A potent grapheme needs a potent name. “Blechmann” is a cite every bit potent every bit metal. It is also the nickname of Bernhard Naumann, a renowned customizer from Austria. Together amongst BMW Motorrad he presents his latest creation: The Blechmann R 18.

With the novel BMW R 18, BMW Motorrad presented the brand’s get-go serial production wheel for the cruiser segment inward Apr 2020. Like no other BMW motorbike earlier it, this model stands solely inward the tradition of historical BMW motorcycles – both technically too amongst consider to its design. It is based on illustrious models such every bit the BMW R five too shifts the focus dorsum to the motorbike essentials. Reason plenty for Bernhard Naumann to alter every bit picayune every bit possible on the frame too the applied scientific discipline too to role exactly the master mounting points for the creation of the Blechmann R 18.

The Blechmann R xviii inward detail.
When starting off amongst a novel creation, Bernhard Naumann never uses sketches inward advance. He gathers his inspiration acre working on the wheel itself. "I depict my blueprint conduct on the object using the in conclusion material. This allows me to conduct reply to the requirements too to croak on an optic on the proportions at all times", explains the designer.

For the Belchmann R 18, he initially "put the cart earlier the horse" inward lodge to survive able to correctly assess the proportions for the front end fairing. The sporty single-seater is based on the master supporting construction of the raise fender, spot too pillion. The raise low-cal is from Kellermann. The fuel tank has been extensively modified: For ane thing, it is narrower making it sportier too exposes the engine fifty-fifty more. On the other hand, it features knee articulation cut-outs, which farther back upwardly the athletic line. The master steering metro was used every bit the Earth for the stub handlebar.

Next, Blechmann customized the headlights. As amongst his in conclusion BMW custom wheel "Giggerl", a conversion of the BMW R nineT, the headlights were to convey a subtle kidney-shaped blueprint this time. Analogous to the classic boxer engine, Blechmann placed a filament light prominently inward the center. Here, too, the steering angle too the forward-tilted headlamp create upwardly one's hear the basic layout of the custom bike. Bernhard Neumann perfected his personalization efforts amongst discreet dark pigment too classic white BMW Motorrad pin-stripes. In total, the squad or then Blechmann worked 450 hours on his version of the BMW R 18.

Defining customizing.
Blechmann does non perceive his move to survive that of a classic customizer. "My move begins past times removing parts of the master version until a white canvass remains. As the construction progresses, the blueprint develops. I telephone telephone this 'rapid-prototyping-Blechmann-style' ", says the customizer. This is what makes his workshop unique.

Mostly, Blechmann plant solitary on his craftsmanship too designs. If necessary, he gets back upwardly from hand-picked professionals. "You can't practice anything inward this Earth on your own. I am to a greater extent than than glad to convey a reliable personnel infrastructure".