Data & equipment
As a traditional bagger motorcycle, the R 18 B makes a clear statement with its Big Boxer. Learn all about the technical data here.
Technical data
Engine
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
107.1 mm x 100 mm
1802 cc
67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm
158 Nm at 3,000 rpm
9.6:1
Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller
Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Over 180 km/h
5.8 l
Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity)
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Single-disc dry clutch
6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Drive shaft
Suspension/brakes
Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes
Telescopic fork
Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut
120 mm / 120 mm
1,695 mm
183.5 mm
62.7°
Cast aluminium front wheel
3.5 x 19"
5.0 x 16"
120/70 R19
180/65 B16
Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)
Dimensions/weights
720 mm
1,700 mm
approx. 24 l
approx. 4 l
2,560 mm
1,400 mm
970 mm
398 kg
630 kg
232 kg
1) According to Directive (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with at min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
