The cockpit’s equipped with the stock speedo, while the custom clip-ons were actually cut from the original handlebars. The entire front end is wrapped in a heavily contoured, hand-shaped fairing. But this is the first time we have seen a bagger test mule that appears to be almost production-ready. Taking aim directly at Harley-Davidson’s Heritage models, the classic-looking machine has a tall screen attached to its forks – which could be detachable like a Harley’s, high-level handlebars and a new, single clock instrument display.

What about the air-cooling? First published: 24 May 2019 by Jordan Gibbons. Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085, Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Number: 1394141 "However, the knock-on effect of the offset pivot points means that the driveshaft needs to be shorter as the wheel moves through its arc. D ie neue BMW R 18 wurde zwar bereits präsentiert, ist aber immer noch nicht auf dem Markt. This is the case for Tank Machine who designed these two custom BMW R18 models. Every donation, however big or small, is valuable and helps us cover some of the video production costs, like equipment, transportation, and maintenance. "We have proven in the past that we can enter new segments we have not been in before," Schramm told MCN. It loosely translates into ‘tin man,’ which is a nod to his forte: metal shaping.

Die großen Speichenräder (vorn 21 Zoll, hinten 18 Zoll) sorgen für eine souveräne Proportion und formen eine perfekte Balance zum dominanten Antrieb. BMW are working on a second R18 engined model that will place a big cruiser version alongside the naked bobber they have been teasing us with for some time. Your email address will not be published. To get around this we have used a tripod joint – a motorcycle first.". „Mit seiner klar lesbaren Ästhetik verkörpert das Concept R18 für mich genau das, was Motorradfahren im Kern ausmacht: Fühlen statt Denken und Technologie nicht als Selbstinszenierung, sondern als Raum für Fantasie. The star of the show remains the twin cylinder boxer 1800cc air-to-oil-cooled engine and it’s in full view on this version. This version seems squarely aimed at the sportier American cruisers from Harley-Davidson and Indian, as BMW bids to muscle in on the hugely lucrative State-side market. "It’s still a port injection but it’s a completely different position. And besides that, the new BMW R1250RT features an Adaptive…, Bigger is better. It’s laden with intricate details—like finned side sections, and repurposed tank roundels that are recessed into polished surrounds. This enables the driveshaft to automatically adjust its length without any loss of power. BMW have already announced that a range of bikes with the new engine will be revealed later in the year and we’re expecting at least two distinct models – a softail and a full size bagger. After nine years of solid growth BMW are hoping 2020 will become their tenth with important new bikes such as the F900XR, but they’re also pinning their hopes on the soon to be fully revealed R18. Gorgeous! While we were hoping to see a production-ready performance cruiser, this is yet another toe being dipped in the Harley and Indian-infested waters. Pushrod valve-gear comes to the rescue here. Für das SUV gibt es zwei Motoren. Wählen Sie die Sportscars des Jahres 2020. The other issue is the sheer size of the pistons. Launched in April this year, the BMW R18 entered the cruiser segment which is Harley-Davidson’s territory. Vergangenen Dezember wurde auf der Yokohama Hot Rod Show der Aufbau der japanischen Custom-Schmiede CUSTOM WORKS ZON rund um diesen neuartigen Prototypen-Motor präsentiert. And that was my approach from the beginning.”. Zudem wurde speziell für Präsentation des Concept Bikes im Rahmen des Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este eine thematisch passende, exklusive Jacke aus Pferdeleder entworfen, die die Ästhetik der Zeit von damals wieder aufleben lässt. (The front turn signals are incorporated here too). It has striking wheels; 19in at the front and 16in at the rear to create a dynamic dragster look. The effect is contrasted with sections of dull or polished metal, and capped off with tastefully placed BMW badges. The back-end uses a ‘softail’ arrangement to keep that authentic heritage feel, with an integrated final drive  – just like the original 1930s bikes. Oktober 2020; Neu dabei? BMW R 18 Custom Die BMW R 18 - zum Cruisen gebaut! Rahmen und Tank zeichnen gemeinsam eine durchgehende Linie vom Lenkkopf bis zum eingefassten Hinterachsgehäuse und verleihen der Seitenansicht eine fließende, elegant anmutende Note. The shaft drive also helps keep the lines clean, which was an important part of BMW’s bid to create what they are calling a 'modern custom'. In this segment it’s all about styling – no one cares about power. Such old-school design is thrown into even sharper relief by the fact that in Milan, where BMW previewed the new bike, we saw two stalwarts of the cruiser world – Harley and Indian – displaying new water-cooled, overhead-cam engines.

We are expecting about a 2dBreduction which can be done with an engine like this, but if it’s more we’ll have completely different motorbikes. With the camshaft and lifters burried in the block, they won’t be heard chattering like those in an OHC motor. Unterhalb des Sitzes sitzt integriert das Cantilever-Federbein. Das BMW Motorrad Concept R18 zeigt, wie die Fortschreibung eines 60er-Jahre-Boxers heute als puristisches Custom Bike aussehen könnte und vereint alle klassischen BMW Motorrad Design-Ikonen in sich. First published 6 March 2020 by Jordan Gibbons. Whether this bagger version will come at the same time is unclear, but with this test mule looking so close to being production-ready, we wouldn't bet against both models being unveiled simultaneously. "Then we thought well maybe we do a little like in the past like the very old concept R5 with a supercharger," Schaller added. First published 28 February 2020 by Jordan Gibbons. It’s not confirmed if we’ll get the standard model just yet but we will get the FE, which will be a whopping £18,995 when it arrives in September. This latest R18 is the work of the reclusive Austrian craftsman Blechmann, and it’s the most offbeat example we’ve seen so far.

