2023 BMW R 18 100 Years

SOUL IS ALL THAT MATTERS.

The R 18 invokes our history and the iconic hallmarks of our brand which we have worked very hard on. A legacy that we live by every day in the spirit of #SoulFuel. The result: a cruiser full of character featuring a boxer engine with the highest cubic capacity we have ever built, plus timeless design features.

Your style counts

The R 18 is now available in a range of new paint colors. The choice is yours.

A cruiser at first glance.

The flyline is elongated and low. The double-cradle steel frame covers the powerful, sculpted engine that underlines the impressive presence of the bike. Riders also have a number of custom equipment options: the R 18 is scaled back to its core to allow for full customization.

Features may include:

Machined engine housing cover

The high-quality machined engine housing cover made of milled aluminum impressively give the boxer engine an attractive look.

Available Floorboards

For a true boxer riding experience.

Available 2-Tone-Black cylinder head covers.

The high-quality 2-Tone-black cylinder head covers made of milled aluminum perfectly give the boxer engine an attractive appearance.

Fishtail silencers

The R 18 design emphasizes the distinctive cruiser silhouette.

Machined fuel filler cap.

The high-quality machined fuel filler cap made of milled aluminum adds a striking design highlight with its two-tone look.

Boxer with pushrods.

The R stands for boxers and has done so for over 95 years.

Open drive shaft and double-cradle frame.

The open, nickel-plated driveshaft puts the focus on the torque.

Fork bridge.

Clean and authentic in every detail.

OUR LIMITED EDITION MODEL FOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY

One hundred years ago, the R 32 kick-started a unique success story. Today we are celebrating our eventful history with a new icon: the BMW R 18 100 Years. Limited to 1,923 units, it is a model for absolute aficionados that conveys a feeling of nostalgia.

The edition model boasts historic features with plenty of chrome. For example, the drop-shaped fuel tank with white lines, an element that made the R 5 unmistakable in as early as 1936. And of course the unique boxer engine. #SoulFuel in its most exclusive form.

"100 YEARS OF SOUL IN ONE MOTORCYCLE"

One of 1,923

The glamour of ten decades can be this timeless and modern. This motorcycle was, is and remains a design icon. A statement. This limited edition is an icon thanks to its attention to historic details. And its willingness to be glamorous. A fair bit from being modest. The generous use of chrome lends it its radiance. A true masterpiece. The 100 Years badge makes it official: “1 of 1,923” says it all. This means that it’s not a bike for everyone, it's one for genuine aficionados.