2023 BMW R18 Classic: INSTANT CLASSIC. INSTANT FUN.
Introducing the 2023 BMW R18 Classic…
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: #SoulFuel.
The R 18 Classic brings to mind the icons of our history and the qualities of early touring cruisers. We brought these qualities back to life.
2023 BMW R18 Classic Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- 1802cc capacity
- 116lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
- 28.0 inch seat height
- 91hp @ 4,750 rpm
2023 BMW R18 Classic Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
THE DESIGN OF THE R 18 CLASSIC
A cruiser inspired by icons
Streamlined silhouette, high-quality details: The R 18 Classic attracts all eyes to it.
THE HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
The drop-shaped tank and elongated exhaust are icons from our history and emphasize the traditional BMW design of the R 18 Classic. Its double cradle steel frame envelopes the enormous sculptured boxer engine that turns every mile into an experience.
- Seat with passenger seat
- Boxer with pushrods
- LED additional lights
- Footboards
- Windshield
- Round exhaust pipe, open driveshaft, double cradle frame
- Black tank and bolted logo.
- Saddlebags
Make the bike your own
The R 18 Classic’s extensive range of accessories give you all the freedom to design your own bike.
EXPERIENCE THE ENGINE OF THE R 18 CLASSIC
The engine delivers instant response early in the torque curve: The 1802 cc twin-cylinder boxer engine of the R 18 Classic is largest we have ever built. An engine you can see, hear, and feel. It delivers its maximum torque of 116 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm. From 2,000 to 4,000rpm , it delivers over 100 lb-ft , which translates to a consistently high torque delivery and the typical running characteristics of a boxer. At 4,750 rpm, the Big Boxer delivers 91 hp.
3 year warranty
Ride on & on & on.
Get up to 3-years or 36,000 miles warranty on all new motorcycles.
- Comfort turn indicator can be switched off in the menu of the instrument cluster.
- RDC available worldwide (all vehicles with Keyless Ride).
- Version Basic: New color Gravity blue metallic.
- Option 719: New color Mineral white metallic/Meteoric Dust Gold.
- R 18 Transcontinental: Reverse gear as standard equipment.
2023 BMW R18 Classic – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: from $17,995 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $21,995 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £19,540 GBP (total selling price)
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
1) According to Directive (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity. 90% of the usable tank capacity.
2023 BMW R18 Classic – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
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
116.5 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Exhaust emission standards
EU 5
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
over 180 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
5.6 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC
129 g/km
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 600 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Drive
Cardan
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams
Front wheel location / suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear wheel location / suspension
Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut
Suspension travel, front / rear
120 mm / 90 mm
Wheelbase
1,731 mm
Castor
150 mm
Steering head angle
57.3°
Wheels
Spoke wheels
Rim, front
3.00 x 16″
Rim, rear
5.00 x 16″
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
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at unladen weight
27.9″
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
65.2″
Usable tank volume
approx. 16 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,440 mm (over license plate holder)
Height
1,397 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)
Width
964 mm (above mirror)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
365 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
560 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
195 kg
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
2023 BMW R18 Classic – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Design
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore x stroke
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Capacity
1,802 cm³
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 pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas
Emission control
Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
over 180 km/h
Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC
5.6 l/100km
CO2 emission based on WMTC
129 g/km
Fuel type
Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutch
Gears
6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Secondary drive
Drive shaft
Suspension / brakes
Frame
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front suspension / spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear-wheel guide / spring elements
Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear
120 mm / 90 mm
Wheelbase
1,731 mm
Castor
150 mm
Steering head angle
57.3°
Wheels
Spoked wheel
Rim dimensions, front
3.00″ x 16″
Rim dimensions, rear
5.00″ x 16″
Tyre, front
130/90 B16
Tyre, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at kerb weight
710 mm
Rider step length at kerb weight
1,655 mm
Usable tank capacity
approx. 16 l
of which is reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,440 mm
Height (excluding mirrors)
1,342 mm
Height (above windshield, at DIN kerb weight)
1,397 mm
Width (with mirror)
964 mm
Vehicle kerb weight, fully fuelled/road-ready
365 kg
1)
Max. permitted weight
560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment)
195 kg
1) According to Directive (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity. 90% of the usable tank capacity.
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