R 18

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.

Your style counts

Be one of the first and get yourself the R 18. The choice is yours.

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. 

Configure your personal cruiser

Our Option 719 opens up a host of opportunities to lend the R 18 a personal touch. The Option 719 Bicolour Icon cast wheel completes the bike’s high-grade look. The Option 719 seat made of black artificial leather with diamond embossing and seams as well as embroidered BMW badge makes any ride out even more comfortable.

EXPERIENCE THE SOUND OF THE R 18

We 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 we have ever built. It delivers its maximum torque of 158 Nm at 3000 min-1. From 2000 bis 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.

THE RIGHT WAY? YOUR WAY

#soulfuel means always keeping your passion and curiosity. Even when you are not sitting on your bike.

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 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
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed	over 180 km/h
Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC	5.6 l/100km
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
Secondary drive	Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
Frame	Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front suspension / spring elements	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / spring elements	Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear	120 mm / 90 mm
Wheelbase	1731 mm
Castor	150 mm
Steering head angle	57,3°
Wheels	Spoke wheel (front only)
Rim dimensions, front	3,5" x 19"
Rim dimensions, rear	5,0" x 16"
Tyres, front	120/70 R 19
Tyres, rear	180/65 B16
Brake, front	Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed callipers
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	2440 mm
Height (excluding mirrors)	1126 mm
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight)	1232 mm
Width (with mirror)	964 mm
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready	345 kg
Max. permitted weight	560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment)	215 kg