BMW Motorrad India has launched the all-new BMW R 18 cruiser motorcycle as a completely built-up unit (CBU). The new R18 Cruiser will be offered in two variants – R 18 and R 18 First Edition – priced at Rs 18.90 lakh and Rs 21.90 lakh respectively.
The all-new BMW R 18 comes with a standard warranty for ‘three years, unlimited kilometers’, with an option to extend the warranty to fourth and fifth year. The company is also offering roadside assistance, a 24×7 365 days package to ensure prompt services in case of breakdown and towing situations.
The motorcycle is based on the double cradle frame and features tear drop tank, exposed driveshaft and the paintwork with finely drawn double pinstripes. It has classically designed circular instrument with integrated display is enclosed in a metal housing with decorative chrome ring. The motorcycle gets LED headlamps with sickle shaped graphical LED daytime running light.
The BMW R 18 cruiser has mid-mounted foot peg position that offers an active and upright seating position. The all-new R 18 ‘First Edition’ has exclusive equipment features in paint and chrome. This variant gets Blackstorm metallic paintwork with elaborate pinstripes in light-white, new seat badge, Headlight Pro, adaptive headlight, daytime riding light first edition pack, and a ‘First Edition’ chrome clasp on the side cover. The First Edition ‘Welcome Box’ contains exclusive insignia, lifestyle accessories, collectibles and a prized book on the near 100-year history of BMW Motorrad.
The all-new BMW R 18 is powered by a newly developed 1802cc air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine that is capable of producing 91bhp of power at 4,750rpm and a peak torque of 158Nm at 3,000rpm. More than 150Nm torque is available at any time from 2,000 – 4,000 rpm. A single-disc dry clutch transmits the torque to the transmission.
For suspension duties, the new R 18 sports a double loop steel tube frame. The rear swing arm surrounds the rear axle transmission in authentic style. A telescopic fork and a directly mounted central suspension strut with travel-dependent damping and adjustable spring preload ensure superior wheel control and better suspension comfort. The braking system comprises of a twin disc brake at the front and a single disc brake at the rear in conjuction with four-piston fixed callipers.
The all-new R 18 offers 3 standard riding modes – Rain, Roll and Rock. In ‘Rain’ mode, throttle response is gentler and riding dynamics allow a high safety over slippery road surface. In ‘Roll’ mode, the engine offers optimum throttle response while riding dynamics achieve ideal performance on all roads. ‘Rock’ mode allows riders to tap into the full dynamic potential – throttle response is very spontaneous and direct, while Automatic Stability Control allows a little more slip.
The new motorcycle gets features such as disengageable traction control automatic stability control, dynamic engine brake control, hill start control, keyless ride system, Integral ABS (partially integral), dynamic wheel load distribution, dynamic brake light signals function, etc.
