2020 BMW R18 Cruiser: Everything We Know So Far 

I never thought in my life, that the most anticipated cruiser (R18) would be from BMW, and the most anticipated ADV bike (Pan American) would be from Harley Davidson. 🤣🤣🤣 it's like a sick joke. Need to win the lottery now, so I can have both bikes in my garage.

I have owned many Hondas and Harleys in my 45 years of riding experience, build this one and it WILL be my first BMW! Gotta love it!!! Siempre Adelante!

I still remember the R1200C fondly. I can only imagine how amazing a BMW cruiser will be

Being a Harley owner, this is one model that needs no changes. It's beautiful just the way she is... Remember BMW! If you build it, they will come...

I’m not a BMW guy but ,I WOULD BUY THIS ONE IN A HEARTBEAT!!

I feel like the target market for this. I ride a triumph and was recently thinking of getting an HD since I wanted a bigger displacement cruiser. The reality is I just can't stand the HD fanbase so much that I am reluctant to give them my money. Now I have an option I would ne happy to own. Excited for this and I intend to buy one

The bike is sensational. What a great showcase of German craftsmanship combined with a classic cruiser look. Absolute bomb. Can’t wait..for 2020.

Looks fantastic as it is. No water cooling, a rad on the front and no fins would only spoil it. I want one, can't wait for orders to be taken.😎

It’s such a gorgeous bike !!!

Having become bored with low RPM, air-cooled cruisers, I sold my big V-twin USA Cruiser and touring bikes. Now have only 3 Huge Fast Japanese racing bikes. I even sold the Ducati Diavel Carbon that bridged the gap and at one time, excited me. Now I see this rolling dose of testosterone, mojo and attitude... BMW, this 1 has my attention in a big way.

I think it's gorgeous! Those heads are so huge though. I was kinda hoping they would have just used the R1200 AC engine, but this thing is awesome! I hope they don't mess with it much (fairing, speedo, enclosed shaft, longer fenders) but they probably will. As long as the aftermarket is there, this thing will scream from showrooms. Hell, I'd love it if frames like this were avail for home builds for all the air-cooled engines. Hope this comes to fruition. Well done BMW.

thats just perfection

I'm a Harley guy. Have had a Wide Glide and currently ride a Road Glide. This BMW needs to be made. I would absolutely ride this bike.

That is spot on. They will only add a few things like • electronic fuel injection (keeping the carburettor look) like Triumph • Front Brake & Clutch levers to be more traditional • Maybe some water cooling to get their power to match

that open shaft drive is gorgeous

What a beauty!

The thing that will cut down the number potential buyers will be the price. If BMW don't get greedy, looking at all the positive comments, this bike could be a real winner.

Love the look of this bike, nice video bud

It looks so sharp and the craftsmanship is out of this world. Not to be surprised !!!! After all it is a Bemmer. BMW really knows how to fight the CG perfectly. I know first hand with my k1600 GA. Fantastic machines. Bring them on, BMW !!!! Once you ride them, you never off of them.

I really want this bike , she is a dope and realllly take on vintage in modern style .

A 2nd model with a pillion seat is a must option. I've already put in my pre-order.

I’m by no means a cruiser ‘guy’ but, that R18 is stunning. If BMW do go ahead with it hopefully they’ll stay true to the concept.

i love the styling.......But the engine is massive....2/3 that size for me would be MORE than enough. Absolutely in love with the idea of a BMW cruiser in that styling!

I have 2 Harleys. But with this offering I'm thinking "Please come take my money!!!"I hope they build it!

Although I currently ride a Street Glide, I've never been a big Harley fan boy. Hard core Harley riders may not like it, but I think it's drop dead cool. I love it, but judging by the comments below, it's funny how opinions differ.

I would definitely consider buying one, no doubt!

A beautiful and magnificent piece of machinery

It's a very elegant motorcycle coming from BMW. But it looks like the cylinder head stickout making it an aquadard handling in tight twisty roads. Keep it a concept

They’ll have to revise the front end, as in some form of “girder” linkage, or (?). There too much rake in it, as it is now, for the telescopic forks to “slide” without binding or flexing. Also if you watch the slow speed rider at the show, the front wheel wants to “flop” from side to side, indicating a need for a revised rake and trail 😉.

Powerful bike..... Nice engineering BMW.....

Love the Bobber look.

Beautiful!!!

Shouldn't change a thing...not a fan of going into debt, but I would finance this bike. Simply stunning!

Gorgeous bike! Only downside I see is the riding position. There is no way to stretch out, highway peg style. That massive motor is in the way.

Make the price something not criminal and people will buy it.

HO MY GOD ......IT'S SUPERB!....

