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Madstad Quick-Release Adjustable Windshield System for BMW R 18 (2020 & Up)

--- Not compatible with Classic or Roctane Edition ---

Transform your ride
Madstad’s patented adjustable shield system allows riders to adjust the height and angle of their motorcycle windshield resulting in much smoother airflow, better wind protection and a more comfortable ride than any fixed windshield can provide. Better still, this system is quickly detachable without tools so you can switch back and forth easily from touring shield to original cruiser. Add the lower deflector system and now you're in a pocket of calm you won't believe possible on that bike!

What's included
Our complete drop-in system requires no modification and includes everything needed to mount and position the shield: 

  • Center mount quick-release base bracket
  • Quick-detach adjustable windshield brackets
  • Touring windshield
  • All requires mounting hardware

The touring shield is positioned in front of your instrument pod and the adjustable brackets allow you to set it for the most comfortable airflow depending on your particular height and riding position. Adjustability is critical for smooth comfortable wind protection while looking over the shield, not through it! All of our R 18 shields are about 20" wide at their widest point, as measured straight across the back. This is their finished width.

You can detach the windshield in seconds (and without tools) if you prefer to go without. Only the minimal base bracket is left behind. Same thing goes for the lower deflectors; they snap on and off in seconds with just a minimal bracket left behind.

NOTE: This system does NOT fit the Transcontinental (fairing) version of the R18.

This item pairs well with our optional lower deflector system (order here), which includes the following:

  • Deflector mounting base
  • Quick-detach lower deflectors

All Madstad windshields are made from 3/16"" (4.5 mm) thick cast acrylic.

Riding is believing
With the windshield separated from the bike riders now have control over the height and angle of the shield to eliminate the vacuum that is the primary cause of most turbulence. The result? Smooth airflow placed exactly where it’s desired. You can actually get better wind protection with our smaller adjustable shield and look over it rather than through it while comfortably enjoying an open view of the road, at any speed.

Colors & sizing
All our windshields come in three color options (clear, medium gray and dark gray), as well as multiple sizes. Here are our best guidelines for measuring to find your optimal windshield size:

1) Review provided photo to determine the measuring point on the bike.

2) Measure up from the measuring point, maintaining the angle of the forks (two wheeled vehicles, 55-60 degrees for other models).  

3) Select the windshield size that will be aligned to mouth level.

All of our adjustable brackets have at least 2" of up down range to fine tune the fit and about 15 degrees of angle adjustment used to dial in clean air.

Returns & exchanges
See our return/exchange policy details under FAQs, and buy with confidence.

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Adjustable Windshield System with Quick-Release for BMW R 18 (2020 & Up)

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PICKING THE CORRECT WINDSHIELD SIZE FOR YOUR BIKE


Madstad Quick-Release Adjustable Windshield System for BMW R 18 (2020 & Up)

--- Not compatible with Classic or Roctane Edition ---

Transform your ride
Madstad’s patented adjustable shield system allows riders to adjust the height and angle of their motorcycle windshield resulting in much smoother airflow, better wind protection and a more comfortable ride than any fixed windshield can provide. Better still, this system is quickly detachable without tools so you can switch back and forth easily from touring shield to original cruiser. Add the lower deflector system and now you're in a pocket of calm you won't believe possible on that bike!

What's included
Our complete drop-in system requires no modification and includes everything needed to mount and position the shield: 

  • Center mount quick-release base bracket
  • Quick-detach adjustable windshield brackets
  • Touring windshield
  • All requires mounting hardware

The touring shield is positioned in front of your instrument pod and the adjustable brackets allow you to set it for the most comfortable airflow depending on your particular height and riding position. Adjustability is critical for smooth comfortable wind protection while looking over the shield, not through it! All of our R 18 shields are about 20" wide at their widest point, as measured straight across the back. This is their finished width.

You can detach the windshield in seconds (and without tools) if you prefer to go without. Only the minimal base bracket is left behind. Same thing goes for the lower deflectors; they snap on and off in seconds with just a minimal bracket left behind.

