My new steed!!

[Jason-Malibu-R18]

I bought this ol barge a couple of weeks ago! Pre registered to BMW, 7 miles, £16,999 reduced from £31,500, I just couldn’t say no. It gets such a mixed reaction, literally people stare in distain, which I get, through to people wanting to take a photo and saying it is the most beautiful bike they have ever seen.

I’m still adjusting to the ride, heavy, slow, and cumbersome, but I think we will gel in the end. I’ve always mostly had sports bikes, other than the 1250 GSA it replaces, my 3rd GSA, I just find them a bit of a non event.

For the money I’m willing to give it a go.

Fingers crossed.

Good call! In the US the discounts are even steeper. They must be losing a fortune but then they are in it for the long term as Harley slowly implodes. I have a GS1250 + R18 and I must say, I prefer the R18 about 80% of the time. Each ride, and sorry about the cliche, feels like an event rather than just a (GS) journey. I also think it’s fine for long hauls. I’ve done several 250+ mile days with zero bother. Not a tourer, but it’s still possible!