I just bought the R18 TC loaded in Galaxy Dust metallic a couple of days ago & put two hundred miles on it. I've ridden it in Roll, but now plan to try Rock. It's been cold so the heated seat & grips came in handy. Coming off a 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTK on which I put 57,750 miles, I find the handling excellent, though the standing & parking lot manoeuvring takes some getting used to due to the different weight distribution. The HD bags & trunk are larger & the TC does not have a rack on the trunk & BMW doesn't offer one as an accessory, which comes standard on the HD so, packing will be a challenge. The cell phone compartment will barely accommodate a Samsung S10+ & certainly not a Note. The optional charging cable for the compartment is over $30.00! There are three power ports I have found; one on the faring, one in the trunk & one on the frame. They require a European adapter with USB ports, which costs more than $20.00 each. If your phone doesn't fit in the gas tank compartment you will need an adapter to keep the phone charged for the navigation system & if you listen to your own music or stream an internet radio station. There is also a power plug that will accommodate a battery tender. The command screen takes some getting used to, downloading the navigation system is a bit obtuse & so far I have not found the volume control for the navigation directions, if there is one; the voice is very soft. I put a driver back rest on the HD for about $100.00, as I remember & installed it myself. To put one on the TC, according to the dealer, you have to purchase a seat for near $1000.00, then the back rest.
@nelsonphilip45202 жыл бұрын
Now that's a real world review. It's noteworthy that BMW is said to be targeting the Motor Company's home market yet many of the issues you described seem to be related more to power ports being more suited to the European market?
@reconphil2 жыл бұрын
@@nelsonphilip4520 The power port issue appears to be the same as the automobile, but I am not sure as, this is my first BMW. I do like the style & handling of the BMW, but low speed, parking lot maneuvering is difficult, likely due to the wheelbase. The packing issue may be the difference in the cultures of travel in Europe vs the US. I can live with the smaller trunk space, but hope they come out with a rack for the trunk. I have since bought Cardo Bluetooth headsets for the helmets. They paired virtually automatically. BMW has features that won't work with the Cardo; the dealer suggested that it is because BMW has a BMW branded headset that is full featured. I also paired the Cardo with the phone. If I pair it with the bike, the navigation system doesn't work with full features. Never-the-less, this is a comfortable bike for long trips. It handles extremely well & has a lot of features I am still learning. Since it is a "First Edition", BMW & aftermarket manufacturers may come out with accessories to respond to the shortcomings in the future.
@nelsonphilip45202 жыл бұрын
@@reconphil Apreciate your real world feedback. I found myself smitten with the R-18 and have watch numerous KZfaq reviews which describe it built like a Swiss watch & jewel like. Which seems like an app description from what I've read & seen. I feel that BMW has done a marvelous job with the R-18 (especially the TC & B models!) and deserves applause. I hope that touring riders take to it and it becomes a successful entry for BMW and that they continue to develop the line up. Enjoy your ride!
@nelsonphilip45202 жыл бұрын
Sure enough that BMW has targeted H-D. But from my prospectus it's seem s that they are picking up where Honda left off with the first generation Valkyrie. And kudos to BMW, they have my attention!
@sesquashtwo2 жыл бұрын
This bike should have an height adjustable windshield such as is offered on the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental. For the cost as is, it should have been a standard feature. Once you own a model offering electric motor height adjustment for the windshield, you can not go back to a set-level bolt on, as on this bike. I hope they change that for 2023.
@JUFFAIR1012 жыл бұрын
Electric wind screen is a must !
@bobdumbell Жыл бұрын
Best review I've watched on this beast
@byronruhter14802 жыл бұрын
I look forward to my first ride. I’m particularly interested in the foot positioning. Hopefully the lower leg is at least vertical if not slightly forward. I’m 5’7”
@ljones40222 жыл бұрын
Wish Moto Guzzo had an engine this big.
@creigmacc2 жыл бұрын
I've yet to see a Trans Continental for under $32K. There must be quite the list of options if it has a starting MSRP under $25K.
