100 hp / 73.6 kW
Power
180 Nm
Torque
240 kg
Weight
2,000 ccm
Displacement
€ 25,000
Price (DE)
The BMW R20 is a radical power cruiser featuring the largest boxer engine in BMW history — 2,000cc displacement in a minimalist, purist chassis with Öhlins Blackline suspension and Brembo brakes.
Model Details
| Lifecycle | new |
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Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Cruiser enthusiasts, BMW fans, power cruiser lovers |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Twin-cylinder boxer, air/oil-cooled, OHV, 4 valves/cyl. |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 2,000 ccm |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Power (kW) | 73.6 kW |
| Torque | 180 Nm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection, ride-by-wire |
| Cooling | Air/oil cooling |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft drive |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.4 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Front Fork | USD telescopic fork |
| Fork Brand | Öhlins Blackline |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound and compression adjustable |
| Rear Shock | Central monoshock |
| Shock Brand | Öhlins Blackline |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound and compression adjustable |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Caliper | Brembo 6-piston radial |
| ABS | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 790 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,550 mm |
| Rake | 62.5 ° |
| Wet Weight | 240 kg |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 200/55 ZR17 |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | TFT |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Price Germany | 25,000 € |
| Price per HP | 250 €/hp |
| Market Launch | 2,027 |
| A2 Compatible | No |
| Market Note | As of September 2026, BMW still officially calls the R20 a concept. An official BMW video released on 4 September 2026 (series 'The Ones Who Ride', episode 'Vision') shows an undisguised, near-production black pre-series machine for the first time. Motorrad boss Markus Flasch talks about pulling the sales launch forward: the previously reported start of production was March 2028, Flasch now mentions 2027. Changes versus the concept: a low-mounted exhaust with a collector box instead of open megaphone silencers, a sealed airbox instead of open velocity stacks, BMW four-piston brake calipers instead of ISR six-piston units, plus a new oil cooler and steering damper; the rear tyre shrinks from 200/55 to 190/55 ZR17. Power, torque, weight and price have not been announced officially; the trade press expects 180-200 Nm and at least 120 hp. The 1,550 mm wheelbase and 62.5-degree rake figures come from the concept specification. Possible reveal: EICMA Milan, November 2026. |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Unique 2-liter boxer engine, Öhlins Blackline, Brembo 6-piston, striking design
Weaknesses
- Production model not yet confirmed, expected high price
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