Celebrate 100th Anniversary, BMW Motorrad Launches Radical Modification R 18

The Crown. (Doc. BMW Motorrad)

JAKARTA - In the BMW Motorrad Days event, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the company held in Berlin between 7 and 9 July, BMW Motorrad launched a modification of R 18 called "The Crown".

The Crown was created by Kingston Custom, a German motorcycle customization company, and features a sleek design with a touch of end to the color often Platinum.

Many don't think that Crown is based on a significant modification of BMW R 18. The front end has been completely redesigned, and the bike now has two-sided swing arms and a middle suspension buffer.

Meanwhile, genuine parts are still integrated into The Crown because the engine, back suspension, front lights, instrument panels, switches, and footrest systems remain standard. For 1800cc engines to breathe, there are two stainless steel exhaust manifolds made with hands.

"The city is the core of my creation to date. I started with a new BMW R18 which I then released. As usual, I work with hard foams and cardboard to create shapes, lines and designs. The goal is to look strong, elegant, and quickly combined with an innovative appearance," said Dirk Oehlerking, founder of Kingston Custom, quoted from MCN, July 10.

BMW R 18 is a rover produced by BMW Motorrad and was officially introduced in April 2020 and launched in September 2020 in Germany. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, official introductions to BMW dealers cannot be performed and presented virtually on the internet.