JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – BMW R18 so motor which caught the attention of many two-wheeled enthusiasts when they first launched. Apart from the large engine capacity, the design is also thick with a classic aura.
BMW makes this motorcycle in style cruiser. But, in the hands of the workshop motor custom from Italy, American Dreams of Lobardia, this motorbike has turned out to be more sporty.
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Quoted from Paultan.org, Monday (17/1/2022), the motorcycle was given the nickname R18 M. Motor This is the result of a collaborative project with an Italian magazine, LowRide.
The M code itself is usually used for BMW cars that have high performance which are products of BMW’s motorsport division. Previously, the M code was also used on the BMW superbike, the M1000RR.
The designs themselves were created by renowned artist, Oberdan Bezzi, who often renders renderings motorcycle.
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Work on this bike focuses on the chassis, after the suspension, and the standard body of the R18. American Dreams made this bike lighter and a different riding position.
Meanwhile, for the mechanical and electronic side, the standard is still left as is. As a result, the curves of the R18 M body become more aggressive and sporty.
In order to make cornering more prone, the exhaust has been replaced with the ER Exhaust Revolution, which is shorter in size. The stern is made longer and serves as a fender.
Some parts are protected by a carbon body cover, such as the cylinder head protector and intake holes. While other accessories, rely on Rizoma’s output, ranging from mirrors, handgrip, and panel meters.
The final touch is the paint and the seats which make it look even more in line with the BMW M 1000 RR. The paint was done by Dox Art Factory and the seats were entrusted to LR Leather.
In Indonesia, PT Maxindo Moto Nusantara alias BMW motorcycle Indonesia priced the R18 at a price of Rp. 969 million (off the road).
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