TEWKS Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 No not that BM! Actually, it’s not too bad I guess. Wow I typed that with a straight face...Looks to me like they just plain gave up at the fairing. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rideapart.com/articles/401302/spotted-bmw-r18-spy-shots-2/amp/ Link to comment
92Merc Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Yeah, I think they are going a little too retro on the looks. I'd rather the integrated the spots into the fairing. And TS. More like Indian does with the Challenger. Windshield isn't movable in this mule either. BTW, what do you think that box above the headlight does?? Link to comment
Ponch Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Looks cramped. The suspension or lack of it looks the same as the 1800 we've seen. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 39 minutes ago, 92Merc said: BTW, what do you think that box above the headlight does?? Almost looks like an integrated GoPro but doubt that. Maybe some kind of traffic avoidance system? A light? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, Ponch said: Looks cramped. Even for a five-niner. Ok, I lie. 1 Link to comment
BamaJohn Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 .......and that's all I have to say about that! Link to comment
Ponch Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 16 hours ago, TEWKS said: Even for a five-niner. Ok, I lie. I'm a six fiver and it doesn't look inviting at all. Then again, maybe the cruiser crowd is shorter than the demo norm. 1 Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Good for BMW if they sell any of these. If I want another cruiser, I'll get another Harley. I just dont care for the looks of any of the newer bagger/cruisers. The Indians are ok but just dont have the fit and finish of a Harley. Wish I hadn't got rid of this one. 2 Link to comment
AZgman Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Why would BMW do this, again? No thanks, the K1600 bagger is bad enough. YMWV! 1 Link to comment
dirtrider Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Morning__ Well, I sure hope it can cook & clean 'cause it sure isn't a looker! 3 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 48 minutes ago, MikeB60 said: If I want another cruiser, I'll get another Harley. Wish I hadn't got rid of this one. Mike, it’s good to be King! That’s a looker for sure, and a fine riding motorcycle as long as you understand cruisers. Now for me, if a new Harley was in my future it’d have to be an Ultra Limited. Blacked out of course! Classic Perfection right here. Or maybe just the single color, blacked out of course, again. 2 Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, TEWKS said: That’s a looker for sure, and a fine riding motorcycle as long as you understand cruisers Yes sir! I would get questions periodically about comparisons between my Harleys and BMWs. For me there is no comparison, I can like sport touring bikes and cruisers but they are way different animals. Ultras are nice rides and the Milwaukee 8 is a great engine. 1 Link to comment
JamesW Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Probably go over big in Texas since it's about those peoples speed. Just got back from that state of mind. Grrrrrr....... Link to comment
Skywagon Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 What state of mind and those peoples speed was that? Just curious. Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Two problems right out front for me. Fixed position windshield is not acceptable from BMW so hopefully this fairing is not the final form. The bags while obviously unfinished with exposed hinges look a tad on the small side. Did you notice that blank/screen area below the gauges, that is pretty large. Fairing has integrated speakers too. As for that square above the head lamp, perhaps forward emergency braking sensors? I look at it this way, the only issue I had with my M8 Harley was the weight. If Harley were to finally get off their ass and put in a new tour line frame and suspension cutting the weight I would seriously consider going back. The M8 line handled very well and they do such a much better job in letting you have the bike that looks right for you and fits you well too. Patent, Design registration, suggests that yes that wind screen is correct Link to comment
Rougarou Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 This is the only bagger I'd want to ride: Maybe one day,.......just wishing,........I'll get one,..... 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 You would be living the dream if you got one of those. Nothing runs like a Deere. Just sayin' Link to comment
RTinNC Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 On 2/29/2020 at 9:57 AM, TEWKS said: Mike, it’s good to be King! That’s a looker for sure, and a fine riding motorcycle as long as you understand cruisers. Now for me, if a new Harley was in my future it’d have to be an Ultra Limited. Blacked out of course! Classic Perfection right here. Or maybe just the single color, blacked out of course, again. Had on of these CVO's park next to me at a Hilton Garden Inn. It is probably the first CVO I would like to own! God bless Harley for moving from Chrome to the "black chrome" or whatever they call that black finish. VERY pretty! 2 Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 April 3rd is the announcement date Link to comment
