R18 and R18 /2

[T-foiler]

These two concept bikes are very interesting BMW ideas. I hope they both make it to market. My preference is the old school design- R18

 

[lee]

One BMW video mentioned a release date of 2nd quarter 2020.

 

[20774]

Longer older thread here:

https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?95118-2020-bmw-r18

 

[T-foiler]

Thanks for showing the old thread. I’m referring to both the r18 and r18/2.
Which one do you think would most popular?

 

[20774]

I'm not sure I understand what is meant by the R18 and R18/2?

 

[lee]

i'm not sure i understand what is meant by the r18 and r18/2?

r18



r18/2

 

[boogerman]

The R18/2 is not bad looking.....don’t think I would own one but not bad IMO.

 

[lee]

The R18/2 is not bad looking.....

I like it better than the R18.
Never thought I'd see the day where BMW was able to design a decent looking cruiser.
It's not for me but I bet the 18/2 will sell well.

 

[bc1100s]

I like it better than the R18.
Never thought I'd see the day where BMW was able to design a decent looking cruiser.
It's not for me but I bet the 18/2 will sell well.

Agreed on all points.

Ducati sells truckloads of Diavels. Why, I'll never know. This will be its direct competition. Maybe even a couple of Harley riders will "see the light".

 

[T-foiler]

 

[20774]

I think they're playing fast and loose with the "/2" moniker. I have a pretty good idea of what a /2 looks like relative to its younger siblings...I own one of each. But I'm scratching my head to see what makes one a "/2" and the other not.

 

[exgman]

Screenshoot of the R18/2 from EICMA video

 

[junkjohn]

It looks like the difference is the seat, fairing, and shiny bits.

 

[36654]

The sit-up and beg riding posture doesn't appeal to me

 

[lee]

It looks like the difference is the seat, fairing, and shiny bits.

Plus different exhaust and wheels.
I wonder if the spoke wheels are tube or tubeless.

 

[lee]

It will be interesting to see the HP and Torgue figures.

 

[bc1100s]

It looks like the difference is the seat, fairing, and shiny bits.

Significant frame changes, too. The rear suspension has the appearance of a hard tail, but isn't. Looks like an exposed driveshaft as well.

 

[exgman]

Looks almost like a small radiator at the lowest part of the engine in the front. Seems like a vulnerable place for that (if it is a radiator). Having those big cylinders just in front of the rider's shins might be a bit warm.

 

[PGlaves]

Having those big cylinders just in front of the rider's shins might be a bit warm.

That's what guys on 800s said about the 1150s.

 

[bc1100s]

Looks almost like a small radiator at the lowest part of the engine in the front. Seems like a vulnerable place for that (if it is a radiator).

Ducati has positioned them there since 1991. I've never had, nor have I heard of, any issues.