BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024)

The 2024 R 18 Transcontinental offers you exclusive and luxurious traveling. As a member of the R 18 family it represents BMW Motorrad’s tradition and is deeply rooted in the here and now: its unmistakable front end with the tall windscreen and the mighty Big Boxer promise a comfortable, powerful ride for miles. The automatic load compensation feature accurately adapts the chassis to the load applicable to the motorcycle. And thanks to it being prepared for customizing you can define your R 18 Transcontinental according to what you will discover on every trip: yourself. Simply put: classic #SoulFuel. 

Key Specifications

Engine Type	Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft
Engine Capacity	1,802 cc
Max Power	91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Max Torque	116 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm 157.2 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed	111 mph / 178.6 kmph
Fuel Tank Capacity	27.6 L 7.3 US gallons
Weight (Wet/Kerb)	942 lbs / 427.2 kg
Seat Height	29.1 inches / 739 mm

All Specifications

Make & Model

Model	BMW R 18 Transcontinental
Year	2024

Engine

Engine Type	Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft
Displacement	1,802 cc
Bore x Stroke	107.1mm x 100 mm
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Number of Cylinders	2
Max Horsepower	91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Max Torque	116 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm 157.2 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Engine Management System	Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller
Cooling System	Air / Oil cooled
Fuel	Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI

Performance

Top Speed

over 111 mph / 178.6 kmph

Transmission

Clutch	Single-disk dry clutch
Gearbox	6-speed transmission
Final Drive	Shaft drive

Electrical & Electronics System

Battery	12 V / 26 Ah
Alternator/Generator	Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Headlight Type	LED
Taillight Type	LED
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Type	Double-cradle tubular steel frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Suspension Travel	4.7 inches / 119.3 mm
Rear Suspension	Steel twin-sided swing arm, central shock strut
Rear Suspension Travel	4.7 inches / 119.3 mm

Wheels & Brakes

Wheels	Cast aluminum front wheel
Front Wheel/Rim Size	3.5 x 19 inches
Front Tire Size	120/70 R19
Rear Wheel/Rim Size	5.00 x 16″
Rear Tire Size	180/65 B16
Front Brakes	Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)

Dimension & Weights

Overall Length	104 inches / 2641 mm
Overall Width	38.2 inches / 970 mm
Overall Height	59.1 inches / 1501 mm (above windscreen, at DIN vehicle curb weight)
Seat Height	29.1 inches / 739 mm
Wheelbase	66.7 inches / 1694 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	27.6 L / 7.3 US gallons
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight	942 lbs / 427.2 kg
Max Load Capacity	1389 lbs / 630 kg

Equipment

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2024 Colour Options

• Racing Blue Metallic
• Option 719 Moonstone
• Black Storm Metallic
• Manhattan Metallic Matte