If you look at the side view, it seems like the front brake calipers should be 50% larger... it would be a nice touch to also paint them the colour scheme that’s on the tank/ front forks which already match!

Put on a wider (240mm) rear tyre! It would even look more awesome 😉👍

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Bike looks perfect.

Gorgeous bike

Great looking bike.. Not aimed at touring.. Excellent street fighter/bobber..

The rear tire should be wider, but all in all, Wow a very nice motorcycle, a German Technology. Congratulation !

Great design. Crazy engine

Add a solenoid controlled valve in the exhaust system for a quiet/loud mode to keep the neighbors and cops happy but add a look at me 'rumble' when we get the urge.

I have a HD Breakout 114 and love it! I would buy that bike for sure,if it was a two seater. My wife likes to ride too!

One of my bikes is the R1200clc and would be looking to see something that would complement the body style and additional comforts for the long haul. Always love the boxer style and would prefer an option to the K1600 but for the long distance travel.

I'd love them to install the mirrors on the fronst fork's suspension tubes themselves, like it's seen in the new Harley Davidson Livewire electric motorbike (not on the handlebar, but on the front fork, suspension tubes). Could give R18 the mighty look it has without the mirrors, which is good. Also, they should incline the chair a little bit forwrads to create some contra as your body is being pushed back while accelerating. Btw, to me the seating position doesn't seem quite comfortable. It looks like you need to pull the handlebar just to stay on the motorbike, otherwise you would be fallen backwards. Maybe they can set the pedals a little bit lower to forwards for high riders... Overall, looking smoke hot motorbike

Beautiful bike

I want this clean R/5 design on a simple boxer 800 cc slightly underused motor with great suspention, Erle forks and single shock in the back . Great brakes .. CLean lines and made for 300 k miles ..The R nine T idea taken to a true neo traditional bike conclution..Quiet class and understated as the beauties of the 1930 - 1961 BMW's were .. Bacsiclly an R80 with modern parts and the look of the R/5 .. Be still my heart .. ( BMW How many Triumph STreet twins and its bretheren have sold in the last 10 years ? ) .. $$$$

I think and don’t know why BMW can’t make a retro bike based after the models from the 60’s or 70’s , they would sell like hot cakes!

I wish them the best, I love bikes

Really gorgeous scooter that I will never own. At 70 years old I am certain it will be well beyond my "pocketbook." I ride an R1200C. They didn't sell well but has been my favorite scooter. I owned a few Harleys and some other v-twins. I do have a Guzzi 1100 Bassa "California" too. I like that one as well. Both are very comfortable rides. The R1200C is by far my favorite long distance cruiser. The Guzzi is actually as comfortable on long trips. I have an older R100R that is great for jamming down twisty roads.

I would like one with a much smaller engine more bobber style. It s a super cool concept👊

Beautiful bike, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. However, I'm confident the things they will change will make it much less appealing, like covering the beautifully exposed drive shaft in a tube to give one example. We shall see.

Hopefully this goes better than their last foray into the american style cruiser segment, the R1200C.

A small fairing would be practical for this application.

The big thing I would change is I don't necessarily need 1800 ccs. The thing that keeps me from going for a Harley big twin (new) is that I don't want the massive motor just to have it.

Wunderschönes Motorrad. Beschissene Kameraführung!

Can’t wait

Wow, very beautiful bike, looks fast too, I like

pretty and cool bike

Sportster size bikes like the Indian scout bobber the Harley sporty 48 and the Triumph bobber are becoming really popular build a bike like that but downsized you will do very well here in the US.

Those giant cylinders sticking out the side of a motorcycle are just ridiculous. You don’t need a kickstand, just lean the bike on a cylinder head. I think I’ll stretch out my legs, oh I can’t the giant cylinders are in the way. Bummer I need heat shields on my shins, because the giant cylinders are rubbing against them. Bummer I dropped my bike and I cracked a cylinder head. Engine rebuild. Go back to the drawing board BMW. And while you at it design a stage one, two, three, and four, slip on exhausts, and a bunch of bolt on shiny things if you really want the Harley crowd.

Such a nice looking bike

Id buy the the crud outta that bmer it looks awsome

I want it!

After owning 3 Harleys, a Honda, and a BMW R90 this new R18 looks like the cruiser to get me back in the BMW corner permanently. This one is so cool I would never ever ever sell it. The only options it could use would be for some easily removable but cool looking and useful cruiser-worthy leather saddlebags. But the only real question now is how much is it gonna cost?

