BMW R 18 100 Years arrives in India: Check features
What's the story
German automaker BMW Motorrad has launched its 'R 18 100 Years' bike in India. To recall, it was unveiled in December last year. The motorcycle flaunts a Classic Chrome paintwork and gets a host of accessories, including heated grips and Akrapovic exhaust, as standard. It is fueled by a powerful 1,802cc, air/oil-cooled engine that churns out a maximum power of 91hp.
Context
Why does this story matter?
BMW Motorrad introduced its first-ever model, the R 32, in 1923. It was fueled by an air-cooled, two-cylinder, boxer engine that carved the legacy for the brand. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the iconic bike, the company has launched its R 18 100 Years edition in India. It packs the largest displacement boxer-twin motor ever built by the firm.
Design
The bike has spoked rims and single-piece seat
The BMW R 18 100 Years has a high-set handlebar with heated grips, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with a '100 Years' badge, a scooped-out seat with diamond embossing, and fishtail-like dual exhausts. The bike packs an analog instrument console and a full-LED setup for lighting. It rides on 19-inch front and 16-inch rear spoked wheels and gets front forks with chunky covers.
Information
It runs on a 90hp, boxer-twin engine
The BMW R 18 100 Years draws power from a 1,802cc, air/oil-cooled engine that generates a maximum power of 91hp at 4,750rpm and a peak torque of 158Nm at 3,000rpm. The mill is linked to a 6-speed gearbox.
Safety
It gets three riding modes
To ensure the rider's safety, the BMW R 18 100 Years is equipped with disc brakes, switchable automatic stability control, cruise control, and engine drag torque control. It also gets three riding modes: Rain, Rock, and Roll. Suspension duties on the two-wheeler are taken care of by telescopic forks on the front side and a swingarm with a central shock strut on the rear.
Information
BMW R 18 100 Years: Pricing
In India, the BMW R 18 100 Years sports a price tag of Rs. 25.9 lakh. The other trims of the R 18 fall in the price bracket of Rs. 19.9-24 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).