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
For a relaxed boxer ride experience.
Fork tubes.
The material chosen is also classic: metal.
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.
Its design emphasises the typical cruiser silhouette of the R 18.
Rear view.
More memorable: the fender with white double striping of the R 18 First Edition.
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 drive shaft puts the focus on the torque.
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
