It was back in September last year when the BMW R 18 was launched in India. The power cruiser was introduced in two variants - Standard and First Edtion. Now, BMW Motorrad has brought in the R 18 Classic First Edition in our country and this is the costliest BMW bike in India right now.
BMW Motorrad is asking a whopping INR 24
lakh* for the new Classic First Edition of the boxer engine-powered R 18. It
means that this is not only the most expensive variant of the R 18 but also the
costliest model in the company’s entire Indian product lineup. Following is a
price table for your reference. If you’re wondering which is the second most
expensive BMW bike currently on sale in the Indian market, it’s the BMW S 1000
RR Pro M Sport. It retails at INR 23.75 lakh*.
The new R 18 Classic First Edition is very
similar to the Standard variant of the motorcycle. However, to make it more
touring friendly, BMW Motorrad has implemented a few changes. For example, it
comes with a slightly redesigned pillion seat for enhanced comfort, a pair of
leather-finished saddlebags to keep your luggage, and a smaller 16-in front
wheel. There’s also a windshield to protect the rider from the wind blast, especially
while cruising at high speeds which is like a walk in the park for this
machine. BMW Motorrad has also slapped on extra LED auxiliary lights.
Bringing the R 18 Classic First Edition to
life is the same 1.8L boxer engine which also comes fitted in the other two
variants of this motorcycle. It pumps out 91 bhp at 4750rpm and 158 Nm in the
2000-4000 rpm range. For the transmission, there’s a 6-speed gearbox with a
reverse gear available as an optional extra. The motorcycle also features an
anti-hopping clutch.
