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R18 Classic

R18 Classic

BMW

EngineAir/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft
Bore x stroke107.1 mm x 100 mm / 4.22" x 3.94"
Capacity1,802 cm³
Nominal capacity67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm
Max torque158 Nm at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio9.6 : 1
Fuel preparationElectronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas
Emission controlRegulated three-way catalytic converter
Maximum speedover 180 km/h / 112 mph
Consumption per 100 km5.6 l/100km
CO2 emission based on WMTC129 g/km
Fuel typeSuper plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
AlternatorPermanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
ClutchSingle-disk dry clutch
Gears6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Secondary driveDrive shaft
FrameDouble-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front suspension spring elementsTelescopic fork
Rear wheel guide spring elementsSteel swinging fork with central shock strut
Spring travel front rear120 mm / 90 mm / 4.72" / 3.54"
Wheelbase1,731 mm / 68.15"
Castor150 mm / 5.91"
Steering head angle57.3°
WheelsSpoked wheel
Rim dimensions front3.00" x 16"
Rim dimensions rear5.00" x 16"
Tyre front130/90 B16
Tyre rear180/65 B16
Brake frontTwin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake rearSingle disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Seat height at kerb weight710 mm / 27.95"
Rider step length at kerb weight1,655 mm / 65.16"
Usable tank capacityapprox. 16 l
Reserveapprox. 4 l
Length2,440 mm / 96.06"
Height excluding mirrors1,342 mm / 52.83"
Height above windshield at DIN kerb weight1,397 mm / 55.00"
Width with mirror964 mm / 37.95"
Vehicle kerb weight fully fuelled road ready365 kg / 804.69 lbs
Max permitted weight560 kg / 1,234 lbs
Max load with standard equipment195 kg / 430 lbs

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