And covering the creature comforts is LED lighting and keyless ride, while reverse assist, Hill Start Control and heated grips are all factory-fitted options on the new R18. Also optional are a vast range of custom components, which include pieces from Roland Sands Design, Vance & Hines, and Mustang Seats.
As far as modern interpretations of classics go, the R18 is indisputably excellent, combining the iconic BMW character with the comforts we’ve come to expect from modern machines.
Following launch in September, it will be available in both a standard version and a chromed-out First Edition, which comes complete with a suitably hipster ‘welcome box’. There’s no word on the standard price, but the ‘FE’ variant will cost from £18,995.