The season opener will be held on June 23 and 24 as part of the ADAC Classic at the Sachsenring in Germany. The other races take place as part of the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM).
“A level playing field with identical machines meeting style and individuality. We are looking forward to bringing the BMW Motorrad BoxerCup back to life with the BMW R nineT Racer, and to thrilling the crowds at the racetracks with that emotional Boxer engine,” says BMW Motorrad Deutschland head Henning Putzke.
The regulations promise some thrilling action, with victory and defeat being determined solely by the ability and determination of the riders.
The riders will be on BMW R nineT Racer sport motorbikes with air/oil-cooled 1,170cc boxer engines, producing 110hp for performance.
All the race bikes boast identical modifications, including redesigned front forks and dampers from Wilbers, cylinder head covers, engine spoilers and rear panels from Ilmberger, sports shocks and titanium manifold from Akrapovič, BMW Motorrad ABS with racing software, Brembo brake pads, the “High End” steering dampers from Müller Präzision, and uniform Metzeler tyres.
All motorbikes will be prepared for competitive racing at the BMW Motorrad Centre in Munich.
Side stands, mirrors, number plate holders, indicators and lights were all removed to accommodate the modifications. However, once the season is over the bike can be returned to its original state and be approved for road use.
The starting field for the BMW Motorrad BoxerCup will feature 30 places for the new season.
In addition to the regular starters, well-known guest riders will take part in the races on two VIP bikes.
Riders over 18 years of age and in possession of a national B license (or higher), or a comparable license from another FIM federation, can apply to take part.
Buying one of the BoxerCup special edition BMW R nineT Racers is another precondition for competition.
Participants can choose between four different performance packages when making their purchase.
The offer includes the basic package, which just includes the bike, and stretches all the way to the VIP package, including transport and storage of the bike, insurance, catering on race weekends and other advantages.
BMW Motorrad also enables the race bikes to be rented for the entire 2018 season, as an alternative to purchasing one. Registration is open.
Comprising of six race events, round two is scheduled for July 7 and 8 in Zolder, Belgium and is then followed by Schleiz (July 28 and 29), Lausitzring (Aug 25 to 26), the legendary TT Circuit in Assen, Netherlands (Sept 8 and 9) and finally finishing at Hockenheim, Germany (Sept 29 and 30).
