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There is a thin line here. Buying a smaller/different bike than you actually want may give you regret because you long for what you really desired. But buying a big or powerful bike as your first bike may cause regret as it may intimidate you too much to ride. There are examples of people who...

There is a bit of confusion on naming that often gets this. There are 4 R18 models: R18 (Pure), Classic, B, Transcontinental (TC). Each model had a First Edition (FE) package available in the first model year of that model. This package included items like a number of chrome bits, pin stripes...

First time I've ever heard anyone say the HD Planner was better than Rever. Rever does have a free version, but I use the Pro version. Access to the Butler maps of amazing roads is worth it alongside the support for twisty roads, and the 3D planning option (amazing in mountain areas). Here are...

Ride mode makes a difference in vibes (definitely at lower speeds) and how sensitive the throttle is. Part of the character of the big boxer is the engine vibes. I will say that I've not found the vibes problematic at highway speeds. They are more of a low frequency rumble. If I have to be...

Maybe use REVER and create a R18 Forums club? Easy to share routes that way and the best motorcycle routing available.

The big issue I see is the Easy Brackets are just attaching to the 2 holes in the fender & they rate 15 pounds total weight. Since the easy brackets define 15 pounds total, if the bag itself weighs 10lbs, you really can only put in 5 pounds, so the increased size doesn't really help you. There...

Any reason the OEM R18 Pure bags wouldn't work for you? Those would be guaranteed to fit, while buying the Classic bags & Easy Brackets without knowing they would work is a bit of an expense.

I have a 2015 S1000R with a lowly 160HP ;). It is a hoot, but I seriously wonder if you can use 210hp on the street. The RR, used as a track bike is perfect. The R is more street focused, so do we need all that much? Also can't say I like the winglets in the front.... not really needed on a...

If you swap the exhaust to the straight pipes of the Classic, you can use the OEM Classic brackets (they are a bar supporting the bags from underneath, just above exhaust, while the bags bolt into the fender at the top). The R18 Pure & R18 Classic are the same bike with different accessories...

Its not that uncommon, especially with supply chain constraints. A manufacturer will qualify a few sets of tires for a bike and then be able to use whichever ones they have stock on. Especially when you consider the tire size might be only for the one model. For example, the Pure, B & TC all...

The built in trip meter and reserve meter work very well. I find 150 miles (~240KM) is always doable and if it is a particularly efficient run, I can go further. For me, once reserve meter comes on I aim to refill within ~20 miles and still have some reserve left.

I had seen some mention that the bags or bag support bars changed, but haven't been able to see that validated in any of the microfiche. For example, Bob's BMW just shows 2021+ for the R18 Classic.

I don't see that specifically in my manual. It'd be hard for them to claim that adding a sidecar automatically voids the entire warranty, rather if the sidecar can be shown to have caused the failure, the manufacturer is in their rights to deny the claim. That's pretty standard across most any...

Also look at the dolly from Condor https://www.condor-lift.com/product/motorcycle-garage-dolly-part-gd-3500/. I have the chock and it is one of the most solidly built pieces. No worries whatsoever in it holding my R18 vertical even without straps.

The hip angle with the low seat and long legs can be such that your knees are above your hips. On my Classic this was an issue with the stock seat (would be worse on R18 Pure with shorter seat). After 45 minutes I needed a break. I put on the Weekender, which although not taller has more...

The windscreen on my Classic is off most of the year. No buffeting at highway speeds and a nice cooling breeze. But as it gets cooler, I like cutting the cold wind down with the windshield. Last winter I rode my Classic as low as 20F. My fully naked bikes are too cold to go below 40F. If you...

It’s funny, I have ridden BMWs for 25 years. When the R1200C came out, I loved the look and test rode it. It was nice, but did feel underpowered for me & I didn’t like it enough to trade in my R1100GS at the time. I now have a R18 Classic & an old Airhead (1972 R75/5), but still love the...

It’s true once fully depleted BEV batteries need a place to store, but while overall range will deteriorate over time, they’ll still have >50% capacity at 200K miles. Switch them to use for stored energy on the power grid and you extend the life further. While I think EVs will be the likely...

Tracking your real-world economy is critical for any bike, but especially if you are in parts of the west with large areas of nothing. On my R18 Classic, I find I can easily cover 135 miles in a tank with plenty of reserve, in fact it's around there that I'd expect the fuel reserve light to go...

I haven’t done any trips this year, the one I had planned to do on the R18 I had to cancel when I got COVID the day before I was to leave, so all my miles are from day rides. I’ve had my R18 about 9 months now, a bit under 3000 miles. I have 4 other bikes I split time on, so if my R18 was an...