Bike Model: Cruiser

The Softail Slim brings old-school style into a new era. Its Hollywood bars, slim rear wheel, cat-eye console and footboards recall the early days of custom motorcycles. Yet you also get thoroughly modern features such as the Milwaukee 8 107 engine and ABS brakes, which make the Softail Slim a modern classic.

Specifications:

Engine: Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin
Displacement: 1745cc
Torque: 145Nm @ 3000rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/90B16 R: 150/80B16
Seat Height: 660mm
Kerb Weight: 304kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity: 18.9L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

With its low seat, low centre of gravity and good balance, the Superlow is a confidence-inspiring ride. It’s designed and built to be comfortable all day and easy to manage, from lifting it off the side stand to easy handling in traffic or the twisties. 17-litre tank gives excellent range. Standard ABS.

Specifiations:

Engine: Air-cooled, four-stroke V-twin
Displacement: 883cc
Torque: 71Nm @ 3750rpm
Transmission: Five-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR18 R: 150/80ZR17
Seat height: 705mm
Kerb weight: 258kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 17L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

A sportier S version of the Diavel 1260 is also available. Features include fully adjustable Öhlins suspension at both front and rear, dedicated wheels and an even higher-performance braking system. The S version mounts Ducati Quick Shift up & down Evo (DQS) as standard to allow clutchless shifting.

Specifications:

Engine: Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262, L-twin cylinder, four valves per cylinder, dual spark, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 1198.4cc
Power/Torque: 119kW @ 9250rpm/ 130.5Nm @ 8,000rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, chain final drive
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 240/45ZR17
Seat height: 780mm
Kerb weight: 233kg
Fuel capacity: 17L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

More a new platform than simply a new cruiser, the BMW R 18 will have a number of variants and limitless options for customisation. With the biggest Boxer engine BMW’s ever built, classic styling and a unique feel, the R 18 is expected to attract riders looking for a European-made premium cruiser – something which didn’t really exist until the R 18. Designed to be easily optioned and modified, the R 18 will have a huge range of seats, handlebars, footpegs, luggage and style options available from launch. With BMW’s reputation for fine-handling motorcycles and top-quality engineering, the new R 18 is expected to perform well, handle better than most cruisers and last for decades.