BMW R18B

[Beer van Huet]

My son is interested in buying a BMW R18B from 2022.
Is anybody familiar with this motorcycle and able to provide some advice?
TIA

[Sorcerer]

The first year(s) had some over heating issues. Don’t know how it was resolved.

[bassman]

Might be something helpful here…., https://bimmerboom.com/understanding-common-problems-with-the-bmw-r18/

[Jess from VA]

I know nothing about BMW motorcycles.

I passed a K1600 the other day (doing better in traffic), and when it opened up he blew by me.  I paced him for awhile, but too far over the limit for my liking.  That 6 cylinder thing was fast (160HP).

(sorry for the drift)   

[Jack B]

I like the bike but there is no place to put highway pegs for your feet

[Rams]

Nice looking bike, don't know anything about them though.   I was trying to remember the last time I saw a BMW bike dealership for eventual support, can't remember that.   I have to assume BMW dealerships are more numerous in your part of the world.  Regardless of the year of the bike, eventually it's going to need something.

Rams

[Jersey mike]

I like the bike but there is no place to put highway pegs for your feet

It’s a nice looking bike but what I’m assuming is the radiator, sitting low between the headers looks like an afterthought. It looks out of place or too bulky.

[Jersey mike]

I know nothing about BMW motorcycles.

I passed a K1600 the other day (doing better in traffic), and when it opened up he blew by me.  I paced him for awhile, but too far over the limit for my liking.  That 6 cylinder thing was fast (160HP).

(sorry for the drift)   

I had to look up the K1600, it’s an impressive looking bike, especially if the rear trunk is detachable.

[Hook#3287]

I like the bike but there is no place to put highway pegs for your feet

It’s a nice looking bike but what I’m assuming is the radiator, sitting low between the headers looks like an afterthought. It looks out of place or too bulky.

With out looking it up, that looks like a oil cooler.

Couple years ago, when purchasing my Wing, the dealer also handled BMW.  They had several different models of that bike and were very open to any deal.

Nice bikes with excellent fit and finish by German engineering, but they just wouldn't sell.

[h13man]

I really like the looks this ride with gobs of torque like the VTX1800 and 800 lbs. though I would think it would handle better than than top heavy VTX. BMW's of old were very reputable bikes but when introduced the 1st. 4 cylinder, they tried the Chevy Vega motor "thought" but used some kind of super coating the cylinders. Never really been a brand I would purchase confidently since.

[Oss]

rode the k1600 on the test roads at americade years ago and yes it
was quite the beast    The bmw guys had us stop on this stretch of wet gravel and
one took my bike and rode back a ways and returned and locked brakes at around 40 or so and it stopped dead true and quickly  would not try that on my Interstate

Yes it was a bit top heavy especially if you have a passenger but smooth as silk

My bmw also has the oil cooler as it is the police model

IHO the bmw's are well made but the abs when it goes ......

my 2004 r1150 rtp is still at my mechanics since maybe September 2024 as the abs computer wont recgnize the wheel sensors once it has been programmed.   A real PIA. Should get it back this month or so he thinks   I have had 3 different bmw mechanics try to fix it    Had almost 18 trouble free years
beating on that bike till the abs went on me as it is my 3 season commuter bike

[Jersey mike]

I like the bike but there is no place to put highway pegs for your feet

It’s a nice looking bike but what I’m assuming is the radiator, sitting low between the headers looks like an afterthought. It looks out of place or too bulky.

With out looking it up, that looks like a oil cooler.

Couple years ago, when purchasing my Wing, the dealer also handled BMW.  They had several different models of that bike and were very open to any deal.

Nice bikes with excellent fit and finish by German engineering, but they just wouldn't sell.

Ok, oil cooler I’ll give you that. It still looks like an afterthought and bulky at that too.

[Hook#3287]

I like the bike but there is no place to put highway pegs for your feet

It’s a nice looking bike but what I’m assuming is the radiator, sitting low between the headers looks like an afterthought. It looks out of place or too bulky.

With out looking it up, that looks like a oil cooler.

Couple years ago, when purchasing my Wing, the dealer also handled BMW.  They had several different models of that bike and were very open to any deal.

Nice bikes with excellent fit and finish by German engineering, but they just wouldn't sell.

Ok, oil cooler I’ll give you that. It still looks like an afterthought and bulky at that too.

Agreed, it is fugly.  Doesn't fit the rest of the bike.

[Beer van Huet]

Thanks everybody for all the great responses.
Today, my son showed the bike to me.
Of 2022 but still brand new, it has only 2400 km on it.
I was really, really impressed by the looks an sound.
Sort of greyish metallic with black cilinder covers.
Very low seating, much lower than a Valkyrie.
When starting it, you really feel the torque. The bike tends to the right quite aggressively.
Not during a ride, however.
Very nice, deep growling sound.
Marshall speakers (4) sounds perfect as well as the wide display. With todays possibilities, adaptive cruise control, radio and nav, cordless phone connection, 3 riding modes/options and a zillion more options.
Fixed screen a bit low so the air flows around (not over) the helmet.
Hardbags are filled with a thick liner, space is disappointing.  With two integrated rear lights, very visible.
Typical cruiser and yet, unlike anything I have seen. Not a power cruiser either.
The two massive cilinders stick out quite a bit. Almost looks like a cross.
Impressive.

I took the pic from the internet, a bit shitty

[HayHauler]

We saw one in Colorado last Labor Day.  It was pretty impressive sounding while it was running.  Not too loud, but you could tell that those cylinders were quite large! 
Very nice bike, IMHO.

Hay 
Jimmyt

[Jess from VA]

Hardbags are filled with a thick liner, space is disappointing.

Beer, if more storage is needed, they make  "dry bags" from heavy gauge vinyl that are absolutely waterproof (even to the bottom of a swimming pool).  I use one for the back of my trunkless Interstate when I need more storage (always clothing and toiletries, so it goes in the room, and everything in the bags stays with the bike).  They are kind of a PITA to load, then the top is rolled shut.

[carolinarider09]

The only BMW I have ever owned.  The wife called it the Gazelle.