BMW Motorrad R18 “100 Years” Edition for Malaysia – only 10 locally, priced at RM159,500
Celebrating a century of BMW Motorrad, the BMW Motorrad R18 “100 Years” Edition is now available in Malaysia for RM159,900. With a limited production run of 1,923 units worldwide to celebrate the first year BMW motorcycles went on sale to the public, just 10 units of the R18 100 Years will be sold in Malaysia.
Carrying BMW Motorrad’s largest-ever boxer engine at 1,801 cc, this air- and oil-cooled engine is finished in Avus Black for the 100 Years Edition. The power of the R18 is claimed to be 91 hp at 4,750 rpm with a maximum torque of 158 Nm at 4,000 rpm.
The paint color on the R18 100 Years Edition is a mix of classic Chrome and combines black paint and high-gloss chrome surfaces as well as white pin stripes and the “100 Years” badge. This is similar to the limited edition R nineT 100 years has just been released in Malaysia and is priced at RM129,500.
Complementing the black and chrome tones are Option 719 seats in black and cowhide leather, featuring embossed diamond stitching. Chrome accents are also used on various components on the R18 100 Years.
This can be seen in the handlebar accessories, gearshift paddles and footbrakes, handlebar clamps, handlebar weights and mirrors. More chrome is applied to the master brake cylinders, brake calipers, engine cover caps, cylinder head covers and intake manifold contours.
The R18 100 Years also features a new speedometer with multifunction display, while LEDs are used throughout. Driving conveniences include three driving modes, traction control, keyless ride, hill start control, cruise control, heated grips, adaptive headlights and reverse gear. .
