Saturday, March 6, 2021
Become a Patron for MCNews!
MCNews
  • NEWSLatest
  • REVIEWS
  • LATEST BIKES
  • RACING
  • FEATURES
  • TOURING
  • MEDIA
    • GALLERY
  • MORE
    • POPULAR ARTICLES
    • MCNEWS COMMENTS
    • MAIN FORUM
    • CONTACT US
    • ABOUT US
No Result
View All Result
MCNews
  • NEWSLatest
  • REVIEWS
  • LATEST BIKES
  • RACING
  • FEATURES
  • TOURING
  • MEDIA
    • GALLERY
  • MORE
    • POPULAR ARTICLES
    • MCNEWS COMMENTS
    • MAIN FORUM
    • CONTACT US
    • ABOUT US
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
MCNews

BMW unveil new R 18 /2 concept cruiser at EICMA

Motorcycle News by Motorcycle News
November 7, 2019
in BMW News, Motorcycle News
A A
Home Motorcycle News BMW News
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare

BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2


Many had expected BMW to unveil new production ready cruisers at EICMA this week but it seems Motorrad are keeping their powder dry and competitors guessing for now. Leaving us longer to wait before they publicly unveil the first production ready models that will roll out from Munich next year.

BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2

What they have shown in Milan this week though are two ‘concept’ machines. The R 18 had already been seen at the Villa d’Este on Lake Como earlier in the year but this week it was joined by the even more strangely named R 18 / 2 which had its public debut at EICMA.

BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2

Generally if BMW brings ‘Concept’ bikes to a major show you can almost guarantee that 6-18 months later they will announce a production model almost identical to the publicly shown concepts. And I think we can expect new models along these lines to be added to the BMW inventory in due course. 

BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2

The Concept R 18 /2  “Slash Two” is a stark contrast to the previous R 18 heritage concept, with a more modern custom cruiser design and built around the instantly recognisable egg-like 1800 cc two-cylinder ‘Big Boxer’ engine.

BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2

In contrast the R 18 offered a traditionalist design, with iconic historic BMW styling for a very retro overall theme.

BMW Motorrad Concept R Big Boxer
BMW Concept R18 ‘Big Boxer’

The R 18 /2 offers another look at how the Big Boxer can be realised, with minimalist handlebar trim, flowing lines and a tear-drop fuel tank. Candy Apple Red is a custom favourite and used to great effect in the R 18 / 2/

BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2

The 1800 cc boxer-twin is a modern air/oil-cooled powerplant built to a 1960’s aesthetic, with the R 18 /2 following in the footsteps of ‘Departed’ by Custom Works Zon and ‘The Revival Birdcage’ by Revival Cycles in Texas, now offering the fourth interpretation.

BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2

The R 18 /2 features a loop-frame dominated by the Big Boxer, while contrast cut cast-iron wheels are sized to a 19-inch front and 16-inch rear to add a touch of dragster to the look. 

BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2

Also notable is the well displayed shaft final drive. Large disc brakes adorn both ends,  a dual rotor set-up on the front complete with Brembo four-piston calipers.

BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2

A Hattech stainless steel tail-pipe system is also featured, with the two into two system running a conical exhaust on either side of the bike. 

BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2

BMW Cruiser Concept R 18 /2 Images

BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R Cover
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R Cover
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R
Tags: BMW ConceptBMW Motorrad ConceptBMW R 18BMW R 18 /2ConceptEICMA2019
Previous Post

2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R | The beast goes to the gym

Next Post

Wildwood Rock Extreme Enduro on this Sunday (VIC)

Motorcycle News

Motorcycle News

Related Articles

2020 Australian Motocross Championship cancelled

BMW R 18 Review | BMW’s new cruiser ridden

October 8, 2020
The Blechmann R 18 custom

The Blechmann R 18 custom

August 22, 2020
Honda Fireblade CBRRR SP

2020 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP arrives

July 13, 2020
KTM Duke R

2020 KTM 890 Duke R price revealed | Video | Accessories

April 1, 2020
HONDA SHi Cover

Honda SH125i significantly updated for 2020, but not heading to Australia

December 6, 2019
BMW Motorrad Big Boxer Cruiser Concept R

BMW set to further display customising options for coming cruiser line-up

December 6, 2019
Load More
Next Post
Wade Young Wildwood Rock Extreme

Wildwood Rock Extreme Enduro on this Sunday (VIC)

MY DUCATI PANIGALE V UC High

2020 Ducati Panigale V4 | V4 S | Updated & V4 R inspired

Suzuki V Strom XT

Join Suzuki for a Licola Adventure Ride | December 14-15

SOCIALS

  • 20.1k Fans
  • 6.6k Followers
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Removeable battery packs will add great versatility to both personal consumers and fleet buyers

Honda, KTM, Piaggio and Yamaha join forces towards common swappable EV batteries

March 1, 2021
Gallery A from Winton ASBK Testing

Reflections on the state of play in ASBK after Winton two-day test

March 2, 2021
Royal Enfield Interceptor Continental GT Scene

Royal Enfield gaining strength in Australia

March 3, 2021
Petronas SRT MotoGP Launch – Rossi in his new colours

Petronas SRT MotoGP Launch – Rossi in his new colours

March 1, 2021
Images from Wakefield Park ASBK finale | Gallery D

ASBK Supersport Champ Tom Toparis out for season 2021

February 26, 2021
Petronas SRT MotoGP Launch – Rossi in his new colours

Petronas SRT MotoGP Launch – Rossi in his new colours

Removeable battery packs will add great versatility to both personal consumers and fleet buyers

