The R 18 Classic brings to mind the icons of our history and the qualities of early touring cruisers. We brought these qualities back to life. Learn all about the technical data here.
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67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
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
163 Nm at 3,000 rpm
9.6 : 1
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
EU 5+
180 km/h
5.6 l
129 g/km
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
94 dB(A)
Permanent magnet alternator with 600 W (nominal power)
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Single-disc dry clutch
Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Cardan
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams
Telescopic fork
Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut
120 mm / 90 mm
1,731 mm
150 mm
57.3°
Spoke wheels
3.50 x 19"
5.00 x 16"
120/70 R19
180/65 B16
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)
730 mm
1,695 mm
approx. 16 l
approx. 4 l
2,440 mm (over splash guard)
1,126 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)
949 mm (above hand lever)
369 kg
560 kg
191 kg