Data and equipment

BMW R 18 B

As a traditional bagger motorcycle, the R 18 B makes a clear statement with its Big Boxer. Learn all about the technical data here.

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Engine

Rated output

67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm

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

Bore x stroke

107.1 mm x 100 mm

Capacity

1,802 cc

Max. torque

163 Nm at 3,000 rpm

Compression ratio

9.6 : 1

Mixture control

Electronic intake manifold fuel injection / digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller

Exhaust emission standards

EU 5

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed

180 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC

5.8 l

CO2 emission based on WMTC

134 g/km

Fuel type

Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal power)

Battery

12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch

Gearbox

6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing

Drive

Shaft drive

Chassis / brakes

Frame

Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams

Front wheel location / suspension

Telescopic fork

Rear wheel location / suspension

Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut

Suspension travel, front / rear

120 mm / 120 mm

Wheelbase

1,695 mm

Castor

183.5 mm

Steering head angle

62.7°

Rim, front

3.50 x 19"

Rim, rear

5.00 x 18''

Tyre, front

120/70 R19

Tyre, rear

180/55 B18

Brake, front

Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integral)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height at unladen weight

720 mm

Inner leg curve at unladen weight

1,700 mm

Usable tank volume

approx. 24 l

Reserve

approx. 4 l

Length

2,560 mm (over splash guard)

Height

1,400 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)

Width

970 mm (above hand lever)

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled

398 kg

Permitted total weight

630 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)

232 kg

1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.

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