Class: heritage / cruiser
Production: April 2020+
BMW R18 (Europe, USA), 2025+
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | April 2020-2024 | Name: BMW R18 Parts Catalog Code: 0L11 |
| Europe | 08/2024+ | Name: BMW R18 Parts Catalog Code: 0N71 |
| Europe | October 2020-2024 | Name: BMW R18 Classic Parts Catalog Code: 0L21 |
| Europe | 08/2024+ | Name: BMW R18 Classic Parts Catalog Code: 0N81 |
| Europe | July 2021+ | Name: BMW R18 B Parts Catalog Code: 0L31 |
| Europe | July 2021+ | Name: BMW R18 Transcontinental Parts Catalog Code: 0L41 |
| Europe | May 2023-2024 | Name: BMW R18 Roctane Parts Catalog Code: 0N61 |
| Europe | 08/2024+ | Name: BMW R18 Roctane Parts Catalog Code: 0N91 |
| USA | April 2020-2024 | Name: BMW R18 Parts Catalog Code: 0L13 |
| USA | 08/2024+ | Name: BMW R18 Parts Catalog Code: 0N73 |
| USA | October 2020-2024 | Name: BMW R18 Classic Parts Catalog Code: 0L23 |
| USA | 08/2024+ | Name: BMW R18 Classic Parts Catalog Code: 0N83 |
| USA | July 2021+ | Name: BMW R18 B Parts Catalog Code: 0L33 |
| USA | July 2021+ | Name: BMW R18 Transcontinental Parts Catalog Code: 0L43 |
| USA | May 2023-2024 | Name: BMW R18 Roctane Parts Catalog Code: 0N63 |
| USA | 08/2024+ | Name: BMW R18 Roctane Parts Catalog Code: 0N93 |
Electronic equipment BMW R18 (basic & optional):
- ABS
- ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
- Riding Mode
- Cruise Control
- Reverser
- HSC (Hill Start Control)
- Heated grips
- DBC (Dynamic Brake Control)
- Adaptive Headlight
- Keyless Ride
Specifications
BMW R18: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2440 mm / 96,1 in — R18, R18 Classic 2560 mm / 100,8 in — R18 B 2640 mm / 103,9 in — R18 Transcontinental 2615 mm / 102,9 in — R18 Roctane |
| Overall width | 964 mm / 37,9 in — R18, R18 Classic 949 mm / 37,3 in — R18, R18 Classic (2025+) 1040 mm / 40,9 in — R18 B, R18 Transcontinental 970 mm / 38,2 in — R18 B (2025+) 982 mm / 38,7 in — R18 Roctane |
| Overall height | 1232 mm / 48,5 in – R18 1126 mm / 44,3 in – R18 / Classic (2025+) 1342 mm / 52,8 in – R18 Classic 1400 mm / 55,1 in — R18 B 1500 mm / 59,0 in — R18 Transcontinental 1294 mm / 50,9 in — R18 Roctane |
| Seat height | 690 mm / 27,1 in – standard R18, optional low R18 Classic 710 mm / 31,7 in – standard R18 Classic, optional high R18 720 mm / 28,3 in — R18 B, Roctane, R18 (2025+) 730 mm / 28,7 in — R18 Classic (2025+) 740 mm / 29,1 in — R18 Transcontinental |
| Wheelbase | 1731 mm / 68,1 in — R18, R18 Classic 1695 mm / 66,7 in — R18 B, R18 Transcontinental 1720 mm / 67,7 in — R18 Roctane |
| Ground clearance | |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 345 kg / 760 lbs – R18 365 kg / 805 lbs – R18 Classic 369 kg / 813 lbs – R18 Classic (2025+) 398 kg / 877 lbs — R18 B 427 kg / 941 lbs — R18 Transcontinental 374 kg / 824 lbs – R18 Roctane |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams |
| Front suspension, travel | 49 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm / 4,7 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with monoshock (adjustable spring pre-load), 90 mm / 3,5 in — R18, R18 Classic, Roctane Swingarm with monoshock (electrohydraulic spring preload with automatic ride compensation), 120 mm / 4,7 in — R18 B, R18 Transcontinental |
| Front tire size | 120/70 R19 – R18, R18 B, Transcontinental, R18 Classic (2025+) 130/90 B16 – R18 Classic 120/70 B21 – R18 Roctane |
| Rear tire size | 180/65 B16 180/55 B18 – R18 Roctane, R18 (2025+), R18 B (2025+) |
| Front brake | Double disc, 300 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper (ABS) |
| Fuel capacity | 16,0 l / 4,22 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) — R18, R18 Classic, Roctane 24,0 l / 6,34 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) — R18 B, R18 Transcontinental |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,6 l / 100 km (42 US mpg)1 — R18, R18 Classic 5,8 l / 100 km (40 US mpg)2 — R18 B, R18 Transcontinental |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) |
| Bore & Stroke | 107,1 x 100,0 mm |
| Displacement | 1802 cm³ (109,96 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 91,0 hp (67,0 kW) / 4750 rpm |
| Max. torque | 158,0 Nm (16,0 kg-m) / 3000 rpm 163,0 Nm (16,5 kg-m) / 3000 rpm – 2025+ |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,8 sec.3 |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph)4 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel injection |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.438 1.696 1.296 1.065 0.903 0.784 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | BMS-0 with twin spark |
| Alternator | Three-phase generator, 14V / 600W — R18, R18 Classic, Roctane Three-phase generator, 14V / 660W — R18 B, R18 Transcontinental |
| Battery capacity | 12V-26Ah |
Images
BMW R18: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW R18: video.
Manuals
BMW R18 / R18 Classic: documentation.
- BMW R18: Rider’s Manual
- BMW R18 Classic: Rider’s Manual
- BMW R18 B: Rider’s Manual
- BMW R18 Transcontinental: Rider’s Manual
- BMW R18 Roctane: Rider’s Manual