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2024 BMW R 18Classic

Motorcycle

ICONIC. NOSTALGIC. SOULFUEL.

The R 18 Classic is a modern cruiser with a nostalgic sense of BMW design. It reminds one of the first BMW cruisers suitable for touring. It also invokes timeless marks of our motorcycle history. The heart of the machine is obviously the boxer engine with the most displacement we have ever built. It is designed for relaxing tours and pure enjoyment. Consistently developed history – simply put:

Starting at $17,995 MSRP
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Specs and Features

Engine
Design
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft.
Bore x stroke
4.2” x 3.9”
Capacity
1,802 cc
Horsepower
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Max. torque
116 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 : 1
Fuel delivery
Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition
Emission control
Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
over 111 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutch
Gears
6-speed transmission
Secondary drive
Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame
Double-cradle steel frame
Front suspension / spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear-wheel guide / spring elements
Steel swingarm with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear
4.7" / 3.5"
Wheelbase
68.1”
Caster
5.9”
Steering head angle
57.3°
Wheels
Spoked wheel
Rim dimensions, front
3.00" x 16"
Rim dimensions, rear
5.00" x 16"
Tire, front
130/90 B16
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at, unladen weight
28.0”
Rider step length unladen
65.2”
Usable tank capacity
Approx. 4.2 gal
of which is reserve
1.0 gal
Length
96.1”
Height (excluding mirrors)
52.8”
Height (above windshield, at DIN empty weight)
55.0"
Width (with mirror)
38.0
Unladen weight, fully fueled/road-ready
805 lbs 1)
Max. permitted weight
1,234.6 lbs.
Max. load (with standard equipment)
430 lbs
Seat with passenger seat
The seat bench consists of two individual seats.
Boxer with pushrods
Built with conviction, for over 95 years: The R stands for boxer.
LED additional lights
Typical nostalgic touring bike: two auxiliary lights.
Footboards
These provide a relaxed and comfortable ride, as the overall appearance of the bike already suggests.
Windshield
The large windshield protects the rider from the wind and weather.
Round exhaust pipe, open driveshaft, double cradle frame
Historic influence, newly interpreted for today.
Black tank and bolted logo.
The black tank is one of the icons of BMW Motorrad history..
Saddlebags
The soft bags have 4.1 gallons of space for things you might need on a trip.

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(775) 355-0655

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