Customization
An R 18 is packed with passion. Its purist style and iconic features make it a timeless cruiser. Thanks to extensive optional equipment and original BMW Motorrad optional accessories, you can give it your own character. More dragster, more bobber? You decide. Get inspired by our equipment recommendations.
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Dragstrip
Style on two wheels
This equipment visually converts the R 18 into a drag-racing icon. The drag bar handlebars and the Custom Fastback seat in deep black offer you control and comfort. The dark chrome rear silencer give your bike a powerful sound, while the black engine protection bar and cockpit fairing ensure a stylish aesthetic. The paint in Blackstorm metallic emphasizes the overall look.
The black drag bar handlebars allow for a low and sporty seat position. In combination with the wide grip position, the handling of the bike becomes tangibly more direct. Moreover, the handlebars give the motorcycle a dynamic, elongated aesthetic.
The dark chrome-plated exhaust system accentuates the boxer sound and makes every ride a visual and audible experience.
The black, high-gloss coated, stainless-steel engine protection bar kit reduces the risk of damage to the motorbike. The bar does not restrict your lean angle, ensuring a fun ride. Thanks to the high-gloss coating, the engine protection bar perfectly matches the other black accessories.
The cockpit fairing gives the R 18 an unmistakeable aesthetic. The quality body part with windscreen blends seamlessly into the look of the bike – the perfect upgrade for all those who love the classic BMW style. With two windscreen variants available, every rider can show off their own personal character.
Bold Bobber
Stylish, matte, and powerful
The shimmering matte paint in Mineral Gray Metallic Matte gives the bike a unique look. The details give it an extra dose of style: the 6.5” ape-hanger handlebars in black, the machined trim strip and the black pouch. The aluminum forged wheels and the bobber kit with a black license plate carrier round out the style and make the bike into the star of the streets.
The practical pouch made of waxed canvas has a watertight, removable liner that offers plenty of space for all sorts of small items, such as your mobile phone, sunglasses, or wallet. Genuine leather appliqués and the metal zip fastener define the classic aesthetic and emphasize the Heritage look.
The Bobber Kit includes a flat metal rear-wheel cover including black license plate carrier, mounting bracket for the turn signals and a tribute to the single seat bench. The free-standing fender ensures a typical bobber look. The fender and holder are primed, and the side plate carrier and seat retaining panel have a black powder coating.
The practical frame bag made of waxed canvas provides storage space without restricting your freedom of movement. The waterproof liner offers secure and handy storage for smaller items when you’re on the road. Genuine leather appliqués and the metal zip fastener define the classic aesthetic and emphasize the Heritage look.
The machined trim strip for the engine housing cover creates an appealing design accent. The strip made of black and natural-colored anodized aluminum is easy to install on the standard cover. The subtle machining and the BMW logo adopted from the standard part round out the exclusive look.
Allow us to introduce the high-quality machined aluminum wheel rim set with an exclusive Bicolor aesthetic and elaborate contrast machining in black and natural aluminum. The ornate surface coating with detailed machined contours gives the wheel rims a dynamic character, and perfectly rounds out the custom look of the bike.
The machined trim strip for the engine housing cover creates an appealing design accent. The strip made of black and natural-colored anodized aluminum is easy to install on the standard cover. The subtle machining and the BMW logo adopted from the standard part round out the exclusive look.
The 6.5” tall ape-hanger handlebars in the stylish custom style create an extremely cool look when cruising, without the biker having to sacrifice a comfortable sitting position. The handlebars have a black surface coating.
The machined mirror creates striking design accents in black and natural aluminum. The housing is made of anodized aluminum, and the machined aesthetic emphasizes the exclusive look. The mirrors can be adjusted individually, providing the optimal field of view.
