How would you describe the R18?

[estoma]

Oh I think he understands perfectly as do I....you are for sure that guy

Black Dog's communication skills are on a par with his (bike) modification skills. He'll drag you into the proverbial gutter and beat you there with experience.

 

[Black Dog]

Oh I think he understands perfectly as do I....you are for sure that guy

I know you are but what am I?
Your turn.

 

[Black Dog]

Black Dog's communication skills are on a par with his (bike) modification skills. He'll drag you into the proverbial gutter and beat you there with experience.

I will meet you on the playground at recess.

 

[R2K]

In the end, does it matter how we describe it? My sport bike buddies still let me ride with them, and my wife calls it “sex on wheels”. Good enough for me.

I like the way you wife thinks

 

[David R]

So I bought a cruiser, some one else bought a sport standard.
I love the bike what ever you call it.
David

 

[TodkaVonic]

Perfect!

Not bad, but let’s replay the interaction I (a 48 year old guy) had with the bartender (a twenty-something woman.)

She asked “whatcha riding?” I says “Sex on wheels” She says “O...kay” then walks to the other side of the bar to help someone who isn’t a freakin’ creeper.

 

[Black Dog]

In the end, does it matter how we describe it? My sport bike buddies still let me ride with them, and my wife calls it “sex on wheels”. Good enough for me.

I think Harley(Milwaukee Vibrator) tied that up distinction many years ago.
Sex on Wheels? Come on, do some research.

 

[Black Dog]

Perfect!

Holy Hand Grenade on Hamburger Helper.

 

[Gerard]

Done the search !
it rocks !

 

[theMucker]

Not bad, but let’s replay the interaction I (a 48 year old guy) had with the bartender (a twenty-something woman.)

She asked “whatcha riding?” I says “Sex on wheels” She says “O...kay” then walks to the other side of the bar to help someone who isn’t a freakin’ creeper.

Maybe I didn't get enough sleep last night, but I don't get it, TV.

 

[theMucker]

So I bought a cruiser, some one else bought a sport standard.
I love the bike what ever you call it.
David

The man asked a question and we gave our opinions. I certainly don't expect everyone to agree with me. If that was possible, we wouldn't need this forum.
You guys are great (Black Dog excepted).

 

[TodkaVonic]

Maybe I didn't get enough sleep last night, but I don't get it, TV.

It’s a dirty old man thing to say.

 

[Black Dog]

The man asked a question and we gave our opinions. I certainly don't expect everyone to agree with me. If that was possible, we wouldn't need this forum.
You guys are great (Black Dog excepted).

I know you are but what am I?

 

[Gaylord Poe]

Maybe I didn't get enough sleep last night, but I don't get it, TV.

Good grief

 

[Gilles]

Done the search !
it rocks !

 

[B-Rad BMW]

A beautiful, impractical, most amazing garage ornament, and such a different ride than any other.
A very peaceful and satisfying Motor Bike to own.

 

[cwo4uscgret]

I certainly don’t refer to it as a “German Harley” nor convey any thoughts that would compare it to a Harley.

I think of it as unique piece of BMW mechanical technology. When I describe it to a lay person I start out by saying this BMW’S largest ever built opposed piston twin; followed by horse power, displacement, and then describe Rain, Roll, and Rock! That usually piques their interest...a lot. I then say it’s a First Edition; and is tagged with “Made in Berlin” in several places; so I call it my “Beast from Berlin.”

I really try not to compare it to other bikes; including my old (1998) R1200C - which was techy back then; however the male model, thin as a rail, in a brown leather two piece riding suit and the futuristic helmet fortunately didn’t make the cut to the R18!

I’m am a retired U. S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 and a Retired Customs and Border Protection Officer. My first 4 years of Active Duty was as an Airman, striking for Aviation Ordnanceman; spend my last 2 years in the Navy in the Carriers ENTERPRISE (2 days) and the MIDWAY (25 months). Before my mother passed away she sort of apologized to me; saying that she did too good of a job teaching me about sarcasm! “Who, me?” I asked?”

Then, when I received my commission Tact and Diplomacy were never family traits and now I almost had Carte Blanche to speak freely. The young impressionable Ensigns, sitting at attention during the evening mean whenever the CO or XO asked them a question; I would (and to a degree the CO Would throw it out there for me; and I’d reply: “Sorry Captain we can’t do that! Then after the younger officers gat a bit of a grip I’d offer a viable solution; ready to be implemented. Once or twice one of the smarter ensigns would ask how I got away with “it”. Well, I said, between you and I it is my job. But I continued, you have to have a viable option available, and for God’s sake you’d better b right!

But I digress.I just say that the R-18 is a modern, hi-tech motorcycle that is the result of over 100 years of experience; and then say: ”No ma’am (or sir) you can not take my bike for a spin!
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[clivescott]

I agee - I don’t see it as a German Harley. It pays to much homage to those deco classics like the R5 and the 500K

 

[prezzr1]

I can't believe you didn't show here a picture. You carry one with you right? Let her tell you. As you can see perception is personal.

2021 Ri8 First Edition
2017 R9TSCR
2007 K1200R Sport

 

[TodkaVonic]

I can't believe you didn't show here a picture. You carry one with you right? Let her tell you. As you can see perception is personal

Like a folded up 4x8 inch glossy tucked into my wallet? No. I have a bunch of photos on my phone but none really do it justice.