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Year
2021
Year
2023
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 18 Classic
Display Name
R 18 Transcontinental
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
2021
Introduction Year
2022
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Photo Gallery
Standard
Photo Gallery
-
Representative Image
No
Representative Image
-
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$19,495
MSRP
$24,890
Destination Charge
695
Destination Charge
895
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
4750
Horsepower RPM
4750
Torque RPM
3000
Torque RPM
3000
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
91
Horsepower (bhp)
91
Torque (Nm)
158
Torque (Nm)
158
Bore (mm/in)
107.1 / 4.22
Bore (mm/in)
107.1 / 4.2
Stroke (in/mm)
3.94 / 100
Stroke (in/mm)
3.9 / 100
Displacement (cc/ci)
1802 / 110
Displacement (cc/ci)
1802 / 110
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.09
Final Drive Ratio
3.09
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
96.1 / 2440
Length (in/mm)
104 / 2641.6
Width (in/mm)
38 / 964
Width (in/mm)
38.2 / 970
Height (in/mm)
55 / 1397
Height (in/mm)
59.1 / 1501.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.1 / 1731
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.7 / 1694.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
805 / 365.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
942 / 427.3
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
430 / 195
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
448 / 203.2
GVWR (lbs)
1234.6
GVWR (lbs)
1389
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.23 / 16
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.3 / 23.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.24
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.91
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
-
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Radiator Cover
Yes
Radiator Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Wind Deflector
-
Wind Deflector
Standard
Other Exterior
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.5 / 90
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 B16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/65 B16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/65 B16
Other Wheels & Tires
-
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Other Brakes
Optional
Other Brakes
Optional
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
28 / 711.2
Seat Height (in/mm)
29.1 / 739.1
Seat Backrest
-
Seat Backrest
Standard
Backrest Location
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Heated Seat
-
Heated Seat
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Compass
-
Compass
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
Standard
GPS
-
GPS
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Side Case Material
Aluminum
Number Of Side Cases
2
Number Of Side Cases
2
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
-
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
6.1 / 27
Type
LED
Type
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Headlight Mounting Bar
Standard
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Other Lights
Optional
Other Lights
Optional
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Tinted
No
Height
High
Height
High
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
Optional
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Other Paint & Finish
-
Other Paint & Finish
Optional
Radio
-
Radio
Standard
Speakers
-
Speakers
Standard
Number Of Speakers
-
Number Of Speakers
2
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