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2024 BMW R 18

Motorcycle

SOUL IS ALL THAT MATTERS.

The R 18 invokes our history and the iconic hallmarks of our brand which we have worked very hard on. A legacy that we live by every day in the spirit of #SoulFuel. The result: a cruiser full of character featuring a boxer engine with the highest cubic capacity we have ever built, plus timeless design features.

Starting at $14,995 MSRP

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Engine

Design

Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.

Bore x stroke

4.2” x 3.9”

Capacity

1,802 cc

Nominal capacity

91 hp at 4,750 rpm

Max. torque

116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm

Compression ratio

9.6 :1

Fuel preparation

Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition.

Emission control

Regulated three-way catalytic converter

Mileage / consumption

Maximum speed

over 111 mph

Fuel type

Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)

Battery

12 V / 26 Ah

Power transmission

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch

Gears

6-speed transmission

Secondary drive

Shaft drive

Suspension / brakes

Frame

Double-cradle steel frame

Front suspension / spring elements

Telescopic fork

Rear suspension / spring elements

Steel swingarm with central shock strut

Spring travel, front / rear

4.7” / 3.5”

Wheelbase

68.1”

Caster

5.9”

Steering head angle

57.3°

Wheels

Spoke wheel

Rim dimensions, front

3.5" x 19"

Rim dimensions, rear

5.0" x 16"

Tire, front

120/70 R 19

Tire, rear

180/65 B16

Brake, front

Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height, unladen

27.2”

Rider step length, unladen

64.2”

Usable tank capacity

approx. 4.23 gal

of which reserve

1 gal

Length

96.1"

Height (excluding mirrors)

44.3"

Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight)

48.5"

Width (with mirror)

38.0"

Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready

761 lbs 1)

Max. permitted weight

1,234.6 lbs

Max. load (with standard equipment)

474 lbs

Machined engine housing cover

The high-quality machined engine housing cover made of milled aluminum impressively give the boxer engine an attractive look.

Available Floorboards

For a true boxer riding experience.

Available 2-Tone-Black cylinder head covers.

The high-quality 2-Tone-black cylinder head covers made of milled aluminum perfectly give the boxer engine an attractive appearance.

Fishtail silencers

The R 18 design emphasizes the distinctive cruiser silhouette.

Machined fuel filler cap.

The high-quality machined fuel filler cap made of milled aluminum adds a striking design highlight with its two-tone look.

Boxer with pushrods.

The R stands for boxers and has done so for over 95 years.

Open drive shaft and double-cradle frame.

The open, nickel-plated driveshaft puts the focus on the torque.

Fork bridge.

Clean and authentic in every detail.

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