Torque of the town? BMW working on an R18 cruiser with serious twist

[MCN]

BMW are working on a second R18 engined model that will place a big cruiser version alongside the naked bobber they have been teasing us with for some time. Although MCN first spotted a full-dress...

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[Tripps]

IDK why they keep trying, BMW guys don't want Harleys, and Harley guys don't want BMWs.

 

[oldnewR3T]

IDK why they keep trying, BMW guys don't want Harleys, and Harley guys don't want BMWs.

I've spent decades on BMWs and really enjoy the boxer engine, but don't understand the value of this bagger. Will cost 3X what I paid for my R3T and underperform the rocket in every way.

 

[instant]

the concept bike looks stunning. the rest is just.. NO.

 

[Tripps]

Concept bikes always look stunning, lol.

 

[sonny]

A boxer touring bike of that size? Would have bought it yesterday.

 

[barbagris]

IDK why they keep trying, BMW guys don't want Harleys, and Harley guys don't want BMWs.

Except here - BMW dealerships are everywhere - Harley less so.

 

[Boog]

As a Test & Evaluation guy, I find I really should be a motorcycle tester. I think I would enjoy writing and executing a test plan on this and many other cruisers and baggers.

 

[Tripps]

Except here - BMW dealerships are everywhere - Harley less so.

Opposite here