BIKING
BMW’s astonishing art deco motorcycle
The ‘Spirit of Passion’ bike is a head-turning new twist on BMW’s retro cruiser
19 February 2021 - 16:28
BMW’s R 18 cruiser isn’t just the biggest-engined motorcycle yet created by the German firm, it’s also a canvas for bike customisers to engage their wildest fantasies.
Anyone who watched the American Chopper reality TV series, and was spellbound by the outlandish two-wheeled creations of the Teutul father-and-son team, will understand the fascination of bespoke bikes and how many ways there are to re-imagine what is essentially two wheels, an engine and a petrol tank...
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