This limited-edition espresso machine is literally powered by motorcycle parts. An unusual team-up between BMW Motorrad, ECM, and Dallmayr turned a slice of BMW motorcycle heritage into a stainless-steel box of espresso craftsmanship. Only 80 machines exist because each one gets real parts from the famed R 18 Big Boxer motorcycle engine—the largest boxer engine BMW has ever sold.
The heart of each machine is the actual 1.8-liter twin-cylinder core from the bike. Polished engine casings and cylinder-mounted pressure gauges stay exactly as they look on the road machine. The brew group is an ECM-patented E61, the same type trusted by cafés around the world.
Dropped straight from the R 18’s chest: a 1.8-liter twin turned espresso powerhouse, E61 brew group included.
A heat-exchange boiler holding 1.9 liters keeps water hot and stable for shot after shot. The single group head follows professional standards and can hook directly to a water line for café or home use. The whole unit weighs about 64 kg and stretches nearly 3 feet wide, so it needs a strong counter.
Beneath the gleaming chrome sits a quiet steam system that mirrors the bike’s cooling tricks. Users see gauges, hear hissing steam, and handle metal that feels like a garage tool. That sensory overlap makes pulling a shot feel a bit like kick-starting an engine.
ECM builds each unit by hand, so every pressure gauge, lever, and steam wand moves with mechanical precision. The final result is both a serious espresso maker and a sculpture you won’t want to touch while it’s hot. Each machine is paired with Italian Vibe espresso blend curated by Dallmayr to perfectly complement its professional extraction capabilities.
Buyers hoping to park one in their kitchen must pay around €7,900 including VAT, or roughly $8,600 to $9,000 depending on exchange rates and import costs. Sales are limited to ECM’s Exclusiv Line dealers in Germany, with extremely low numbers available elsewhere. BMW Moto Days attendees in 2025 were the first to see the machine unveiled to the public.
Niche collectors who already ride or love the R 18 are the clear targets, and word in the industry says stock will disappear fast.
This machine isn’t just about caffeine or chrome. It’s proof that two very different passions—motorcycle engineering and fine coffee—can share a single heartbeat.
