BMW R 18 100th Anniversary (2023)

For the first time ever, BMW Motorrad presents two special models to mark its 100-year anniversary: the R nineT 100 Years and the R 18 100 Years.

These exclusive limited edition motorcycles pay tribute to the iconic heritage of BMW’s air-cooled boxer engine, which has been a defining feature of their motorcycles since 1923. The R 18 100 Years boasts an impressive 67 kW (91 hp) boxer engine with the largest displacement ever installed by BMW Motorrad.

As you fire up the big boxer and feel its raw power coursing through the chassis, it’s clear that this is a motorcycle designed to deliver unadulterated riding pleasure. With a focus on purist, no-frills technology and a classic chrome finish, the R 18 100 Years embodies the spirit of BMW’s early days as a manufacturer of motorcycles.

BMW has produced only 1,923 units of these special edition models, each one a testament to the enduring legacy of its iconic boxer engine.

Key Specifications

Engine Type	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer,Pushrod-actuated OHVw/ 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)	760.5 lbs / 345 kg
Seat Height	27.2 inches / 690 mm

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All Specifications

Make & Model

Model	BMW R 18 100th Anniversary
Year	2023

Engine

Engine Type	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer,Pushrod-actuated OHVw/ 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
Engine Management System	Fuel injection, 48 mm Throttle valves
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	Constant-mesh 6-speed
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, Final Drive 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	Cantilevered spring-preload adjustable shock
Rear Suspension Travel	3.5 inches / 90 mm
Rake	32.7
Trail	57.3

Wheels & Brakes

Wheels	Spoked
Front Wheel/Rim Size	3.5 x 19
Front Tire Size	120/70 R 19 or B 19 (manufacturer-dependent)
Rear Wheel/Rim Size	5.0 x 16
Rear Tire Size	180/65 B 16
Front Brakes	2X 300mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 300mm disc
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)

Dimension & Weights

Overall Length	2440 mm / 96 in
Overall Width	964 mm / 37.9 in with mirrors
Seat Height	27.2 inches / 690 mm
Wheelbase	68.1 inches / 1731 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.2 US gallons / 16.0 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight	760.5 lbs / 345 kg

Features

Four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine
Pushrod-actuated OHV
Two camshafts
4 valves per cylinder
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
EU5 exhaust standard
Air-cooled engine
67 kW (91 hp) boxer engine
Classic Chrome paintwork and surface concept
High-gloss chrome surfaces
White double lining
Option 719 seat upholstered in bicolour combination black/oxblood
Diamond embossing on seat
Avus Black colour scheme on engine, transmission housing, and rear axle drive
Chrome parts from the Chrome design option
Limited to 1923 units each (R nineT Roadster and R 18 Cruiser)

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