Unbelievable Beauty: The New BMW Motorrad R18 Magnifica

BMW debuted a new bespoke motorbike at the Top Marques show in Monaco this year. The R 18 Magnifica is a nearly entirely hand-built combination of vintage and new motifs that was developed as a one-off project in collaboration with Radikal Chopper.

Andrea Radaelli, the designer, intended to pay homage to BMW's legendary bikes. The final design was inspired by bikes from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.

Billet aluminum wheels are one of the few elements not hand-crafted. Additionally, the brake discs and calipers are made-to-order components designed exclusively for this project.

The R18 Magnifica's running gear is virtually entirely stock, so it operates like a brand-new motorcycle. Approximately 220 pounds, or nearly one-third of the original bike's entire mass, were shed throughout the construction. Therefore, it weighs little more than 551 pounds. 

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