BMW Motorrad Concept R18: tradition and contemporaneity [VIDEO]

Essential and muscular. There BMW Motorrad Concept R18 it is the result of interesting aesthetic and technical research. A mix of retro shapes and more current aspects, protagonist in the recent edition of Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2019.

A refined Custom Bike

Represents a “exciting version for the large Cruiser market” signed by BMW Motorrad, commented on the occasion Dr. Markus Schramm, Manager di BMW Motorrad, talking about the concept.
A prototype that refers to historical examples made by the German brand, combined with more recent and functional solutions, while still maintaining a classic vision of the motorcycle and specifically of a powerful Cruiser. The very idea of ​​giving shape to an example that represents the updated and minimalist result of a concept dating back to the Years' 60 and pushed by boxer engine.
Edgar heinrich, Responsible of the Design di BMW Motorrad, explained that precisely the minimalist prospect of this Concept R18 represent a sort of “essence of motorcycling”. A recall to sensations giving new vent to the mind, so that it spurs on “get on the saddle and go”. Or you can simply observe it and grasp its nature.

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