BMW Motorrad unveiled the all-new R 18 power cruiser in April this year. The beautifully crafted motorcycle received a lot of attention from enthusiasts all over the globe. Considering that India is one of the largest motorcycle markets in the world, it was only a matter of time before the BMW R 18 made its way to India market.
The spanking-new BMW R 18 has been
launched in India. It is available in two variants - Standard and First
Edition. The former is priced at INR 18.90 lakh* whereas the latter will set
you back by INR 21.90 lakh*. Interested customers can contact their nearest BMW
Motorrad dealership to get details regarding the test ride of the new R 18.
While the BMW R 18 is indeed a very
elegant-looking cruiser, its highlight has to be the 1,802cc air/oil-cooled
engine. It is the highest displacement boxer engine that BMW Motorrad has ever
built. It produces 157 Nm of peak torque that kicks in at just 3,000 rpm. The
maximum power of 91 hp is delivered at 4,750 rpm. There is a 6-speed transmission
linked to an open shaft drive. BMW Motorrad says that the top speed of the R 18
is over 178 km/h.
Some of the other key features of the BMW
R 18 include LED DRL in the round headlight, handlebar-mounted side turn
signals, single-pod semi-digital instrument cluster, fishtail exhausts and
machined fuel filler cap. The power cruiser also comes with three riding modes
- Rain, Roll, and Rock. BMW Motorrad has also included ASC (Automatic Stability
Control) and Drag Torque Control in the standard package.
