BMW R 18 News

BMW said the problem was with the attachment points for the low beam on the headlamp unit, which could break and cause the headlight reflector to fall out of its intended position

Despite the extensive customisation, the BMW R 18's engine and rear suspension remain unchanged

The BMW R 18 Transcontinental comes to India as a completely built unit (CBU). With this, BMW Motorrad now offers three models in the cruiser segment, the other two being R 18 and the R 18 Classic.

With the new R 18 B "Bagger", as well as the R 18 Transcontinental, BMW Motorrad is looking to compete with Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle.

The BMW R 18 is the brand's answer to the iconic American heavyweight cruisers, and it does put up a tough fight. Here are five reasons why the R 18 makes such a strong case even compelling the purists to take a look.

The new BMW R 18 Bagger is likely to be called the 'Transcontinental' as revealed in European trademark filings filed by BMW Motorrad.

The BMW R 18 First Edition is limited in numbers globally and is offered at a premium over the standard version. Here's a closer look at what the special edition model has to offer.