The angle of the shifter levers can be changed. Thought that would be obvious. And why would you want to get your boot toe under the forward lever anyway, just use your heal. That's the point, isn't it? I have the R18 Bagger, have the Transcontinental screen on it, crash bars front and back, sissy bar and luggage rack. Love the bike

The shifter and brake just take some getting used to. After I did, I have zero issues, even with a size 13 boot. I think the R18 bagger is an outstanding motorcycle and my go to bike over my sports bike and my touring bike. It’s just a blast to ride.

Well ! You could have asked the dealership ( if BMW authorized) to show you how to adjust the gear or break pedals 😆 as they are adjustable as we have all different sizes ! Regarding windshield, I’m agree with you! The rest is just a masterpiece

Good review. I'm on my 2nd BMW, K1600B, and I'm about to trade for a 2023 R18 TC. I've seen others complaining about the toe shifter, but you rarely, if ever, have to wedge your toe under there because all the up shifts are with the heel by pushing down. It grows on you. I have it on the K1600. There are 2 things I already think I'll miss on the K1600 that are not on the R18. Adjustable windshield and the quick shifter. All the Indian tourers have adjustable windshields, not sure why BMW chose not to include it on this top of the line model.

Good-looking bike, looks comfortable and has some class .

I like how different it is. Not my thing but variety is the spice of life.

Awesome looking motorcycle

Good review….. but if you look you’ll see the shifter leavers are adjustable and the heal shifter is there for a reason. Enjoyed your review though. I have a 2022 R18 Transcontinental and a 2023 R18 100 year anniversary model. So you can see I love BMW’s. This is why I know your review is a good one. First time seeing your reviews but now I be watching all of them. I see you said you have a Honda Goldwing. Is that still current? Do you have a review on it? That’s another bike I have and would like your thoughts. Good job on you review!!

Size 14 here even on my test ride had no issue shifting the regular shifter are brake paddle . Haven't tried thr heel toe except for the one on my ultra love heel toe

The shifter lever are adjustable

You dont typically want the clutch to engage right off the handle. One concern would be even a fully pulled in clutch hasn’t completely disengaged and while the bike may not be moving forward, you’ve got clutch parts unnecessarily rubbing on one another causing wear in advance of where it should be. Also, when the clutch throw is a little farther out, as you’re shifting through the gears, particularly if you’re going quickly through them, it ensures that you’re fully disengaging the engine from transmission and not slamming into the next gear. You dont realize it but when shifting quickly you’re not squeezing the clutch all the way back. Keeping a bit of throw in the clutch is smarter than having it engage right off the bar. Every rider has their preference of course, I’m just saying the facts.

StreetGlide(Fork mounted fairing) not Roadglide(Frame mounted Fairing).

Thanks for the detailed review, but one question. Your comments about your phone not being charged as much as you hoped, well from everything i've read there is NO Wireless charging feature. Sooo that might explain a few things.

The jack at the 14:30 mark looks like for a battery tender.

Good thing you don't have a ' Singing with Marshall' channel.

BMW didn't think the ergonomics for your feet through very well on this bike. It's a retro pain in the ass to shift and foot break this bike. 45.5mm Euro size foot here (11 in USA) and my boots don't work to shift on this bike, even worse with a raised heel than flat shoes. I've no idea what the german engineers were thinking, but I do believe it's hurting sales of the bike. The people coming to this bike are probably looking at it and coming from Harleys or Indians. BMW needs to do better if they want a slice of the Touring HD pie here in the USA, probably rest of world, too.

Great review as usual Marshall. I just find this BMW fugly and would never be seen on one. As for them pot's sticking out like that, just waiting to get knocked off. I can see them being good for keeping your legs warm, and that's about the only plus side I can think of.

Beautiful to look at and everything else Sucks regarding this model! 22 models are going for $16K so that tells you that no one wants this bike. Company that builds those amazing GS and RT and RR totally screwed up this one. Just a Museum piece for Munich.