The BMW Motorrad Vision K18 is an extreme, one-off concept motorcycle.

The concept features an ultra-low, arrow-shaped silhouette that draws inspiration from supersonic aircraft like the Concorde.

BMW Motorrad Vision K18 front fascia shot.

The face with six integrated, LED headlights that mirror the engine's cylinder count.

BMW Motorrad Vision K18 front air intake

The front intake sends air through six tubes to the central air filter.

BMW Motorrad Vision K18 rear tail and exhaust shot.

The six tailpipes pay homage to the bike's massive 1800cc inline six engine.

BMW designed the entire motorcycle around the 1800cc inline six engine.

The bike honors its inline six cylinder engine by featuring six air inlets, six exhaust pipes, and six individual LED headlight setup.

BMW Motorrad Vision K18 in design phase.

It's built with hand-formed aluminum body panels with side pieces over two meters long.

The flat rear profile was achieved by relocating the air box and the fuel tank.

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BMW Motorrad has revealed a one-off concept motorcycle named as the Vision K18. It is built around a 1,800cc inline six-cylinder engine. BMW has used six intakes, six tailpipes and six LED headlights to reflect the architecture of the inline-six. The Vision K18’s silhouette takes inspiration from high-speed aircraft designs, such as the Concorde known for its prominent long and low shape.

BMW says several aluminium body panels have been hand-formed, including a seamless side panel measuring more than two metres in length. The concept also gets hydraulic suspension, an actively cooled headlight, and forged carbon elements. Flame-sprayed metal accents inspired by classic Formula 1 exhaust headers.

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