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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 458 reviews
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Reidun Larsen
Great windshield!

This windshield is unbelievable better than others. My head used to Shake on the highway: not anymore!

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Jason Minner
Great product for 2018 Rocket III

I was a tiny bit confused with the install directions at first, then my brain slapped me and everything made sense. The install was actually rather simple and the end product was a very nice fly screen that moves just enough wind to make the ride that much more comfortable. Very happy with the product.

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Matt Brown
Works well on my 2024 T120

I wanted good wind control for highway use on my 2024 Bonneville T120. I tried another windshield, which honestly looked a little more retro and was a little less expensive, but it didn't work as well as I wanted. I'm 6'1" and have a tall torso, so I need something pretty tall. I purchased the Madstad 24 inch windshield with the lower deflectors. It was easy to install and is easy to remove. I appreciate the adjustability and was able to dial it in to eliminate the helmet buffeting that was present with the first windshield. I placed the top of the windshield at the level of the tip of my nose. I look over the windshield while riding and enjoy good wind protection. The windshield and hardware seem well designed and high quality.

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Michael S.
I'll do my best to give an honest review

I have a MadStad system on my 2009 V Strom and once you have it dialed in that's it no more adjusting. This is why I decided to go with MadStad again on my 2021 V Strom, the hole system takes about an hour to install and adjust for initial set up. Today is the first day I have ridden with the system and have already made two adjustments. So far so good. I'm not to fond of the frosting at the bottom of the windscreen, this is done to prevent the head light from reflecting on the screen. I haven't ridden at night, but when I started my bike in the garage the frosted area lit up white. I'm thinking of possibly painting the frosted area or applying some type of window tinting. Other than that I'm happy with the MadStad system and I'm sure it will get better once I go through the trial and error of fine tuning it for my riding style. As for giving three stars, let's just say in my case, MadStad had some issues with bracket quality control which set me installation back 10 days. I realize this is probably not the norm but in my case it was a reality.

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Ed Jones
Great Replacement

Had something large enough to cause a 2" diameter star in the original 22". So ordered a 20" replacement, works as designed, great windscreen.