2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental: YOUR BODY’S CALLIN’.
Introducing the 2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental…
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.
The R 18 Transcontinental with its Big Boxer has been completely geared towards eating up the miles.
2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- 1802cc displacement
- 29.1″ In seat height
- Sketch of the 1802 cc twin-cylinder boxer engine.
- 116lb-ft torque at 3,000 rpm
- 6.3 gallon fuel tank capacity (approximately)
- Air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine
2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
DESIGN OF THE R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL
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.
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.
HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
Discover the highlights in detail. The R 18 Transcontinental offers everything you would expect, from traditional elements to modern motorcycling technology. And much more!
- Power Reserve
- Marshall Gold Series 2
- The cockpit boasts the analogue round instruments and the TFT display.
- Active Cruise Control
- Passenger seat
- TFT display
- Front fairing panel
- Wind deflector
Strength is born from calmness – and from each mile along the way
You already realize why the Big Boxer is called exactly that when you start it up. You can feel the vast displacement on every mile along the way. With its typical boxer power development you can rely on at minimum 111 lb-ft between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm. The impressive torque and responsiveness provide fully fledged pleasure in the long term – relaxed, but never boring. And the exposed, nickel-plated cardan shaft demonstrates just how much history we have packed into these 1802 cc. What now? Time to write your own history.
COMFORT AND CONTROL
Eating up the miles in a relaxed and confident way
You can comfortably eat up the miles on the R 18 Transcontinental: Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC) and optional Active Cruise Control independently control the speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead. Furthermore three Ride Modes, Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and dynamic engine brake control (MSR) aid control. The optional Reverse Assist, Hill Start Control and the central locking system for cases and topcase provide even more convenience.
3 year warranty
Ride on & on & on.
Get up to 3-years or 36,000 miles warranty on all new motorcycles.
- Comfort turn indicator can be switched off in the menu of the instrument cluster.
- RDC available worldwide (all vehicles with Keyless Ride).
- Version Basic: New color Gravity blue metallic.
- Option 719: New color Mineral white metallic/Meteoric Dust Gold.
- R 18 Transcontinental: Reverse gear as standard equipment.
2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: from $23,995 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $28,495 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £25,1650 GBP (total selling price)
Engine
Design
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
Displacement
1,802 cc
Nominal capacity
91 HP at 4,750 rpm
Max. torque
116 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 :1
Fuel preparation
Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller
Emission control
Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
Over 111 mph
Fuel type
Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Transmission
6-speed transmission
Secondary drive
Drive shaft
Suspension/brakes
Frame
Double-cradle tubular steel frame
Front suspension/spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear-wheel guide/spring elements
Steel swingarm with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear
4.7″ / 4.7″
Wheelbase
66.7”
Castor
7.2”
Steering head angle
62.7°
Wheels
Cast aluminum front wheel
Rim dimensions, front
3.5 x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear
5.0 x 16″
Tire, front
120/70 R19
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)
Dimensions/weights
Seat height at vehicle curb weight
29.1”
Inner leg curve at vehicle curb weight
67.3”
Usable tank capacity
approx. 6.3 gallon
Of which reserve
approx. 1.0 gallon
Length (above topcase)
104“
Height (above windscreen, at DIN vehicle curb weight)
59.1”
Width (across hand levers)
38.2”
Vehicle curb weight, road-ready, fully fueled 1)
942 lbs
1)
Permitted total weight
1,389 lbs
Payload (with standard equipment)
448 lbs
1) With all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refueled with at min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
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.
2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Design
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
Displacement
1,802 cc
Nominal capacity
67 kW at 4,750 rpm
Max. torque
158 Nm at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 :1
Fuel preparation
Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller
Emission control
Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
Over 180 km/h
Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC
5.8 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC
134 g/km
Fuel type
Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Transmission
6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Secondary drive
Drive shaft
Suspension/brakes
Frame
Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes
Front suspension/spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear-wheel guide/spring elements
Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut
Spring travel, front / rear
120 mm / 120 mm
Wheelbase
1,695 mm
Castor
183.5 mm
Steering head angle
62.7°
Wheels
Cast aluminium front wheel
Rim dimensions, front
3.5 x 19″
Rim dimensions, rear
5.0 x 16″
Tyre, front
120/70 R19
Tyre, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)
Dimensions/weights
Seat height at vehicle kerb weight
740 mm
Inner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight
1,710 mm
Usable tank capacity
approx. 24 l
Of which reserve
approx. 4 l
Length (above topcase)
2,640 mm
Height (above windscreen, at DIN vehicle kerb weight)
1,500 mm
Width (across hand levers)
970 mm
Vehicle kerb weight, road-ready, fully fuelled
427 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
630 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
203 kg
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.
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