The new BMW R 18

Soul is all that matters

The R 18 invokes our history and the iconic hallmarks of our brand which we have worked very hard on. A legacy that we live by every day in the spirit of #SoulFuel. The result: a cruiser full of character featuring a boxer engine with the highest cubic capacity we have ever built, plus timeless design features.

The design of the R 18

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R 18 First Edition

The double striping and chrome design option are characteristic of the First Edition, as are the sticker and logo.

R 18

The basic version of the R 18 in Black storm metallic insists on purity.

A cruiser at first glance

The flyline is elongated and low. The double-cradle steel frame covers the powerful, sculpted engine that underlines the impressive presence of the bike. Riders also have a number of custom equipment options: the R 18 is scaled back to its core to allow for full customisation.

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The long fishtail rear silencer also emphasises the cruiser silhouette.

We see the imposing 1802 ccm two-cylinder boxer engine of the R 18.

The open drive shaft: another hallmark from the history of BMW Motorrad.

We see the puristic fork bridge of the R 18.

3 years warranty

Ride on & on & on. We're giving you an extra year.

Now there's a 3 year warranty on all motorcycles.

Experience the sound of the R 18

We have counted on the boxer since 1923 – by conviction. The 1802 ccm two-cylinder boxer engine of the R 18 is the boxer with the most displacement that we have ever built. It delivers its maximum torque of 158 Nm at 3000 min^-1. From 2000 bis 4000 min^-1, it always delivers over 150 Nm, meaning a consistently high torque with the typical running characteristics of a boxer. At 4750 min^-1, the Big Boxer delivers 67 kW (91 hp). Thereby combining its core tradition with modern technology. For pure emotion on the road.

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