Yahoo Autos BMW R18 The Crown is a futuristic-retro motorcycle like you've never seen
German motorcycle builder Dirk Oehlerking has turned the BMW R18 into a stunning one-off called The Crown to celebrate the firm's 100th birthday. While this isn't his first R18-based build (one of his earlier creations even featured kidney grilles), it's one of the most distinctive.
"It's the essence of my creations to date," Oehlerking said. That's a strong statement coming from a highly respected customizer with over 30 years of experience. Drawing inspiration from what he labels as "industrial culture," he gave the big bike a completely new design that's as head-turning as it is aerodynamic. The Crown features fairing made of aluminum sheetmetal, a redesigned front suspension system with a double-sided swing arm and a central strut that completely changes the R18's proportions, and Champagne Platinum paint.
