When BMW released the R18 , we in the community knew that something big had happened.  Here was the biggest boxer engine on offer from the Bavarian brand, with the bike itself created as a nod to the finer things in life.

Thanks to the comfortable riding ergonomics, premium paint job, and minimal gaps in the bodywork, BMW’s R18 showed off a killer combo to rival that of Harley’s softail segment and the popular Indian Chief . 

It’s been a favorite with custom builders across the country, with shops big and small doing anything from aesthetic tweaks to complete rebuilds from the bottom up. O wners are more than happy to put a pretty penny into the betterment of what many call ‘a rolling work of art.’  – and why not when it leaves the garage looking like this?

Giving in the same spirit is the BMW premium supplier, Wunderlich America , who has recently come out with three new handlebars for those looking to spruce up their R18 for the riding season proper. 

Tall, Ape-Hanger style bars show off the bike’s ability to scream American freedom, while the all-new Drag Bar – a flat, wide unit that sits lower than stock and “gives the R18 a uniquely sporty feel, and will have the rider reaching slightly forward for the controls in a mildly tucked position,” according to RideApart . 

The Beach Bar promises to be a crowd fave, too, being the most neutral bar in the trifecta and an excellent option for touring and general-purpose riding. 

The handlebars are all available on Wunderlich’s website , with the following prices listed: 

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