ClassicModel year 2025Global version
BMW R 18 Classic

BMW R 18 Classic

Classic · 1802 cc

PriceNot recorded
Variant
R 18 Classic

Specifications

Engine5 items

Rated power
91hpSource wording: 91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Bore × stroke
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Engine displacement
1802ccSource wording: 1,802 cc
Maximum torque
162.7NmSource wording: 120 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 : 1

Other declared specifications24 items

Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Maximum speed
111 mph
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 600 W (nominal power)
Drive
Cardan shaft drive
Front wheel location / suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear wheel location / suspension
Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut
Suspension travel, front / rear
4.7" / 3.5"
Castor
5.9"
Rim, front
3.50 x 19"
Rim, rear
5.00 x 16"
Tire, front
120/70 R19
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Seat height at unladen weight
28.7"
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
66.7"
Usable tank volume
approx. 4.2 gal
Reserve
approx. 1 gal
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled
814 lbs 1)
Permitted total weight
1,234 lbs
Payload (with standard equipment)
421 lbs

Equipment1 items

battery
12 V / 26 Ah

Fuel and transmission2 items

clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Transmission
Constant-mesh 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing

Chassis, brakes and suspension4 items

Frame
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams
Steering angle
57.3°
Wheels
Spoke wheels 1)
system ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)

Dimensions and weight4 items

Wheelbase (as stated in source)
68.1"
Length (as stated in source)
96" (over splash guard)
Height (as stated in source)
44.3" (above windshield, at unladen weight)
Width (as stated in source)
37.3" (above hand lever)

Sources

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