Data and equipment

The BMW R 18

The R 18 combines many iconic hallmarks of our history, such as the open Cardan shaft. We have worked these characteristic features over and brought them into the present. Find out all about the technical data and the standard equipment 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

Aluminum cast wheel on front wheel

Rim, front

3.50 x 19"

Rim, rear

5.00 x 18''

Tire, front

120/70 R19

Tire, rear

180/55 B18

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)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height at unladen weight

28.3"

Inner leg curve at unladen weight

65.9"

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

760.5 lbs

Permitted total weight

1,234 lbs

Payload (with standard equipment)

474 lbs

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

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