@christophesallin20528 ай бұрын
Tellement plus belle en violet
@grumpyoldretiredcop83822 жыл бұрын
Good review in that you covered all the important points and give the viewer the feel of the bike. Bad review in that the audio quality was terrible and disruptive to the flow of the review. I'm sorry to say that hearing you say, "uh, uh" repeatedly didn't make it any easier to listen to. I want to enjoy your reviews and look forward to seeing better quality reviews in the future!
@arvindsingh46852 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the R18B to the K1600B??
@Rambler3582 жыл бұрын
How tall are you, and how often did you scape parts?
@rb99982 жыл бұрын
Straight forward review. 👍
@orangecrush19762 жыл бұрын
It looks like a Moto Guzzi California 1400 tourer. I imagine it doesn't perform as well.
@morrisdennis2 жыл бұрын
I luv that engine 😍
@morrisdennis2 жыл бұрын
I'm mainly concerned about lean angle. I have a road king and have nvr drug in curves.
@northerniltree2 жыл бұрын
The modes are really: Rock, Roll, & Scrape.
@morrisdennis2 жыл бұрын
I luv it ❤️ 😍 💖
@toddtonis2 жыл бұрын
Terrible audio on this video. Nice bike from what I could hear.
@thestcroixkid2 жыл бұрын
If only it had the k1600 motor...
@ericamerica25972 жыл бұрын
speaking volume fluctuations are driving me crazy. can't keep watching. every time you turn your head to the left where your lapel mic is... volume spike. too quiet, too quiet, VOLUME SPIKE. too quiet, VOLUME SPIKE. too quiet, too quiet, too quiet... ... ... too quiet, VOLUME SPIKE
@tabuleirocmd2 жыл бұрын
Compared to HD this BMW loses on aspects as suspension comfort, breaking capacity and leaning angle... These points don´t seem so difficult to correct imo. (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJ5yodOZpteYc5s.html )
@morrisdennis2 жыл бұрын
Goodbye hd back 2 bmw.
@RealSuperRando2 жыл бұрын
No, just no for so many reasons. I'm sorry, but this bike is laughable. Don't get me wrong, I have and love BMW's. I would just get the K1600GTL and be respected for my different path decision than ride this "wannabe accepted" in the Harley world bike. They aren't going to sell and everyone told them this when they started R18 development. Boxer motors don't make good cruiser bikes. They have the K1600B. Let it go, BMW.
@brianmurdock62962 жыл бұрын
you are not going to put on miles when you can not put highway pegs on it
@kirkkw2 жыл бұрын
I rode 850 miles last Saturday without highway pegs but was on a Triumph Trophy SE.
@morrisdennis2 жыл бұрын
I nvr buy 1st year model ..
@cosef44912 жыл бұрын
The audio was terrible. This is supposed to be professional journalism? The review was good enough but the audio was such a turn off I couldn’t pay attention. I’m sure if this was a review for Honda or Yamaha the audio would’ve been much better 😉
@Supernaut20002 жыл бұрын
Very amateur review. Poor voice quality with sudden bursts. Felt like he was reading a script and was forgetting it. No mention if the bike has a centre stand? Engine cooling? All I got was a BMW rehash. 2/10.
@elithegreat64632 жыл бұрын
This bike is literally 10 yrs too late. This style has jumped the shark. It looks like an old style Fat-Boy with a fairing hence, why it’s so late. This bike is one of BMW biggest Flops. 👎
@carlosd.23352 жыл бұрын
Not so. You're missing the point if you think it's "10 yrs too late." It's retro styling! It's supposed to look like an old-timey bike! Geez, wake up. You must have absolutely no aesthetic sense. This is an absolutely beautiful bike. Not for everybody; no bike is, but my prediction is that it will find its niche market and be a great addition to the BMW line. Personally, I love my R18!
@elithegreat64632 жыл бұрын
@@carlosd.2335 This turd is not selling, how much more proof do you need. The fucking thing is not even a full year in production and BMW can’t give these whales away. $2000 incentives to entice the suckers to even look at it. 👎
@carlosd.23352 жыл бұрын
No need for obscenities and such hateful language. We might like or not like a bike, but we should be decent to one another. Shame on you.
@elithegreat64632 жыл бұрын
@@carlosd.2335 I’m from Jersey, it’s how we talk here 😏