DavidS 985 Posted October 12, 2020 On 10/10/2020 at 12:52 PM, nhchris said: It is a bruiser for sure. I wonder how much of that 750 lbs the head assemblies account for. They are MASSIVE! Upside... low center of gravity! (as long as they don't touchdown before the foot pegs. Man, there is enough room on the engine to put a tea pot and a skillet for eggs. I wonder what that thing weighs...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texscottyd 3,883 Posted October 12, 2020 21 hours ago, Michiel900GT said: I think BMW isn't copying HD. They don't have to as they have enough heritage of their own. Just look at the BMW R5 from 1935 and you'll see where the R18 inspiration is coming from. I agree, it’s definitely BMW’s own heritage they’re calling upon, all the way down to the awkward fishtail exhaust. What I don’t understand is the almost cartoonishly large scale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wintersdark 720 Posted October 12, 2020 Yeah, I get that there's this engine size = manliness thing going on with cruisers, but it seems patently absurd to me to continue packing ever larger engines into bikes that weigh so very much that you still don't get particularly great performance and - due to the insane weight - end up being kind of slow anywhere but in a straight line. I mean, this 1.8l beast of an engine is going to be walked by a Tracer. So... just... why? Not that a cruiser styled bike is bad, of course, but just packing a larger engine to have a larger engine but provide no performance advantage at all is just baffling to me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wordsmith 2,451 Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) As a dyed-in-the-wool Beemerista from way back, I can only echo what the general feeling seems to be about this behemoth. I have a bet going with AN Other that I will never see one on the road except maybe near a BMW dealership offering test-rides! I think my money's safe. Edited October 12, 2020 by wordsmith Wordsmith - a 1939 model. Previously owned a 2019 Tracer 900 GT, Midnight Black. Now enjoying a 2020 Yamaha MT-09 SP. Happily living near the sea in Redland Bay, SE Queensland, Australia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithu 2,177 Posted October 12, 2020 I think the R1800 motor is pretty. I wish they could put this (or maybe a slightly smaller version) into something more standard. Give it less fork rake and a higher tractor seat and it would be a true R5 homage, IMO. Alas, long-and-low is the retro/cruiser formula that everyone except me seems to prefer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Wolf 112 Posted October 12, 2020 11 hours ago, wordsmith said: ... I will never see one on the road except maybe near a BMW dealership offering test-rides! I saw one in the wild yesterday in California when I parked my bike. I was shocked. 1980 Yamaha 850 Triple (sold). Too many bikes to list, FJ-09 is next on my list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texscottyd 3,883 Posted October 12, 2020 27 minutes ago, Lone Wolf said: I saw one in the wild yesterday in California when I parked my bike. I was shocked. Shocked good, or shocked bad? <Off topic>: Is that an XS750 in your profile pic? The spiritual forefather of the CP3... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Wolf 112 Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) Well, it's the exhaust on that new BMW - the word "hideous" comes to mind. So that was the initial shock factor, like wow, someone bought one of those. The bike is not butt ugly, if you changed the pipes it would be tolerable. Not my thing. Yeah the profile pic is my 1980 Yamaha 850 Triple that I kept through 1996. That was a great bike, tons of torque, shaft drive. I have been riding an XSR900 and my old Honda 750, will be getting a Tracer or used FJ-09 when an opportunity arises. Edited October 12, 2020 by Lone Wolf 1980 Yamaha 850 Triple (sold). Too many bikes to list, FJ-09 is next on my list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Wolf 112 Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) They seem to be playing around with different concepts. These pipes are more tolerable. https://www.webbikeworld.com/the-bmw-motorrad-concept-r18-is-absolutely-stunning/ Edited October 12, 2020 by Lone Wolf 1980 Yamaha 850 Triple (sold). Too many bikes to list, FJ-09 is next on my list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilo3 443 Posted Monday at 08:38 PM I got to sit on one of these this weekend. It's absolutely hot garbage. I'm 6'3, and I couldn't bend my legs back far enough to even sit on the bike. I fit better on a yamaha R3 or a grom than this turd. I honestly can't believe this bike made it to production. I mean max 20-30 degree lean angle if that, by my eye. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knyte 294 Posted Monday at 10:10 PM Man, from Flying Brick to Flying Cement Truck. I don't mind the aesthetics, but yikes that's a big block of metal. 2015 red FJ-09 / touring bags / oil plug mod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whisperquiet 109 Posted Monday at 11:22 PM 2 hours ago, kilo3 said: I got to sit on one of these this weekend. It's absolutely hot garbage. I'm 6'3, and I couldn't bend my legs back far enough to even sit on the bike. I fit better on a yamaha R3 or a grom than this turd. I honestly can't believe this bike made it to production. I mean max 20-30 degree lean angle if that, by my eye. Did the dealer have any German get back whips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilo3 443 Posted Monday at 11:58 PM 30 minutes ago, whisperquiet said: Did the dealer have any German get back whips? I honestly felt a little sad for the salesperson. You could tell they've hear my concerns before. They had two standing proud right in the front door. They do look much better in person and have exquisite fit and finish. Just shit ergonomics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whisperquiet 109 Posted Tuesday at 12:03 AM It looks like my local BMW dealer has more than a dozen in stock....about the same the last time I checked. www.gatewaybmw.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sterlinggold 99 Posted Tuesday at 12:54 AM I hit a pothole on the test drive and the thing nearly crushed my lower back, has no meaningful suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
