Data and equipment

The BMW R 18 Classic

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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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
Spoke wheels
1)
Rim, front
3.50 x 19"
Rim, rear
5.00 x 16"
Tyre, front
120/70 R19
Tyre, rear
180/65 B16
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)

1) Front only

Dimensions / weights

Seat height at unladen weight
730 mm
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
1,695 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
369 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
191 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.

Design your R 18 Classic

Discover our individualisation suggestions or design your own R 18 Classic with our extensive range of special and original BMW Motorrad accessories.

Discover our individualisation suggestions or design your own R 18 Classic with our extensive range of special and original BMW Motorrad accessories.

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