Take an R18... and throw most of it away...

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This is the ZILLER BMW R18.
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It's Russian-built, commissioned by BMW, and just 13 have been made.

What I like about it is that it's fitted with air suspension. That enable the bike to sink down when parked - the two little metal 'feet' just under the downpipes then act as the stand! Very clever.

The rest of it? Well, it's better integrated in terms of lines than many of the customs I've seen recently, although the seat looks like another tacked-on afterthought.

Would I ride one? Well, to see how it went, yes. Would I lust after one? Not a chance.

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Re: Take an R18... and throw most of it away...

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It's a lot Judge Dredd
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Re: Take an R18... and throw most of it away...

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Reminds me a bit of the ZZ Top Harley.
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Re: Take an R18... and throw most of it away...

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They didn't throw enough of it away...
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Re: Take an R18... and throw most of it away...

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derek badger wrote: Sat Oct 23, 2021 1:55 pm They didn't throw enough of it away...
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It's a huge bike,but the Rusky job makes it look a lot smaller.

I wouldn't mind a go on an R18 of any description,just for curiosity.
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Skub wrote: Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:11 pm It's a huge bike,but the Rusky job makes it look a lot smaller.

I wouldn't mind a go on an R18 of any description,just for curiosity.
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Re: Take an R18... and throw most of it away...

Post by Mr. Dazzle »

I like the stock R18 too....as I've said before, it reminds me of Harleys, Zeppelins and old cigarette lighters :D