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BMW R18 Cruiser

BMW R18 Cruiser

Jay-Dee
4 years ago

To me it's ugly, but still kind of cool, a bit like Christina Kineally the pollie, she's fucking annoying, but still kind of hot.

paulybronco
4 years ago

Quoting Jay-Dee on 21 Jun 2019 01:00 AM
To me it's ugly, but still kind of cool, a bit like Christina Kineally the pollie, she's fucking annoying, but still kind of hot.

But could you get forward controls on her....Ha Ha

berserker
4 years ago

I'll be damned. I have to say, that's the first BMW I've ever seen that didn't disgust me. Their designs have always made me cringe but this one actually ain't bad. probably a 6 out of 10 for me. maybe even a 7 after a few beers. Its no Harley but its simple and old school. The only deal breaker is the width. after reading this thread I googled it and saw some close up photos. I don't think the cylinders sticking out that far will fit between 2 cars. If it cant lane split then deals definitely off.

Jay-Dee
4 years ago

Looking at that the guys commenting on no forward controls could at least rest their feet on the cylinders when they're cruising on the highway, they just need some good soles on their boots.

paulybronco
4 years ago

I think BMW are pretty smart, in fact they are very smart.

liberator
4 years ago

This is a Bobber, Bobbers had mid controls ,

Jayman6
4 years ago

Quoting paulybronco on 22 Jun 2019 10:16 AM
I think BMW are pretty smart, in fact they are very smart.

Can confirm. BMW are smart.

Jayman6
4 years ago

So a stock bike should have so much fruit that the buyer shouldn’t have to look to the aftermarket? Good luck fella. How’s life in fantasy land?

ralphski
4 years ago

Quoting Jayman6 on 24 Jun 2019 07:34 AM
So a stock bike should have so much fruit that the buyer shouldn’t have to look to the aftermarket? Good luck fella. How’s life in fantasy land?

:-) :-) :-)

Krash Kinkade
4 years ago

Quoting Far Canal on 19 Jun 2019 09:39 AM
The big problem BMW boxers have, and Guzzi's is that due to the engine configuration it is really difficult to put forward controls on them.
Who wants a laid back style bike, when your feet are sitting centimetres below your arse?. Unless you are a dwarf.

you can look at it that way, but long ago I gave up forward control's and highway pegs. as I found if you want to ride fast, feet & arm's forward you turn into a parachute .
the BMW never been my style but it looks ok. I saw a big group of all BMW riders all from Canberra. and one was on a new cafe racer style twin that looked ok. the GS style BMW look ugly to me but are popular. so good to see some style coming from BMW. they look to be going back to there roots, as modern = ugly.

Krash Kinkade
4 years ago

Quoting berserker on 21 Jun 2019 12:19 PM
I'll be damned. I have to say, that's the first BMW I've ever seen that didn't disgust me. Their designs have always made me cringe but this one actually ain't bad. probably a 6 out of 10 for me. maybe even a 7 after a few beers. Its no Harley but its simple and old school. The only deal breaker is the width. after reading this thread I googled it and saw some close up photos. I don't think the cylinders sticking out that far will fit between 2 cars. If it cant lane split then deals definitely off.

that's a good shot of the motor!!
Interesting how long the manifold is ( but being an old carb man have to remember, fuel injected ) I can't see injectors down near the head? also look at them chrome push rod covers ( always thought BMW had gone OHC? ) if they are inclosing push rods and cam followers, it looks like an angle from follower to the push rod? Also with that old design you would have to expect a lot of hot oil laying down the lower side of barrels?
this looks air cooled? I thought latter BMW boxer twins wet water cooled? they have stollen the thick & thin pin stripe on the side of the tank off HD!!

Jayman6
4 years ago

No malice or personal cheap shots intended mate, & apologies for any offence caused. All meant as as light hearted banter.

paulybronco
4 years ago

See we are nice people in QLD...

paulybronco
4 years ago

Or the beer...?

Neale
4 years ago

I like it, plenty of styling cues that go way back in beemer history.
But.... As someone wrote earlier, once you add all the shit for rego and compliance it could look a lot different.
1.8 litre flat twin ......sounds like a good idea to me.

Oz Dan
4 years ago

I love it......if they actually bring it to market, and it looks that good, I’m getting one bar an adverse test ride.....

Oz Dan
4 years ago

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Yes it would. I’d need to extend the shed to fit them all in though!

Oz Dan
4 years ago

Went into Wackers BMW to enquire about the R18.....they tell me there will likely be 3 versions, from the stripped down bobber as seen in this thread, along with two more touring style versions.
Deposits were being taken.....guesstimate of the Bobber price was around 40K. I left with my deposit in my pocket.

paulybronco
4 years ago

Quoting Oz Dan on 06 Jul 2019 08:55 PMedited: 06 Jul 2019 10:54 PM
Went into Wackers BMW to enquire about the R18.....they tell me there will likely be 3 versions, from the stripped down bobber as seen in this thread, along with two more touring style versions.
Deposits were being taken.....guesstimate of the Bobber price was around 40K. I left with my deposit in my pocket.

BMW would be ill advised to market it at that price. It has some opposition in the segment and is not going to be a limited edition run. My personal guess would be a fair bit less retail.

Krash Kinkade
4 years ago

Quoting Oz Dan on 06 Jul 2019 08:55 PMedited: 06 Jul 2019 10:54 PM
Went into Wackers BMW to enquire about the R18.....they tell me there will likely be 3 versions, from the stripped down bobber as seen in this thread, along with two more touring style versions.
Deposits were being taken.....guesstimate of the Bobber price was around 40K. I left with my deposit in my pocket.

Oz Dan, did you mean Wackers BMW?

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