The BMW R20 Mechanical Monster

What the heck is the BMW R20? Well, it’s essentially the result of taking BMW’s biggest-ever motorcycle engine – the R18’s 1802cc air-cooled boxer twin – and shoehorning it into a much smaller, lighter and more agile bike. Oh, and while they were at it, the BMW’s boffins decided to up the engine’s size another notch to reach a nice, round 2000cc. BMW’s new Head of Motorrad, Markus Flasch – who previously headed the company’s ‘M’ division – calls it a “mechanical masterpiece” but essentially it’s taking the same idea that created over-engined classics like the Shelby Cobra and applying it to two wheels. “The R20 concept is a bold interpretation of the BMW Motorrad DNA,” says Alexander Buckan, Head of Design BMW Motorrad. “It combines modern technical elements with a classic roadster design. Its oversized proportions and minimalistic aesthetic make it an unmistakable character.” TIMECODES: 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Engine 3:44 - Fuel Tank 4:02 - Seat 4:25 - Chassis 4:54 - Wheels 5:56 - Styling #torqchop #bmwr20 #caferacer