Here's the new BMW R18, with specs, prices and more

It's been ten months since BMW Motorrad threw the wraps off the Concept R18 prototype. Today we’re finally getting a clear look at the production cruiser, ending weeks of rampant speculation and spy shots. The R18 plays on two levels. On one hand, it's a bid from BMW to tackle the cruiser (ergo, the US) market. On the other, it's a nod to the boxer motor's heritage—even more so than the wildly popular R nineT. The price for the showroom bike will be $17,495 (standard model) or $19,870 (upmarket ‘First Edition’) in the US, and €22,800 in Germany for the...