In 2005, the President of BMW Motorrad (Dr. Herbert Diess) killed off the R1200C (the company’s first attempt at a cruiser) after 8 years of production and 40,000 examples. His reasoning was that the 1,200cc boxer engine wasn’t big enough to compete: “Since the trend in the cruiser segment has now been pointing far beyond 1,400 cc for quite some time, a Cruiser in its former, classic style with a smaller engine would no longer fit into our concept for the future. But this does not mean that we are turning away from the cruising philosophy with BMW motorcycles once and for all. On the contrary, it would be quite conceivable for us to re-interpret this theme quite differently some time or another.”
So that’s what they did, and they truly embraced the boxer motor with a giant 1,800cc engine. The air-/oil-cooled pushrod twin uses twin cams and four-valve heads to produce 116 ft-lbs of torque at just 3,000 rpm.
For the initial year of production, BMW offered a “First Edition” package which dramatically changes the style thanks to Light White double pinstriping on the Black Storm Metallic paint, and a seat emblem.
It also got a whole lot of chrome: “First Edition” logo on the side cover, brake calipers, hand/foot levers, bar ends, brake/clutch master cylinders, intake pipe covers, engine front cover, and the cylinder head covers.
Manufactured in July 2020, this example is VIN: WB10L130XM6D28750. The seller is the original owner, he purchased it new four years ago.
The odometer shows 18,405 miles.
“I’ve known this customer for about 10 years. He also had another beautiful BMW that he put 290,000 miles on! I first saw this bike 4 years ago at a biking event in Clifton, VA and it looks just as clean now as it did 4 years ago! He always maintained his bikes very well. This bike was always garage kept. The customer can no longer ride due to health issues..”
Maintenance:
“All maintenance is up to date, brand new battery.” The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
Roland Sands Design/BMW wheels.
Roland Sands Design/BMW valve covers.
Backrest.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Commander tires with date codes of 4519 and 0520.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Small paint chip on rear fender and small scratch on tank, right front blinker is fogged up (see pictures).”
Currently located in Aldie, Virginia, this BMW is offered on a clean Maryland title. Have any R18 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
