Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Ready to further your passion and curiosity? The BMW R 18 offers a combination of core tradition with modern technology to bring about pure emotion on the road.
The R 18 is a supreme cruiser with an iconic heritage. It borrows from famous models such as the BMW R 5 both technologically and visually, shifting the focus back onto the motorcycle essentials: purist, no-frills technology and the boxer engine as the epicenter of riding pleasure, combined with “good vibrations”.
The BMW R 18 truly invokes the brand’s history and iconic hallmarks through a ride full of character featuring a boxer engine with the highest cubic capacity in the BMW Motorrad range.
The R 18 masterfully transposes the iconic style of bygone times to the present day, retaining a purist design in numerous details that is mainly influenced by classics such as the BMW R 5. It is no coincidence that functional and stylistic elements such as the double-loop frame, the tear-drop tank, the open-running driveshaft, and the pinstriped paintwork are reminiscent of the legendary boxer dating back to 1936.
The highlight of the new BMW R 18 is a newly-developed 2-cylinder boxer engine — the “Big Boxer”. Both its impressive appearance and its technology reflect a continuation of the traditional air-cooled boxer engines that have offered an inspiring riding experience since BMW Motorrad began production in 1923. The most powerful 2-cylinder boxer engine ever used in motorcycle series production has a displacement of 1,802 cc. The peak output is 67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm. From 2,000 to 4,000 rpm, over 150 Nm of torque is available at all times, and this elemental pulling power is combined with a full, resonant sound.
What’s more, a host of opportunities to lend the motorcycle a personal touch is available with BMW Motorrad’s range of Heritage accessories.
Contact your preferred BMW Motorrad dealership today to learn more and Make Life A Ride!
