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Old 12th August 2020, 15:09   #16
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re: BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs

BMW Motorrad R18 cruiser has arrived in India, to be launched in the end week of September 2020. Expecting the prices to start around Rs.20 lakh.

BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs-20200812_150610.jpg

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http://overdrive.in/amp/news-cars-au...mpression=true

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re: BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs

Oh the Mufflers!

Everything on this cruiser is beautifully crafted. And even though it brings this retro vibe with it, its a thorough modern machine. Switchable maps, TC, ride by wire throttle, combined ABS and cornering lights to name a few.

I have to give it to BMW to come out with a brand new 1800cc engine in this day and age. Take a bow BMW, you have crafted a marvel.

Now just make sure those Vance n hines replacement mufflers are available soon so that those hideous looking 'bloated snake who has just eaten' shaped end can can be replaced.
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Old 15th August 2020, 18:23   #18
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re: BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs

Myself and DBhpian Turbanator went to check out the BMW R18 at the Motorrad dealership in New Delhi today.

The first impressions are as below:

  • R18 looks actually bigger and way better than what pictures suggest
  • Quality of cycle parts, levers and switches is top notch, no two ways about it
  • The protruding engine would most definitely measure a metre in terms of width, quite a lot considering the typical width of cruiser motorcycles
  • No legs-spread-out-in-comfort while riding this one, thanks to the protruding engine
  • The R18 feels quite heavy at standstill, a test ride would reveal how heavy it feels on the move
  • There is a fair amount of vibration when the motorcycle is at idle
  • Lot of nice retro customisation options from BMW

Few pictures we clicked today,

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Attaching couple of clicks of the technical specifications from the official brochure,

BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs-img_20200815_17221101.jpeg

BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs-img_20200815_17222401.jpeg

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Old 1st September 2020, 23:25   #19
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BMW R18 walkaround and exhaust sound

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Old 11th September 2020, 21:17   #20
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BMW R18 will be launched in India on September 19, 2020.

BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs-smartselect_20200911211714_chrome.jpg

https://www.carandbike.com/news/bmw-...vealed-2294047
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re: BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs

This is more Art piece, less motorcycle.

Apparently someone in BBSR has already taken the delivery.
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BMW R 18 and R 18 first edition launched at an ex-showroom price of INR 18.90 Lakhs and INR 21.90 Lakhs.

BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs-20200919_130349.jpg

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https://twitter.com/BMWMotorrad_IN/s...475754496?s=09

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re: BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs

18,9 is ok-ish given the Import duties. First Edition price is to recover the expenses Motorrad incurred during launch events at dealerships

When I checked the bike with M, I felt it excessively heavy. It will be a pain in our traffic unless you have solid muscles or are over 6 Feet tall. Highly impractical too, can't think of the place you can put your luggage.

Except as a poser, don't see the function at all, or have I grown too old?
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re: BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs

Master piece and a show stopper, for the Living room.

But this is a dead on arrival motorcycle in terms of sales. If they do sell 10 units that would a celebration for Bmw india.
Expect massive discounts in 6 months time.

I dont get the point of releasing such models here. These are sales duds. with the boxer engine bikes they launched here earlier the K1300r, The GTL baggers, R 1250R, F900R etc. Yes there sport and adventure models are a massive hit. The rest is just plain waste of time for BMW india.
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Except as a poser, don't see the function at all, or have I grown too old?
I absolutely agree. The Triumph Rocket 3R, though not an apple to apple comparison with the R18, has a motor which belts out 40% more displacement, producing almost 80% more power and 50% more torque and still manages to weigh over 50 kgs lesser than the R18. The Rocket 3R is priced a lakh lesser than the R18 and looks brilliant too.

Even for a poser, I would vote for the Rocket 3R over the R18. However, the protruding engine on the R18 looks amazing in flesh and it totally lends a different character to this motorcycle, truly a drool stuff as a living room art-piece and occasional cafe rides.

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BMW R 18 Touring spied on test in overseas, the bike gets additional accessories for long-distance driving changes include a windscreen, repositioned front blinkers.

BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs-bmwr18touringspiedside.jpg

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BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs-bmwr18touringspied.jpg

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BMW R18 review from CarandBike

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Re: BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs

The customised BMW R18 called the Spirit of Passion, it's mechanically the same but now has:
- A new fairing with the older Bavarian kidney grille, LED headlight, and a wind deflector
- Different handlebar
- Rear fender
- Tweaked exhaust
- New seat and indicators

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Re: BMW Motorrad unveils new cruiser, the R18. Edit: Launched at INR 18.90 Lakhs

Finally saw one on the roads today. Looks bigger in photos but on the road the size seems very manageable. The exhaust note was beautiful. But the most striking was the engine 'guards'
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