The R 18 Classic brings to mind the icons of our history and the qualities of early touring cruisers. We brought these qualities back to life. Learn all about the technical data and here.
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
107.1 mm x 100 mm
1,802 cm³
67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm
158 Nm at 3,000 rpm
9.6 : 1
Electronic manifold injection / digital engine management: BMS-O with E-gas
Regulated three-way catalytic converter
over 180 km/h
5.6 l/100km
Unleaded super (max. 15% Ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Single-disk dry clutch
Claw-shifted 6-gear transmission in separate gearbox housing
Drive shaft
Half-duplex cragle frame with bolt on lower frame rails
Telescopic fork
Steel dual swingarm with central spring strut
120 mm / 90 mm
1,731 mm
150 mm
57.3°
Spoked wheel
3.00" x 16"
5.00" x 16"
130/90 B16
180/65 B16
Dual disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
710 mm
1,655 mm
16 l
approx. 4 l
2,440 mm
1,397 mm
964 mm
365 kg
560 kg
1) According to Directive (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity. 90% of the usable tank capacity.