2022 BMW R18 Aurora: THE BATWING BY 221 GARAGE.
Introducing the 2022 BMW R18 Aurora…
The idea and desire of Garage 221 to create a custom bike based on the BMW R 18 found its origins a while ago, at the presentation of the bike at EICMA 2019. The lines of the new BMW cruiser, innovative and at the same time faithfully traditional, deserved “complementary elements and an even more Heritage spirit, starting from the soft lines of the tank to the characteristic shapes of the boxer,” in the opinion of Pier Francesco Marchio of Garage 221.
The project initially focused on the study of the different sections of the bike, keeping in mind the need to connect the new elements in a unique harmony of lines, taking inspiration from the cruisers of the 1970s, which have always particularly involved Pier Francesco “for their impressive aesthetic fluidity.” Distinctive elements of the BMW R 18 Aurora by Garage 221 are the wraparound fenders and adherent to the wheel, like the “batwing”, to leave space and thus highlight the central area of the bike.
2022 BMW R18 Aurora Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
The Verona Motor Bike Expo has been the perfect stage to bring to the eyes of Italian and European enthusiasts two exclusive motorcycle customization projects based on the iconic BMW R 18.
These are the result of the collaboration of BMW Motorrad Italy and its dealer network with some of the historical players of this world.The R 18 M is a project developed by Italian Magazine LowRide and created by American Dreams. The R 18 Aurora, was created by Garage 221 that was engaged by BMW Motorrad Roma.
2022 BMW R18 Aurora Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
A Custom with the BMW tradition at its core.
The modifications that led to the R 18 Aurora stem from Garage 221’s experience in the BMW world and indeed all used elements come from other models of BMW Motorrad. The saddle was borrowed in its entirety from a BMW 1200 C of 2005, the Batwing supports were made using the supports for indicators of a BMW R 100 of 1982 and a part of the rear frame of a BMW K 75 of 1991. Even for the color of the body, the code of a 1983 BMW RT 100 was taken as a reference, customizing the graphics in its shades and intensity. The front and rear fender supports, saddle supports, and license plate holder arms are entirely handmade.
The exhaust pipes were made in collaboration with Leo Vince, taking particular care of the sound, to make it even more full-bodied and captivating. Their design has been specifically studied to give a very personal and muscular line to the central part of the R 18. The R 18 Aurora’s oil cooler grille gives a classy natural touch, inspired by the grille of BMW’s cars from the 1960s. “It was a lot of hard work,” said Pier Francesco, “but the result is truly stunning. The textured paintwork of the cylinder head covers, the injection housings, the central crankcase and our oil cooler grille make everything look homogeneous, creating a unique effect with the cylinder block and the bevel gear.”
2022 BMW R18 Aurora – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
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Engine
Design Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore x stroke 4.2” x 3.9”
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”
Caster
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 calipers
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
2022 BMW R18 Aurora – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
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 mm
Capacity 1802 cm³
Nominal capacity 67 kW at 4750 rpm
Max. torque 158 Nm at 3000 rpm
Compression ratio 9.6 :1
Fuel preparation Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas
Emission control Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed over 180 km/h
Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC 5.6 l/100km
Fuel type Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) ROZ 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Single-disk dry clutch
Gears 6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Secondary drive Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front suspension / spring elements Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / spring elements Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear 120 mm / 90 mm
Wheelbase 1731 mm
Castor 150 mm
Steering head angle 57,3°
Wheels Spoke wheel (front only)
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, 4-piston fixed callipers
Brake, rear Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen 690 mm
Rider step length, unladen 1630 mm
Usable tank capacity approx. 16 l
of which reserve approx. 4 l
Length 2440 mm
Height (excluding mirrors) 1126 mm
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight) 1232 mm
Width (with mirror) 964 mm
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready 345 kg 1)
Max. permitted weight 560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment) 215 kg
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
2022 BMW R18 Aurora – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
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 mm
Capacity 1802 cm³
Nominal capacity 67 kW (91 hp) at 4750 rpm
Max. torque 158 Nm at 3000 rpm
Compression ratio 9.6 :1
Fuel preparation Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas
Emission control Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed over 110mph
Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC 5.6 l/100km
Fuel type Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) ROZ 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Single-disk dry clutch
Gears 6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Secondary drive Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front suspension / spring elements Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / spring elements Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear 120 mm / 90 mm
Wheelbase 1731 mm
Castor 150 mm
Steering head angle 57,3°
Wheels Spoke wheel (front only)
Rim dimensions, front 3,5″ x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear 5,0″ x 16″
Tyre, front 120/70 R 19
Tyre, rear 180/65 B16
Brake, front Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen 690 mm
Rider step length, unladen 1630 mm
Usable tank capacity approx. 16 l
of which reserve approx. 4 l
Length 2440 mm
Height (excluding mirrors) 1126 mm
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight) 1232 mm
Width (with mirror) 964 mm
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready 345 kg 1)
Max. permitted weight 560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment) 215 kg
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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