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BMW R 18 2023 specs

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BMW R 18 2023 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
BMW
Model
R 18
Year
2023
Category
Custom / cruiser

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.2636 HP/kg
Top Speed
178.6 km/h / 111.0 mph
Torque
157.3 Nm (16.0 kgf-m or 116.0 ft.lbs) @ 3000 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
345.2 kg / 761.0 pounds
Overall Height
1125 mm / 44.3 inches
Overall Length
2441 mm / 96.1 inches
Overall Width
965 mm / 38.0 inches
Trail
150 mm / 5.9 inches
Wheelbase
1730 mm / 68.1 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
107.1 x 100.0 mm / 4.2 x 3.9 inches
Engine Capacity
1802.0 cc / 109.96 cubic inches
Compression
9.6:1
Engine Detail
Two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Engine Type
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Ignition
Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition.
Starter
Electric
Valves / Cylinder
4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Shaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Single-disc dry

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Electronic intake pipe fuel injection
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Capacity
16.01 litres / 4.23 US gallons
Reserve Fuel Capacity
3.79 litres / 1.00 US gallons
Emission Details
Regulated three-way catalytic converter

Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel
119 mm / 4.7 inches
Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strut
Rear Wheel Travel
89 mm / 3.5 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-R19
Rims
Wire spoked

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. 4 piston fixed calipers. ABS.
Rear Brakes
Single disc. 4 piston fixed calipers. ABS.

Instrumentation and Lighting

Lighting
LED headlight

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
3 riding modes. Automatic Stability Control. Keyless.
Factory Warranty
3-years or 36,000 miles warranty
Colour Options
Black Storm Metallic, Mars Red Metallic, Manhattan Metallic Matt, Galaxy Dust Metallic/Titan Silver Metallic, Mineral White

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