I am a cruiser fan, but not an orthodox one. I don't care how does it work but what it provides me. I have an Indian Springfield and would see no problem if it was a BMW cruiser. However, there are some points I didn't like on this cruiser: 1) Riding position: 1.1) A Box engine is not appropriate to a cruiser because it is supposed to use advanced controls; Parallel one would be nice (like Triumph Thunderbird); 1.2) The torso is projected forward; 2) From a BMW I'd expect a liquid cooled engine, So a 1550cc would be enough; 3) If a 1800cc has not a passenger seat option, forget it.

If the price is right, I may be one of those Harley jumpers to BMW

The loyal harley base is now starting to die of old age.

I have owned for quite sometime a 2004 Harley Softale Before that a Harley Low Rider and prior to that a 1200 Sportster. This BM'R is damn good looking and I can only imagine the ride. But I must repeat it is elegant but tough looking. I have a feeling this will get some Harley riders attention...………….I'm an older gent but it's got mine.

The seat will change I think, because even though it may be comfortable, it looks anything but. But want I really want to know is how expensive it will be.

It's a great looking bike. It will never be as big as some bikes in the cruiser market though as you simply can't have forward controls with a boxer engine.

If they make it I'm gonna get one!

Ooooooohhh la la , I like that 🤩

Truly stunning motorcycle. Very minimalist retro and should be very capable. How well will it sell in the USA I think is hard to say. I ride an Indian Springfield and so love the purity of this design. A proper motorcycle. But many riders like the shrouds, electronics, navigation etc. In part because they cruise on interstates as opposed to actually riding! Cheers

I wonder if they offer a retro sidecar to go with it?

2020 cant come soon enough!

I’ve never liked boxer engines on/in motorbikes at least from an aesthetic perspective and I don’t think it looks good on this bike either. I really hope they make a v twin or just something more sleek and profiled, if so and it’s not too expensive, I’d definitely want to buy one

The only thing I would change is to have an option for that nose cone. It is very...chrome. It would be nice to have it in cast natural finish or black. Maybe a carbon fiber special edition black out model. Other than that I think it is a great looking bike. I have a 1964 VW bug and a 2009 BMW 328 for my cars so I’m down with the pushrod boxers and bmw cars. I got a bunch of bikes but I’ve never owned a BMW bike. I wouldn’t turn down a r9t or this one.

The fins make it impossible to stretch the legs, it looks great but not practical for touring unfortunately. Love the drive shaft.

The boxer prevents forward controls. I'm 6'3", if I can fit with mid controls, I'm in !!! Build this bike...PLEASSSSE.

Love the bike. Not thrilled with the big black front forks. BMW has such a rich history with the Earle's fork and Telelever they should be able to come up with something cooler. Even Honda has a double wishbone front end. A chromed out Tuetonic springer front end maybe.

floorboards, more upright seating, clear windshield , bags, ....How much heat do the cylinders throw on the ankles ? beautiful bike

Am a harley owner and this bike caught my eye the only problem with bike is that is BMW , what BWB doesn't get is that the problem is the boxer engine , as soon as you start it you feel the push on the side and a other thing is that they dont install fenders on the bike but they sell it as accessories, why should the buyer pay for fenders to protect the engine and the company doesn't do it ? Also most dealerships charge you an arm a d leg for service or even just to talk to you .

Optional pillion seat!

One of the problem with sales is that current dealers, at least within 50 miles around me, have a limited stock. There are so many versions that they typically get only 2 or 3, and even that may mean they only get one of each color. Go to a local Harley dealer, which is in every small town, you will find at least 5 of each model and color. BMW is shooting themselves in the foot. They are not fooling anyone. They sincerely DON"T want to sell a lot of bikes in the US market. It is pure elitism.

Your typical BMW rider is um totally different than your typical Harley rider.

Awesome

They've always made fantastic motorcycles.

They need a wider bore and a smaller stroke. Less torque, sure, but it’ll fit a lot better and rev a lot higher.

BMW.... Best Motorcycle in the World.

Never likely to have forward controls, unless putting your feet on the cylinder heads counts! How much heat will come off the heads and onto your boots?

I’m getting a cramp in my eyes just looking at this bike

Add an R/51/3 style front and rear fenders on it with two-up seating and a pair of saddlebags and I would buy iti n a NYHurry and love it!

I just wonder, as low as the bike sits if the cylinder heads don't protrude too much. It looks like with aggressive cornering it could be a problem.

I agree with Peanut Butter but one area, NEEDS to have cruise control! My manual labor hands are in bad shape and I definitely would give a deposit for this bike with cruise control!! Have been test driving and pondering HD's and Indians this year (they have cc), but willing to wait a few months for this!!!

The H&S zealots will ensure that the reverse levers and exposed shaft internals won't make production - although I wish they would. But I can see the rest of the R18 looking a pretty faithful reproduction of the latest R5 apeing proto. Just make it already!

You know that BMW been easy jealous after to best for a Harley the first history !