2021 BMW R18 Spirit of Passion : UNMISTAKABLE.
Introducing the 2021 BMW R18 Spirit of Passion…
Unmistakable design that is distinct from all others – that is the new “Spirit of Passion” by Kingston Custom. After Roland Sands, Dirk Oehlerking lends the BMW R 18 his inimitable signature with the second R18 gem in the “SoulFuel” series, a collaboration between BMW Motorrad and selected customisers. Previously, a sensation was also caused by an R 18 conversion created by Bernhard Naumann – also known as “Blechmann”.
Oehlerking’s Kingston Custom is well-known for its extreme customising. Anyone expecting a complete rebuild of the R 18 will be in for a surprise, however. “The BMW R 18 is so perfect that I left the technology as it is. The frame is 100 % original and so sophisticated that nothing should be changed here,” says Oehlerking. But the bike has still been transformed into an unmistakable Kingston Custom conversion.
2021 BMW R18 Spirit of Passion Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
The “Spirit of Passion” in detail.
The biggest eye-catcher – and also the greatest challenge – is the Kingston fairing. The bodywork is finished in handmade Kingston design, as are the handlebars and mudguard. The BMW R 18 exhaust has been modified by Oehlerking in Kingston Roadster style, while his saddle is drawn from the range of universal accessories. The turn indicators have been replaced with Kellermann indicators and the LED front headlight is now integrated in the fairing. The original paintwork and lines have been adopted for the fairing and wing, with the addition of some details in Kingston style. The wheel suspension and fuel tank are original. The design as a whole is based on classic art deco style.
2021 BMW R18 Spirit of Passion Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
BMW R 18: the original.
Thanks to its extremely conversion-friendly architecture, the BMW R 18 is predestined for customising. The R 18 features a pronounced historical reference, technically and visually echoing famous models such as the BMW R 5 and refocussing on motorbike essentials: purist, no-frills technology – and of course the “big boxer”.
More about the maestro.
Motorbike racer, designer and craftsman Dirk Oehlerking demonstrates once again in his “Spirit of Passion” that he not only understands his craft but has embraced it in his work for over 35 years. For him, the design process begins long before the first screws are applied or sketches are made: “I put a lot of thought into it beforehand. My motorbikes always convey soul, charm and character. They’re outstanding specimens, so they require great care and attention. I have a constant stream of images running past my mind’s eye when it comes to deciding what style I want to focus on. Once I’ve made that choice, I start with a sketch in pencil and Tipp-Ex. Then I keep going until I know in my heart of hearts: that’s precisely it!”
A native of Hanover, Oehlerking already has his own tradition of customising BMW machines. Around 17 of the brand’s own creations are his, including the “Black Phantom” and its sibling bike, the “White Phantom”. The two models defined completely new standards in the industry at the time. Yet redesigning the R 18 was a novel undertaking for Oehlerking. “This project is probably the most impressive of my entire career. It means a lot to me – if not everything at this moment. The trust that BMW Motorrad has placed in me once again is hugely important to me. I’m very grateful for that.”
2021 BMW R18 Spirit of Passion – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ USD
Canada MSRP Price: starting at $ CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £ GBP (total selling price)
(R18 specs below)
Engine
Design
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore x stroke
107.1 mm x 100.0 mm
Capacity
1,802 cc
Nominal capacity
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Max. torque
116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 :1
Fuel preparation
Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition.
Emission control
Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
over 111 mph
Fuel type
Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Gears
6-speed transmission
Secondary drive
Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame
Double-cradle steel frame
Front suspension / spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / spring elements
Steel swingarm with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear
4.7” / 3.5”
Wheelbase
68.1”
Castor
5.9”
Steering head angle
57.3°
Wheels
Spoke wheel
Rim dimensions, front
3.5″ x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear
5.0″ x 16″
Tire, front
120/70 R 19
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed callipers
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen
27.2”
Rider step length, unladen
64.2”
Usable tank capacity
approx. 4.23 gal
of which reserve
1 gal
Length
96.1″
Height (excluding mirrors)
44.3″
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight)
48.5″
Width (with mirror)
38.0″
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready
761 lbs
1)
Max. permitted weight
1,234.6 lbs
Max. load (with standard equipment)
474 lbs
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
2021 BMW R18 Spirit of Passion – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
(R18 specs below)
Engine
Design
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore x stroke
107.1 mm x 100.0 mm
Capacity
1,802 cc
Nominal capacity
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Max. torque
116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 :1
Fuel preparation
Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition.
Emission control
Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
over 111 mph
Fuel type
Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Gears
6-speed transmission
Secondary drive
Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame
Double-cradle steel frame
Front suspension / spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / spring elements
Steel swingarm with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear
4.7” / 3.5”
Wheelbase
68.1”
Castor
5.9”
Steering head angle
57.3°
Wheels
Spoke wheel
Rim dimensions, front
3.5″ x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear
5.0″ x 16″
Tire, front
120/70 R 19
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed callipers
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen
27.2”
Rider step length, unladen
64.2”
Usable tank capacity
approx. 4.23 gal
of which reserve
1 gal
Length
96.1″
Height (excluding mirrors)
44.3″
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight)
48.5″
Width (with mirror)
38.0″
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready
761 lbs
1)
Max. permitted weight
1,234.6 lbs
Max. load (with standard equipment)
474 lbs
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
2021 BMW R18 Spirit of Passion – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
(R18 specs below)
Engine
Design
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore x stroke
107.1 mm x 100.0 mm
Capacity
1,802 cc
Nominal capacity
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Max. torque
116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 :1
Fuel preparation
Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition.
Emission control
Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
over 111 mph
Fuel type
Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Gears
6-speed transmission
Secondary drive
Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame
Double-cradle steel frame
Front suspension / spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / spring elements
Steel swingarm with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear
4.7” / 3.5”
Wheelbase
68.1”
Castor
5.9”
Steering head angle
57.3°
Wheels
Spoke wheel
Rim dimensions, front
3.5″ x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear
5.0″ x 16″
Tire, front
120/70 R 19
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed callipers
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen
27.2”
Rider step length, unladen
64.2”
Usable tank capacity
approx. 4.23 gal
of which reserve
1 gal
Length
96.1″
Height (excluding mirrors)
44.3″
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight)
48.5″
Width (with mirror)
38.0″
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready
761 lbs
1)
Max. permitted weight
1,234.6 lbs
Max. load (with standard equipment)
474 lbs
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
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