Data and equipment

The BMW R 18 Classic

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 here.

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Technical data

Engine

Rated output
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Bore x stroke
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Capacity
1,802 cc
Max. torque
120 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed
111 mph
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 600 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah

Power transmission

Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Gearbox
Constant-mesh 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Drive
Cardan shaft drive

Chassis / brakes

Frame
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams
Front wheel location / suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear wheel location / suspension
Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut
Suspension travel, front / rear
4.7" / 3.5"
Wheelbase
68.1"
Castor
5.9"
Steering head angle
57.3°
Wheels
Spoke wheels
1)
Rim, front
3.50 x 19"
Rim, rear
5.00 x 16"
Tire, front
120/70 R19
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)

1) Front only

Dimensions / weights

Seat height at unladen weight
28.7"
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
66.7"
Usable tank volume
approx. 4.2 gal
Reserve
approx. 1 gal
Length
96" (over splash guard)
Height
44.3" (above windshield, at unladen weight)
Width
37.3" (above hand lever)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled
814 lbs
1)
Permitted total weight
1,234 lbs
Payload (with standard equipment)
421 lbs

1) With all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refueled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.

Design your R 18 Classic

Discover our customization suggestions or design your own R 18 Classic with our extensive range of special and original BMW Motorrad accessories.

Discover our customization suggestions or design your own R 18 Classic with our extensive range of special and original BMW Motorrad accessories.

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