{"id":101601,"date":"2020-10-27T10:27:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T15:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/all-destinations\/bmw-un-oeil-dans-le-retro\/"},"modified":"2020-10-29T05:58:45","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T10:58:45","slug":"bmw-a-glance-in-the-rear-view-mirror","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/so-barnes-en\/bmw-a-glance-in-the-rear-view-mirror\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW, a glance in the rear view mirror"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>It is a rare occurrence in the motoring world to see top marks given all round in terms of style for a new release. The BMW R 18 is one such case. A neo-retro masterpiece of design that has no qualms about going toe-to-toe with motorbikes sized for the wide-open American spaces. Did somebody say \u201cborn to be wild\u201d?<\/h4>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look under the hood. With its 1,802 cc two-cylinder engine and its laid-back driving position, the R 18 already has what it takes to stand up to the great US cruisers produced by Harley Davidson and Indian. But with its own style, taking its aesthetic inspiration from the BMW R 5 of the \u201930s (not to be confused with the French R5 by Renault, marketed in the US as Le Car). Following the premiere of the R 18 last spring, BMW is presenting the second member of its new model series: the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmw-motorrad.fr\/fr\/modeles\/heritage\/r18-classic.html\">R 18 Classic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Better equipped for cruising, it features a large windscreen, passenger seat, saddle bags, additional headlights and smaller front wheel.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to burn up Route\u00a066?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The new BMW R 18 Classic\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H90qeK0XJzQ?start=24&feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The centrepiece of the R\u00a018 Classic has to be its two-cylinder boxer engine. Hats off to BMW who have succeeded in obtaining Euro5 approval for a 1.8L traditional air-cooled flat-twin engine (whereas its competitors are doing everything possible to hide their clumsy water-cooled devices). With 67\u00a0kW (91\u00a0hp) at 4,750\u00a0rpm and over 150\u00a0Nm of torque from 2,000 to 4,000\u00a0rpm, there\u2019s no doubt that there\u2019s more than enough pulling power to drive this 345\u00a0kg beast.<\/p>\n<p>And this blast of nostalgia does not mean there aren\u2019t 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0century features:\u00a0 the R\u00a018 Classic offers three standard riding modes, \u201cRain\u201d, \u201cRoll\u201d and \u201cRock\u201d, to adapt to individual rider preferences. The standard trim also includes ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and engine drag torque control (MSR - which prevents your wheels locking on slippery surfaces if you take your foot off the accelerator suddenly or shift down a gear fast).<\/p>\n<p>Although the proportions of the R\u00a018 are designed for highways, the motorcycle has been a hit with urban bikers in Europe straight out of the gates. We would highly recommend the reverse assist option, which is more than just a gadget when it comes to parking something of this size...<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-101601 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/so-barnes-en\/bmw-a-glance-in-the-rear-view-mirror\/attachment\/p90401853-lowres-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401853-lowRes-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401853-lowRes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401853-lowRes-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/so-barnes-en\/bmw-a-glance-in-the-rear-view-mirror\/attachment\/p90401856-lowres-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401856-lowRes-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401856-lowRes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401856-lowRes-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/so-barnes-en\/bmw-a-glance-in-the-rear-view-mirror\/attachment\/p90401851-lowres-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401851-lowRes-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401851-lowRes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401851-lowRes-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>With its design and quality finishes, the R\u00a018 can easily support comparison with its American rivals, especially since it is inspired by what Harley Davidson does best: for the first time, BMW is offering individualisation options as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk\/en\/models\/heritage\/r18-classic\/configurator.html\">Original BMW Motorrad Accessories programme<\/a>. Its (base) price is also in line with its segment, at \u20ac25,450 (\u00a320,980).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-101601 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/so-barnes-en\/bmw-a-glance-in-the-rear-view-mirror\/attachment\/p90401877-lowres-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401877-lowRes-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401877-lowRes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401877-lowRes-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/so-barnes-en\/bmw-a-glance-in-the-rear-view-mirror\/attachment\/p90401839-lowres-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401839-lowRes-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401839-lowRes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401839-lowRes-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/so-barnes-en\/bmw-a-glance-in-the-rear-view-mirror\/attachment\/p90401869-lowres-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401869-lowRes-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401869-lowRes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/P90401869-lowRes-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>And to impress your friends, here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\">#SoBARNES<\/a> titbit: the R\u00a018 two-cylinder \u2018boxer\u2019 engine is a horizontally-opposed flat-twin engine. This type of engine takes its name from the back-and forth motion of the pistons, which resembles the punches of a boxer! A system used on the Porsche\u00a0911 since its beginnings and... the Citroen 2CV!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:laurent@sobarnes.com\">laurent@sobarnes.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Infos : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmw-motorrad.fr\/fr\/modeles\/heritage\/r18-classic.html\">Bmw-motorrad.fr<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is a rare occurrence in the motoring world to see top marks given all round in terms of style for a new release. The BMW R 18 is one such case. A neo-retro masterpiece of design that has no qualms about going toe-to-toe with motorbikes sized for the wide-open American spaces. Did somebody say \u201cborn to be wild\u201d? Let\u2019s take a look under the hood. With its 1,802 cc two-cylinder engine and its laid-back driving position, the R 18 already has what it takes to stand up to the great US cruisers produced by Harley Davidson and Indian. 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