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  1. Billt1NH

    Ok I bought The R18 Transcontinental

    I have the comfort high seat on order as well as leg rest
  2. Billt1NH

    2022 R18 Transcontinental Vs Harley Davidson CVO Limited

    2022 BMW R18 Transcontinental: After 40 years of owning and riding Harley Davidson here is my experience, first 800 miles on Transcontinental Legend X= better XX= Much Better XXX =The best >= Tie 2022 R18 Transcontinental 2018 Harley CVO Limited Ease of Lifting off...
  3. Billt1NH

    R18 Transcontinental or K1600 Grand America?

    There was an earlier comment about a large difference between the base r18, r18 classic and Transcontinental I have to agree. Dealer was gracious enough to let me take a bike out for the afternoon while they did my initial service and I took the base R18 . Though a really fun bike no...
  4. Billt1NH

    R18 Transcontinental or K1600 Grand America?

    I am at the dealers now having the break in service done ( 800 miles) on my Transcontinental. After 40 years on Harleys, many of which topped their money charts ( CVOs ) I am so impressed with the TC I told the dealer when the 2022 k1600b arrives I’ll take one of those as well . I plan to write...
  5. Billt1NH

    Ok I bought The R18 Transcontinental

    The only race I was in was the race to get one …….
  6. Billt1NH

    Ok I bought The R18 Transcontinental

    I see your stable of bikes and didn't mean to imply by using my Porsche reference I knew more, sorry if came across that way. I ride 95% of the time 2 up and my wife for some reason needs to pack the saddle bags with stuff. You can tell an equivalent size Harley has a little more get up and go...
  7. Billt1NH

    Ok I bought The R18 Transcontinental

    I owned what Harley considered their finest touring machine. Rough back roads punished my back. The roads I could barely get to 30 on now cruise at 50 with ease
  8. Billt1NH

    Ok I bought The R18 Transcontinental

    I wasn't looking to be the first but did buy 2 days after it landed at the dealer , Thursday Sept 2 2021. . When did you get yours?
  9. Billt1NH

    Ok I bought The R18 Transcontinental

    I originally test rode the R18 Classic and found it to have ample performance for a cruiser. As you would expect adding weight slows it down. That being said, having owned many Porsches my favorite was an air cooled 217 HP 1988 911 Carrera. They were considered " momentum cars" and didn't even...
  10. Billt1NH

    Ok I bought The R18 Transcontinental

    Most likely the first R18 Transcontinental sold in new Hampshire. Purchased yesterday Sept 2 2021. 200 miles on it today. I will write a mini review in a week or so and use my 2018 Harley Davidson CVO Limited as a comparison bike. I was going to buy a K1600B but 2022 models seem to be in...
  11. Billt1NH

    R18 Transcontinental or K1600 Grand America?

    Many great arguments for each, thank you. The older I get the less inclined I am for the need to cruise at 100+MPH although I do love technology and except the current dashboard the K1600 appears to be cutting edge. Both are beautiful. Torque and styling the R18 represents most what I've spent a...
  12. Billt1NH

    R18 Transcontinental or K1600 Grand America?

    I'm enjoying both the insight and the banter, thanks
  13. Billt1NH

    R18 Transcontinental or K1600 Grand America?

    I much prefer the looks of the B vs Grand America and 90% of the time need no top box ( Harley calls it tour pack ) but I ride 2 up most of the time so the option of passenger sissy bar and rack a must . I never listen to the radio on the bike ( Distraction) so could care less about that as...
  14. Billt1NH

    R18 Transcontinental or K1600 Grand America?

    This is what I am replacing with a BMW touring bike. It's beautiful but after 45 years of only riding Harleys I am ready for what the world has to offer.
  15. Billt1NH

    R18 Transcontinental or K1600 Grand America?

    I actually rode one my Harleys to devils Tower Wyoming from New Hampshire stopping at Sturgis on the way. . Your K1600B is beautiful and your comments give me great insight. Thank you
  16. Billt1NH

    R18 Transcontinental or K1600 Grand America?

    Harley rider for my entire life ( 64) currently have two, 2018 CVO Limited and 2018 Road King Special very hopped up. I fell in love with the look and ride of the R18 and ordered one ( Transcontinental) thinking to replace the CVO Limited. Now there is talk of updated dashboard to the 2022...
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