2023 will not be a year like any other BMW. In fact, the German company is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the 500 R32, an iconic model born from the mind of Max Friz featuring the designer’s first boxer engine. For the occasion, two special editions of the 1923 edition in honor of the year of release of the first boxer) models are arriving: R nineT 100 Years and R18 100 Years.
How R 18 and R NineT “100 Years” are made
There RnineT 100 Years will be sold starting 23,500 euros It has a boxer of 1,170cc and power from 109 hp at 7,250 rpm of maximum torque. As far as the chassis is concerned, it has a lower 46 mm fork and rear shock along with a Paralever single-sided swingarm that has a shaft final drive. The wheels, on the other hand, are 17-inch spokes and mount 120/70 and 180/55 tires. News is about more than anything else aesthetics: black goes perfectly with chroming layer of copper, nickel and chromium. Chrome is accented by a double white stripe (also on the front fender). Protection in the areas of the knees and the top of the 100-year celebration is also special. The saddle is in black and oxblood. Different wheel packages are available for the wheels: 71 Classic with black anodized rims, Option 719 Shadow and Option 719 Shadow II milling parts package. The Comfort package, on the other hand, is equipped with flame arresters, cruise control and Driving Mode Pro complete the extensive standard equipment.
There R18 100 Years It has a big classic boxer dia 1,802 cc from 3,000 rpm and with a power of 91 hp at 4,750 rpm. This time the wheels measure 19 and 16 inches, while the aesthetics are the same as the sister version with black color, chrome, white thread and logo. The saddle has a special diamond-shaped pattern and is available in black and oxblood. Nero will also be the engine, but the Chrome design package will complete this special edition. Akrapovi mufflers? they will also be chrome-plated, with perforated tailpipe pieces for the BMW logo’s propeller.
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