Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors’ Is The First To Launch The Brand-new Bmw R 18 Motorbike In The Middle East

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co. (MYNM), the official BMW Group importer in Saudi Arabia, is the first market in the Middle East to launch the brand-new R 18.

In a special revealing ceremony, Sheikh Mohammed Yousuf Naghi unveiled the exciting new model which is made available in the region for the first time.

Like no other BMW motorcycle before it, this model will now enter the cruiser segment and stand entirely in the tradition of historical BMW motorcycles – both technically and in terms of design style. 

It borrows from famous models such as the BMW R 5 both technologically and visually, shifting the focus back onto the motorcycle essentials: purist, no-frills technology and the boxer engine as the epicentre of riding pleasure, combined with “good vibrations”. 

What is more, classic design is combined in the R 18 with clear-cut yet contemporary technology to create a fascinating overall concept, offering a riding experience that is as cultivated as it is emotional.

The centrepiece of the new BMW R 18 is a newly developed 2-cylinder boxer engine, the “Big Boxer”. Both its impressive appearance and its technology reflect a continuation of the traditional air-cooled boxer engines that have offered an inspiring riding experience since BMW Motorrad began production in 1923. 

The most powerful 2-cylinder boxer engine ever used in motorcycle series production has a displacement of 1,802 cc. The peak output is 67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm. From 2,000 to 4,000 rpm, over 150 Nm of torque is always available, and this elemental pulling power is combined with a full, resonant sound.

The centrepiece of the suspension in the new R 18 is a double-loop steel tube frame. Its design perpetuates the longstanding BMW Motorrad tradition of this frame type. Outstanding manufacturing quality and a meticulous attention to detail is also evident in unapparent features such as the welded joints between the steel tubes and the cast or forged parts. Like the legendary BMW R 5, the rear swingarm – sporting a comparable design – surrounds the rear axle transmission in authentic style by means of bolted connections.

The suspension elements of the new BMW R 18 deliberately dispense with electronic adjustment options. Instead, a telescopic fork and a directly mounted central suspension strut with travel-dependent damping and adjustable spring preload ensure superior wheel control and attractive suspension comfort.

In keeping with the BMW Motorrad philosophy, the new BMW R 18 features a laid-back positioning of the footrests, otherwise known as “mid-mounted foot pegs”. This classic position behind the cylinders is not only typical of BMW, it also enables a relaxed and active riding position for optimum vehicle control.

The new R 18 also offers the three standard riding modes “Rain”, “Roll” and “Rock”, to adapt to individual rider preferences. The standard trim also includes ASC (Automatic Stability Control, disengageable), which ensures a high level of riding safety. In addition, the new R 18 is equipped as standard with engine drag torque control (MSR). Among other options, a reverse assist makes manoeuvring convenient, while the Hill Start Control function facilitates uphill starts.

The R 18 masterfully transposes the iconic style of bygone times to the present day, retaining a purist design in numerous details. 

It is no coincidence that functional and stylistic elements such as the double-loop frame, the tear-drop tank, the open-running driveshaft and the pinstriped paintwork (ex-factory option) are reminiscent of the legendary boxer dating back to 1936. The classic bodywork features of the R 18 are also made of metal – as befits an authentic classic. The suspension is likewise aptly reminiscent of the legendary R 5. Together with the double-sided swingarm and a cantilever suspension strut, the rigid-frame concept of the R 5 is perfectly transported into the modern age in visual terms.

The new R 18 will be offered worldwide as an exclusive R 18 First Edition right from launch, with a standard model reserved additionally for certain markets. It combines the
R 18 look with exclusive equipment features in a classic black finish with white pinstriped paintwork. Other highlights include numerous chrome surfaces, a seat badge and a
“First Edition” chrome clasp on the side covers.

The BMW Motorrad equipment range offers a maximum selection of individualisation options with which to adapt the R 18 to personal taste and preferences. The wide range of different parts available from the programme of Original BMW Motorrad Accessories allows individual customising that significantly alter the character of the R 18. 

The highlights of the new BMW R 18 include:

• Iconic style blending modern technology with authentic materials
• Biggest ever BMW boxer engine with a capacity of 1 802 cc
• Output 67 kW (91 hp) at 4 750 rpm, maximum torque 158 Nm at 3 000 rpm
• More than 150 Nm available at all times from 2 000 to 4 000 rpm
• Exposed driveshaft based on the classic role model
• Elaborately crafted double-loop steel tube frame
• Rear swingarm with enclosed axle drive in rigid-frame design
• Telescopic fork with sleeves and cantilever suspension strut featuring travel-dependent damping
• Harmonious ergonomics for relaxed riding and optimum control
• Disc brakes front and rear, with wire-spoked wheels
• State-of-the-art LED lighting technology, classically interpreted
• Adaptive turning light for even better illumination of the road when cornering as an ex-factory option
• Classically designed circular instrument with integrated display
• Keyless Ride for convenient function activation by remote control
• Three standard riding modes, ASC and MSR
• Reverse assist for convenient manoeuvring and Hill Start Control for easy hill starts as ex-factory options
• The R 18 First Edition: exclusive look in paint and chrome
• Extensive range of optional extras and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories as well as a cool Ride & Style Collection