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
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”
38.2”
942 lbs
1,389 lbs
448 lbs
1) With all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refueled with at min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
