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Newest Bike in the R 18 Series: Introducing the Big Boxer

2020 BMW Concept R 18

The BMW Motorrad Concept R 18 debuted last year, and it’s continuing to inspire creativity and passion. Let’s take a closer look at the BWW R 18 Series and see what’s to come near Oakland, CA. Visit BMW Motorcycles of Concord to get a complete glance of all of the vehicles we have in our new and pre-owned vehicle inventory. Contact our dealership to schedule a test drive. 

BMW Motorrad Classic Redesigned for Today

The BMW Motorrad Heritage experience just got a little better, with the introduction of the BMW R 18. It’s the highest-capacity two-cylinder boxer engine ever made, which is why it’s been dubbed the Big Boxer. With the OHV drive combined with a separate transmission and engine housing, this Big Boxer has the same features that set the first BMW boxer engine apart. This 802 cc engine is produced with a 107.1 mm bore plus a 100 mm stroke. This produces an output of 91 horsepower and 158 Nm of torque.

The Big Boxer is air and oil-cooled, and features large ribbed cylinders and a lightweight feel. It also utilizes a vertically split engine housing constructed from aluminum. Unlike the air-cooled two-valve boxers that BMW has made in the past, this crankshaft is forged from tempered and quenched steel and contains another main bearing in the center to handle the cylinder volume.

Yes, the Big Boxer does feature four valves, a modern combustion chamber, dual ignition and intake manifold injection, but it also uses the classic OHV configuration, which has been used by BMW Motorrad for about seventy years.

Enjoy the Big Boxer

Enjoy a new ride on the back of the Big Boxer in Concord, CA. Go ahead and treat yourself. It’s time to experience the newest bikes near Oakland, CA. The next time you are near Richmond, CA, you want to stop and visit us at BMW Motorcycles of Concord. We have a full inventory of new and pre-owned motorcycles near Berkeley, CA. Come on in for a test ride at our dealership. We also offer special offers on some of the motorcycles in our inventory, but for a limited time only.

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