Comparison of BMW R 18 and BMW R 18 Classic [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 18 × |  BMW R 18 Classic × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2021 | 2021 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R 18 | BMW R 18 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe fuel injection | Injection. Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition |
| Engine details | Polished aluminum cylinder covers | Polished aluminum cylinder covers |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,802 | 1,802 |
| Power (kw) | 66.4 | 66.4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 157.3 | 157.3 |
| Bore (mm) | 107.1 | 107.1 |
| Stroke (mm) | 100 | 100 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | Regulated three-way catalytic converter | Regulated three-way catalytic converter |
| Ignition | BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition | BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry | Single-disc dry |
| Compression | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Steel swingarm with central shock strut | Steel swingarm with central shock strut |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4 piston fixed calipers | Double disc. 4 piston fixed calipers, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4 piston fixed calipers | Single disc. Single disc brake, fixed caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle steel | Double-cradle steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/65-B16 | 180/65-B16 |
| Seat | Solo seat | Solo seat |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire spoked |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 119 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 89 | 89 |
| Trail (mm) | 150 | 150 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 22.7 | 22.7 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Light | LED headlight | LED headlight |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,730 | 1,730 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 345 | 365 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1924 | 0.1819 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,441 | 2,441 |
| Overall width (mm) | 965 | 965 |
| Seat height (mm) | 691 | 691 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 178 | 178 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3.79 | 3.79 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16.01 | 16.01 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | 26 | 26 |
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