RAW POWER – PURE SOUL
The R 18 B brings together full Boxer power with BMW Motorrad touring history and the emotional character of the R 18 family. The large front end featuring a fork-mounted fairing and low windscreen demonstrate a strong character. The 1802 cc of the black Big Boxer leaves no room for speculation. Still, it’s not all about displacement. The R 18 B goes significantly further. It’s made for customizing. Turn it into your unique bike and bring out the #SoulFuel.
R 18 B DESIGN
Looks: unmistakable bagger motorcycle
The dropping fly line runs from the tall, striking front fairing to the teardrop-shaped 6.3 gallon tank and the stretched seat to the rear end featuring integrated side cases and tail lights. Typical for BMW Motorrad: consistent and straight-forward design. Typical for a bagger motorcycle: characteristic streamlining.
R 18 B First Edition
The Black Storm Metallic paint with white double lines meets a special surface finish. Supplemented by high-grade stitching on the seat and “First Edition” lettering on both cases, the combination makes for an exclusive paint and chrome look.
Make yours unique
You know exactly what you want. For this reason, the R 18 B has been completely geared towards customization. This applies both to the design as well as to the range of Original BMW Motorrad Accessories and equipment. The elaborate “Machined” and “2-Tone-Black” collections developed in cooperation with Roland Sands Design, the traditional “Option 719” and the Vance & Hines exhaust systems are merely the starting point on the way to an R 18 B that suits your taste.
Engine
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
107.1 mm x 100 mm
1802 cc
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
116 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
9.6:1
Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller
Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity)
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Single-disc dry clutch
6-speed transmission
Drive shaft
Suspension/brakes
Double-cradle steel frame
Telescopic fork
Steel swingarm with central shock strut
4.7" / 4.7"
66.7"
7.2"
62.7°
Cast aluminum front wheel
3.5 x 19"
5.0 x 16"
120/70 R19
180/65 B16
Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)
Dimensions/weights
28.35”
67”
approx. 6.3 gallon
approx. 1 gallon
100.8”
55.1”
38.2”
877 lbs
1388 lbs
511 lbs
1) According to Directive (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with at min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.