person look at the new bagger model on the 6 when it's released. The optional blue/green colour change paint is also sublime
Love these things, fantastic bit of design and while they're not the 'best' bike around on paper, they offer an experience unlike anything else really. Good on BMW for trying something different like this.
what is the best bike on paper?
Despite not having a licence yet, and probably never going to own this bike, this is my “dream bike” this is the one.
No one gonna mention that full lock U turn on a 20k bike with people watching? hahaha
Great review. Nice to see you appreciate the bike for what it is and not just trying to find fault because it’s not a sports bike!
As I say I review things for what they are, not what they are not.🙂👍
The boxer format balances the reciprocating masses perfectly, but I believe the fact the conrods are offset results in a ... wait for it....a rocking couple. Oh yeah baby.
06:58 - that exposed shaft is glorious, if you excuse the expression
Hyped to see more BMW stuff.
Proper classic looking beast!
Positively lovely sled, thanks and cheers from New Hampshire.
Test rode one recently. Very refined yet raw. I’m sorely tempted.
I would put money on it that your rear suspension hadn’t been adjusted the required amount of turns for your weight. I had the same experience from new. Now infinitely better.
Top class review. After a long time. Am happy you said it well when you said its not for all. I ride a GS but when I rode this, it made me question and ponder on essentials for why we ride (without intending to be heavy in the comment). Being not refined in parts gives so much of a biking feel, this bike. I struggle not to go in for one 🙃
I very much believe that a bikes flaws or should we say quirks are where the bikes character comes from. "Perfect" bikes always feel soulless to me.
This is how I felt after testing one out.
BMW builds a softail and HD builds a GS… and we thought 2020 was a weird year.
The nicest R18 review on TH-cam!
Thanks for another great review Mr Spicy. Looks a lovely bike a real throw-back to the 1930's. (BTW very impressed with your slow speed u-turn on the sloping car park at Loomies, it shows that you have a quiet confidence just to get on with it). Thanks again.
if i had my big boy licence i would love to test ride one of these
Those old timers at 20:00 talking about how they could afford one, even two got me shaking my head. 😁
Pretty sure they are being sarcastic 😁
I would've said something like "if you think 1800cc is a lot, try the Rocket 3", but you done that last year lmao. If you could chose, would you pick something more "sensible" like the R18 or the sheer insanity of the Rocket 3?
That button you mentioned on the left handlebar controls with the exclamation mark and threequarters circle thingy, that is the on/off switch for the ASC, aka traction control
Arrr thank you! why not just have TC? 😁
@@spicy110 You know manufacturers and their acronyms: TC, ASC, TSM its al the same but everyone has got their own. So that would not clear things up as the BMW acronym is ASC, so the button would have that on it.
That was Baron's R100 at the end lol. Mounted up high. Nice review Spicy one, I loved how this looked in concept art and looks even better in the flesh! Not a fan of that price tag tho lmao
Enjoyed the review by the way 😊
Great honest review 😎 and yes it’s such a beautiful and magnificent piece of machinery and so much fun to ride
Top Job Chap 🤘
Thats a whole car with two wheels xD, when I rode the R9T the boxer twitch was pretty fun XD
I test rode one a while ago - its interesting. The new faired one is out very soon with marshall sound system - our local dealer is selling the R18 at discount with offers already - not a popular bike in the UK market. harley owners wouldn't touch them, and im not sure its going to be a popular option for UK people. I enjoyed my test ride - pretty cool engine.
Beautiful bike!!
great review awesome bike on every level
It looks like riding a stately home. If you hit anything you don’t notice, just smash on through.
Rock & Roll and Rain...Woodstock ! The R 18 mono shock has like 50 settings for your backside ...I'm going to make motorcycle videos without a soft mounted camera and go on about it 20 times... what a hockey Puck you are...Oh there is Don Rickles again...It's raining now I can try the rain ride setting....no..ya...no...
0:55 I know it doesn't matter if you did or not, but thank you for straightening the 360. I would have watched that the whole time if you didn't. I know, I'm strange. Right, know to watch the video 👍
Revzilla just did a comparison with the R18 and Softail, the HD comprehensively beats the R18.
Revzilla being American are fiercely patriotic and I would expect nothing less of them than to favour American iron regardless. Having owned both Harley and BMW I have enjoyed both in different ways. Currently loving my R18C
I concur. Revzilla had the most negative review of the R18 out there. Totally and blindly patriotic.
A friend of mine is planning to get a brand new f900r. It would be nice to see your review on this bike.
Great videos.
got mine around a month ago and for me at least, its amazing!
Would love to see your review of a DCT Goldwing
I LOVE THE UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
not sure if it is due to your mic set up but it sounds tame
It is very quite for the displacement.
could you do a review of a harley street bob in comparison please :)
bmw needs to release tha service manaul for this bike
Did you ever find out if it has a fuel gauge? If this bike is truly retro then it'll just have a fuel tap to switch to the 'emergency' tank once it starts spluttering...
It has a light as mentioned. 👍
It's a modern retro bike... It has all sorts of electronics and a LED light.
I think if bmw would put a big front fairing on it, they could get into the American cruiser market.
What to the end I show one with a screen and luggage
@@spicy110 yeah the windscreen is nice. But I meant an actual fairing, like the gold wing, the Harley Davidson line, Yamaha ventures, Indian baggers, the big heavy cruiser bikes
On cold days at stops, you will be able to warm your feet on the cylinders. Until you melt your boots.
Well you proved it when you stopped to change camera batteries, it’s definitely an “old fart magnet” 🏍😆😆😆!
Why only three hours what are they worried about you might find more down falls than they want to admit too
These are demo bikes so they need them for customers to ride, soon after I got back it went back out again. I would rather have bikes for a week or so like i do with Triumph UK but I don't have that connection with BMW...yet!
*litres
Watch me ride 😂
These aren't selling, hense the 0% finance deals etc... Great bike I'm sure, but it can't corner without scraping its pegs, stands etc...
Wrong....
Fuel ......count the miles... This is a corker of a machine....I love my land whale...
Nah, leave it to HD BMW
Too loud
what the bike? its really not that loud at all.
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Hate them exhausts spoil the whole bike
Scooter for you mate...
@@harveymushman2219 Premium scooter with a German name? BURGMAN th-cam.com/video/UDJQmqWvqVQ/w-d-xo.html
Great review spicy, this bike definitely seems like the epitome of riding pleasure. That's what you brought across in this review. 🙂 I love the noise and the looks. 😍
MATTAR!!!!!!