2023 BMW R 18 100 Years

2023 BMW R 18 100 Years

The R 18 invokes our history and the iconic hallmarks of our brand which we have worked very hard on. A legacy that we live by every day in the spirit of #SoulFuel. The result: a cruiser full of character featuring a boxer engine with the highest cubic capacity we have ever built, plus timeless design features.

The R 18 is now available in a range of new paint colors. The choice is yours.

The flyline is elongated and low. The double-cradle steel frame covers the powerful, sculpted engine that underlines the impressive presence of the bike. Riders also have a number of custom equipment options: the R 18 is scaled back to its core to allow for full customization.

Features may include:

• Machined engine housing cover

The high-quality machined engine housing cover made of milled aluminum impressively give the boxer engine an attractive look.

• Available Floorboards

For a true boxer riding experience.

• Available 2-Tone-Black cylinder head covers.

The high-quality 2-Tone-black cylinder head covers made of milled aluminum perfectly give the boxer engine an attractive appearance.

• Fishtail silencers

The R 18 design emphasizes the distinctive cruiser silhouette.

• Machined fuel filler cap.

The high-quality machined fuel filler cap made of milled aluminum adds a striking design highlight with its two-tone look.

• Boxer with pushrods.

The R stands for boxers and has done so for over 95 years.

• Open drive shaft and double-cradle frame.

The open, nickel-plated driveshaft puts the focus on the torque.

• Fork bridge.

Clean and authentic in every detail.

One hundred years ago, the R 32 kick-started a unique success story. Today we are celebrating our eventful history with a new icon: the BMW R 18 100 Years. Limited to 1,923 units, it is a model for absolute aficionados that conveys a feeling of nostalgia.

The edition model boasts historic features with plenty of chrome. For example, the drop-shaped fuel tank with white lines, an element that made the R 5 unmistakable in as early as 1936. And of course the unique boxer engine. #SoulFuel in its most exclusive form.

The glamour of ten decades can be this timeless and modern. This motorcycle was, is and remains a design icon. A statement. This limited edition is an icon thanks to its attention to historic details. And its willingness to be glamorous. A fair bit from being modest. The generous use of chrome lends it its radiance. A true masterpiece. The 100 Years badge makes it official: “1 of 1,923” says it all. This means that it’s not a bike for everyone, it's one for genuine aficionados.