Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2021 BMW R18. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Roland Sands built this R18 for GEICO’s #dreambuildoff back in 2022. In lieu of our usual model history, we’ll let the RSD team take it from here:
“We based our most recent GEICO #dreambuildoff bike on the BMW R18 Pure. The R18 is a bike that was designed to be customized. It features some key details that make modifications easy once you dig into the motorcycle. The riser mounts and spacing are based on Harley specification parts, meaning there is a world of parts available to fit the motorcycle. Front brake calipers are the same spacing as the HD parts as well. The rear subframe and fender unbolt as one unit, making any rear end swaps possible and easy. The wiring is all quick change and there are different lengths of wiring, letting you change bar heights. The same goes for the front brake line mounts; you can unplug the sensors’ ABS unit which makes the bike more analog if you like to be in complete control of all that torque.”
“The first mod was a major attitude change from modified handlebars and hand controls. We used our new Sector handlebar risers and extensions to bring the Pro Taper Carmichael Bend bars up to a more moto level, which brought a surprising level of comfort and control to the R18. We also used Brembo radial-mount masters cylinders for clutch and brake, getting us added brake feel and more simplified bars. The final touches are the RSD x BMW grips and gauge bezel.”
“We wanted to take advantage of what the stock bike has to offer from a customizing perspective, so this project was very different from the Dragster R18 which required extensive frame and body modifications. It was also a great opportunity to show off our collaborative products with BMW which add a lot of flavor to the bike with fairly minimal effort. The breastplate and valve covers are the crown jewels of the motor featuring a black machined finish. We also added an airbox cover, rear reservoir cover, and gas cap all in a black machined finish. We fabricated a lightweight and all stainless exhaust in-house with a stainless steel custom RSD Slant Muffler.”
“The frame is completely stock, although we did make a few body modifications. The gas tank and side covers are stock, but we shortened the rear fender up, as well as the rear subframe. The biggest aesthetic change was the addition of the Saddleman mini FXRT fairing, which we knew was the right fairing from the moment we slid it into place. We fabricated a fairing mount and used our turn signal fork mounts to mount the fairing, making adjustments possible. The front fender is off an S1000RR. After we finished the bodywork it was shipped to Taylor Schultz for a multi-layer blue flake and midnight blue paneling job with a gold leaf pinstripe. This body was topped off with a custom Saddleman seat. A bunch of parts were black powder-coated to lose as much chrome as possible to toughen up the look.”
“The chassis also got some key upgrades. The RSD x BMW Billet machined wheels in black bring a new look to the stock bike with a 19 x 3.0 front wheel with a Dunlop Sportmax 120 and an 18 x 5.5 rear wheel with a Dunlop Sportmax 180 tire. The added level of traction allowed us to also increase braking performance and we used S1000RR calipers off the superbike, as well as wave rotors front and back. The Kraus radial mount caliper brackets came off a Harley. The final touch was our Traction footpegs which were modified to fit the stock foot controls and Traction toe pegs.”
“In the end, the BMW R18 has transitioned from a pedestrian machine fitting a cruise down PCH with your dad to a rip-roaring high bar R18 with attitude and performance to match. The sweetest thing about the bike is how stock it is, retaining much of what people love about the standard R18, but with swagger.”
If you’d like to take a peek behind the curtain and see what goes into a custom build of this caliber, check out the build series over on the Roland Sands Design YouTube channel!
Modifications:
Custom paint by Taylor Schutlz.
RSD x BMW Billet machined wheels, BMW S1000RR calipers, wave rotors.
Brembo RCS master cylinders, CNC reservoirs.
RSD Slant muffler.
Saddleman mini FXRT fairing.
RSD risers, ProTaper Carmichael bars.
Saddleman seat, shortened rear fender and subframe.
BMW S1000RR front fender.
RSD valve covers, airbox cover, breastplate.
This example is VIN: WB10L1304M6D24189, engine #: A70B18A26206320.
The odometer shows 1,624 miles.
Maintenance:
Roland states, “She’s tip top, ready to rock.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires from 2019.
The sale includes one fob.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Signal Hill, California, this BMW is offered on a clean California title. Have any R18 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
