Data & equipment

The 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.

Technical data

Engine

Design

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

Displacement

1802 cc

Nominal capacity

67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm

Max. torque

158 Nm at 3,000 rpm

Compression ratio

9.6:1

Fuel preparation

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

Emission control

Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter

Mileage / consumption

Maximum speed

Over 180 km/h

Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC

5.8 l

Fuel type

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

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity)

Battery

12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch

Transmission

6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing

Secondary drive

Drive shaft

Suspension/brakes

Frame

Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes

Front suspension/spring elements

Telescopic fork

Rear-wheel guide/spring elements

Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut

Spring travel, front / rear

120 mm / 120 mm

Wheelbase

1,695 mm

Castor

183.5 mm

Steering head angle

62.7°

Wheels

Cast aluminium front wheel

Rim dimensions, front

3.5 x 19"

Rim dimensions, rear

5.0 x 16"

Tyre, front

120/70 R19

Tyre, rear

180/65 B16

Brake, front

Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)

Dimensions/weights

Seat height at vehicle kerb weight

720 mm

Inner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight

1,700 mm

Usable tank capacity

approx. 24 l

Of which reserve

approx. 4 l

Length (above spray guard)

2,560 mm

Height (above windscreen, at DIN vehicle kerb weight)

1,400 mm

Width (across hand levers)

970 mm

Vehicle kerb weight, road-ready, fully fuelled

398 kg

1)

Permitted total weight

630 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)

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.

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