2022 BMW R18: SOUL IS ALL THAT MATTERS..
Introducing the 2022 BMW R18…
The new R 18 invokes the history and the iconic hallmarks of the BMW brand. The result: a true BMW cruiser that is full of character, surrounding the largest displacement boxer engine we have ever built and timeless design features, such as the white double striping on the R 18 First Edition.
The R 18 combines many iconic hallmarks of BMW history such as the open drive shaft. We have worked these characteristic features over and brought them into the present.
R 18 First Edition
The double striping and chromed design elements are characteristic of the First Edition, as is the logo.
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.
The new R 18 invokes the history and the iconic hallmarks of the BMW brand. The result: a true BMW cruiser that is full of character, surrounding the largest displacement boxer engine we have ever built and timeless design feature.
Model year 2022 will see a number of model revision measures included in the BMW Motorrad program. The updated models can be ordered from all BMW Motorrad Retailers in the new configurations from August 2021.
2022 BMW R18 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
We have counted on the boxer since 1923 with conviction. The 1,802 cc two-cylinder boxer engine of the R 18 is the highest displacement boxer that BMW has ever built. It delivers a maximum torque of 116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm. At 4,750 rpm, the Big Boxer delivers 91 hp combining its core tradition with modern technology for pure emotion on the road.
- New colours Mars red metallic, Manhattan metallic matt and Option 719 Galaxy Dust metallic/Titanium silver2 metallic.
- For Option 719 Galaxy Dust metallic/Titansilber 2 metallic black drive train is coupled with reverse assistance.
- Geometric change of lower luggage holder. No disassembly required when riding without case (R 18 Classic only).
- First Edition is dropped.
- New Option 719 Design Package AERO includes cylinder head covers and front cover made of brushed aluminium as well as Option 719 seat and two Option 719 wheel sets AERO and ICON.
- Design option chrome freely selectable for all colour variants.
- Lination freely selectable for Black storm metallic and Mars red metallic.
- Option 719 seat with diamond shaped quilted embossing and an embroidered BMW logo.
- Two different Option 719 wheel sets: AERO in matte silver and ICON in matte black.
- First Edition is now discontinued
2022 BMW R18 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
STANDARD FEATURES
- ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
- Full LED headlight
- Keyless Ride
- LED rear and brake light included in rear indicators
- Speedometer with multifunction display (on-board computer)
- 3 riding modes (Rock, Roll, Rain)
- 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.
Boxer with pushrods.
The R stands for boxers and has done so for over 95 years.
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.
2022 BMW R18 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $17495 to $19870 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $20895 to $22095 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £16990 GBP (total selling price)
Engine
Design Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore x stroke 4.2” x 3.9”
Capacity 1,802 cc
Nominal capacity 91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Max. torque 116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio 9.6 :1
Fuel preparation Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition.
Emission control Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed over 111 mph
Fuel type Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)
Electrical system
Alternator Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Single-disc dry clutch
Gears 6-speed transmission
Secondary drive Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame Double-cradle steel frame
Front suspension / spring elements Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / spring elements Steel swingarm with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear 4.7” / 3.5”
Wheelbase 68.1”
Caster
5.9”
Steering head angle 57.3°
Wheels Spoke wheel
Rim dimensions, front 3.5″ x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear 5.0″ x 16″
Tire, front 120/70 R 19
Tire, rear 180/65 B16
Brake, front Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen 27.2”
Rider step length, unladen 64.2”
Usable tank capacity approx. 4.23 gal
of which reserve 1 gal
Length 96.1″
Height (excluding mirrors) 44.3″
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight) 48.5″
Width (with mirror) 38.0″
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready 761 lbs 1)
Max. permitted weight 1,234.6 lbs
Max. load (with standard equipment) 474 lbs
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
2022 BMW R18 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Design Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore x stroke 107.1 mm x 100 mm
Capacity 1802 cm³
Nominal capacity 67 kW at 4750 rpm
Max. torque 158 Nm at 3000 rpm
Compression ratio 9.6 :1
Fuel preparation Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas
Emission control Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed over 180 km/h
Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC 5.6 l/100km
Fuel type Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) ROZ 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Single-disk dry clutch
Gears 6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Secondary drive Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front suspension / spring elements Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / spring elements Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear 120 mm / 90 mm
Wheelbase 1731 mm
Castor 150 mm
Steering head angle 57,3°
Wheels Spoke wheel (front only)
Rim dimensions, front 3,5″ x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear 5,0″ x 16″
Tire, front 120/70 R 19
Tire, rear 180/65 B16
Brake, front Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed callipers
Brake, rear Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen 690 mm
Rider step length, unladen 1630 mm
Usable tank capacity approx. 16 l
of which reserve approx. 4 l
Length 2440 mm
Height (excluding mirrors) 1126 mm
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight) 1232 mm
Width (with mirror) 964 mm
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready 345 kg 1)
Max. permitted weight 560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment) 215 kg
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
2022 BMW R18 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Design Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Bore x stroke 107.1 mm x 100 mm
Capacity 1802 cm³
Nominal capacity 67 kW (91 hp) at 4750 rpm
Max. torque 158 Nm at 3000 rpm
Compression ratio 9.6 :1
Fuel preparation Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas
Emission control Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed over 110mph
Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC 5.6 l/100km
Fuel type Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) ROZ 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Single-disk dry clutch
Gears 6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Secondary drive Shaft drive
Suspension / brakes
Frame Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front suspension / spring elements Telescopic fork
Rear suspension / spring elements Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear 120 mm / 90 mm
Wheelbase 1731 mm
Castor 150 mm
Steering head angle 57,3°
Wheels Spoke wheel (front only)
Rim dimensions, front 3,5″ x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear 5,0″ x 16″
Tyre, front 120/70 R 19
Tyre, rear 180/65 B16
Brake, front Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen 690 mm
Rider step length, unladen 1630 mm
Usable tank capacity approx. 16 l
of which reserve approx. 4 l
Length 2440 mm
Height (excluding mirrors) 1126 mm
Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight) 1232 mm
Width (with mirror) 964 mm
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready 345 kg 1)
Max. permitted weight 560 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment) 215 kg
1) As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity
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