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BMW R18 first edition Classic review

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David swordplay

David swordplay

Күн бұрын

Hello,KZfaqrs An unexpected road test came my way on the R18 classic, this is probably the longest video I have ever done it was a lot of fun, but is the bike a flawed genius? One thing it is is beautiful, sculpture in metal, but would you pick it over the traditional brands of cruiser. I came away not sure. Thanks to Bowker Motorrad for the opportunity to ride a special machine
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@mvshtaq
@mvshtaq 2 жыл бұрын
Pleasant Review, DS. Like the laid back presentation while on the city road and highways, hands on.. Thanks.
@Davidswordplay
@Davidswordplay 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it. And thank you for watching the video.
@boxofmoles4057
@boxofmoles4057 Жыл бұрын
I own the Classic. Love it. One flaw. The windscreen is abhorrent. Wind buffeting at 65 mph or above. Shame on the design engineer. Abysmal failure. However, there is a fix, at at very reasonable price. Clearview Shields (Fort Collins, Colorado). Multiple heights, widths, and curvature to redirect wind. Impressive, and a great price. 36 years of experience. Ships worldwide.
@Davidswordplay
@Davidswordplay Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, and thanks for commenting found the screen not to my liking either. it's good to know there are aftermarket screens available
@boxofmoles4057
@boxofmoles4057 Жыл бұрын
@@Davidswordplay Craig Stenger and his family have been in business for 35+ years. They make screens for hundreds of bikes and ship worldwide. Easy to install.
@waydegardner7373
@waydegardner7373 Жыл бұрын
@@Davidswordplay I added some lower fork deflectors from Memphis Shades. Made all the difference in the world.
@gl2856
@gl2856 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my Classic for almost 4 weeks , and it took me around 300 smiles to get fully used to it. I’m now on 17 hundred miles and for all this time I’ve been in Roll , never thought about Rick. May I’ll try it next time out 😂 it is an amazing machine with a build quality second to none , but it’s not perfect , the seat is crap and I’ve put my sheepskin on it and it’s improved it no end , but I agree it could do with being a little higher for me being a 6 footer , other than that the riding position is almost perfect, the screen is a shade too low could do with another 2 to 3 inches in height. The suspension is fine no idea what the rears set on but I’ve no need to alter it, the fuel gauge tell you when you’re on reserve and it has around 50 smiles left in to go get fuel. I’m used to that now I set trip 1 at full , and that works fine. So I’ve no complaints. Good honest video , thanks , 👍 Graham.
@Davidswordplay
@Davidswordplay 2 жыл бұрын
Bit Jealous, it is an awesome-looking bike Thanks for commenting I hope you are showing it off in this lovely weather!
@jeffsebastian2236
@jeffsebastian2236 2 жыл бұрын
Get yourself in rock mode, and keep it there .
@boxofmoles4057
@boxofmoles4057 Жыл бұрын
Rock. All day. Every day. Regarding the abhorrent windscreen, see the comment I posted. Regarding the seat, I just upgraded to the Day Rider.
@jasoncrook1
@jasoncrook1 2 жыл бұрын
Would have been nice to see you give it some top end revs , I think them two massive cylinders going horizontally would have some handling issues if you road it like you stole it 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
@andreasschaetze2930
@andreasschaetze2930 2 жыл бұрын
No, it doesn’t. But it has character
@anthonyfrost3601
@anthonyfrost3601 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning bike but I think I'll give it a miss 👍
@duosable
@duosable 2 жыл бұрын
How was the wind protection? Was it noisy?
@Davidswordplay
@Davidswordplay 2 жыл бұрын
The noise was not to bad but I would get a slightly bigger screen for touring 👍😁
@MikeGreen-pv6ti
@MikeGreen-pv6ti Жыл бұрын
@@Davidswordplay Puig do one which is taller that would solve the problem
@Davidswordplay
@Davidswordplay Жыл бұрын
@@MikeGreen-pv6ti Thanks for the info Mike, and thanks for commenting.
@kellyco4139
@kellyco4139 2 жыл бұрын
I love all the armchair experts and the people who ride it for an hour and then think they know the bike and can do a review ?
@Davidswordplay
@Davidswordplay 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment
@asianconservativelawyer1531
@asianconservativelawyer1531 2 жыл бұрын
Why not? You go to a restaurant and take one bite out of your food and say if it’s bad or good.
@kellyco4139
@kellyco4139 Жыл бұрын
@@asianconservativelawyer1531 you’re an intelligent person comparing a motorcycle to your dinner ?
@renestuder79255
@renestuder79255 Жыл бұрын
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