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BMW’s Vision K18 Concept Puts a 1,800cc Inline-Six at Center Stage

BMW presents it as a theatrical design study.

Overview

  • BMW Motorrad unveiled the one-off Vision K18 at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como.
  • The concept centers a 1,800cc inline-six with six intakes, six exhaust outlets, and six LED lights.
  • Aviation cues, including a delta-wing style seat, define a long, low profile aided by hydraulically adjustable suspension.
  • Hand-formed aluminum bodywork, forged carbon pieces, and flame-sprayed metal accents showcase craft, with a seamless side panel over two meters long.
  • BMW positions the bike as a non-production design study, while reports say its look could shape future touring models.