R 18 Transcontinental
2025 R 18 Transcontinental

As shown $24,395 MSRP
Available in 2025

European model shown. 

European model shown. 

MSRP excludes destination & handling fee of $895, tax, title, license and registration. BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Break-In Service (“600 Mile Service”) is included with each new 2025 BMW motorcycle. Time and mileage limits apply (maximum 6 months from the In-Service date or maximum 750 miles, whichever comes first). See your authorized BMW Motorrad dealer for complete details and scheduling.

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The BMW R 18 Transcontinental

The BMW R 18 Transcontinental
The stylish way to travel

Wherever it goes, it is the focal point. The BMW R 18 Transcontinental is a modern interpretation of a classic, with an imposing appearance, striking design, and exclusive equipment. Powered by a big boxer engine, it offers a uniquely confident riding experience – unmistakeable sound included. If you prefer an even bolder look, you’ll surely enjoy the extroverted paint options. When touring, it doesn’t get any more stylish than this. Nor any more comfortable in our opinion. With its high-end technology, it is perfectly equipped for traveling in style.

Enjoy in Style

The choice is yours

Choose the right paint and emphasize your own personal style.

    Build Your Own

    Blackstorm metallic

    Bold styling: even the base version of the R 18 Transcontinental is impressive.

    Two-tone Dragonfire Red Metallic

    Blending in is not your thing: with this extroverted styling, you’re sure to be seen wherever you go.

    Option 719 Tanzanite

    The styling with Blue Planet Metallic/Asian Blue Metallic demonstrates: the R 18 Transcontinental is here to take the world by storm.

    Welcome to First Class

    Welcome to First Class

    With a large fender and a prominent front end, it exudes a sense of size and sophistication – the miles seem to fly by effortlessly. The 6.3 gallon tank, the wind deflectors, and the floorboards show: the R 18 Transcontinental allows for stylish and casual travel. The high-quality topcase with a backrest makes the experience even more comfortable for your passenger.

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    Highlights for modern travel

    Comfortable handling, exclusive equipment, and high-end technology: the R 18 Transcontinental has everything you would expect from a BMW bike. The highlights include, for example, the 180-watt booster of the optional Marshall Gold Series Stage 2, the large TFT display, and the wind deflectors, which are attached to the engine protection bars.

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    Power Reserve
    Power Reserve display as a traditional round instrument.
    Available Marshall Gold Series Stage 2
    Installed Marshall speakers.
    Cockpit
    The cockpit boasts the analog round instruments and the TFT display.
    Smooth travels with Active Cruise Control
    We see the R 18 Transcontinental with the Active Cruise Control system.
    Passenger seat
    Passenger seat with comfortable backrest.
    TFT display
    TFT display of the R 18 Transcontinental.
    Front trim panel
    The front trim panel of the R 18 Transcontinental.
    Wind deflectors
    Wind deflector of the R 18 Transcontinental.
    Power Reserve display as a traditional round instrument.
    Installed Marshall speakers.
    The cockpit boasts the analog round instruments and the TFT display.
    We see the R 18 Transcontinental with the Active Cruise Control system.
    Passenger seat with comfortable backrest.
    TFT display of the R 18 Transcontinental.
    The front trim panel of the R 18 Transcontinental.
    Wind deflector of the R 18 Transcontinental.
    Power Reserve display as a traditional round instrument.
    Installed Marshall speakers.
    The cockpit boasts the analog round instruments and the TFT display.
    We see the R 18 Transcontinental with the Active Cruise Control system.
    Passenger seat with comfortable backrest.
    TFT display of the R 18 Transcontinental.
    The front trim panel of the R 18 Transcontinental.
    Wind deflector of the R 18 Transcontinental.

    Eating up the miles

    Eating up the miles

    Hop on and ride: the R 18 Transcontinental offers high level of comfort and control. The standard and optional equipment features are intended to help you to maintain your distance or speed, and can offer assistance on hills or when reversing. The optional central locking system for the case and topcase is not only practical, but also offers protection for the things that are important to you when you’re on the road.

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    Experience Quality

    • R 18 Transcontinental

      R 18 Transcontinental

    Impressive power

    Even when only starting it up, you can understand how the big boxer earned its name. The 1,802-cc engine offers 91 hp at 4,750 rpm. With its typical boxer power development you can rely on at least 110 lb-ft of torque  between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm. The powerful torque and excellent responsiveness provide an enjoyable ride over long distances – relaxed, but never monotonous.

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    1802
    cc displacement
    29.1
    inch seat height
    120
    lb-ft torque at 3,000 rpm
    6.3
    gallon tank volume (approx.)
    Air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine
    Data and equipment

    Stage yourself

    Travel your way

    The R 18 Transcontinental is an imposing bike for unforgettable travel experiences. It’s also ready for you to make it your own. Thanks to the exclusive accessories from Roland Sands Design and the genuine BMW Motorrad optional accessories, you can configure it exactly how you want it.

    The R 18 Transcontinental is an imposing bike for unforgettable travel experiences. It’s also ready for you to make it your own. Thanks to the exclusive accessories from Roland Sands Design and the genuine BMW Motorrad optional accessories, you can configure it exactly how you want it.

    3 year warranty

    Ride on and on and on.

    Get up to 3-years or 36,000 miles warranty on all new motorcycles. 

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    Two people enjoying the lovely view in their BMW Motorrad clothing

    Find your look

    In our online BMW Motorrad clothing shop, you can find the right clothes for your next trip. Be it a sporty or a modern look, all of the clothes have a few things in common: style, innovation and quality. Find your favorite pieces and order them online, or visit your local BMW Motorrad partner to see them for yourself.

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