If you thought BMW’s 1,802cc boxer twin was only good for propelling chrome-heavy cruisers down scenic highways, think again. German precision and motorcycle passion just collided in the quirkiest, most caffeinated way possible: the Big Coffee Boxer, an espresso machine hand-built from an actual BMW R18 engine.
Crafted by ECM, a high-end German espresso machine maker, this 140-pound mechanical marvel is limited to just 80 units worldwide, each priced at a jaw-dropping $9,185 (tax included). But don’t dismiss it as mere garage art. This machine is as functional as it is fantastical.
Inside the sculpted shell of the iconic boxer twin sits a serious spec sheet: a 1.9-liter stainless-steel boiler, dual water circuits for simultaneous milk and coffee prep, boiler and pump pressure gauges, and three temperature presets up to 128°C. There’s even pre-infusion control, a rotary pump, and a discreet shot counter—just like a race bike’s lap timer, but for espresso shots.
It has chrome lines, black bodywork, and those unmistakable horizontally opposed cylinder housings. BMW Motorrad’s essence hasn’t just been preserved—it’s been caffeinated.
Yes, it’s absurd. Yes, it’s extravagant. But if you’ve ever fired up an R18 and wished it poured crema instead of torque, this is your dream machine.
Just don’t try to ride it.
