BMW Motorrad entered the cruiser phase in 2020 with the BMW R 18, adopted in the identical yr by the R 18 Traditional, a nostalgic touring bike. Lastly, in 2021, the R 18 Transcontinental and the R 18 B had been added to the Large Boxer Heritage sequence – a Grand American touring motorbike for luxurious journey and a bagger for cool freeway cruising. In 2023, the BMW R 18 Roctane turned the fifth member of the fascinatingR 18 household, providing superior cruising and touring in customized bagger model ever since. For the 2025 mannequin yr, the R 18 fashions characteristic updates by way of design, consolation and know-how.
“Much more driving enjoyable – that was our aim when revising the BMW R 18 andR 18 Traditional. Now we have refined the design model, added quite a few enhancements by way of element and luxury and made the R 18 much more enjoyable to experience with the18-inch rear wheel. Along with new finishes and gear, theBMW R 18 Roctane, R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental have additionally undergone a technical revision to convey the whole BMW R 18 vary into line with the EU 5+ customary.” Markus Lederer, Head of Boxer Collection
Providing elevated torque, the Large Boxer now complies with Euro 5+ in allBMW R 18 fashions.A revision of the engine management now ensures compliance with the Euro 5+ customary. The utmost torque of the 67 kW (91 hp) 1,802 cc Large Boxer has been elevated by 5 Nm to 163 Nm at 3,000 rpm. From 2,000 to 4,000 rpm, greater than 150 Nm of torque is offered at any time – a fully superior supply of driving pleasure.
BMW R 18: customized cruiser staged in fashionable, dynamic model.As a cruiser, the revised BMW R 18 is now purist but additionally extra up to date. That includes newly crafted designs for the entrance and rear wheel covers together with an 18-inch rear wheel (beforehand 16-inch) and a brand new wheel design that includes seven double spokes, the R 18 has a extra dynamic look that goes even additional in emphasising its genuine cruiser character. The wheels are additionally optionally obtainable as Distinction Minimize Wheels. Right here, the forged aluminum wheels are given a shiny polish after which sealed with clear end. The acquainted 19”/16” spoked wheel mixture remains to be obtainable as an possibility.
Extending over the whole size of the tank on the highest, the sculpture of the enduring gasoline tank is seamlessly continued on the rear fender and ends on the stage of the BMW emblem. Having beforehand stylised the traditional spherical arch, the entrance fender now has a way more fashionable and dynamic look on account of a sculptural floor elevation. All three physique parts now look as if they’ve been forged from a single piece. The facet cowl completely matches this design model with its extra marked facet contour. The extra fashionable styling can also be mirrored within the “tough look” of the fork part, the fork tubes now free and with out traditional fork sleeves.
Different options that harmonise with the extra dynamic design model are the new silencers with a round cross-section and the newly designed particular person seat with foam that’s 10 mm thicker and with modified design contours. The considerably extra comfy seat is detachable and might be conveniently unlocked utilizing a push button hid beneath the quilt.
With the intention to guarantee a extra comfy experience, the spring strut has a brand new set-up by way of its spring/damping charges. This was utilized along with the brand new 18-inch rear wheel, with the brand new tyre dimension 180/55 B 18 to match. Different new options embrace the now customary daytime working lights (relying in the marketplace) and a USB-C charging socket.
The fundamental model of the BMW R 18 includes a silver powertrain, a chrome-plated exhaust system and black forged aluminum wheels. The physique color is Blackstorm Metallic.
Within the Choice 719 Olivine variant obtainable ex works as non-obligatory gear, the R 18 has a black powertrain, the Aero design package deal, surface-enhanced Choice 719 Icon forged wheels (19”/16”), a chrome-plated exhaust system and the Choice 719 seat. The physique end is Velvet Inexperienced Metallic.
The BMW R 18 Blacked Out gear variant is new and options black components virtually all through.
BMW R 18 Traditional: much more traditional and genuine.The BMW R 18 Traditional likewise advantages from a refined design model to additional hone its character as a nostalgic touring bike. Probably the most putting new characteristic is the entrance mudguard adopted from the R 18 B together with a 19-inch spoke entrance wheel (beforehand 16-inch). The entrance fender now incorporates the mudguard extension, which has been considerably lowered for a classy impact. The brand new fender not solely harmonises with the fork sleeves nonetheless obtainable for the R 18 Traditional but additionally confidently underlines its affiliation to the nostalgic touring phase. Along with newly designed facet covers and rear silencers that includes a round cross-section, the R 18 Traditional now has an much more traditional and genuine look. Different new options embrace daytime working lights as customary (relying in the marketplace) and a USB-C charging socket.
The fundamental model of the BMW R 18 Traditional has a powertrain completed in silver, a chrome-plated exhaust system, spoked wheels (19”/16”) and fork tube trim components. The physique finishes are Blackstorm Metallic and Mineral Gray Metallic Matt.
Within the Choice 719 Aquamarine variant obtainable ex works as non-obligatory gear, theR 18 Traditional includes a silver powertrain, the Aero design package deal, surface-enhanced Choice 719 Icon forged wheels (19”/16”), the entrance mudguard of the R 18 Transcontinental, fork tube trim components, a chrome-plated exhaust system and the Choice 719 seat. The physique color is a two-tone paint end in Blue Planet Metallic/Oriental Blue Metallic.
