BMW's profilation of this bike |
It’s the world premiere the custom scene has been eagerly awaiting – a BMW Motorrad custom concept featuring a new prototype flat-twin engine – the highest capacity boxer motorcycle ever produced. Simply named ‘Concept R 18’, this pure, stripped-down, raked-out bike gives more than a hint of what’s coming - in the cruiser segment. |
General information |
Motorcycle name
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BMW R 18 Custom |
Model year
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2021 |
Category
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Prototype / concept model |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1802.0 ccm (109.96 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Power output
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91.0 HP (66.4 kW)) @ 4750 RPM |
Torque
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157.3 Nm (16.0 kgf-m or 116.0 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM |
Compression
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9.6:1 |
Bore x stroke
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107.1 x 100.0 mm (4.2 x 3.9 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. Electronic intake pipe fuel injection |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Cooling system
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Oil & air |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Emission details
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Regulated three-way catalytic converter |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Double-cradle steel |
Front suspension
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Telescopic fork |
Rear suspension
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Steel swingarm with central shock strut |
Front tire
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120/70-R19 |
Rear tire
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180/65-B16 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. 4 piston fixed calipers |
Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. 4 piston fixed calipers |
Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Seat
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Solo seat |
Physical measures and capacities |
Seat height
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690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Fuel capacity
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16.01 litres (4.23 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
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3.79 litres (1.00 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black |
Starter
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Electric |
Instruments
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Analogue |
Light
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LED headlight |
Comments
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Also called ´Spirit of Passion´ by Kingston Custom. Designed by Dirk Oehlerking. Not for sale. |
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