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The infamously uncomfortable stock seat on the R 18 Classic and various other models has a large number of posts, complaints, suggestions and solutions. It occurs to me we may have given BMW reason to really hit us, collectively, in the wallet moving forward. Rember the cheesy aphorism that the...

Hi fellow riders, BMW wants to make a profit. Understood. But these screws ...I find a wee bit problematic. Here are my observations and concerns; most grateful for any nuggets of wisdom. I extract a screw, say from the seat or the soft bag and there is a residue of metal dust from the...

Hello Fellow Riders, I priced a new Mustang/BMW seat at my local shop yesterday. I only ride solo and have removed the stock pillion muffin and pegs. I have to buy the complete set from BMW. It was kind of disappointing. I need change but I don't want to pay huge money for stuff that should...

I had a warm right foot on yesterday's ride and after some on-seat looking around I, (first time!), noticed the right hand engine cylinder is locate closer to the seat than the left hand one. The reason is obvious and I find this a bit amusing more than anything. I ride with Daytona GTX boots...

2021 R 18 Classic. Good dealer rebate made the price attractive. It is still in the crate, I should take posession first week of June. This will be an interesting step up from mid-weight singles and twins, mostly dual purpose. Older now, so I want to try cruising. Thanks for having me aboard and...