Honda, KTM, Piaggio and Yamaha join forces towards common swappable EV batteries

Vespa GTS Super Sport 300 HPE lands in Australia

Vespa GTS Super Sport 300 HPE lands in Australia

Aprilia unveil heavily revamped 2021 RS-GP ahead of Qatar Test

Aprilia unveil heavily revamped 2021 RS-GP ahead of Qatar Test

Kawasaki's KZ1000 S1 Racer

Kawasaki KZ1000 S1 Racer

Times from a windy day one of MotoGP Testing in Qatar

Times from a windy day one of MotoGP Testing in Qatar

March 6, 2021
Rea tests at Portimao while Lowes remains injured

Rea tests at Portimao while Lowes remains injured

March 5, 2021
Tasmanian GS Adventure with Petra and Jamie | Part Five

Tasmanian GS Adventure with Petra and Jamie | Part Five

March 5, 2021
Aprilia unveil heavily revamped 2021 RS-GP ahead of Qatar Test

Aprilia unveil heavily revamped 2021 RS-GP ahead of Qatar Test

March 5, 2021
MotoGP QatarTest Day Marc Marquez Cover

MotoGP paddock readying to rev up Qatar over the next week

March 5, 2021

SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS

INCASE YOU MISSED

  • All
  • Bike Reviews
  • Motorcycle Racing
  • Latest Bikes
  • Features
  • Motorcycle Gallery
  • Touring
Royal Enfield Interceptor Continental GT Scene

Royal Enfield gaining strength in Australia

March 3, 2021
Gresini Racing outline Moto2 and Moto3 line-ups for 2021

Gresini Racing outline Moto2 and Moto3 line-ups for 2021

February 18, 2021
Yanni Shaw makes the big step up to Superbike for ASBK 2021

Yanni Shaw makes the big step up to Superbike for ASBK 2021

February 12, 2021

GET LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INBOX

Motorcycle News, Sport and Reviews

MCNEWS.COM.AU is a specialist on-line resource that provides motorcycle news for motorcyclists. MCNews covers all areas of interest for the motorcycling public including news, reviews and comprehensive racing coverage.

Support MCNews

© 2021 MCNews

No Result
View All Result
  • NEWS
    • ALL NEWS
    • ALL NEWS CONDENSED
    • BMW News
    • Honda News
    • Husqvarna News
    • KTM News
    • Suzuki News
    • Yamaha News
    • Triumph News
    • Ducati News
    • Moto Guzzi News
    • Royal Enfield News
    • Kawasaki News
    • Aprilia News
    • Harley News
    • Indian News
    • MV Agusta News
    • Benelli News
    • Gas Gas News
    • BETA News
    • Norton News
    • Victory News
    • EBR News
    • E-Bike News
    • Scooter News
    • LAMS News
    • ATV / SSV News
  • REVIEWS
    • All Bike Reviews
    • LAMS Reviews
    • KTM Reviews
    • Honda Reviews
    • Yamaha Reviews
    • Triumph Reviews
    • BMW Reviews
    • Suzuki Reviews
    • Ducati Reviews
    • Kawasaki Reviews
    • Husqvarna Reviews
    • Aprilia Reviews
    • Benelli Reviews
    • BETA Reviews
    • CFMoto Reviews
    • E-Bike Reviews
    • EBR Reviews
    • Gas Gas Reviews
    • Harley Reviews
    • Indian Reviews
    • Kymco Reviews
    • Moto Guzzi Reviews
    • MV Agusta Reviews
    • Norton Reviews
    • Royal Enfield Reviews
    • Scooter Reviews
    • Sherco Reviews
    • Victory Reviews
  • LATEST BIKES
    • ALL LATEST BIKES NEWS
    • BMW
    • Honda
    • Husqvarna
    • KTM
    • Suzuki
    • Yamaha
    • Triumph
    • Ducati
    • Moto Guzzi
    • Royal Enfield
    • Kawasaki
    • Aprilia
    • Harley
    • Indian
    • MV Agusta
    • Benelli
    • Gas Gas
    • BETA
    • Norton
    • Victory
    • E-Bike
    • Scooters
    • LAMS
  • RACING
    • ALL RACING
    • ROAD
      • MotoGP
      • WSBK
      • ASBK
      • BSB
      • Real Road / TT
      • Historic Road Racing
      • Japan / Asian Road Racing
      • Endurance Road Racing
      • American Road Racing
      • NZ Road Racing
      • Supermoto
    • DIRT
      • Supercross
      • AMA MX
      • Australian MX
      • MXGP
      • Enduro / Rally
      • Dirt / Flat Track
      • Speedway
  • FEATURES
  • TOURING
  • GALLERY
  • LATEST COMMENTS
  • POPULAR ARTICLES
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT US
  • COMMUNITY FORUM

© 2021 MCNews