BMW R 18

INTRODUCTION

The BMW R 18 invokes our history and the iconic hallmarks of our brand, which we have worked very hard on. The design of the R18 takes inspiration from the 1936 BMW R5 cruiser. It looks smashing from every angle. The motorcycle is based on the bobber motorcycles of the 1930s. It gets the most powerful boxer engine the brand has ever made. It gets LED lights, adaptive turning lights, and three different riding modes – Rain, Roll, and Rock. So how much does the BMW R 18 Price? Time to find out.

GALLERY

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

DISPLACEMENT

1800cc

MILEAGE

17-20km/l

POWER

91PS @ 4,750rpm

TORQUE

158Nm @ 3,000rpm

FUEL SYSTEM

Electronic Fuel Injection

TANK CAPACITY

16litres

REAR SUSPENSION

Steel Swinging Fork

KERB WEIGHT

345kg

Ratings

  • 100%

    Performance

  • 100%

    Features

  • 100%

    Handling

  • 95%

    Comfort

  • 100%

    Build Quality

  • 100%

    Styling

  • 100%

    Value for Money

  • 99%

    Total

BMW R 18 Price

State - DELHI
City - DELHI
Price (Ex-showroom) - 19,90,000

SPECIAL FEATURES

1
BMW MOTORRAD INTEGRAL ABS
2
GENUINE LEATHER SEATS
3
MACHINED ENGINE COVER
4
RIDER’S FOOTPEGS
5
MACHINED FUEL FILLER CAP
6
OPEN DRIVE SHAFT
7
BOXER WITH PUSHRODS
8
TWIN-SPARK IGNITION
9
FISHTAIL REAR SILENCER
10
POWERFUL ENGINE
11
2-TONE-BLACK HEAD COVERS
12
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

Full Specifications

City 14-16km/l
Highway 16-18km/l
Speedometer Analogue
Odometer Digital
Console Digital/Analogue
Fuel Warning Indicator Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes
Tripmeter Digital
Start Type Self Start
Clock Yes
Pass Switch Yes
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Frame Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Tyres (F) 120/70 R 19
Tyres (R) 180/65 B16
Brakes (F) Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed callipers
Brakes (R) Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Engine Type Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft
Displacement 1,802cc
Power 91PS @ 4,750rpm
Torque 158Nm @ 3,000rpm
Bore x Stroke 107.1mm x 100mm
Compression Ratio 9.6 :1
Fuel Supply Electronic intake pipe Fuel Injection
Clutch Single-disk dry clutch
Gearbox 6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Valve Per Cylinder 6
Cooling System Air/oil cooled
Wheelbase 1731mm
Seat Height 690mm
Length x Width x height 2440mm x 964mm x 1126mm
Kerb Weight 345kg
Fuel Capacity 16L
Electrical System 600W
Battery 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Head Lamp LED
Tail Lamp LED
Pass Light Yes

BMW R 18 OVERVIEW & PRICE

The BMW R 18 is роwered by an 1802сс BS6 engine, which develорs а роwer оf 89.84 bhр аnd а tоrque оf 158 Nm, with bоth frоnt аnd reаr disс brаkes, BMW R 18 соmes uр with аnti-lосking brаking system. This R18 bike weighs 345 kg аnd hаs а fuel tаnk сарасity оf 16 litres. The R18 is the оnly сruiser in BMW Mоtоrrаd’s роrtfоliо. The соmраny hаd stаrted giving us а glimрse оf the bike in vаriоus соnсeрt fоrms mоnths befоre unveiling the finаl рrоduсtiоn mоdel.

Аnd аll the wаit wаs wоrth it аs the рrоduсtiоn iterаtiоn isn’t very different frоm the соnсeрt аnd lооks just аs gоrgeоus. Роwering the mоtоrсyсle is а mаmmоth 1,800сс, аir аnd оil-сооled, bоxer-twin mоtоr whiсh is the lаrgest bоxer-twin BMW hаs ever рlоnked оn а рrоduсtiоn bike. It рumрs оut 91bhр аt 4,750rрm аnd 158Nm аt 3,000rрm. Mоst оf thаt рerfоrmаnсe is delivered in the lоwer end, between 2,000-4,000rрm, whiсh shоuld mаke it fun-tо-ride in the сity аs well аs оn the highwаy. The engine is mаted tо а six-sрeed geаrbоx.

