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2021 BMW R 18 First Edition

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Year2021

MakeBMW

ModelR 18 First Edition

Product Features

Description

The new BMW R 18.

Soul is all that matters.

The new R 18 invokes the history and the iconic hallmarks of the BMW brand. The result: a true BMW cruiser that is full of character, surrounding the largest displacement boxer engine we have ever built and timeless design features, such as the white double striping on the R 18 First Edition.

R 18 First Edition

The double striping and chromed design elements are characteristic of the First Edition, as is the logo.

Highlights

Machined engine housing cover: The high-quality Machined engine housing cover made of milled aluminium impressively give the boxer engine an attractive look. Optional Accessory Items Shown.
Available Floorboards: For a true boxer riding experience.
Available 2-Tone-Black cylinder head covers: The high-quality 2-Tone-Black cylinder head covers made of milled aluminium perfectly give the boxer engine an attractive appearance.
Fishtail silencers: The R 18 design emphasizes the distinctive cruiser silhouette.
Machined fuel filler cap: The high-quality Machined fuel filler cap made of milled aluminium adds a striking design highlight with its two-tone look. Optional Accessory Items Shown.
Boxer with pushrods: The R stands for boxers and has done so for over 95 years. Option Shown.
Open drive shaft and double-cradle frame: The open, nickel-plated driveshaft puts the focus on the torque.
Fork bridge: Clean and authentic in every detail.

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 100.0 mm
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, maintenance-free

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"
Castor: 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 callipers
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
Max. permitted weight: 1,234.6 lbs
Max. load (with standard equipment): 474 lbs

Product Specs

Engine

Displacement	1,802 cc
Bore and Stroke	107.1 mm x 100.0 mm
Compression Ratio	9.6 :1
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition.

Transmission

Transmission	6-speed transmission

Chassis

Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Steel swingarm with central shock strut
Front Brakes	Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed callipers
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
Front Tire	120/70 R 19
Rear Tire	180/65 B16