BMW MOTORRAD CONCEPT R18
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ponents, as well as the valve covers and open-to-view final drive shaft.
The engine badge bears the name of the concept bike and the Solex
dual carburetors (not EFI—at least on this concept bike) fitted, similar to
those used in the late-60s BMW 2002 sports sedan, reflect BMW's sport-
ing history, and add further to the bike's authenticity.
The R18 is replete with stylish touches like the teardrop tank, polished
rocker covers, cantilever suspension, open carbs and a tiny LED light nes-
tled between the fork legs. Similarly, the electronics of the concept bike are
reduced to no more than a starter and lights, underlining its purist design.
We'll have to wait until next year to find out how close BMW's first-gen
custom cruisers will be to the Concept R18—but for sure its management
won't have wasted an opportunity like this to clinic one possible design
solution to Villa d'Este onlookers and the rest of us around the world. CN
(Left) Japanese
custom house,
Custom Works
ZON, were the first
to produce a
custom build on
the R18 motor, this
machine debuting
in December
of 2018.
