Data & equipment
The R 18 Transcontinental with its Big Boxer has been completely geared towards eating up the miles. Learn all about the technical data here.
Technical data
Engine
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
107.1 mm x 100 mm
1,802 cc
91 HP at 4,750 rpm
116 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
9.6 :1
Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller
Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Over 111 mph
Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity)
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Single-disc dry clutch
6-speed transmission
Drive shaft
Suspension/brakes
Double-cradle tubular steel frame
Telescopic fork
Steel swingarm with central shock strut
4.7" / 4.7"
66.7”
7.2”
62.7°
Cast aluminum front wheel
3.5 x 19"
5.0 x 16"
120/70 R19
180/65 B16
Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)
Dimensions/weights
29.1”
67.3”
approx. 6.3 gallon
approx. 1.0 gallon
104“
59.1”
2.8”
942 lbs
1,389 lbs
448 lbs
1) According to Directive (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with at min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
