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The BMW R 18 is wonderfully retro, but that’s being kicked up to ten with the new R 18 Spirit of Passion.
The latest in a series of customized bikes, the R 18 Spirit of Passion was created by Kingston Custom and draws inspiration from the art deco movement.
That’s immediately clear as the bike adopts a streamlined front end that appears more at home on a locomotive than a motorcycle. It’s also notable for being the latest BMW to feature a massive grille, but at least this one fits in with the old school styling.
The bodywork was handmade and features a paint and stripe job inspired by the R 18 First Edition. However, the front end isn’t the only unique feature as the bike also sports custom handlebars and a rear fender.
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BMW Motorrad is throwing it all the way back to the ‘20s, with the latest project for the “SoulFuel” series, which sees it partnering with select customizers. This time, it’s legendary Dirk Oehlerking of Kingston Custom who’s doing all the custom work for a one-off project he calls Spirit of Passion. It’s full-on retro, with a superb Kingston Custom fairing that, some might argue, completely reshapes the identity of the BMW R 18 underneath.
BMW Motorrad Unveils New R 18 Custom Motorcycle
BMW R 18 Kingston Custom
MUNICH - January 18, 2021: Unmistakable design that is distinct from all others – that is the new “Spirit of Passion” by Kingston Custom. After Roland Sands, Dirk Oehlerking
lends the BMW R 18 his inimitable signature with the second R18 gem in the “SoulFuel” series, a collaboration between BMW Motorrad and selected customisers. Previously, a sensation was
also caused by an R 18 conversion created by Bernhard Naumann – also known as “Blechmann”.
Oehlerking’s Kingston Custom is well-known for its extreme customising. Anyone expecting a complete rebuild of the R 18 will be in for a surprise, however. “The BMW R 18 is so perfect