BMW R 18 Classic bike launched at Rs 24L

New Delhi: BMW Motorrad India has launched an all-new BMW R 18 Classic at a price of Rs 24 lakh.

The motorbike comes as new cruiser segment and second edition series in BMW R 18, while the first one was launched last year.

The R 18 is purist in style with classic features such as a large windscreen, passenger seat, saddle bags, LED additional headlights and 16-inch front wheel. It features the largest displacement boxer engine ever built by BMW - cylindrical capacity of 1,802, the output of 91 hp at 4,750 rpm.

Its purity of functional and stylish design elements such as the double-cradle frame, the tear drop tank, the exposed driveshaft and the paintwork with finely drawn double pinstripes are reminiscent of the legendary boxer from 1936.

BMW Motorrad has also collaborated with renowned international brands Roland Sands Design, Mustang Seats, and Vance and Hines to further add to the diverse range of accessories and customization.

"BMW Motorrad made a striking entry into the cruiser segment with the BMW R 18. The eye-catching styling of the BMW R 18 Classic adds on to the riding experience and evokes the emotions of a bygone era.

While the design calls on the historic roots, the state-of-the-art technology and riding dynamics provide the most authentic, unparalleled experience one can enjoy on two wheels," according to Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India.