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BMW is showing the Concept R 18 study at the Villa d’Este.
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This gives an outlook on the cruiser model coming in 2020.
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The Concept R 18 is reminiscent of BMW models from the 50s.
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The centerpiece is the new boxer engine with a displacement of 1,800 cm³.
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The Concept R 18 is long and flat.
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There is a 21-inch spoked wheel in the fork.
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A double disc brake system is installed.
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An 18-inch wheel is installed at the rear.
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The aluminum motor housing is glass bead blasted.
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The valve covers are highly polished.
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Nameplate on the engine.
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BMW logo on the engine housing.
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LED headlights with a nostalgic look.
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Open cardan in chrome dress.
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Layered black color design.
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LED rear light on the side license plate holder.
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The black lacquer was refined with white lines.
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The BMW Motorrad Concept R18 is the third, now in-house interpretation of the large-volume boxer engine from BMW.
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The embossed single leather seat is optically based on the classics of the 50s.
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Air / oil-cooled boxer with 1,800 cc displacement.
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In 2020 there will be a BMW Cruiser.
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Whether this style is consistently maintained?
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BMW at least makes corresponding hints.
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Glass bead blasted motor housing.
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Solex double carburetor for mixture preparation.
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New technology, old look.
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Striking nameplate.
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Double disc brake system on the front wheel.
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Sparkling footrest system.
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Classic look.
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Leather saddle.
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Handles hinged on the outside.
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Absolutely casual.
BMW Concept R 18
Retro boxer debuts at Villa d’Este
BMW is entering the cruiser segment again and is launching a new, large boxer engine. It is gently launched with concept bikes. The BMW Concept R 18 was presented at the Villa d’Este.
So far, BMW has only had two customizers run on the new boxer. Last December, the construction of the Japanese custom forge CUSTOM WORKS ZON around this new prototype engine was presented at the Yokohama Hot Rod Show. The Austin, Texas-based Customizer Revival Cycles created with their “The Revival Birdcage “Build a spectacular bike that puts the big boxer in the limelight. Now Bayern are pushing a study around the new boxer engine into the spotlight. The BMW Concept R 18 celebrates its premiere at the Villa d’Este.
Like in the 50s
The BMW Concept R18 appears as a low, elongated model with a rigid frame look and cantilever suspension that borrows heavily from the BMW models from the 1950s. The driver sits on a single, handcrafted leather rocking saddle behind a teardrop-shaped tank. The overall color scheme is classic black with fine white lines. A subtle yellow-gold lacquer effect gives the light double lines an exclusive touch.
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The wire-spoke wheels – 21 inches at the front and 18 inches at the rear and covered with Metzeler tires – are covered with tightly held sheet metal fenders. A double disc brake system on the front wheel ensures deceleration. The dominant feature, however, is the simple boxer engine with air / oil cooling, which releases its exhaust gases into fishtail mufflers at the side. For the first time, BMW also confirms the displacement of 1,800 cc. The boxer is fed by a Solex double carburetor, as it was also installed on the BMW 2002 at the time. The engine badge bears the name of the concept bike. The engine block and gearbox are made of glass-bead-blasted aluminum, the valve covers and belt covers are hand-polished. The open cardan shaft may have a chrome finish. The electronics have been reduced to a starter and LED lighting. The graphics of the headlight design are reminiscent of the 1950s. The classic U-shape on the cover glasses of the time is interpreted here in the form of LED light elements.
The first production model with the new boxer will be available in 2020. Add a quote from BMW: “Just as exciting is the fact that BMW will be presenting a production bike in 2020 that is powered by the big boxer engine. If its appearance and handling are even remotely similar to the Concept R 18, cruiser fans can expect a very special treat. ”So we can look forward to it.
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