2022 BMW R18 Transcontinental: After 40 years of owning and riding Harley Davidson here is my experience, first 800 miles on Transcontinental | ||
Legend X= better XX= Much Better XXX =The best >= Tie | ||
2022 R18 Transcontinental | 2018 Harley CVO Limited | |
Ease of Lifting off kickstand | X | |
Fairing esthetic appearance | X | |
Windshield effectiveness | X | |
Stock Windshield at eye level not annoying | XX | |
Easy to read analog gauges | XXX | |
Easy to read / use digital screen | XXX | |
Information screen | XXX | |
Sound system bike not moving | XXX | |
Sound system bike at 70 MPH | XX | |
Handlebar ergonomics | XXX | |
Handlebar comfort | > | > |
Riding position | X | |
Engine heat, Lack of | X | |
Transcontinental appearance to Stock Harley | XXX | |
Transcontinental appearance to CVO Harley | > | > |
Phone interface | > | > |
Navigation | XX | |
Acceleration performance | XX | |
Engine note | XX | |
Vibration, Lack of | X | |
Cornering | X | |
Ease of straight-line riding | XX | |
Braking | > | > |
Comfort of suspension | XXX | |
Rough road suspension / handling | XXX | |
Passenger seating comfort | > | > |
Saddlebag / Top Case storage volume | XX | |
Delivering Rider excitement | XX | |
Usable RPM in any gear | XX | |
Technologically advanced | X | |
Effort of clutch pull | X | |
Ease of navigating backward without using power reverse | XX | |
Ease of turning on/ off heated seat/ handlebar | X | |
Value at list price MSRP | X | |
Resale value | Don’t know | High |