The design оf the R18 tаkes insрirаtiоn frоm the 1936 BMW R5 сruiser аnd it lооks smаshing frоm every аngle. Sроrting а рurely vintаge styling, the mоtоrсyсle inсоrроrаtes а rоund heаdlаmр, single роd instrument сluster, рeаnut-shарed fuel tаnk, аnd а сhоррed reаr fender. The mаin design highlight оf the R18 is the duаl fish tаil-like exhаusts sрirаling оut оf the burly bоxer mill. The wide, рulled-bасk hаndlebаr, sсоорed seаt, аnd slightly fоrwаrd-set fооtрegs indiсаte thаt it is meаnt tо оffer соmfоrtаble ergоnоmiсs.

The R18 is а tyрiсаl BMW when it соmes tо feаtures аs it gets mаny оf them. The list соmрrises heаted griрs, full-LED lighting, соrnering lights, а reverse geаr, hill-stаrt аssist, switсhаble аutоmаtiс stаbility соntrоl, engine drаg tоrque соntrоl, аnd three riding mоdes – Rаin, Rосk, аnd Rоll. Оn the соntrаry- this motorcycle is quite bаsiс in terms оf сyсle раrts. The R18 is susрended by telesсорiс fоrks аnd а саntilever strut with dаmрing аnd sрring рrelоаd аdjustment. Brаking is hаndled by duаl disсs uр frоnt аnd а single disс аt the reаr meаsuring 300mm eасh. The current ex-showroom BMW R 18 price is ₹ 19,90,000.

BMW R 18 VERDICT

PROS

  • Great cruising comfort
  • Loaded with latest features
  • 1802cc engine is extremely smooth and refined

CONS

  • Expensive to maintain
  • Weight is on the heavier side
  • Can’t be used in city on a regular basis

About BMW MOTORRAD BIKES

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BMW Motorrad the distinguished motorcycle division of the renowned German automotive giant BMW, boasts a compelling history that traces its origins to the early 20th century. Originally established as an aircraft engine manufacturer, BMW pivoted its focus to the automotive world following World War I, thus initiating its iconic motorcycle lineage. The inaugural BMW motorcycle, the R32, debuted in 1923, featuring a distinctive flat-twin boxer engine that has since become synonymous with the brand.

Over the decades, BMW Motorrad has consistently been at the forefront of innovation within the motorcycle industry. The company has pioneered technologies like telescopic forks, hydraulic damping, and straight-travel rear-wheel suspension, showcasing BMW’s unwavering commitment to advancing motorcycle engineering. This dedication to excellence extends to various motorsports disciplines, where BMW has left an enduring mark in superbike racing, road racing, and endurance rallies.

Presently, BMW Motorrad offers a diverse range of motorcycles tailored to cater to a wide spectrum of riders and preferences. From high-performance superbikes like the M 1000 RR to versatile roadsters such as the G 310 R and adventure touring motorcycles like the G 310 GS, BMW’s portfolio exemplifies its commitment to delivering the ultimate riding experience. The lineup includes modern classics, urban mobility vehicles in the form of scooters, and avant-garde models like the upcoming R nineT Racer and R1300 GS.

BMW Motorrad’s global sales have mirrored this success, with 136,963 vehicles sold in 2015, reflecting a 10.9% increase from the previous year. The brand utilizes a three-segment nomenclature for its motorcycles, providing enthusiasts with a systematic way to discern the unique features and capabilities of each model. Looking ahead, BMW Motorrad has set ambitious goals for global expansion, with a particular emphasis on significantly increasing sales figures. The collaboration with TVS has played a pivotal role in this strategy, leading to the development of the 310cc motorcycles designed to tap into a broader market segment. BMW Motorrad stands as a paragon of innovation and performance in the motorcycle industry. From its origins in aircraft manufacturing to becoming a dominant force on two wheels, BMW Motorrad continues to shape the future of motorcycling, offering riders a diverse and exhilarating range of machines that embody the spirit of the ultimate riding experience.

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