The BMW R 18

Soul is all that matters.

The R 18 invokes our history and the iconic hallmarks of our brand which we have worked very hard on. A legacy that we live by every day in the spirit of #SoulFuel. The result: a cruiser full of character featuring a boxer engine with the highest cubic capacity we have ever built, plus timeless design features.

We see two motorcyclists in the sunshine.

The design of the R 18

Your style counts

The R 18 is now available in a range of new paint colors. The choice is yours.

Build Your Own

Black Storm Metallic

The basic version of the R 18 in Black Storm Metallic insists on purity.

Mars Red Metallic

The R 18 with Mars Red Metallic paint makes a clear statement.

Manhattan Metallic Matte

Engine and transmission in Nürburg Silver, polished aluminum parts and high-gloss chrome handlebars lend the R 18 contemporary characteristics.

Option 719 Mineral White <etallic

This exclusive color combination with unmissable highlights in gold lends elegance and grandeur to your R 18.

Option 719 Galaxy Dust Metallic/Titansilver 2 Metallic

The R 18 featuring effect paint shimmering between blue and violet with silver contrast surfaces immediately catches the eye.

A cruiser at first glance.

The flyline is elongated and low. The double-cradle steel frame covers the powerful, sculpted engine that underlines the impressive presence of the bike. Riders also have a number of custom equipment options: the R 18 is scaled back to its core to allow for full customization.

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We see the machined engine housing of the R 18.

Available 2-Tone-Black cylinder head covers.

The long fishtail silencers also emphasize the cruiser silhouette.

The imposing 1802 cc two-cylinder boxer engine of the R 18.

The open driveshaft: another hallmark from the history of BMW Motorrad.

We see the fork bridge in its purist form on the R 18.

Make your personal cruiser

Our Option 719 opens up a host of opportunities to lend the R 18 a personal touch. The Option 719 Bicolor Icon cast wheel completes the bike’s high-grade look. The Option 719 seat made of black artificial leather with diamond embossing and seams as well as embroidered BMW badge makes the ride even more stylish and comfortable.

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Experience the sound of the R 18

We have counted on the boxer since 1923 with conviction. The 1,802 cc two-cylinder boxer engine of the R 18 is the highest displacement boxer that BMW has ever built. It delivers a maximum torque of 116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm. At 4,750 rpm, the Big Boxer delivers 91 hp combining its core tradition with modern technology for pure emotion on the road.

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1,802

Capacity: 1,802 cc

116

Torque: 116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm