{"id":55704,"date":"2021-09-11T16:29:10","date_gmt":"2021-09-11T10:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/?p=55704"},"modified":"2021-09-11T16:29:15","modified_gmt":"2021-09-11T10:59:15","slug":"ziller-garage-exclusive-look-at-the-custom-bmw-r18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/ziller-garage-exclusive-look-at-the-custom-bmw-r18\/","title":{"rendered":"Ziller Garage: Exclusive look at the custom BMW R18"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We at LivingWithGravity magazine got a tip from a friend that Ziller Custom Garage in Russia is working on a custom BMW R 18. They posted a pic of their work in progress in May 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have been following them since their last project- BMW NineR T, and we are really, really excited about this project! The team seems to be working hard on showing us something.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now we see they have completed the custom BMW R18.R18 stands as a common platform to build the customs, and in the past, we could see multiple custom houses making one, whether it’s\u00a0<\/span>Blechmann<\/span><\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Kingston Custom<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>MB Cycles<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Getting back to Ziller’s custom. The engine is still in the same place, but it changed its appearance with new covers, caps and mesh screens. The incredible custom job with a nice touch of evilness.<\/span><\/p>\n

They have customized this model into a muscular and aggressive look. You can thank the “beefy” custom gets cover from all the sides.<\/span><\/p>\n

All we could see is the half-visible 1,802 cc two-cylinder boxer engine of the R 18 engine for this stunning look.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the custom BMW R 18, Ziller Garage has tweaked the architecture of the bike. The elegant rear sub-frame comes replaced with a taillight design, just like modern-day bikes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The new tail light does not compromise length but gives an added touch to the rear. The sleek gas tank gets new brackets to accommodate the new rear sub-frame.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The silver\/white theme even spread on the wheels, making them more aggressive.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ziller’s custom has a massive swingarm that can forgive the wheel-spacing resembling a motorcycle wheel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The wheelbase is also extended much in comparison to the original R 18 wheelbase. We say almost 7 inches in length. So it’s not much different from a long-wheelbase motorcycle, even though it features massive wheels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Further, the notable changes are standard rims for both wheels getting replaced with large metal discs. Exhausts are short. As for the ground clearance, they have built the liftable chassis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The massive 80 millimetres exhaust pipe of the stock BMW R 18 is gone, replaced with an angular telescopic silencer that looks like it has its primary attractions in the form of fins.<\/span><\/p>\n

The seats and the rear section of the bodywork get a thick-metal wrap, while it gets a chic matte silver grey for BMW’s paint job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The stock 1,802 cc R18 makes 89.84 bhp @ 4,750 rpm as max power and 158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm as max torque.<\/span><\/p>\n

The finish of the new motorcycle is high quality but not flashy. The appearance of the BMW R 18 is familiar; the overall design is clinical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And last but not least, we must mention the endless hours Zillers spent on making sure this custom looks fantastic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Photos :\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Zillers Garage<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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