The newest BMW cruiser-style motorcycle

As we all know, the well-known motorcycle manufacturer from Bavaria, Germany, BMW Motorrad always looks consistent in making its motorcycle products. Almost never do we find BMW motorcycle products out of their distinctive style.

BMW R18 First Edition featured with classic design, merged with contemporary technology, offers a riding experience as cultivated as it is emotional. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/33FY2wG)

Yes, even though they appear in many styles (some appeared with the sportsbike models and there are also some models in the scrambler style), the unique thing is that they are always combined with the use of a twin-boxer engine. Yes, the twin-boxer engine has always been like a hallmark of BMW motorcycle models.

BMW R18 First Edition only has one gauge, a speedometer with an LCD screen. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2GSdZa7)

But apart from that, of the many styles of motorbikes that exist today, only the cruiser style that this German brand has not been able to beat. As quoted from Motorbiscuit, after being unsuccessful when launching the BMW R1200C cruiser model back in 1998, though it was heavily endorsed through its appearance as a ride of James Bond (the famous 007-codeed British spy agent) in his action sequel is entitled 'Tomorrow Never Dies' and aired at the time.

The BMW R1200C was the predecessor of the BMW R18 recent model was launched in the 1998. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2GSdZa7)

And recently BMW brought back a new cruiser-style motorcycle called the BMW R18, and it is planned that the motorcycle model can be see at the Yokohama 'Moon Eyes' Hot Rod Custom Show 2021. It is not known whether the model intended to meet the loyal customers demands or just to finish the curiosity of the German manufacturer over cruiser-style motorcycle models.

BMW R18 First Edition uses a a twin-boxer engine with a capacity of 1.802cc which is capable of spraying up to 91 horsepower at 4,750 rpm with a maximum torque of 157.2 Nm at 3,000 rpm. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/33FY2wG)

But, to be honest, the appearance of this motorcycle looks dashing in its cruiser style which has always been synonymous with the V-twin engined motorbike made by its American rival, Harley-Davidson. And from the look and style, it seems that the American manufacturer should be worried about the presence of this BMW motorcycle model.

BMW R18 First Edition's engine power goes to the rear wheel via shaft-drive. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2GSdZa7)

How not, this motorcycle is equipped with a twin-boxer engine with a capacity of 1.802cc which is capable of spraying up to 91 horsepower at 4,750 rpm with a maximum torque of 157.2 Nm at 3,000 rpm. Apart from that, BMW Motorrad claims that the R18 has the largest Boxer engine ever. The German motorcycle manufacturer will launch 2 variants of the BMW R18, namely the BMW R18 Standard and the R18 First Edition with an exclusive appearance.

BMW R18 First Edition posed along with its predecessor BMW R5 model. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2GSdZa7)

According to the maker, the BMW R18 motorcycle was inspired by its predecessor such as the BMW R5, R50 and R60/2. As for the price, this German manufacturer has a price tag of around $ 17,495 or around Rp. 291.1 million for the standard R18 variant, while for the R18 First Edition variant its price tag is set at around $19,870 or around setara Rp.330.7 million.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORBISCUIT.COM ]

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