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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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
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
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°
Aluminum cast wheel on front wheel
3.50 x 19"
4.00 x 16"
120/70 R19
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)
720 mm
approx. 16 l
approx. 4 l
345 kg
560 kg
215 kg
1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.