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BMW R18



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Right Side View
Left Rear Three Quarter
BMW R18 Right Front Three Quarter

Seat Height

740 mmGood

Mileage - ARAI

17 kmpl

Max Power

89.84 bhp

Engine From Right
BMW R18 Bike Seat
Head Light
Front Wheel
Front Suspension

Variant

Transcontinental
City
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₹ 32,50,000
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BMW R18 Price

VariantPriceSpecifications
R18 Transcontinental
₹ 32,50,000
Avg. Ex-Showroom
Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels
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R18 Key Highlights

Engine Capacity1,802 cc
Mileage - ARAI
17 kmpl
Transmission6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight427 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity24 litres
Seat Height740 mm

Lower seat height than 68% of cruiser bikes

BMW R18 Summary

Price: BMW R18 price for its variant - R18 Transcontinental starts at Rs. 32,50,000. The mentioned R18 price is the average ex-showroom.

BMW R18 is a cruiser bike available in only 1 variant and 5 colours. The BMW R18 is powered by 1802cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 89.84 bhp and a torque of 158 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, BMW R18 comes up with anti-locking braking system. This R18 bike weighs 427 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 24 liters.

The R18 is the only cruiser in BMW Motorrad’s portfolio. The company had started giving us a glimpse of the bike in various concept forms months before unveiling the final production model. And all the wait was worth it as the production iteration isn’t very different from the concept and looks just as gorgeous.

The design of the R18 takes inspiration from the 1936 BMW R5 cruiser and it looks smashing from every angle. Sporting a purely vintage styling, the motorcycle incorporates a round headlamp, single pod instrument cluster, peanut-shaped fuel tank, and a chopped rear fender. The main design highlight of the R18 is the dual fish tail-like exhausts spiraling out of the burly boxer mill. The wide, pulled-back handlebar, scooped seat, and slightly forward-set footpegs indicate that it is meant to offer comfortable ergonomics.

Powering the motorcycle is a mammoth 1,800cc, air and oil-cooled, boxer-twin motor which is the largest boxer-twin BMW has ever plonked on a production bike. It pumps out 91bhp at 4,750rpm and 158Nm at 3,000rpm. Most of that performance is delivered in the lower end, between 2,000-4,000rpm, which should make it fun-to-ride in the city as well as on the highway. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox.

The R18 is a typical BMW when it comes to features as it gets many of them. The list comprises heated grips, full-LED lighting, cornering lights, a reverse gear, hill-start assist, switchable automatic stability control, engine drag torque control, and three riding modes – Rain, Rock, and Roll. On the contrary, it is quite basic in terms of cycle parts. The R18 is suspended by telescopic forks and a cantilever strut with damping and spring preload adjustment. Braking is handled by dual discs up front and a single disc at the rear measuring 300mm each.

BMW has introduced the R18 in all five variants in India, similar to the international markets. It comes in Standard, First Edition, Classic, 100 Years Edition and Transcontinental trims, and the differences in these are majorly visual. Prices of the bike start at Rs 19.90 lakh and go up to Rs 24 lakh (ex-showroom). It faces completion mainly from the Harley-Davidson Softail models.

BMW R18 Review

  • Good Things

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

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

BikeWale's Take

The R18 is a big, bulky cruiser from BMW Motorrad. It is known for its new 1802cc engine that churns out lots of torque. Just like all the other BMWs, this bike is also equipped with lots of features and technologies to make life easy on the highway. But the R18 is on the heavier side and is also priced quite high. Plus, it’s a BMW. So it is expensive to maintain. 

BMW R18 Expert Opinion

The BMW R18 Transcontinental embodies grandeur and luxury in the truest sense.

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BMW R18 Colours

BMW R18 is available in the following colours in India.

BMW R18 mileage

BMW R18 mileage

The ARAI mileage of BMW R18 is 17 kmpl.

R18 mileage details

R18 Specifications & Features

Transcontinental

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  • Specifications
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Features

      Specifications

      • Power & Performance

        • Displacement
          1802 cc
        • Max Power
          89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
        • Max Torque
          158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
        • Mileage - ARAI
          17 kmpl

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      • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

        • Front Suspension
          Telescopic fork
        • Rear Suspension
          Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
        • Braking System
          Dual Channel ABS
        • Front Brake Type
          Disc

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      • Dimensions & Chassis

        • Kerb Weight
          427 kg
        • Seat Height
          740 mm
        • Ground Clearance
          -
        • Overall Length
          2640 mm

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      • Manufacturer Warranty

        • Standard Warranty
          3 year
        • Standard Warranty
          Unlimited km

      Features

        • Touch Screen Display
          No
        • Instrument Console
          Semi-Digital
        • Odometer
          Digital
        • Speedometer
          Digital

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      BMW R18 User Reviews

      4.5/5

      (13 Ratings) 2 Reviews

      4

      Design and styling


      3

      Reliability


      4

      Performance


      4

      Service experience


      2

      Maintenance cost

      4

      Extra Features

      Real Cruiser

      37 weeks ago


      Shirso

      The build quality and attention to detail are amazing. This bike is really fun to ride, something special. It has a great road presence. People often take pictures and ask about, them while on the road. The engine is very very smooth and pulls hard, with an ample amount of torque. It's very heavy, which helps with balance while riding

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Design and styling


      5

      Reliability


      5

      Comfort


      5

      Service experience


      4

      Value for money

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Leisure Rides

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      10000-15000 kms

      Ridden for (If Owned)

      5000-15000 kms

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      Bmw r 18 review

      3 years ago


      Sanjay Appa Garle

      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.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      4

      Design and styling


      3

      Reliability


      4

      Performance


      4

      Service experience


      2

      Maintenance cost

      4

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      Never owned

      Ridden for (If Owned)

      Never Owned

      Got mileage of

      35 kmpl

      Tips for other riders

      Change oil after 2500 km

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      5

      BMW R18 FAQs

      Q: What is the on-road price of BMW R18 in 2024?
      The 2024 on-road price of BMW R18 in Delhi is Rs. 36,51,824. This BMW R18 price includes the ex-showroom price, RTO and insurance charges.

      Q: Which is better BMW R18 or Harley-Davidson Breakout?
      BMW R18 is priced at Rs. 32,50,000, has a 1802 cc 6 Speed Manual engine, whereas, the price of Harley-Davidson Breakout is Rs. 30,99,000 with a 1923 cc 6 Speed Manualengine.

      Q: What are the colour options of BMW R18?
      BMW R18 is available in 5 colours which are Mineral white metallic, Gravity Blue Metallic, Black Storm Metallic (Transcontinental)), Galaxy dust metallic /Titan silver 2 metallic and Manhattan metallic matt.

      Q: What are the key specifications of BMW R18?
      BMW R18 is a Cruiser bike that weighs 427 kg, has a 1802 cc BS6 Phase 2 engine and a fuel capacity of 24 litres.

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