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It's so mahosive it's got a reverse gear :lol:

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Re: BMW R18

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It's not for me... but.... sure... if you like it !
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I think it looks alright.

The japs seem to go a bit ott on their cruisers, but that looks lean and mean, I like the exposed drive shaft!
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I think I like the idea of it more than the actual bike itself, it's a smidge retro for my tastes.
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MrLongbeard wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:01 pm I think I like the idea of it more than the actual bike itself, it's a smidge retro for my tastes.
This - similarly to the Rocket 3, I'd like to see that engine done up with full 'Tour/Sport' chassis and equipment - a GoldWing/RT type bike. The Rocket 3 engine especially would be absolutely hilarious in a 'Sport/Tour' chassis. :D
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I agree. Though I'd like a lighter bite. The he-ain't-heavy-he's-my-Rocket-3 is too weighty for my tastes; Triumph need to put it on another diet.

How much does the new R18 weigh? 345 Kilos? It's more than a Fat Bob!
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Its a nice idea but I think I'd go for the Rocket 3 if I was after something Humongous, and the Rocket 3 is about 290 Kgs dry - 60kgs lighter..
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Rockburner wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:32 pm
This - similarly to the Rocket 3, I'd like to see that engine done up with full 'Tour/Sport' chassis and equipment - a GoldWing/RT type bike. The Rocket 3 engine especially would be absolutely hilarious in a 'Sport/Tour' chassis. :D
H pipe dream: Diavel with a BMW RT fairing :)
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Horse, I can understand your dream: it’s “naked, powerful and muscular” :mrgreen: (according to Ducati).

Horse wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 4:38 pm Diavel with a BMW RT fairing :)

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Hot_Air wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:50 pm Horse, I can understand your dream: it’s “naked, powerful and muscular” :mrgreen: (according to Ducati).

Horse wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 4:38 pm Diavel with a BMW RT fairing :)

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If my knees get cold they don't work too well, so a full fairing is far more comfy. Plus, bar mounted screens can cause odd effects due to wind pressure (vortex off the rear of artics is worst)

Note how I deliberately ignored your deliberate taunt ;)
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Horse wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:17 pm If my knees get cold...
You need a Guzzi.
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KungFooBob wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:22 pm
Horse wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:17 pm If my knees get cold...
You need a Guzzi.
Had a V50. Very considerate bike, used to give me the opportunity to stand and admire it. Like the time the ignition switched off in lane 2 of the M3.
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