BMW R18
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Production | 2020 |
| Class | cruiser |
| Engine | 1,802 cc (110.0 cu in) two-cylinder boxer |
| Bore / stroke | 107.1 mm × 100 mm (4.22 in × 3.94 in) |
| Power | 90 hp (67 kW) @ 4,750 rpm |
| Torque | 158 N⋅m (117 lbf⋅ft) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Brakes | Dual disc front, single disc rear (ABS) |
| Wheelbase | 1,731 mm (68.1 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,440 mm (96 in) W: 964 mm (38.0 in) H: 1,232 mm (48.5 in) |
| Seat height | 690 mm (27 in) |
| Weight | 345 kg (761 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) |
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The BMW R 18 is a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad and was launched in April 2020 in Germany.[1] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an official launch at the BMW dealers was not possible, therefore it was presented virtually on the internet.[2]
The R 18 is BMW's second attempt, after the BMW R1200C to tap into the market segment of heavy cruisers, currently dominated by Harley-Davidson, Indian, British Triumph Thunderbird or Triumph Rocket III, Moto Guzzi's Cruiser or Japanese Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. The R 18's conversion-friendly design will ease modifications for riders interested in the custom bike scene following a similar approach as the one taken with the BMW R nineT. Its appearance and visible technology are based on the design of the 1936 BMW R5.[1]
BMW started development in 2015 and later, presented information on the forthcoming model's design and specifications.[3]
The bike comes with a double-loop tubular steel frame, exposed propshaft and spoked wheels. The rear wheel is guided by a cantilever rear swingarm, whose bearings and spring/damper unit are concealed to give the impression of a rigid frame without rear suspension. Otherwise, modern technology such as anti-lock braking system (cornering ABS), assistance systems, fuel injection and upside-down telescopic fork is installed. The motorcycle is powered by a newly developed air and oil-cooled 1,802 cc (110.0 cu in), 90 hp (67 kW) two-cylinder boxer. It is the largest two-cylinder boxer engine for motorcycles built by BMW so far. The valves of the four-stroke engine are controlled by tappets, push rods above the cylinders and rocker arms. In contrast to the design studies equipped with carburetors, the production model has an electronically controlled injection system with digital engine management and electronic throttle control. Exhaust gas purification is achieved by a 3-way catalytic converter. The power output is 91 HP at 4750 rpm and a maximum torque of 158 Nm at 3000 rpm, whereby in the speed range between 2000 and 4000 rpm there is always more than 150 Nm.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "BMW R 18". BMW Motorrad Germany (in German). Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ Singh, Prashant (2020-04-04). "BMW R 18 cruiser to have a digital launch on April 3". htauto. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ "Concept R 18 roars into life". BMW Motorrad (in German). Retrieved 2020-04-04.