Finally today I test ride a 2022 R18TC. It was a greyish colored one whatever they are calling that nowadays.
The deal is so good for BMW to offer which means they are really in trouble with this model not selling in the US.
I wonder if they stop the production soon.
Bike was listed $21000 and OTD calculation came up to $23000...I was offered financing at 0% for 60 months with $0 down and $0 payment for the first 7 months.
I love the financial portion of the deal and I really wanted to like the bike...
BUT .... Yes, there is a big "but" there...
When I sat on the bike for the first time before the test ride I've said "OK this is not bad at all"... That lasted until I hit the START button!
OMG !!!
Now, I came back from GSA (5 of them in the last 10 yrs) and Goldwing Tour, GS, R1250RT, Valkyrie Interstate background...
So, almost all my bikes last 20 years or so were over 1000cc and big bodied bikes.
The first thought passed thru my mind as soon as engine started was " No wonder BMW trying everything in order to give these things away for almost free"...
Well, in BMW's book where you can't get a $500 discount on a GSA MSRP, this bike is offered for "Free" as far as I am concerned!
I hated the heel toe shifter but as I understand it could be converted to regular shifter as I am used to in 48 years of riding.
Does anybody really get used to that shaky feeling? When engine started for the first time I thought it was going to rip the clutch lever from my hand and I held onto it like a vice grip for my dear life.
It is very heavy bike and it feels heavy too... I mean no way around not feeling that weight in a parking lot speed maneuver session.
IMHO all that labor and luxurious materials ruined by few bad design flaws...
Small but really irritating stuff will not seduce a lot of riders run to the dealerships and buy one.
Like I mention before I don't know if R18TC have any future in the US market ?
I am very doubtful...
As for Owning one? I am very skeptical about what will that bring to the table?
Can any owners here tell me their experiences please?
Thanks,
The deal is so good for BMW to offer which means they are really in trouble with this model not selling in the US.
I wonder if they stop the production soon.
Bike was listed $21000 and OTD calculation came up to $23000...I was offered financing at 0% for 60 months with $0 down and $0 payment for the first 7 months.
I love the financial portion of the deal and I really wanted to like the bike...
BUT .... Yes, there is a big "but" there...
When I sat on the bike for the first time before the test ride I've said "OK this is not bad at all"... That lasted until I hit the START button!
OMG !!!
Now, I came back from GSA (5 of them in the last 10 yrs) and Goldwing Tour, GS, R1250RT, Valkyrie Interstate background...
So, almost all my bikes last 20 years or so were over 1000cc and big bodied bikes.
The first thought passed thru my mind as soon as engine started was " No wonder BMW trying everything in order to give these things away for almost free"...
Well, in BMW's book where you can't get a $500 discount on a GSA MSRP, this bike is offered for "Free" as far as I am concerned!
I hated the heel toe shifter but as I understand it could be converted to regular shifter as I am used to in 48 years of riding.
Does anybody really get used to that shaky feeling? When engine started for the first time I thought it was going to rip the clutch lever from my hand and I held onto it like a vice grip for my dear life.
It is very heavy bike and it feels heavy too... I mean no way around not feeling that weight in a parking lot speed maneuver session.
IMHO all that labor and luxurious materials ruined by few bad design flaws...
Small but really irritating stuff will not seduce a lot of riders run to the dealerships and buy one.
Like I mention before I don't know if R18TC have any future in the US market ?
I am very doubtful...
As for Owning one? I am very skeptical about what will that bring to the table?
Can any owners here tell me their experiences please?
Thanks,