DATA & EQUIPMENT
THE BMW R 18
The R18 combines many iconic hallmarks of our history such as the open drive shaft. We have worked these characteristic features over and brought them into the present. Learn all about the technical data and standard equipment here.
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine
Type
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore / stroke
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Capacity
1802 cm³
Ratet output
67 kW at 4750 rpm
Max. torque
158 Nm at 3000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 :1
Mixture control
Emission control
Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
over 180 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
5.6 L/100km
CO2 emission based on WMTC
Fuel type
Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) ROZ 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutch
Gearbox
6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Drive
Shaft drive
Traction Control
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front wheel location / suspension
120 mm
Rear wheel location / suspension
90 mm
Suspension travel, front / rear
Telescopic fork/Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Wheelbase
1731 mm
Castor
150 mm
Steering head angel
57,3°
Wheels
Spoke wheel (front only)
Rim dimensions, front
3,5 cm x 19 cm
Rim dimensions, rear
5,0 cm x 16 cm
Tyre, front
120/70 R 19
Tyre, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed callipers
Brake, rear
Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
ABS Pro
Dimensions / weights
Seat height
690 mm
Inner leg curve
1630 mm
Usable tank volume
approx. 16 L
Reserve
approx. 4 L
Length
2440 mm
Height (excl. mirrors)
1126 mm
Width (excl. mirrors)
964 mm
Dry weight
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
345 kg 1)
Permitted total weight
560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
215 kg
