Data and equipment

The BMW R 18

The R18 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

67 kW (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

163 Nm 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

Exhaust emission standards

EU 5+

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed

180 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC

5.6 l

CO2 emission based on WMTC

129 g/km

Fuel type

Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Stationary noise

94 dB(A)

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet alternator with 600 W (nominal power)

Battery

12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch

Gearbox

Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing

Drive

Cardan

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

120 mm / 90 mm

Wheelbase

1,731 mm

Castor

150 mm

Steering head angle

57.3°

Wheels

Aluminum cast wheel on front wheel

Rim, front

3.50 x 19"

Rim, rear

5.00 x 18''

Tyre, front

120/70 R19

Tyre, 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

720 mm

Inner leg curve at unladen weight

1,675 mm

Usable tank volume

approx. 16 l

Reserve

approx. 4 l

Length

2,440 mm (over splash guard)

Height

1,126 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)

Width

949 mm (above hand lever)

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled

345 kg

Permitted total weight

560 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)

215 kg

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