Beautiful. I love and admire Retro-Design just like 12,000 RPM. 


BMW's R18 Concept Is A Minimalist Bike With An All-New Boxer Engine

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the new R18 concept at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.

Billed as a "bike in its original, natural form," the concept was designed by Bart Janssen Groesbeek and is a throwback to the early days of motorcycles.



As a result, the bike is largely devoid of covers and this allows the components to shine. Speaking of the latter, the R18 has a black cradle frame, a drop-shaped fuel tank and an exposed universal shaft.

The heart of the bike is a new 1800cc two-cylinder boxer engine which the company says is "reminiscent of the flat twin engines that BMW Motorrad used to build up until the end of the 1960s – but with a considerably bigger displacement and modern air/oil cooling." BMW didn't mention performance specifications, but said the engine block and transmission are made from glass bead-blasted aluminum which meshes nicely with hand-polished aluminum components such as the belt guard and valve covers. The engine has also been equipped with Solex dual carburetors which are similar to those used on the BMW 2002.



Other notable features include a black leather seat and an LED headlight with a U-shaped cover for an old school look. Designers also installed 18- and 21-inch wire wheels which are wrapped in Metzeler tires. In keeping with the retro theme, the bike is devoid of electronics other than the starter and lighting units.

The R18 was envisioned as an "emotional and authentic" large cruiser and BMW Motorrad Design boss Edgar Heinrich said "This concept bike appeals to something deep down – you just want to just get on it and ride off."




Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/05/bmws-r18-concept-is-a-minimalist-bike-with-an-all-new-boxer-engine/

Oh, that is sexy.  Nothing says cool dude like a leather jacket, aviator sun glasses, and a minimalist bike.

Jesus.  Don't burn your legs off.

Ergos for the rear brake and shifter look terrible.  And the clutch lever looks like a finger crusher.  At least for those of us that don't use all 4 fingers to pull the clutch lever.

YEa no sorry

Quote from: MX793 on May 28, 2019, 08:21:49 AM
Ergos for the rear brake and shifter look terrible.  And the clutch lever looks like a finger crusher.  At least for those of us that don't use all 4 fingers to pull the clutch lever.

I'm a three finger guy. My pinky don't do shit.

Doesn't look like it would be comfortable to ride, but I'd like to have it parked in my living room

Wifey would not stand for it but motorcycles as art is def a cool idea

Quote from: Speed_Racer on May 28, 2019, 10:02:15 AM
Doesn't look like it would be comfortable to ride, but I'd like to have it parked in my living room

This.

bike= bicycle

Quote from: AutobahnSHO on May 29, 2019, 05:02:14 AM
bike= bicycle

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/bike

Quote from: BimmerM3 on May 29, 2019, 10:54:39 AM


https://www.dictionary.com/browse/bike

Only for people too lazy to pedal.

Quote from: AutobahnSHO on May 31, 2019, 05:15:48 AM
Only for people too lazy to pedal.

You do realize there are people who have bicycles and motorcycles at the same time, right?

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on May 31, 2019, 07:26:14 AM
You do realize there are people who have bicycles and motorcycles at the same time, right?

So what do they call each one?

I'm mostly joking by the way.

Quote from: AutobahnSHO on May 31, 2019, 03:28:53 PM
So what do they call each one?

Motorbike and legbike. obvs

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on May 31, 2019, 07:26:14 AM
You do realize there are people who have bicycles and motorcycles at the same time, right?

*raises hand vigorously*
*calls both of them bikes*
*will also call them "mountain bike" or "dirtbike" if'n it pleases*

Quote from: Speed_Racer on May 31, 2019, 03:39:39 PM
Motorbike and legbike. obvs

Quote from: giant_mtb on May 31, 2019, 04:54:14 PM
*raises hand vigorously*
*calls both of them bikes*
*will also call them "mountain bike" or "dirtbike" if'n it pleases*

well that just doesn't count

The damn Germans finally design a decent looking bike..no offense, Wimmer.    Seriously though, nice. Real nice. Look at the size of those cylinders! 

Edit: And holy shit, this thing is really unique. I predict the the moneyed individuals that are M1 (Cal motorcycle license)  certified will jump all over it. I can envision myself cruising Mulholland on this. Oh, ya.

Quote from: shp4man on May 31, 2019, 10:18:57 PM
The damn Germans finally design a decent looking bike..no offense, Wimmer. 

Huh? No love for the R75?