A look at the star of Villa d’Este: BMW’s Concept R18

It's no secret that BMW Motorrad has a big-bore cruiser in the works. And the teaser campaign has been inspired—with spectacular scratch-built bikes from Custom Works Zon and Revival Cycles showcasing the mighty new powerplant. The Germans have finally revealed their own prototype: the BMW Concept R18. It's long, low and devastatingly beautiful. BMW invited us to Lake Como to watch the Concept R18 reveal at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este. It's a classy affair, with seersucker jackets and Panama hats for miles. But even in the midst of high fashion and exotic classic cars, the R18 shone...