RandyShields Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 4 hours ago, CommuterChris said: April 3rd is the announcement date If it is a gathering of more than 3 people, it could be cancelled and done virtually! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 I heard they were expecting six. I think the finished product is going to look much better than what has been posted. Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 will be at a show in San Antonio Link to comment
lkraus Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 It was at Daytona. Displaying it in a truck makes it pretty clear that they are after the Harley market. "Make Life A Ride In a Truck" (Not my picture) Ergos look awkward, it's a long way from seat to bars, especially with feet tucked behind cylinders forcing knees up. Link to comment
JohnH Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 The rusty beat up truck it’s in is a mystery. Why transport it in a piece of junk like that? Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 That's kind of a thing now. I suspect that underneath the "patina" that truck runs like a scalded dog as we like to say in Tennessee. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 I guess it’s a thing. Edit... Mike wins with “a thing” 1 Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 thought the bike at Daytona was the last concept and not the actual two release bikes. I am sure only the stripped down model would have spokes Link to comment
chrisolson Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/15/2020 at 7:59 AM, TEWKS said: I guess it’s a thing. Yep .... 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 A couple “things” in the making here. A shop in town that makes things but they seem very slow at it because I never see a finished thing. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Pat, I really like the green one. Is it for sale. 1 Link to comment
AZgman Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 The green one has the optional windshield vent... 1 Link to comment
Ponch Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 On 3/15/2020 at 6:53 AM, lkraus said: It was at Daytona. Displaying it in a truck makes it pretty clear that they are after the Harley market. "Make Life A Ride In a Truck" (Not my picture) Ergos look awkward, it's a long way from seat to bars, especially with feet tucked behind cylinders forcing knees up. Looks painful Link to comment
Oldironken Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I'd take the truck over the bike, and i don't hate the bike. I just like old trucks Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 A couple more shots of the Bagger version R18. Link to comment
Skywagon Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I thought I'd seen those tail lights somewhere....but where... Since it has those tail lights I wonder if it has a chrome lever to pull out to put it in overdrive and lower compression to near zero. Only the old guys will know what I'm saying. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 With the ADV top case attached, I couldn’t help but flash back to Donny & Marie. “I’m a little bit country I’m a little bit rock ‘n roll” “I’m a little bit adventure I’m a little bit cruise ‘n roll” Cmon’, all my writers are working from home! Link to comment
Ponch Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I hope the production bike is a lot better than that. 1 Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 One of the versions revealed, the Road King clone and more pictures of it are here Link to comment
Pappy35 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I'm not a cruiser guy at all so my opinion is of course going to be skewed. One thing that really strikes me about this machine is that the peg position is going to be horrible. A low-slung machine like that or a HD or whatever just begs for a forward set peg arrangement. With the engine in the way like that and one's knees bent at that angle with no options, man, that bike is going to be a chiropractor's dream come true. I think it looks kinda cool but that's it. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Yup, unless there’s a way to sling your legs up over the cylinders (awkward looking position ) it’s gonna flop, at least for the long haul. Link to comment
RandyShields Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 4 hours ago, CommuterChris said: One of the versions revealed, the Road King clone Having had a Road King, I have to say the BMW has a long way to go to look as good as the Harley. 2 Link to comment
RTinNC Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 53 minutes ago, RandyShields said: Having had a Road King, I have to say the BMW has a long way to go to look as good as the Harley. I suspect THAT is a prototype and the final product will be much slicker. .... we can only hope. Link to comment
RTinNC Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 My buddy and his 2008 Road King CVO. Yes .... hard to compete with Harley! 1 Link to comment
Red Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 So then, I read in the Wall St Urinal that BMW bought Harley Davidson at a bargain price. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Red said: So then, I read in the Wall St Urinal that BMW bought Harley Davidson at a bargain price. FAKE NEWS!! Link to comment
92Merc Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I think it's a decent try, but they are about 10 years too late. Cruiser sales are on the decline. Personally, I'll buy a GTL if I want a full on bagger. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 2 hours ago, TEWKS said: FAKE NEWS!! It's not, he said it on the internet so it's got to be true, really, I believe him 100%. 1 1 Link to comment
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