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General Information

Manufacturer
BMW
BMW
Model Year
2022
2022
Model
R 18
R 18
Model Code
22R8
22R8
Color
Black Storm Metallic
Black Storm Metallic

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Twin disc, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed callipers

Rear - Single disc, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)

Front - Twin disc, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed callipers

Rear - Single disc, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)

Wheels
Spoke
Spoke
Rims

Front - 3.5 x 19 in.

Rear - 5 x 16 in.

Front - 3.5 x 19 in.

Rear - 5 x 16 in.

Tires

Front - 120 / 70 R 19

Rear - 180 / 65 B16

Front - 120 / 70 R 19

Rear - 180 / 65 B16

Dimensions

Length
96.1 in.
96.1 in.
Height

Excluding mirrors - 44.3 in.

Above mirror, at DIN empty weight - 48.5 in.

Excluding mirrors - 44.3 in.

Above mirror, at DIN empty weight - 48.5 in.

Width
With mirror - 38 in.
With mirror - 38 in.
Weight
Unladen, fully fueled, road ready - 761 lb.
Unladen, fully fueled, road ready - 761 lb.
Wheelbase
68.1 in.
68.1 in.
Seat Height

Unladen - 27.2 in.

Rider step length, unladen - 64.2 in.

Unladen - 27.2 in.

Rider step length, unladen - 64.2 in.

Turning Radius
Steering head angle - 57.3°
Steering head angle - 57.3°

Drivetrain

Transmission
Gears - 6-speed
Gears - 6-speed
Drive System
Secondary - Shaft drive
Secondary - Shaft drive

Electrical

Battery
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Lighting

Full LED headlight

LED rear and brake light included in rear indicators

Full LED headlight

LED rear and brake light included in rear indicators

Advanced Electronics

ASC (Automatic Stability Control)

Speedometer with multifunction display (on-board computer)

3 riding modes (Rock, Roll, Rain)

ASC (Automatic Stability Control)

Speedometer with multifunction display (on-board computer)

3 riding modes (Rock, Roll, Rain)

Engine

Engine
Four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Cooling
Air / Oil
Air / Oil
Cylinders
Two
Two
Horsepower
91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Displacement
1,802 cc
1,802 cc
Bore x Stroke
4.2 x 3.9 in.
4.2 x 3.9 in.
Torque
Max. - 116 ft. lb. @ 3,000 rpm
Max. - 116 ft. lb. @ 3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
9.6 :1
Clutch
Single-disc dry
Single-disc dry
Fuel System
Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off
Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off
Emissions
Control - Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Control - Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Ignition
Twin-spark
Twin-spark
Fuel Type

Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15)

Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)

Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15)

Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)

Fuel Capacity

Usable tank volume approx. - 4.23 gal.

of which reserve - 1 gal.

Usable tank volume approx. - 4.23 gal.

of which reserve - 1 gal.

Operational

Frame
Double-cradle steel
Double-cradle steel
Front Suspension

Telescopic fork

Spring travel - 4.7 in.

Telescopic fork

Spring travel - 4.7 in.

Rear Suspension

Steel swingarm with central shock strut

Spring travel - 3.5 in.

Steel swingarm with central shock strut

Spring travel - 3.5 in.

Rake
Steering head angle - 57.3°
Steering head angle - 57.3°
Trail
Caster - 5.9 in.
Caster - 5.9 in.
Maximum Speed
Over 111 mph
Over 111 mph
Capacity

Max. permitted weight - 1,234.6 lb.

Max. load (with standard equipment) - 474 lb.

Max. permitted weight - 1,234.6 lb.

Max. load (with standard equipment) - 474 lb.

Other

Additional Colors

Black Storm Metallic

Mars Red Metallic

Manhattan Metallic Matte

Option 719 Galaxy Dust Metallic / Titan Silver 2 Metallic

Black Storm Metallic

Mars Red Metallic

Manhattan Metallic Matte

Option 719 Galaxy Dust Metallic / Titan Silver 2 Metallic

Includes
Keyless Ride
Keyless Ride

Features

Features

  • A CRUISER AT FIRST GLANCE: The flyline is elongated and low. The double-cradle steel frame covers the powerful, sculpted engine that underlines the impressive presence of the bike. Riders also have a number of custom equipment options: the R 18 is scaled back to its core to allow for full customization.
  • MACHINED ENGINE HOUSING COVER: The high-quality machined engine housing cover made of milled aluminum impressively give the boxer engine an attractive look.
  • 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 aluminum 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 aluminum adds a striking design highlight with its two-tone look.
  • 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.

Features

  • A CRUISER AT FIRST GLANCE: The flyline is elongated and low. The double-cradle steel frame covers the powerful, sculpted engine that underlines the impressive presence of the bike. Riders also have a number of custom equipment options: the R 18 is scaled back to its core to allow for full customization.
  • MACHINED ENGINE HOUSING COVER: The high-quality machined engine housing cover made of milled aluminum impressively give the boxer engine an attractive look.
  • 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 aluminum 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 aluminum adds a striking design highlight with its two-tone look.
  • 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.