BMW R18
BMW R18 First Edition | |
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Parent company | BMW |
| Production | 2020– |
| Class | cruiser |
| Engine | 1,802 cc (110.0 cu in) two-cylinder boxer |
| Bore / stroke | 107.1 mm × 100 mm (4.22 in × 3.94 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 :1 |
| Top speed | over 179 km/h (111 mph) |
| Power | 90 hp (67 kW) @ 4,750 rpm |
| Torque | 158 N⋅m (117 lbf⋅ft) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Transmission | Dry clutch, 6-speed, shaft drive |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork, Rear: double swingarm with central shock strut |
| Brakes | Dual disc front, single disc rear (ABS) |
| Tires | Front: 120/70 R 19 Rear: 180/65 B 16 |
| Rake, trail | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,731 mm (68.1 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,440 mm (96 in) W: 964 mm (38.0 in) H: 1,232 mm (48.5 in) |
| Seat height | 690 mm (27 in) |
| Weight | 345 kg (761 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.6 L/100 km; 50 mpg‑imp (42 mpg‑US) |
The BMW R 18 is a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad and was officially introduced in April 2020 and launched in September 2020 in Germany. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an official introduction at the BMW dealers was not possible, therefore it was presented virtually on the internet.