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BMW R 18 Classic 2023 specs

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BMW R 18 Classic 2023 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
BMW
Model
R 18 Classic
Year
2023
Category
Custom / cruiser

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.2492 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
365.1 kg / 805.0 pounds
Overall Height
1397 mm / 55.0 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 crankshaft
Engine Type
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
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, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition
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
Carrying Capacity
Si

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
130/90-B16
Rims
Wire spoked

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. 4 piston fixed calipers, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
Rear Brakes
Single disc. Single disc brake, fixed caliper. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS.

Instrumentation and Lighting

Lighting
LED headlight

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
Windscreen
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 Metallic

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