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Year
2023
Year
2023
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 18 Base
Display Name
R 1250 R
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
2021
Introduction Year
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Photo Gallery
Standard
Photo Gallery
Standard
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$15,890
MSRP
$14,995
Destination Charge
895
Destination Charge
695
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
Flat Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
4750
Horsepower RPM
7750
Torque RPM
3000
Torque RPM
6250
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
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
-
Horsepower (bhp)
91
Horsepower (bhp)
136
Torque (Nm)
158
Torque (Nm)
142.4
Bore (mm/in)
107.1 / 4.2
Bore (mm/in)
102.5 / 4
Stroke (in/mm)
3.9 / 100
Stroke (in/mm)
3 / 76
Displacement (cc/ci)
1802 / 110
Displacement (cc/ci)
1254 / 76.5
Other Engine
-
Other Engine
Optional
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
-
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
50
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
2.82
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Other Transmission
-
Other Transmission
Optional
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)
85.2 / 2165
Width (in/mm)
38 / 964
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 880
Height (in/mm)
48.5 / 1125.2
Height (in/mm)
51.2 / 1300
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.1 / 1731
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.6 / 1515
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
761 / 345
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
527 / 239
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
474 / 219
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
487 / 221
GVWR (lbs)
1234.6
GVWR (lbs)
1014
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.23 / 16
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.7 / 17.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.37
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.34
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Boards
Optional
Floor Boards
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
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
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Radiator Cover
Yes
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
Optional
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single 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)
1.8 / 45
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.5 / 90
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Other Wheels & Tires
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/65 B16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
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
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.9 / 276
Brake Brand Name
-
Brake Brand Name
Brembo®
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
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
1
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.2 / 690.9
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Heated Seat
-
Heated Seat
Optional
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
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
Light
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Other Instrumentation
-
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Type
LED
Type
LED
Other Lights
Optional
Other Lights
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
-
Windshield
Optional
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Heated Hand Grip Location
-
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
Yes
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Other Paint & Finish
Optional
Other Paint & Finish
-
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
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