The Germans’ First American Cruiser Is a Promising but Flawed Start

For decades now, BMW Motorrad has been defined by its Adventure bikes—notably, the tough-yet-elegant GS 1200. The German brand makes all kinds of motorcycles, and by and large they’re excellent machines with bulletproof powertrains and impeccable European styling. With the 2021 BMW R 18, though, it’s clear the company is now stepping onto some new … Read more