The R18 combines many iconic hallmarks of our history such as the open drive shaft. We have worked these characteristic features over and brought them into the present. Learn all about the technical data and standard equipment 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
1802 cm³
67 kW (91hp) at 4750 rpm
158 Nm at 3000 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% Ethanal, 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
Shaft drive
Half-duplex cragle frame with bolt on lower frame rails
Telescopic fork
Steel dual swingarm with central spring strut
120 mm / 90 mm
1731 mm
150 mm
57,3°
Spoke wheel
3,5" x 19"
5,0" x 16"
120/70 R 19
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)
690 mm
1630 mm
16 l
approx. 4 l
2440 mm
1232 mm
964 mm
345 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.