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via the BMW Motorrad Connected App . Both the R18 B and Transcontinental are equipped as standard with a sound system developed together with the British manufacturer Marshall featuring two twoway loudspeakers , each with 25 Watts output , integrated into the front fairing black grille and white Marshall lettering . This can be upgraded optionally with extra speakers with either the Marshall Gold Series Stage 1 or Stage 2 system , which adds a 90 Watt subwoofer in the front upper section of the cases for Stage 1 ( available for both the Transcontinental and R18 B ) and Stage 2 adding a two-way loudspeaker with 25 Watts of output in the front side section of the top case backrest of the Transcontinental .
Like the R18 before them , both the Transcontinental and R18 B will launch with First Edition variants adding extra exclusive features from the factory floor . These combine the classic R18 look with exclusive equipment features in paint and chrome . The First Edition bikes feature top-grade equipment extras including high-quality chrome components , while the finish in Blackstorm metallic with elaborate double-lined paintwork in Lightwhite unmistakably echoes the bike ’ s historical roots . Other highlights include special surface finishes , a seat with high-quality embroidery and the inscription “ First Edition ” on the two cases .
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