NOTE: This system does NOT fit the Transcontinental (fairing) version of the R18.

This item pairs well with our optional lower deflector system (order here), which includes the following:

  • Deflector mounting base
  • Quick-detach lower deflectors

All Madstad windshields are made from 3/16"" (4.5 mm) thick cast acrylic.

Riding is believing
With the windshield separated from the bike riders now have control over the height and angle of the shield to eliminate the vacuum that is the primary cause of most turbulence. The result? Smooth airflow placed exactly where it’s desired. You can actually get better wind protection with our smaller adjustable shield and look over it rather than through it while comfortably enjoying an open view of the road, at any speed.

Colors & sizing
All our windshields come in three color options (clear, medium gray and dark gray), as well as multiple sizes. Here are our best guidelines for measuring to find your optimal windshield size:

1) Review provided photo to determine the measuring point on the bike.

2) Measure up from the measuring point, maintaining the angle of the forks (two wheeled vehicles, 55-60 degrees for other models).  

3) Select the windshield size that will be aligned to mouth level.

All of our adjustable brackets have at least 2" of up down range to fine tune the fit and about 15 degrees of angle adjustment used to dial in clean air.

Returns & exchanges
See our return/exchange policy details under FAQs, and buy with confidence.

THE MOST COMFORTABLE WIND PROTECTION A MOTORCYCLE CAN HAVE

Customer Reviews

Based on 391 reviews
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ROBERT JONES
Quality Control, and Customer Service

Windshield cane missing pieces. I sent two emails to customer service a week ago and have not heard back. So, I had to takes it back off and install the stock windshield in order to go ride. Still haven’t heard today.

Thank you for leaving your review Robert. We apologize that you had these issues. We will email you directly from our support inbox to ensure we are communicating about this and to determine the parts that you're needing.

Best Regards,
Madstad Support

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Brad
Madstad Engineering Windscreen for 2024 DR 650

I purchased the clear 22" windscreen.
I am 6 ft tall while sitting on the stock seat.
The quality seems very good.
Installation was very easy with recommended requirements.
Reason I purchased the 22" size windscreen was for more options available for adjustments to eliminate wind issues.
Full adjusted height provides my eyesight just below the top of the windscreen. There are no problems with visibility.
Fully lowered adjustment provides good windscreen issues at lower speeds below 45 mph.
I experience no wind buffeting with my visored helmet while fully extended at max adjusted height above 45 mph.
This product has significantly improved the issue of no wind on my helmet and chest.
If there is any improvement needed, I would suggest more windscreen contour protection near bottom of screen to eliminate wind on arms when riding at speeds above 45 - 50 mph.
Overall this is a product will solve most wind issues.
Brad

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jeffrey cayouette
Windshield and display riser.

Great Products.

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Rick Milner
Africa Twin Adv. Sport

The windshield is too tall. In the lowest position
I have to look thru the windshield to see in front of me.
I ordered the 18 inch because it's the shortest offered.
If it were 2 inches shorter on top, it would be perfect.
I haven't ridden with it mounted yet so I cannot give a good evaluation of how it performs in the wind.

Thanks for leaving your review Rick. We attempt to provide shoppers with enough information to determine where the windshield will be in relation to line of site prior to ordering. But we also recognize it's not a perfect science or customers might not catch the sizing info.

We'll be emailing you tips on trimming down the shield yourself. We'll also include information about our program which allows you to order another size within 45 days at 50%. This would be the windshield only, you send us nothing back. A 16' can be made for you if that works out to be a better size.

Thank you - Madstad Support

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Neil Maldonado
Extremely satisfied

I’m extremely satisfied with the 24” windshield for my 2012 Honda NC700X. Installation was straightforward. I used the factory screws to push the factory well nuts through after watching a YouTube video. I intended this windshield to be for winter riding, but the wind noise was so minimal on today’s test ride that I just might end up using this one year round.