She's simply irresistible

[Rogue Hawk]

:doorag:

https://youtu.be/xeB-JB6nwdY

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Wow! The jugs on that baby strike a path almost as wide as our Spyders! :roflblack: Did it ever go into full production?

 

[Rogue Hawk]

Yeah, I think its on sale.

 

[RICZ]

I love the exposed shaft drive.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I love the exposed shaft drive.

The first time someone's loose bag strap gets wrapped up in it I'll bet they'll rethink having it exposed. There's a reason OSHA won't allow open turning shafts on anything humans come in contact with.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Yeah, I think its on sale.

I decided to Google it. It was launched less than a week ago. Here's the YT video. Several comments about how the production model is somewhat blah compared to the Concept model from a year ago and that you link to. From what I read it's priced about $18000 US.

 

[bikerbillone]

Wow, how retro is that, replica after the 'old' R5, this thing is a beast...... Not sure far it will go on that tear drop fuel tank, those jugs will suck up some serious fuel.

 

[Grandpot]

Most BMW's are designed for people with long inseams. This one looks like it will fit my 29".

 

[ARtraveler]

There was a time when I would have taken a lot of interest in the R18. And I did have a Kawi 2000 for about a year. I do love those classic BMW lines. Tried a 650 back in 78, but turned out to not fit me. I have short inseams. Kawi won out that time.

My only concern is those big cylinders sticking out without protection of a roll bar. That could get messy, but the bars would be very ugly IMO.

Going to leave that to my dreams this time. :yes:

 

[canamjhb]

I wonder if they are offering "heat shielded boots" as an option.....:yikes: ..... Jim

 

[bikerbillone]

Grandpot, I know the feeling, I'm 29".

 

[redrazor]

I'm glad the comfort level on my 2014 RTL isn't bothered at all by my 27" inseam!!hyea:

 

[bikerbillone]

27", Oh my, blessings.

 

[cruisinTX]

I wonder if they are offering "heat shielded boots" as an option.....:yikes: ..... Jim

roflmao on first look, you would think that necessary, but after riding BMWs for over 400K miles since 1977, I can honestly say they don't run nearly as hot on the feet and lower legs as appearances would dictate.

 

[bikerbillone]

Very true, Crusin, very true.