BMW R 18 Classic (2021)

The BMW R 18 Classic is a nostalgic touring bike that embodies the spirit of its iconic predecessors. Featuring a large windscreen, passenger seat, and saddle bags, this cruiser exudes classic style while delivering a purist riding experience.

At its heart lies the Big Boxer engine, a two-cylinder boxer powerplant boasting an impressive 1,802 cc displacement and a peak output of 67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm. With over 150 Nm of torque available from just 2,000 to 4,000 rpm, this potent machine is designed for supreme cruising.

As the second member of BMW’s new R 18 model series, the Classic variant is positioned as a more refined and luxurious take on the original design. Its blend of classic design and contemporary technology creates a truly unique riding experience that combines good vibrations with an epicentre of riding pleasure – the boxer engine.

Key Specifications

Engine Type	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer,Pushrod-actuated OHVwith two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity	110 cubic inches / 1802 cc
Max Power	67 kw / 91 hp
Max Torque	116 ft-lb / 158 nm
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.2 US gallons / 16.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)	804.6 lbs / 365 kg
Seat Height	27.9 inches / 710 mm

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All Specifications

Make & Model

Model	BMW R 18 Classic
Year	2021

Engine

Engine Type	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer,Pushrod-actuated OHVwith two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement	110 cubic inches / 1802 cc
Bore x Stroke	107.1 X 100 mm
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Max Horsepower	67 kw / 91 hp
Max Torque	116 ft-lb / 158 nm
Lubrication System	Wet sump
Cooling System	Air/water cooled
Fuel	Premium unleaded (95-98 RON)

Performance

Top Speed

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Transmission

Clutch	Hydraulically activated single-disc dry clutch
Gearbox	6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Primary Drive Ratio	1.16
Gear Ratios	1st 2,438 / 2nd 1,696 / 3rd 1,296 / 4th 1,065 / 5th 0,903 / 6th 0,784
Final Drive	Shaft, 3.091

Electrical & Electronics System

Battery	12/26 V/Ah maintenance-free
Starter	Electric, 1.5 kW
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Type	Construction type double-loop steel tube frame
Front Suspension	49 mm Telescopic fork, Non-adjustable
Front Suspension Travel	4.7 inches / 120 mm
Rear Suspension	Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Rear Suspension Travel	3.5 inches / 90 mm
Rake	32.7
Trail	57.3

Wheels & Brakes

Wheels	Spoked
Front Wheel/Rim Size	3.0 x 16
Front Tire Size	130/90 B16
Rear Wheel/Rim Size	5.0 x 16
Rear Tire Size	180/65 B16
Front Brakes	2x 300mm discs, 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)

Dimension & Weights

Overall Length	2440 mm / 36 in
Overall Width	964 mm / 37.9 in with mirrors
Seat Height	27.9 inches / 710 mm
Wheelbase	68.1 inches / 1731 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.2 US gallons / 16.0 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight	804.6 lbs / 365 kg

Features

Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine
Pushrod-actuated OHV with two camshafts
4 valves per cylinder
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
EU5 exhaust standard
Large windscreen
Passenger seat
Saddle bags
Additional LED headlights
16-inch front wheel
Air-cooled boxer engine
Displacement of 1,802 cc
Peak output of 67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm
Over 150 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 4,000 rpm
Double-loop steel tube frame
Rear swinging arm with enclosed axle drive in rigid-frame look
Telescopic fork with fork sleeves
Cantilever suspension strut
Wire-spoked wheels

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