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What kind of seat is that?
Bill Mayer customized for me at this year’s Top o’ the Rockies rally
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What kind of seat is that?
I think what was meant with the mention of the 1200CLC is the question “is the R18 destined to become a similar failure?” And not “is it similarly powered?.”
After all, they’ve been heavily discounted since just about the rollout. It’s a fair question.
Here’s one that the dealer REALLY wants to get rid of… a Demo, 210 miles. O% financing. BMW makes your first 4 payments. Full 36 mo. Warranty. No freight or setup fees. $13,995.
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BMW has some incredible incentives on these, including 0% financing, $3000 off and they will make the first four payments up to $333 each.
BMW has some incredible incentives on these, including 0% financing, $3000 off and they will make the first four payments up to $333 each.
FACT: A manufacturer doesn't do all that if the model is selling well.
OR- looking to increase visibility of a new product design.
OM
Come on man, its not very likely that they would do all 3 of those incentives at those amounts just for that reason.
Just trying to present another possibility to counter something stated as “Fact”.
It wouldn’t surprise me that making it easier for future customers to have a look at a new machine with more of them out on the road……especially when the limited dealerships compared with other brands.
Whatever the reason, looks like a good time to buy an R18 if one was thinking about a purchase.
OM
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Just got my R18B last Friday. Rode it home Friday night and rode it to and from work (55+ miles each way) on Monday (been too cold and wet for me since then).
Likes:
Low center of gravity
Heated seats and grips
Different ride modes
Dislikes:
None really just yet.
Am getting used to NOT stretching my legs out but that's not terrible and my lower back really enjoys the posture change (that is significant in itself).
I DO wish the windshield was a little higher to keep the wind off a bit more, but feel that's just me.
I love my R18 B.
I recently sold my 2008 R1200 GS Adventure with 96k+ miles, in order to get into either a HD Street Glide or Road Glide; all my buddies went out and bought new HD bikes with sound systems, navigation, wind protection and overall comfort - I immediately gravitated towards the R 18 B.
Likes:
Looks like a Street Glide - offers similar wind protection by comparison.. TC offers the best wind protection
Excellent Suspension +4" of travel
Comfortable - Riding Position is somewhat similar to my GS Adventure, except lower to the ground.
Powerful
Sound - Jekill & Hyde Exhaust
Handles Great
Active Cruise Control
Great Stereo - Marshall Sound system, with a hint of Alpine in it (Radio Receiver/Control Head is made by ALPINE)
Reverse Gear - Use it after every ride..
Low Seat Height & Heated
Strong brakes - ABS
Dislikes:
Wind Protection - I've slowly added the Transcontinental Wind Protection assets to my Bagger.. (Fairing Winglets, Auxiliary Lights and Lower Leg Wind Protection)