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At San Jose BMW we have been modifying, tuning, and racing BMW motorcycles since 1975.
We have been building custom BMW race bikes and production performance parts since the early 70’s. Continuously evolving our skills and techniques to match the latest available technology and design to fabricate this motorcycle entirely in-house. The CSR 18 marks a milestone for the San Jose BMW team.
To see this First Edition R18 Pure go from idea to sketch to CAD rendering to the completed design in has been amazing. This project has been dubbed the California Special R18 or CSR18. The vision for the CSR18 was to blend “Old School Aesthetics” with “New School American Motorcycle Performance”.
We accomplished the blending of generations by implementing subtle touches of the past, placing the engine at the center of attention. We have modified and tuned the engine by,
When all is said and done, our San Jose BMW design team removed a total of 69 lbs. All the BMW Motorrad OEM systems were retained while incorporating simplicity. The result was a sleeker heritage appropriate appearance. Functionality such as Reverse, ABS Systems, and Ride Modes on the fully loaded R18 Pure were retained by completely rewiring the bike and relocating the ECU, Brakes and Wiring to the custom fabricated carbon seat pan.
Aesthetic blending of Old Era and New Era were accomplished by,
From start to completion “Computer Aided Design and Fabrication” were utilized in-house at San Jose BMW. The BMW Mottorad R18 Pure was 3D scanned. Three different renderings of the motorcycle were initially produced. Parts were designed accordingly using CAD software. 3D print prototypes and molds were produced using 3D printers in-house before beginning final fabrication.
2 years of in-house design work resulted in such aesthetic advancements as
As you can see, our team at San Jose BMW was able to blend a “Vintage motorcycle aesthetic look” and “Modern Era BMW Motorrad technological advancement from start to finish entirely in-house. San Jose Motosport has put its heart and soul into this build and continues with a 45-year tradition on custom motorcycle tinkering utilizing the latest and most cutting-edge prototyping and manufacturing techniques to produce this motorcycle.
Front suspension – Hyperpro Fork spring kit with custom valving
Rear shock – Hyperpro rear shock with custom valving
Brakes – stock
Custom front fender.
Custom rear fender with numberplate holder.
Custom made Brass California Seals badges.
Spoked Forged Wheels by Kineo
Front 3,5×21 130/70 R21 Metzeller 888
Rear 6×18 210/40 R18 Metzeller 888
Matt black rim
Gold spoke nipples
Gloss black spokes
Gloss black hubs
Handlebar switches replaced to custom made with function symbols laser engraving.
Special LIN BUS adapters to decode analog signals from buttons to the motorcycle factory network.
Engine:
Custom airbox with zero flow intake filters.
Custom intake air lines
Front cover with integrated oil cooler.
CNC machined valve covers with brass accents. Integrated highway pegs in valve covers.
Seat:
Bobber style seat with under seat compartment for relocated motorcycle control units.
Seat upholstery made from original horse leather BMW Motorrad Boxer Rider Jacket.
Some of control units will be relocated at the top of the engine instead removed airbox.
Gas tank: Custom cap and frame cover brass casted.
Todd’s Cycle clamp black mirrors
CNC machined custom pegs, hill and tow gear levers, brake lever.
Brass casted reverse switch.
Grips upholstery from horse leather original BMW Motorrad Boxer Rider Jacket.
This is a very short description of our project. More details and other unique features will be posted later!
Custom parts from this project with simplified design will be available for pre-order very soon. Worldwide shipping available.
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