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Andym535

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R18 Launch spam
« on: April 02, 2020, 03:03:02 pm »
Is anyone else getting a load of spam from BMW about the R18 launch? I'm impressed that they've managed to build something that's more F'ugly than a GS.
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2020, 12:02:27 am »
Nothing for me, they obviously know I'm a tight git.
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2020, 07:55:07 am »
I opted out years ago. You are obviously still fresh meat.
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2020, 07:41:47 pm »
Ah, I see it.

The exhaust has a greater volume than the petrol tank. Top marks for practicality.
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2020, 08:21:26 pm »
Why are they trying to kick HD's door in. Anyone who is an HD fan wouldn't look once at a BMW.

Anyone who has experienced BMW's lack of commitment to its existing customers (K12/13) wouldn't be seen dead looking at an advert for an up-and-coming Cruiser.

If anyone wonders whether engineers or accountants are currently running BMW, just take a look at the current line down...
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2020, 10:44:55 am »
11000 orders fm the USA market already secured. Mainly the long choper body. Clearly they have a completly  differently perspective in the other side of the earth.
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2020, 11:08:12 am »
Quote from: Costas on April 04, 2020, 10:44:55 am
Clearly they have a completly  differently perspective in the other side of the earth.

Quite true,  Costas - and not just motorbikes.

Let's hope the income is spent on designing the next European sports tourer (since there aren't any - BMW or otherwise).
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2020, 12:15:25 pm »
That engine is just wrong for a cruiser. Not because of its power, character or anything like that but because the cylinders are right where your feet should go. Try sitting on a low stool without putting your legs out in front of you and you'll see what I mean.
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2020, 10:48:48 pm »
... the bike weighs 345kg ready to roll

Wow. Did they forget to hollow the engine casings out?
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2020, 09:43:43 am »
Quote from: richtea on April 04, 2020, 10:48:48 pm
... the bike weighs 345kg ready to roll

Wow. Did they forget to hollow the engine casings out?

It's to get that "genuine Harley" feel. ;)
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2020, 10:32:26 am »
My Thunderbird can’t be far off that and it’s belt drive so hasn’t got the weight of the shaft drive. It’s things like big counterbalancers and steel mudguards that add up to that sort of weight.
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2020, 01:33:14 am »
In very small writing. .....i like it....



FTFY :-)
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Re: R18 Launch spam
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2020, 07:55:53 am »
Oh very good  rich.....
I like that too
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