

100 YEARS OF “MAKE LIFE A RIDE”: YOUR STORY MAKES OURS
BMW Motorrad history is mainly about people sharing a passion: adventurers, dreamers, inventors, athletes, visionaries – those aiming to revolutionize the streets with great ideas on two wheels. 100 years of the “Make Life a Ride” spirit. In this spirit, we take the time to simultaneously look at our past and our future: at events and highlights in the anniversary year 2023. And lots of ideas are still to come. Join us to celebrate this monumental year.
R 18 Family Highlights at a Glance
We have counted on the boxer since 1923 with conviction. The 1,802 cc two-cylinder boxer engine of the R 18 is the highest displacement boxer that BMW has ever built. It delivers a maximum torque of 116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm. At 4,750 rpm, the Big Boxer delivers 91 hp combining its core tradition with modern technology for pure emotion on the road.
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R 18 |
R 18 Classic |
R 18 B |
R 18 Transcontinental |
2024 R 18 Roctane |
Displacement |
1,802 cc |
1,802 cc |
1,802 cc |
1,802 cc |
1,802 cc |
Seat Height at Vehicle Curb Weight |
27.2" |
28" |
28.35" |
29.1" |
28.3" |
Nominal Capacity |
91 hp at 4,750 rpm |
91 hp at 4,750 rpm |
91 hp at 4,750 rpm |
91 hp at 4,750 rpm |
91 hp at 4,750 rpm |
Maximum Torque |
116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm |
116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm |
116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm |
116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm |
116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm |
Gallon Fuel Tank Capacity
(approx.) |
4.23 gal |
4.2 gal |
6.4 gal |
6.3 gal |
4.2 gal |