1. I can see that being hard on both the back and the knees, since you will be forced upright and the cylinders prevent a foot forward relaxed riding position. 2. Far too much shiny stuff. A Bagger (k model) based cruiser with increased front end rake, a larger front wheel, extended bars, with a frame rejigged to account for the rake and wheel changes and with all the metalwork cerakoted in graphite black would be a thing of beauty... Love the look of the open shaft drive and styling, but that thing is a sheer vanity project, impractical at almost every turn. Who are their target market? If BMW are serious about entering the cruiser market that thing will probably sell to a niche market of collectors with lots of money wanting something that looks great, but for the mass market I can't see it mounting a challenge to any people who actually want to ride the thing more than once or twice a year. Edgar Heinrich (Head of BMW Motorrad Design): This concept bike appeals to something deep down – you just want to just get on it and ride off. But when you get off it again, you don’t just put it in the garage and walk away – you turn around again and give it a final parting glance. Customer (Person who hypothetically bought one): I may want to just get on it and ride off, but now I have got off it my back and knees are screaming at me not to be so stupid as to ever get back on. So as I hobble out of my garage towards a hot bath, my only look will be one of despair accompanied by the thought "I spent how much money on a beautifully constructed machine that just wasn't designed for the human form"
Interesting article on the R18 BMW. Its on its way. https://www.springerprofessional.de/motorcycles/engine-technology/bmw-motorrad-enters-the-cruiser-segment-with-its-r-18/17960592?utm_medium=email&utm_source=SP Newsletter Redaktion&utm_campaign=SP Automotive EN Newsletter_SP Newsletter Redaktion&utm_content=2020-06-09_SP Automotive EN Newsletter You may have to cut and paste the web address Alfie
