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BMW Motorrad presents the R 18 The Crown.
08.07.2023 Press Release
Spectacular R 18 custom bike by customizer Dirk Oehlerking to mark 100 years of BMW Motorrad.
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Munich/Gelsenkirchen. When Dirk Oehlerking dedicates
himself to the BMW R 18 with his Kingston Custom customizing forge, a
spectacular result is guaranteed. The well-known customizer recently
caused a stir in the scene with the R 18 Spirit of Passion - a
breath-taking creation in streamlined style.
The R 18 The Crown goes a big step further. "It is the
essence of my creations to date," says Oehlerking, whose passion
and creativity has always been for individual and unusual motorcycles.
This is exactly what he has been doing with total commitment in the
Ruhr region for 30 years now. He loves industrial culture and the
proximity to industry and crafts, has a great network and stunning
photo backdrops for his motorcycles and himself.
Self-designed body made of aluminium sheet metal and front wheel suspension with double-sided swinging arm with central suspension strut.
To mark 100 years of BMW Motorrad, he has now created the R 18 The
Crown, a big boxer motorcycles that has it all. "I started with a
new BMW R18 which I then stripped down. As always, I worked with hard
foam and cardboard to create the shape, the lines and the design. The
aim was for it to look powerful, elegant and fast combined with an
innovative look," is how Oehlerking describes his design approach.
The design made it necessary to adapt the technology
considerably. A completely new front wheel suspension had to be
constructed in the form of a double-sided swinging arm with central
suspension strut.
The 8-litre fuel tank and the body parts were made of 2 mm thick
aluminium sheet metal, which was cut, bent and driven by hand.
While the engine and rear suspension are the same as in the
original, the two stainless steel exhaust manifolds are completely
made by hand.
Numerous standard components such as the headlight, instrument,
switch units and footrest system have been integrated perfectly into
the spectacular concept of the R 18 The Crown. The clutch and
handbrake fittings from Magura, the rear mudguard and brackets from
Wunderkind and the saddle made from 2 mm thick aluminium sheet metal
and covered with genuine leather are all harmonious additions.
As the icing on the cake, Oehlerking gave the R 18 The Crown a
Champagne Platinum paint finish with mother-of-pearl, complemented by
the BMW brand emblem adorned with a small crown.
The unveiling of the BMW R 18 The Crown will take place from 7
to 9 July 2023 on the occasion of 100 years of BMW Motorrad as part of
the BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin.
Disclaimer.
The vehicles shown may be modified and fitted with third-party
accessories and/or proprietary parts that are not manufactured,
distributed or tested by BMW. BMW accepts no liability for the
modifications (including the fitting, characteristics and use of the
accessories shown). NOTE: Modification of series production vehicles
(including the fitting and use of third-party and self-made parts) can
impair riding characteristics! Riding our vehicles in modified
condition is at your own risk.
In case of queries please contact:
Dominik Schaidnagel, Spokesperson BMW Motorrad
Telephone:
+49-151-601-50181, Dominik.Schaidnagel@bmw.de
Tim Diehl-Thiele, Head of Communications BMW
Motorrad
Telephone: +49-151-601-57505, Tim.Diehl-Thiele@bmw.de
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