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R18

SOUL IS ALL THAT MATTERS. The new R 18 invokes our history and the iconic hallmarks of our brand which we have worked very hard on. The result: a cruiser that is full of character boasting a boxer engine with the most displacement that we have ever built as well as timeless design features, such as the white double striping on the R 18 First Edition.
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A cruiser at first glance.

The flyline is elongated and low. The double-cradle steel frame covers the powerful, sculpted engine that underlines the impressive presence of the bike. Riders also have a number of custom equipment options: the R 18 is scaled back to its core to allow for full customisation.

Experience the sound of the R 18.

Motorrad have counted on the boxer since 1923 – by conviction.

The 1802 ccm two-cylinder boxer engine of the R 18 is the boxer with the most displacement that they have ever built. It delivers its maximum torque of 158 Nm at 3000 min-1. From 2000 to 4000 min-1, it always delivers over 150 Nm, meaning a consistently high torque with the typical running characteristics of a boxer. At 4750 min-1, the Big Boxer delivers 67 kW (91 hp). Thereby combining its core tradition with modern technology. For pure emotion on the road.

Technical Specification

Engine

Design	Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore x stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm
Capacity	1802 cm³
Nominal capacity	67 kW (91 hp) at 4750 rpm
Max. torque	158 Nm at 3000 rpm
Compression ratio	9.6 :1
Fuel preparation	Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas
Emission control	Regulated three-way catalytic converter

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed	Over 110mph
Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC	5.6 l/100km
CO2 emission based on WMTC	129 g/km
Fuel type	Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) ROZ 95 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator	Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery	12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch	Single-disk dry clutch
Gearbox	6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Drive	Shaft drive

Chassis / brakes

Frame	Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front wheel location / suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear wheel location / suspension	Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Suspension travel front / rear	120 mm/90 mm
Wheelbase	1,731 mm
Castor	150 mm
Steering head angle	57.3°
Wheels	Spoke wheel (front only)
Rim, front	3.5" x 19"
Rim, rear	5.0" x 16"
Tyres, front	120/70 R 19
Tyres, rear	180/65 B16
Brake, front	Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear	Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height, unladen	690 mm
Rider step length, unladen	1630 mm
Usable tank capacity	approx. 16 l
of which reserve	approx. 4 l
Length	2,440 mm
Height (excluding mirrors)	1,126 mm
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight)	1232 mm
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready	345 kg ¹
Max. permitted weight	560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment)	215 kg