BMW R18 Transcontinental has been launched in India. The premium cruiser with a boxer engine costs Rs 31.50 lakh (ex-showroom). BMW Motorrad India now offers three iconic motorcycles in the cruiser segment: The R 18, The R 18 Classic and The R 18 Transcontinental. The all-new BMW R 18 Transcontinental brings alive a nostalgic touring experience in a luxurious style.
The all-new BMW R 18 Transcontinental is
BMW Motorrad’s luxurious tourer that continues in the brand’s tradition and
confidently exhibits the style of the times gone by. The large handlebar
mounted fairing with windshield, wind deflectors, pillion seat, cases finished
in body colour and the light alloy cast wheels embodies the classic American
touring bike designed for relaxed cruising and luxurious touring. Its purity of
functional and stylish design elements such as the double cradle frame, the
tear drop tank, the exposed gloss nickel-plated driveshaft and the paintwork
with finely drawn double pinstripes are reminiscent of the legendary boxer from
1936.
The classically designed, rearward curving
side covers blend harmoniously with the elongated lines, combining the
handlebar mounted front trim adds a distinctive touch, while two circular
mirrors live up to classic styling aspirations.
The heart of the R 18 Transcontinental is
an air/oil cooled two-cylinder flat twin engine– the most powerful boxer in
series production by BMW. The massive 1,802 cc engine resulting from a 107.1 mm
bore and 100 mm stroke. It produces an output of 91 hp at 4,750 rpm. The maximum
torque of 158 Nm is already available at 3,000 rpm, with more than 150 Nm
always available from 2,000 – 4,000 rpm. This elemental pulling power is
combined with a full, resonant sound.
