On April 3, the new BMW? R? 18, the first cruise motorcycle in the successor series of BMW motorcycles, made its global debut. This also marked BMW Motorrad’s official entry into the cruise motorcycle segment. Just like a large luxury station wagon in the BMW lineup, the new BMW R 18 draws design inspiration from the legendary BMW R 5, giving it a driving soul with a century-old understanding of pure driving pleasure, and at the same time instilling the times. Made with leading innovative technology. The new BMW?R?18 shows the world BMW Motorrad’s in-depth understanding of classic design inheritance, and provides consumers with free space to express their individuality with a variety of rich accessories. At the same time, the release of the new BMW R 18 has once again enriched the riding spirit represented by Make Life A Ride, and also made cycling an attitude towards life with a more perfect carrier.
As the most personalized and emotionally appealing brand of the BMW Group, BMW Motorrad leads the global luxury motorcycle market with more than 30 motorcycle products in six product series. Under the guidance of the BMW Group's new "First Strategy", BMW Motorrad continues to implement the development of D+ACES in the field of future travel innovation, focusing on consumers, using highly emotionally appealing design language and reshaping the classic combustion engine. Qu continues to create benchmark products for each market segment, attracting countless motorcycle enthusiasts to join the BMW Motorrad family.
A new chapter in classic design, the legend of the times has been reborn
Since the birth of BMW motorcycles in 1923, every motorcycle equipped with a horizontally opposed twin-cylinder "boxer" engine The BMW? R series is BMW Motorrad’s most noble expression of freedom, passion and classic two-wheeled machinery. In 2014, R?nineT, the first product of the successor series, was officially released. Its strong retro style and high-quality craftsmanship details connect the history and future of BMW motorcycles, and it has gained a large number of fans around the world. The success of the R?nineT model has also strengthened the confidence of BMW Motorrad in its determination to create the next generation of legendary models with the essence of classic driving pleasure. In this regard, the new BMW?R?18 arrived as promised, and the legend was reborn again.
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As the first model to enter the cruise motorcycle segment, the BMW?R?18 is from the whole to the details. The design language completely pays tribute to the legendary BMW model BMW? The elements of the car demonstrate BMW Motorrad’s deep understanding of purity, essence and classic two-wheeled driving pleasure.
The new BMW?R?18 is a representative model that can embody the essence of the highly emotional BMW Motorrad brand
The new BMW?R?18 is 2,440 mm long and has a wheelbase of 1,731 mm. The standard seat height is 690 mm. The slender body is equipped with swooping flying lines, which outlines the outline of a heavy machine from the front to the rear of the car as if it is flying close to the ground. Viewed from the front, the round headlights are wrapped by metal lampshades. The round classic metal instrument panel is embedded with analog speedometer pointers and digital display. The words "BERLIN? BUILT" (Made in Berlin) are engraved to show the authenticity of R?18. of German ancestry. The line of sight follows the flying line downwards. The side of the fuel tank painted in bright black paint is bordered by white double pinstripes, and is lined with the BMW logo of blue sky and white clouds. The overall shape is exactly the same as the BMW? R?5 design. Under the fuel tank, the classic horizontally opposed twin-cylinder "big boxer" engine is fully wrapped in a metal casing. The double cradle steel frame and exposed drive shaft inherit the classic shape of BMW motorcycles. Every welding point is cast or The metal surround reflects the exquisite mechanical beauty. The overall low center of gravity visual design gives people a solid and stable look. BMW?R?18 is like a heavyweight legend wearing heavy armor. Its two wheels crush the boundaries of time and space and travel through it, showing the world the classic mechanical aesthetics that will never disappear.
This time, BMW Motorrad provides the First Edition and Basic Edition coatings for the new BMW R 18, as well as Roland Sands Design, Vance & Hines and Mustang Seats. A wide range of customized accessories options allow consumers to choose a suitable riding style based on their personal preferences.
The innovation and transformation of the ever-moving heart, safety technology protects the knight’s journey
In BMW Motorrad’s understanding of motorcycles, the power generated by the integration of technology and machinery is not just pure Physical numbers, but a steady stream of emotions that connect the spirit of chivalry to the mechanical beast beneath them. The "Big Boxer" engine equipped in the new BMW? guide.
The newly developed horizontally opposed twin-cylinder "Big Boxer" engine uses a heat dissipation system that combines air cooling and water cooling. The displacement reaches an astonishing 1,802 cc for the first time, and can explode to a maximum of 67 liters at 4,750 rpm. The output power is 91 kW/91 hp and reaches a peak torque of 158 Nm at 3,000 rpm. In addition, in the speed range of 2,000 to 4,000 rpm, the "Big Boxer" engine can continuously output more than 150 Nm of torque. When paired with a six-speed gearbox, it can provide BMW? R? 18 with a steady stream of abundant power at all times. While ensuring strong power, the new BMW R 18 is equipped with a series of advanced safety driving technologies, such as self-reinforcing anti-jump clutch, automatic stability control system ASC, and engine traction torque control system MSR, which further enhances riding safety and makes riders more comfortable. Have peace of mind on your journey. At the same time, the new BMW R 18 provides three driving modes: Rain, Roll and Rock, which give the throttle response and electronic protection system different "characters" to provide the highest guarantee of driving pleasure and driving safety under different road conditions.
The new BMW R 18 adheres to the purity and driving essence, and has removed many unnecessary modern electronic systems, but the entire series still comes standard with advanced LED headlights and optional adaptive LED steering. lamp. Among them, the classic round metal lampshade is embedded with horizontal LED light strips, which not only has strong visual recognition, but also greatly enhances riding safety. The adaptive LED turn signal located under the handlebar can effectively illuminate a 25-degree angle to the side when driving to a corner, enhancing the illumination of the inner corner of the turn, thereby enhancing driving safety. Every detail of the new BMW R 18 seems simple, but it is the best practice and example of being born for practical functions and returning to the essence of riding.
As the highly emotional brand flagship of BMW Motorrad, the new BMW?R?18 is scheduled to officially land in the Chinese market in the fourth quarter of 2020, together with the new F?900 model and the new S?1000 model. The strongest luxury product offensive in 2020 will bring unparalleled riding pleasure and driving experience to Chinese consumers. BMW Motorrad will always be customer-centric and communicate deeply with every motorcycle enthusiast, BMW Motorrad fan and consumer with highly emotional services and products, ultimately making riding a lifestyle for everyone.
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