According To BMW Motorrad
The R 18 Transcontinental offers you exclusive and luxurious travelling. As a member of the R 18 family it represents BMW Motorrad’s tradition and is deeply rooted in the here and now: its unmistakeable front end with the tall windscreen and the mighty Big Boxer promise a comfortable, powerful ride for miles. The automatic load compensation feature accurately adapts the chassis to the load applicable to the motorcycle. And thanks to it being prepared for customising you can exactly define your R 18 Transcontinental according to what you will discover on every trip: yourself. Simply put: classic #SoulFuel.
The R 18 Transcontinental looks like it could just eat up the miles. The large front-wheel cover and the striking front end with both additional headlights form the starting point for the elegant streamlining. The 24-litre tank, wind deflectors, footboards and the topcase with backrest for the passenger complete the clearly defined look.
R 18 Transcontinental First Edition
The Black storm metallic paintwork with white double lines, wheels with silver-grey, contrasting machining and numerous chrome-plated details, such as the cylinder head covers or engine housing cover, demonstrate that style and confidence are crucial, at any time and anywhere.
The R 18 Transcontinental has been excellently prepared for anything you throw at it. It has been designed so that you can customise it just like you want it. The ample range of Original BMW Motorrad Accessories additionally supports this customising concept. The “Machined” and “2-Tone-Black” collections, designed in collaboration with Roland Sands Design, the classic “Option 719”, for instance with AERO Design package, particularly emphasise the bike’s luxurious appearance even more. The R 18 Transcontinental can additionally be customised and upgraded with sophisticated and convenient touring equipment, such as case liners.
The R 18 Transcontinental is also available in an A2-compliant variant with 95 HP. This variant can be throttled, meaning your machine supports you when you hold your A2 driver’s license. You can enjoy the intuitive handling of the R 18 Transcontinental from the very beginning.
Eating up the miles in a relaxed and safe way
You can comfortably eat up the miles on the R 18 Transcontinental: Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC) and optional Active Cruise Control independently control the speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead. Furthermore three riding modes, Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and dynamic engine brake control (MSR) guarantee more safety as standard. Reverser, Hill Start Control and central locking system for cases and topcase optionally guarantee even more convenience per kilometre covered.
SPECS
Engine
Design
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaftBore x stroke
107.1 mm x 100 mmDisplacement
1,802 ccNominal capacity
67 kW at 4,750 rpmMax. torque
158 Nm at 3,000 rpmCompression ratio
9.6 :1Fuel preparation
Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller
Emission control
Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
Over 180 km/hConsumption per 100 km based on the WMTC
5.8 lFuel type
Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity)Battery
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutchTransmission
6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housingSecondary drive
Drive shaft
Suspension/brakes
Frame
Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubesFront suspension/spring elements
Telescopic forkRear-wheel guide/spring elements
Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strutSpring travel, front / rear
120 mm / 120 mmWheelbase
1,695 mmCastor
183.5 mmSteering head angle
62.7°Wheels
Cast aluminium front wheelRim dimensions, front
3.5 x 19″Rim dimensions, rear
5.0 x 16″Tyre, front
120/70 R19Tyre, rear
180/65 B16Brake, front
Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliperBrake, rear
Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliperABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)
Dimensions/weights
Seat height at vehicle kerb weight
740 mmInner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight
1,710 mmUsable tank capacity
approx. 24 lOf which reserve
approx. 4 lLength (above topcase)
2,640 mmHeight (above windscreen, at DIN vehicle kerb weight)
1,500 mmWidth (across hand levers)
970 mmVehicle kerb weight, road-ready, fully fuelled
427 kg 1)Permitted total weight
630 kgPayload (with standard equipment)
203 kg
Price from: £23,300
Full details and more photos at BMW Motorrad UK