Data & equipment
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 and here.
Technical data
Engine
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
107.1 mm x 100 mm
1,802 cm³
67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm
158 Nm at 3,000 rpm
9.6 : 1
Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas
Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Over 180 km/h
6.151 l
129 g/km
Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Single-disk dry clutch
6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Drive shaft
Suspension / brakes
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Telescopic fork
Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
120 mm / 90 mm
1,731 mm
150 mm
57.3°
Spoke wheel
3.00" x 16"
5.00" x 16"
130/90 B16
180/65 B16
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
710 mm
1,655 mm
16 l
Approx. 4 l
2,440 mm
1,342 mm
1,397 mm
964 mm
365 kg
560 kg
195 kg
1) According to Directive (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity. 90% of the usable tank capacity.