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The BMW R 18 Transcontinental
The R 18 Transcontinental with its Big Boxer has been completely geared towards eating up the miles. Learn all about the technical data here.
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Technical data
Engine
Rated output
67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Bore x stroke
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Capacity
1,802 cc
Max. torque
116.5 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
over 180 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
5.8 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC
134 g/km
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Drive
Cardan
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams
Front wheel location / suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear wheel location / suspension
Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut
Suspension travel, front / rear
120 mm / 120 mm
Wheelbase
1,695 mm
Castor
183.5 mm
Steering head angle
62.7°
Wheels
Aluminium cast wheels
Rim, front
3.50 x 19"
Rim, rear
5.00 x 16"
Tire, front
120/70 R19
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at unladen weight
29.1"
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
67.3"
Usable tank volume
approx. 24 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,640 mm (over top case)
Height
1,500 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)
Width
970 mm (above hand lever)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
427 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
630 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
203 kg
1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
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Specification Sheet R 18 Transcontinental 2022
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