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BMW's R18 Classic Pairs Its Largest-Ever 1,801cc Boxer with Old-School Cruiser Style

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BMW's R18 Classic cruiser runs the largest boxer engine BMW Motorrad has ever built, a 1,801cc flat-twin producing 91 horsepower and 163 Nm of torque. A windshield, saddlebags, and 19-inch fat tires give it a classic touring-cruiser look, while electronic cruise control keeps it modern underneath. Pricing starts at ¥2,766,000 including tax, with four color options.

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Shinji Hanoura

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Shinji HanouraNew Models · Scoops Commentary

Looking at the spec sheet, 91 horsepower and 163 Nm from 1,801cc of boxer twin is actually fairly modest for the displacement. But that's the cruiser way — it's built to win you over with torque delivery and sound rather than a big number. Packing in electronic cruise control honestly is the good part here.