BMW R 18 Magnifica is a stunning one-off built by Radikal Chopper
models) were fitted with a wood-rimmed steering wheel. Radaelli expressed this by making the seat out of mahogany — which sounds utterly uncomfortable until you realize that there is a padded leather cover for it.
The fork is built using billet parts, all of the fairing has been removed to provide an unobstructed view of the air-cooled"Big Boxer" engine, the exhaust system has been redesigned, and the fuel tank has a more tapered shape. Vintage-looking trim pieces and polished parts add a finishing touch to the overall look, creating a motorcycle that blurs the line between a piece of art and a form of transportation.
While the term"one-off" gets thrown around on a regular basis and sometimes loses its meaning, the R 18 Magnifica is truly one-of-a-kind. Nearly every part that was added during the build is made by hand; the only exceptions are the wheels, which are machined from billet. It doesn't sound like Radaelli made mechanical changes, so power comes from a 1.8-liter air-cooled flat-twin rated at 90 horsepower and 111 pound-feet of torque. It spins the rear wheel via an open driveshaft, which is a cool and unusual feature — most modern motorcycles are fitted with a chain or a belt. BMW notes that Radaelli's modifications lower the R 18's weight from 760 pounds to around 562.
Unveiled in June 2022 at the Top Marques show in Monaco, the Magnifica joins an impressive roster of BMW-backed customs based on the R 18. Kingston Custom built
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