Has any one ridden the r18 transcontinental?

[etcswjoe]

I really like the looks of this bike and there are several around here for under 20K. But I have not had the chance to ride one. Has anyone here owned or knew someone who has to talk about it intelligently?

[Freebird]

Good looking bikes.  I think the cylinders would get in my way.  That’s why I’ve never had a Goldwing.   I came very close to buying a K1600 but after a lot of research and reading a lot about some upper speed instability issues, I decided against it.  Haven’t seen that issue raised with the R18 but having read much about it.   It does look great though.  

[djh3]

I rode one last year at bike week. I liked it, but like Don mentioned the toe shifter takes a bit to get used to getting your size 10.5 boot under there. But way outa my price range. A couple folks I follow on You Tube have had them for extended periods and seem to like them.