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    Legendary BMW 328 Inspires ShiftCustom's R 18 Retro Reverse Trike

    Editor - The Auto JournalBy Editor - The Auto JournalJuly 11, 2022Updated:July 12, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Like Honda and Suzuki, BMW manufactures each vehicles and bikes. The Bavarian model’s automotive and two-wheeled heritage are equally wealthy, however BMW treats the 2 arms as separate entities. Classic automobile language not often informs BMW Motorrad design, however Belarus-based ShifCustom reaches again into the BMW automotive archives for its customized R 18 reverse trike.

    The House of Munich appeared to the 1936 R5 when it designed the 2021 R 18 cruiser. The shaft-driven, big-bore boxer leaned into the R5’s iconic looped body, teardrop tank, and low and lengthy stance. With these styling foundations, Minsk, Belarus’ ShifCustom knew they might draw from BMW’s auto choices of the identical period.

    The BMW 328 debuted in 1932. Deemed a sports activities automobile in its day, the 328 featured a 1,971 cc straight-six that produced 79 horsepower and reached a 93-mph high pace. The R 18’s 1,802cc opposed-twin practically matches the 328’s displacement, however it flaunts a better energy output and high pace. Those similarities made the BMW 328 a pure match for ShifCustom’s retro-inspired reverse trike.

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    Despite sporting the same entrance finish to the Can-Am Spyder, the customized store engineered its personal three-wheeled chassis for the R 18. ShifCustom digitally designed the entrance finish earlier than attaching the double wishbone suspension system and entrance subframe to the inventory body. An prolonged steering neck, twin shocks, Audi A3 wheels, and Nissin push the Bavarian cruiser even nearer to an automotive chassis.

    ShifCustom solely strengthens that affiliation by masking that front-end equipment with a 328-esque hood. From the dual entrance grilles to the slotted physique panels to the twin headlights, the brand new nostril cone captures the essence of BMW’s ‘30s design language. ShifCustom only adds to that Art Deco inspiration with elongated front fenders and rear mudguard.

    The two-tone satin silver/navy blue livery further elevates the three-wheeled motorcycle, while the brown leather saddle, tank bib, and hood belts tie the vintage aesthetic together. Crossovers between BMW’s four- and two-wheelers could also be seldom, however the ShifCustom’s R 18 reverse trike proves that it’s a phenomenal union.

    Source: www.rideapart.com

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