Di Pacci — Limited Edition Heat-Exchanger E61 Espresso Machine
ECM Big Coffee Boxer — BMW R 18 Limited Edition
The ECM Big Coffee Boxer is a working espresso machine built from the actual engine of BMW's R 18 cruiser, and only 80 will ever be made.
The ECM Big Coffee Boxer was developed by ECM and BMW Motorrad around original components of the R 18's 1802cc two-cylinder Big Boxer engine, the largest boxer twin BMW has put into production. What faces your guests is the engine itself: polished cylinder heads, finned casing and two analogue gauges. Behind it sits a proper ECM espresso setup with an E61 brew group, a 1.9 litre stainless steel heat-exchanger boiler and a quiet rotary pump, so it brews and steams at the same time like any serious prosumer machine.
Underneath the engine casing it is ECM engineering you'd recognise from the Elektronika and Mechanika ranges, with the plumbing routed to look like oil lines. Each machine is assembled by hand in a strictly limited run of 80 worldwide, sold only through ECM Exclusive Line dealers. It is also big: 900 mm wide, 600 mm deep and 64 kg, so plan the bench before you plan the coffee.
80Made worldwide
1.9 L HXBrew & steam at once
E61Group with pre-infusion
10 A1500 W, standard outlet
🏍️ Real BMW R 18 Engine Parts 🔧 E61 Brew Group 🔥 1.9 L HX Boiler 🔇 Rotary Pump 📊 Dual Analogue Gauges 💧 Tank or Plumbed ✋ Hand-Built by ECM 🔢 Limited Edition — 80 Worldwide
Best for: 🏍️ BMW Motorrad collectors · 🏆 Statement home bars · 🏢 Showrooms & dealerships · ☕ Milk-drink households · 🎁 Once-only gifts
Key Features of the ECM Big Coffee Boxer
🏍️ Built from the R 18 Big Boxer
The cylinders, heads and casing are original BMW R 18 engine components, not a replica shell.
🔧 ECM E61 group
Thermosyphon circulation keeps the group hot and stable, with the gentle mechanical pre-infusion the E61 is known for.
🔥 Brew and steam together
A 1.9 litre heat-exchanger boiler runs two separate water circuits, so you can steam milk while the shot pulls.
🌡️ Three boiler settings
Choose 120, 124 or 128 °C on the display to set how hot the machine brews and how hard it steams.
⏱️ Shot timer and switches
The discreet display times every extraction, with pre-infusion and ECO mode each switchable on or off.
🔇 Quiet rotary pump
No boxer roar here: the rotary pump is quiet enough to talk over and can run from the tank or mains water.
From Motorcycle Engine to Espresso Machine
ECM didn't wrap a coffee machine in an engine-shaped cover. It took the R 18's boxer components and built the espresso system around and behind them, keeping the engine's silhouette intact from every angle you'd normally see.
- The engine faces forward: cylinder heads out to each side, finned casing in the middle, and the two analogue gauges reading boiler and pump pressure.
- Behind it sits the working machine: the E61 group, the 1.9 litre heat-exchanger boiler and the rotary pump, with water lines styled as oil lines.
- In use it behaves like an ECM heat exchanger: flush the group briefly, pull the shot on the E61 lever, and steam on the second circuit at the same time.
The result is a machine that makes the same calibre of espresso as ECM's prosumer range, in a form that is unmistakably a BMW boxer. You're paying for the object as much as the coffee, and the coffee holds up its end.
Complete Technical Specifications
| Product Information |
| Brand |
ECM Manufacture (Heidelberg, Germany) in collaboration with BMW Motorrad |
| Model |
Big Coffee Boxer — BMW R 18 Limited Edition |
| Production |
80 units worldwide, hand-assembled |
| Base components |
Original parts from the BMW R 18 1802cc two-cylinder boxer engine |
| Warranty |
12 months parts & labour through Di Pacci |
| Boiler & Group Head |
| Boiler |
1.9 L stainless steel |
| System |
Heat exchanger (dual circuit) — brew and steam simultaneously |
| Group |
ECM E61, further developed, with professional lever valve |
| Groups |
1 |
| Temperature & Pressure |
| Boiler temperature |
Selectable: 120 °C, 124 °C or 128 °C |
| Pressure gauges |
Two analogue — boiler pressure and pump pressure |
| Pre-infusion |
Switchable on/off |
| Pump & Steam |
| Pump |
Rotary, low-noise |
| Steam |
Independent steam circuit, usable while brewing |
| Control & Water |
| Display |
Discreet display with shot timer |
| ECO mode |
Switchable on/off |
| Water supply |
2 L glass reservoir or direct mains connection |
| Physical & Power |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
900 × 600 × 600 mm, without portafilter |
| Weight |
64 kg |
| Power |
1500 W |
| Electrical |
230–240 V / 50 Hz, standard 10 amp outlet |
What's in the Box
- ECM Big Coffee Boxer espresso machine
- ECM 58 mm portafilter with single and double filter baskets
- Blind filter for backflushing
- Tamper
- Mains water connection hose
- Cleaning brush and instruction manual
You will also need an espresso-capable burr grinder. ECM and BMW recommend Dallmayr's Italian Vibe espresso, roasted in Munich to suit this machine.