but What’s the Point? Die Modelle können in den neuen Konfigurationen von August an bei allen BMW Motorrad Partnern geordert werden. Daneben schafft ein Solex Doppel-Vergaser – ähnlich dem in einem BMW 2002 – konstruktionstechnisch die Verbindung zur Historie der Marke und macht das authentische Erscheinungsbild komplett. You might think it’s not complicated because we have lots of boxer engine history but designing a boxer engine of that displacement is not very easy.". We rely on your donations to cover the most important news on the motorcycle market and create videos that excite, inform, and educate. The 21in (front) and 18in (rear) wheels give it a classic stance and the much-loved leaf-shaped saddle looks like it’s come straight of a 1950s Beemer. 17 / 73. The cantilever effect of the rear end also prevents any shaft jacking – clever stuff, eh?

At some point BMW must surely stop testing the water and simply dive in? Zu wenig Platz im Auto? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Running over the top of it is a new piece that interfaces with a custom fairing mount up front. Suitable motorcycles. "We’re not just going after Harley. BMW didn’t…, The upcoming 2021 Triumph Trident has been seen in full form and camouflaged during some tests near the British manufacturer’s…, Ducati is ready to launch to long-anticipated Multistrada V4 adventure motorcycle on October 15. We’ve already seen spy pics of a big bagger but it’s possible BMW will also present smaller, stripped-back bikes to compete with Harley-Davidson’s ever-popular Softail range as well as the likes of the Triumph Bobber.

Die erhöhte Kaufprämie für E-Autos und Plug-in-Hybride beträgt bis zu 9000 Euro.

I think we have a good opportunity to grab a big slice of this huge segment.

Mehr erfahren. A Kellermann LED recessed into the tail is one of the few off-the-shelf parts. Dont forget to tell them you found it on Cycle Trader! Link kopieren. I do not criticize the mainstream… I simply just never cared.”. more >, The long paw of the law: South Yorkshire Police use canine power against bike crime, South Yorkshire Police have had plenty of success in beating bike crime with their dedicated... 56. Blechmann website | Instagram | BMW R18 product page | Article produced with assistance from Iron & Air Magazine. Spy shots of the production version show an even larger one. Dazu tritt sie mit einem neuen Big Boxer und konsequent klassischem Styling an. So I mimicked the shape in my bodywork.”, “And again, to show what’s possible with the original chassis. Quasi... BMW arbeitet an einer Cruiser-Reihe mit dem neuen großen 1.800er-Boxer.... © 2020 MOTORRAD-Gruppe ist Teil der Motor Presse Stuttgart GmbH & Co.KG, Weitere Angebote der Motor Presse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG & Motor Presse Hearst GmbH & Co. KG, Big-Boxer mit Fokus auf schnell geradeaus, Neuer Dreizylinder-Roadster für die Mittelklasse. R18 … Ein anderer historischer Bezug sind die Reifen: damals wie heute sind Metzeler Reifen verbaut. Nächster Aufschlag war die Interpretation durch Revival Cycles. More impressive still is that 110ft of go is available from just 2000rpm – why did they even bother with gears? BMW will mit der neuen R 18 auch die Custombike-Szene ansprechen. Die R 5 Hommage soll an das schnellste BMW-Motorrad der Vorkriegszeit erinnern. Company Number: LP003328 Registered Office: Academic House, 24-28 Oval Road, London, NW1 7DT. The large swooping back mudguard effectively forms the rear subframe. Sein Erscheinungsbild erinnert bewusst an die Boxermotoren die bei BMW Motorrad bis Ende der 1960er Jahre gebaut wurden – nur eben mit deutlich größerem Hubraum und moderner Luft-Öl-Kühlung. So a customer can comprehend what the bike looks like with different bodywork. The twin chrome exhausts elegantly sweep from the heads back to their exit with straight-through style serenity – an optical illusion that masks the under-engine collector with shielded pipework that snakes in and back out again, just like Triumph's T120s.

The R18 is not only the largest and heaviest BMW to date, but also produces the most torque, too: a whole 116.5ftlb to be precise. Heritage. “I call this ‘rapid-prototyping-Blechmann-style’,” he quips. With all this tech we wouldn’t expect to see much change out of £20,000 and a fully-loaded version could conceivably stretch well beyond that to rival Harley's £24,695 Road Glide Limited and Ultra Limited. Where this tourer really begins to differ from the naked machine is the addition of full-dress bagger parts. Heritage. "We don’t have Euro5B, so the noise we can still control.

First published on 03 April 2020 by Jordan Gibbons. Insgesamt arbeitete der Blechmann mit seinem Team gut 450 Stunden an der Umsetzung der Blechmann R 18. Although MCN first spotted a full-dress touring model months ago (ahead of the bobber, in fact), all of BMW's teaser campaign has been focussed on the bobber – with nothing more than 'no comment' about a Harley-Davidson rivalling traditional tourer. Details of the bike’s enormous 1800cc boxer twin engine were confirmed in late 2019, and it uses old-school tech like air-cooling and pushrod valve actuation, further supporting the expected classic style of the bike.