The R-18 has always been a legendary motorcycle, but Kodlin recently gave it a new stature.
On one hand, we have the legendary BWM R-18 cruiser. On the other hand, we have Fred Kodlin, who is one of the best cruiser customizers in the world. So much so that in 2021, he became the first German citizen to be included in the Sturgis Hall of Fame. Therefore, when BMW thought of displaying something out of this world at Daytona Bike Week, they speed-dialled Kodlin!
Solid colour schemes would not have captured the right essence. Therefore, the Kodlins called up tattoo artist Marcel Sinnwell, who showcased his artistic wizardry throughout the motorcycle with an eye-popping livery. The motorcycle’s primary paint scheme is cyan, while swirls of red are spotted on all panels.
(Credit- RideApart)
Speaking about the project, Kodlin said, "The R 18 B Heavy Duty was a real father-son project. There was a lot of creative input from Len, which also goes to show that the next generation at Kodlin Bikes is already in the starting blocks," as quoted by RideApart in its report.
The engine makes a peak power of 89.8hp at 4,750rpm and a peak torque of 158Nm at 3,000rpm mated to a six-speed gearbox. With a 16-litre fuel tank, the motorcycle offers a riding range of around 270 kilometres and has a top speed of 180 kilometres per hour.
In India, the motorcycle begins at INR 18 lakh for the standard variant and goes up to INR 25 lakh for the 100-Year Edition.
