Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2024 BMW R18: SOUL IS ALL THAT MATTERS.
Introducing the 2024 BMW R18…
The R 18 invokes our history and the iconic hallmarks of our brand which we have worked very hard on. A legacy that we live by every day in the spirit of #SoulFuel. The result: a cruiser full of character featuring a boxer engine with the highest cubic capacity we have ever built, plus timeless design features.
The R 18 combines many iconic hallmarks of BMW history such as the open drive shaft. We have worked these characteristic features over and brought them into the present.
2024 BMW R18 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Colors
- Black Storm Metallic (standard / unchanged)
- Manhattan Metallic Matte (optional / unchanged)
- Black Storm Metallic / Vintage replaces Mars Red (optional)
- Style Option 719 Velvet Green Metallic replaces Option 719 Mineral White Metallic (optional)
Intelligent Emergency Call is available as standard or as an option for the following models and series in the USA and Canada for model year 2024: F 900 R and XR (optional) K1600x (standard), R 1250x (standard), R 18 B and Transcontinental (standard), S 1000 R / RR (standard), CE 04 (standard). Intelligent Emergency Call adds a covered SOS button, loudspeaker and microphone to the right-side handlebar controls.
The eCall system uses BMW Motorrad Connected Services which can be activated during new vehicle delivery to the customer. When pressed, the SOS button connects the rider to an agent who can be advised verbally of the general situation, of the level of injury, if one exists and who can contact emergency services, if required. If a motorcycle fall or crash is detected, an eCall is automatically placed.
For model year 2024, all new BMW M motorcycles include the 600-mile Ultimate Care Break-In Service. The BMW Ultimate Care service programs were launched in 2021.
2024 BMW R18 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Options and Packages
- New color Blackstorm met. / Vitage (Additional). Marsred met. no longer available.
- Front/Rear Wheel Cover, Fuel Tank, Sidepanels Blackstorm met. / Seat Black / Powertrain Silver / Exhaust Fishtail Chrome.
- Option 719 “OLIVINE”: New color Velvet Green met., Mineral White met. no longer available.
- Option 719 “OLIVINE” incl. Option 719 Seat Black incl. Option 719 Wheels Icon incl. Option 719 Design Package Aero Black Option 719 Fuel
- Tank Badge, Badges Airbox R18 with Option 719 Black Powertrain.
- Only R 18 Classic: Option 719 “MOONSTONE” new color Mineral White met. incl. Option 719 Seat Black incl. Option 719 Wheels Aero incl.
- Option 719 Design Package Aero Option 719 Fuel Tank Badge, Badges Airbox R18 with Option 719.
Standard Equipment
- No changes
2024 BMW R18 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $14,995 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ GBP (total selling price)
Engine
Design
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore x stroke
4.2” x 3.9”
Capacity
1,802 cc
Nominal capacity
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Max. torque
116 lbs-ft 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 and twin-spark ignition.
Emission control
Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
over 111 mph
Fuel type
Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Gears
6-speed transmission
Secondary drive
Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame
Double-cradle steel frame
Front suspension / spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / 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
Spoke wheel
Rim dimensions, front
3.5″ x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear
5.0″ x 16″
Tire, front
120/70 R 19
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen
27.2”
Rider step length, unladen
64.2”
Usable tank capacity
approx. 4.23 gal
of which reserve
1 gal
Length
96.1″
Height (excluding mirrors)
44.3″
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight)
48.5″
Width (with mirror)
38.0″
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready
761 lbs
1)
Max. permitted weight
1,234.6 lbs
Max. load (with standard equipment)
474 lbs
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
2024 BMW R18 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada 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
4.2” x 3.9”
Capacity
1,802 cc
Nominal capacity
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Max. torque
116 lbs-ft 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 and twin-spark ignition.
Emission control
Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
over 111 mph
Fuel type
Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Gears
6-speed transmission
Secondary drive
Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame
Double-cradle steel frame
Front suspension / spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / 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
Spoke wheel
Rim dimensions, front
3.5″ x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear
5.0″ x 16″
Tire, front
120/70 R 19
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen
27.2”
Rider step length, unladen
64.2”
Usable tank capacity
approx. 4.23 gal
of which reserve
1 gal
Length
96.1″
Height (excluding mirrors)
44.3″
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight)
48.5″
Width (with mirror)
38.0″
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready
761 lbs
1)
Max. permitted weight
1,234.6 lbs
Max. load (with standard equipment)
474 lbs
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
2024 BMW R18 – 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
1802 cm³
Nominal capacity
67 kW (91 hp) at 4750 rpm
Max. torque
158 Nm at 3000 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 110mph
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) ROZ 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
Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front suspension / spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / spring elements
Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear
120 mm / 90 mm
Wheelbase
1731 mm
Castor
150 mm
Steering head angle
57,3°
Wheels
Spoke wheel (front only)
Rim dimensions, front
3,5″ x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear
5,0″ x 16″
Tyre, front
120/70 R 19
Tyre, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear
Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen
690 mm
Rider step length, unladen
1630 mm
Usable tank capacity
approx. 16 l
of which reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2440 mm
Height (excluding mirrors)
1126 mm
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight)
1232 mm
Width (with mirror)
964 mm
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready
345 kg
1)
Max. permitted weight
560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment)
215 kg
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
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