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The box, the stripes, and the chrome bits on the engine I believe are the differences between 1st and subsequent years. I have a 23 and the engine is all black, and no stripes on the body. Tho you can order a new bike with stripes if you were so inclined.Had not noticed that prior. Uncertain how a first edition r18b differs from later years. Save maybe for the free kit box they gave back then. Nice spot running lights, bike I may look at does not have them. They also have a TC in that purple color for like 4.5k more plus yet more weight.
I do dig white pen striping on black paint. Just wish the speakers did not take up so much room in the bags though if you like tunes you got to ‘play’ the price for speaker space.
The B does not come with spot lights on any year of manufacturing. Scott fitted this as he likes that from the TC.Had not noticed that prior. Uncertain how a first edition r18b differs from later years. Save maybe for the free kit box they gave back then. Nice spot running lights, bike I may look at does not have them. They also have a TC in that purple color for like 4.5k more plus yet more weight.
I do dig white pen striping on black paint. Just wish the speakers did not take up so much room in the bags though if you like tunes you got to ‘play’ the price for speaker space.
Below are the TC items I added to my Model B; I love the look and black colored accents on the B vs the TC:Bro..!! I love my R18 B First Edition... It looks like you're looking at a 2022 First Edition
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Black dash alone is far better looking than the TC dashBelow are the TC items I added to my Model B; I love the look and black colored accents on the B vs the TC:
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Agreed 100%Black dash alone is far better looking than the TC dash
how does the exhaust sound? compared to stockBelow are the TC items I added to my Model B; I love the look and black colored accents on the B vs the TC:
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Slightly more throatier when in the "Hyde" mode; it's not Harley Davidson loud and not as distinct as a DUCATI Termignoni exhaust..how does the exhaust sound? compared to stock
“…on reflection overall it was a less fun ride than the R18 imo. In hindsight, I probably should have just changed the rear shock on my R18. Fuel capacity/ gauge weren’t an issue for me.…”I went from an R18 to an R18B both in FE trim.
The B handled better because of the rake difference and was more comfortable for sure but, on reflection overall it was a less fun ride than the R18 imo. In hindsight, I probably should have just changed the rear shock on my R18. Fuel capacity/ gauge weren’t an issue for me.
The capacity of the saddlebags is laughable compared to the equivalent HD Street Glide Special I’d owned previously (2018 model I believe the 2024 models are even bigger). I get that BMW wanted to show off the exposed drive shaft but I would have appreciated more room, easily achievable by altering the angle of the forward side of the bag. The infotainment screen was nice to look at but a lot less useful (again imo). The new HD screen is amazing from what I’ve seen. Bag capacity and no inbuilt nav/ CarPlay option for nav both big misses by BMW for me.
FE trim on the B gets you nothing different to a later model, here in the UK at least other than First Edition on the saddlebag hinge. The extra chrome, pin stripes and contrast cut wheels are all available to be optioned from new. If you’re buying used, getting the welcome box is not guaranteed so I wouldn’t necessarily count that as an extra.
Edit to add: I also felt that the quality of my B wasn’t as good as my R18. Little things like the side panels being plastic rather than metal and some other fit/ finish pieces. Still a high quality machine just felt that the attention to detail wasn’t as high.
Agree on bag volume on the R18B/TC due to those darn speakers lol. Indeed, the new 2024 HD bike bags have lots of storage space and their new frigging TV sized TFT screen is beyond large. I guess if you have to ask what it cost you cannot afford it and for certain Harley 2024 Roadglide and Streetglide cost a lot now days.I went from an R18 to an R18B both in FE trim.
The B handled better because of the rake difference and was more comfortable for sure but, on reflection overall it was a less fun ride than the R18 imo. In hindsight, I probably should have just changed the rear shock on my R18. Fuel capacity/ gauge weren’t an issue for me.
The capacity of the saddlebags is laughable compared to the equivalent HD Street Glide Special I’d owned previously (2018 model I believe the 2024 models are even bigger). I get that BMW wanted to show off the exposed drive shaft but I would have appreciated more room, easily achievable by altering the angle of the forward side of the bag. The infotainment screen was nice to look at but a lot less useful (again imo). The new HD screen is amazing from what I’ve seen. Bag capacity and no inbuilt nav/ CarPlay option for nav both big misses by BMW for me.
FE trim on the B gets you nothing different to a later model, here in the UK at least other than First Edition on the saddlebag hinge. The extra chrome, pin stripes and contrast cut wheels are all available to be optioned from new. If you’re buying used, getting the welcome box is not guaranteed so I wouldn’t necessarily count that as an extra.
Edit to add: I also felt that the quality of my B wasn’t as good as my R18. Little things like the side panels being plastic rather than metal and some other fit/ finish pieces. Still a high quality machine just felt that the attention to detail wasn’t as high.