Big Coffee Boxer vs ECM Elektronika Profi II
Strip away the engine and the Big Coffee Boxer shares its core design with ECM's heat-exchanger E61 machines. The Elektronika Profi II is the closest everyday equivalent in our range.
| Feature |
Big Coffee Boxer |
Elektronika Profi II |
| Boiler |
1.9 L stainless HX |
2.1 L stainless HX |
| Group / pump |
E61 / rotary |
E61 / rotary |
| Water |
2 L glass tank or mains |
3 L tank or mains |
| Size / weight |
900 × 600 × 600 mm, 64 kg |
Approx. 470 × 410 × 320 mm, 33 kg |
| Availability |
80 worldwide |
Ongoing production |
| Price |
$30,000 |
From $4,895 |
Di Pacci recommendation: Buy the Big Coffee Boxer if the R 18 engine on your bench is the point — as a collector's piece, a centrepiece for a showroom or home bar, or a once-only gift for a BMW rider. Don't bother if you're buying for the coffee alone: the ECM Elektronika Profi II brews on the same architecture for a fraction of the price and fits a normal kitchen.
Best Grinders for the Big Coffee Boxer
A machine like this deserves a grinder that matches it in build and consistency, and an E61 heat exchanger rewards fine, repeatable adjustment.
| Grinder |
Burr |
Why it pairs well |
| ECM V-Titan 64 |
64 mm flat |
Same maker, retro-industrial styling that sits naturally beside the engine |
| ECM S-Automatik 64 |
64 mm flat |
On-demand dosing for households pulling several milk drinks in a row |
| Mazzer (home range) |
Flat, commercial-grade |
Built to last decades, like the machine you're putting it next to |
| Varia VS3 Gen 2 |
83 mm flat |
Compact single-dose option where the Boxer has already taken the bench space |
Browse the complete home grinder range for more options.
Who This Espresso Machine Is For
✓ Ideal if you:
- Ride or collect BMW motorcycles and want the R 18 engine as a working object
- Want one of only 80 machines ever made
- Are fitting out a home bar, dealership, showroom or office reception
- Make milk drinks and want to brew and steam at the same time
- Like E61 heat-exchanger workflow and ECM build quality
- Have a solid bench at least 900 mm wide and 600 mm deep
✗ Consider alternatives if you:
- Want ECM espresso quality at a normal price; see the ECM Elektronika Profi II
- Have overhead cabinets less than about 650 mm above the bench — at 600 mm tall it won't fit under most
- Want two PID-controlled boilers and flow profiling; see the Lelit Bianca V3
- Need a machine this week — each one is hand-built and there may be a wait
ECM Big Coffee Boxer — Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ECM Big Coffee Boxer made from a real BMW R 18 engine?
Yes. It uses original components of the 1802cc two-cylinder Big Boxer engine from the BMW R 18. ECM built a full espresso system behind and inside those parts, so the engine you see is genuine BMW hardware.
How many ECM Big Coffee Boxer machines are being made?
Only 80 worldwide. Each is hand-assembled by ECM and sold through ECM Exclusive Line dealers, so Australian allocation is very limited.
Can the Big Coffee Boxer brew and steam at the same time?
Yes. It has a 1.9 litre stainless steel heat-exchanger boiler with two separate water circuits, so you can steam milk while a shot extracts.
Does the ECM Big Coffee Boxer need a special power point?
No. It draws 1500 W and runs from a standard 10 amp power point.
How much bench space does the Big Coffee Boxer need?
It measures 900 mm wide, 600 mm deep and 600 mm high without the portafilter, and weighs 64 kg. That fills a standard 600 mm benchtop front to back, so check overhead cabinet clearance and that the bench can take the weight.
Can it be plumbed in?
Yes. It runs from its 2 litre glass reservoir or a direct mains water connection. Di Pacci offers plumbed installation in the Sydney metro area.
How long is the wait for a Big Coffee Boxer?
Each machine is hand-built, and ECM advises there may be a waiting period. Call Di Pacci on (02) 9758 0760 to confirm current allocation and delivery timing before you order.
What grinder should I pair with the ECM Big Coffee Boxer?
A quality espresso grinder with fine, stepless adjustment. The ECM V-Titan 64 suits it best visually, while the ECM S-Automatik 64 or a Mazzer home grinder suit busy milk-drink households.
Why Buy the Big Coffee Boxer from Di Pacci
Authorised ECM dealer with genuine Australian stock and full manufacturer warranty, an in-house service team with parts in stock, five showrooms (Sydney/Roselands, Melbourne, Perth, Port Macquarie, Queensland), in-store demonstrations, expert pairing advice, finance options, free shipping over $200, and a 12 months parts & labour warranty. Di Pacci Coffee Co. has been in coffee since 2003.
