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R 18

R 18

THE NEW BMW R 18

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. 

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. 

 

OUR LIMITED EDITION MODEL FOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY

One hundred years ago, the R 32 kick-started a unique success story. Today we are celebrating our eventful history with a new icon: the BMW R 18 100 Years. Limited to 1,923 units, it is a model for absolute aficionados that conveys a feeling of nostalgia.

The edition model boasts historic features with plenty of chrome. For example, the drop-shaped fuel tank with white lines, an element that made the R 5 unmistakable in as early as 1936. And of course the unique boxer engine. #SoulFuel in its most exclusive form.

"100 YEARS OF SOUL IN ONE MOTORCYCLE"

One of 1,923

The glamour of ten decades can be this timeless and modern. This motorcycle was, is and remains a design icon. A statement. This limited edition is an icon thanks to its attention to historic details. And its willingness to be glamorous. A fair bit from being modest. The generous use of chrome lends it its radiance. A true masterpiece. The 100 Years badge makes it official: "1 of 1,923" says it all. This means that it’s not a bike for everyone, it's one for genuine aficionados.

The legend lives on

The edition model embodies nostalgia, yet remains contemporary. The R 18 set off on its road trip as a modern interpretation of our historic motorcycles. The BMW R 18 100 Years sets the scene for the iconic components even more strikingly. Countless chrome parts reflect the sun as you cruise into the distance. The straight, chrome-plated Akrapovic rear silencer with integrated BMW Motorrad logo and the Oxblood red seat with a quilted look make it unique.

MODEL SPECIFICATION

Standard Equipment

  • ASC, ABS
  • 3 x Riding Modes (Rock, Roll, Rain)
  • Keyless Ride, Spoke Wheels
  • Dynamic Engine Brake Control
  • Adjustable Hand Levers
  • LED Headlight, Taillight and Indicator Lights
  • Heated Grips, Cruise Control
Footboards

Footboards

For a relaxed boxer ride experience.

Fork tubes.

Fork tubes.

The material chosen is also classic: metal.

2-Tone-Black cylinder head covers.

2-Tone-Black cylinder head covers.

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

Fishtail rear silencer.

Fishtail rear silencer.

Its design emphasises the typical cruiser silhouette of the R 18.

Rear view.

Rear view.

More memorable: the fender with white double striping of the R 18 First Edition.

Boxer with pushrods

Boxer with pushrods

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

Open drive shaft and double-cradle frame.

Open drive shaft and double-cradle frame.

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

Fork bridge.

Fork bridge.

Clean and authentic in every detail.

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
Normal Capcity 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 Premium unleaded 95 petrol (PULP 95)
Electrical system  
Alternator Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission  
Clutch Single-disk dry clutch
Gears 6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Secondary Drive Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes  
Frame Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front wheel location / spring elements Telescopic fork
Rear wheel location / 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, 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, 4-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 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 1)
Max. permitted weight 560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment) 215 kg

1)As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity