THE ROAD’S BEST DRESSED ICON
The R 18 Transcontinental offers you exclusive and luxurious traveling. As a member of the R 18 family it represents BMW Motorrad’s tradition and is deeply rooted in the here and now: its unmistakable front end with the tall windscreen and the mighty Big Boxer promise a comfortable, powerful ride for miles. The automatic load compensation feature accurately adapts the chassis to the load applicable to the motorcycle. And thanks to it being prepared for customizing you can define your R 18 Transcontinental according to what you will discover on every trip: yourself. Simply put: classic #SoulFuel.
Traveling broadens the mind – and forms things like our character
The R 18 Transcontinental looks like it could just eat up the miles. The large front fender and the striking front end with both auxiliary headlights form the starting point for the elegant streamlined design. The 6.3 gallon tank, wind deflectors, floorboards and the topcase with backrest for the passenger complete the clearly defined look.
R 18 Transcontinental First Edition
The Black Storm Metallic paint with white double lines, wheels with silver-gray, contrasting machining and numerous chrome-plated details, such as the cylinder head covers or engine housing cover, demonstrate that style and confidence are crucial, at any time and anywhere.
Stick to your path
The R 18 Transcontinental has been excellently prepared for anything you throw at it. It has been designed so that you can customize it just like you want it. The wide range of Original BMW Motorrad Accessories additionally supports this customizing concept. The “Machined” and “2-Tone-Black” collections, designed in collaboration with Roland Sands Design, the classic “Option 719”, for instance with AERO Design package, particularly emphasize the bike’s luxurious appearance. The R 18 Transcontinental can be customized and upgraded with sophisticated and convenient touring equipment, such as case liners.
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.