The BMW R 18 Traditional Blacked Out gear variant is new and options black components virtually all through.
BMW R 18 und R 18 Traditional Blacked Out: black, elegant and powerfully expressive.Within the Blacked Out variant obtainable ex works as non-obligatory gear, the BMW R 18 and R 18 Traditional look significantly elegant and powerfully expressive with a variety of kit options in Black Excessive Gloss and Darkish Chrome.
The Blacked Out non-obligatory gear consists of the black powertrain, the Design Choice Black, the exhaust system in Darkish Chrome and different parts in Black Excessive Gloss or Darkish Chrome
The BMW R 18 Blacked Out is offered within the colors Blackstorm Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic Matt and Two-Tone Brooklyn Gray. The R 18 Traditional Blacked Out is completed in Two-Tone Brooklyn Gray Metallic.
New non-obligatory gear and Unique BMW Motorrad Equipment for the newBMW R 18 and R 18 Traditional.
Non-compulsory gear.
· Consolation package deal with Cruise Management (BMW R 18 solely), heated grips, Hill Begin Management and lockable gasoline filler cap.
· Spoked wheels 19”/16” (BMW R 18 solely).
· Distinction Minimize wheels, black (BMW R 18 solely).
Unique BMW Motorrad Equipment.
· Cockpit trim Blackstorm Metallic.
· Dragbar handlebars, black.
· Dragbar handlebars, chrome-plated.
· Leg relaxation, black.
· Exhaust manifold, black.
· Engine safety bar, black.
· Mudguards incl. spoked wheels 3.5 x 16” on the entrance and 5.0 x 16” on the rear.
BMW R 18 Roctane, R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental.The BMW R 18 Roctane had its market launch in mid-2023, so its design already consists of options such because the forged aluminium wheels and the Blacked Out non-obligatory gear. Nonetheless, the R 18 Roctane, the R 18 B and the R 18 Transcontinental have now acquired contemporary enter by way of product properties, surfaces and paintwork.
The BMW R 18 Roctane is now additionally obtainable within the new color schemeTwo-Tone Dragonfire Pink Metallic. Additionally new as non-obligatory gear is the Filler Panel in physique color, which visually makes the hole between the facet case and the rear fender disappear, and the Darkish Chrome components on the push rods, consumption silencer and headlight internal ring. One new addition is the Consolation package deal, which incorporates Hill Begin Management, lockable gasoline filler cap, tyre stress monitor (RDC) and heated grips.
The BMW R 18 B already options the favourites button within the primary model and within the new Blacked Out non-obligatory gear model. Right here, a button on the right-hand handlebar instrument panel gives fast entry to capabilities similar to direct activation of the grip heating – with out having to undergo the instrument console menu utilizing the Multicontroller. A change for the central locking system was positioned right here. This has been changed by the favourites button. The central locking system can nonetheless be conveniently managed utilizing the distant management key.
The objects included within the non-obligatory gear Blacked Out are the black powertrain, the Design Choice Black, the exhaust system in Darkish Chrome and additional parts in Black Excessive Gloss or Darkish Chrome. The non-obligatory gear variant Choice 719 Black Pearl now additionally consists of the push rods and the consumption silencer in Darkish Chrome. Additionally new right here is the non-obligatory gear Filler Panel in physique colour and the Consolation package deal with the beforehand obtainable options Hill Begin Management, lockable gasoline cap, RDC, central locking and seat heating.
The fundamental variant of the BMW R 18 Transcontinental is offered within the new further color scheme Two-Tone Dragonfire Pink Metallic and now comes with the favourites button as customary. The brand new physique end is supplemented solely with a black powertrain in addition to push rods and consumption silencer in Darkish Chrome. The brand new non-obligatory gear merchandise Consolation package deal consists of Hill Begin Management, RDC, central locking and lockable gasoline cap.
New non-obligatory gear and Unique BMW Motorrad Equipment for theBMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental.
Non-compulsory gear.
· Consolation package deal R 18 Roctane: Hill Begin Management, tyre stress monitor (RDC), lockable gasoline cap and heated grips.
· Consolation package deal R 18 B: Hill Begin Management, RDC, central locking, lockable gasoline cap and heated seat.
· Consolation package deal R 18 Transcontinental: Hill Begin Management, RDC, central locking and lockable gasoline filler cap.
· Filler Panel in physique color (BMW R 18 Roctane and R 18 B solely).
Unique BMW Motorrad Equipment.
· Leg relaxation, black.
· Engine safety bar, black.
Overview of the brand new options within the new BMW R 18 fashions.
All BMW R 18 fashions.
· Euro 5+ customary.
· Most torque elevated by 5 Nm to 163 Nm, obtainable at 3 000 rpm as earlier than.
· New non-obligatory gear and Unique BMW Motorrad Equipment.
BMW R18.
· New entrance and rear mudguards.
· 18-inch rear wheel (beforehand 16-inch).
· New wheel design with seven double spokes.
· Facet cowl with extra marked facet contour.
· “Tough look” of the fork part with out traditional fork sleeves.
· New rear silencer with round cross-section.
· Single seat with thicker padding and modified design contour.
· Seat is detachable, launched through push button (hidden beneath the quilt).
· Spring strut with new spring/damping charges for elevated consolation.
· Daytime working gentle (relying on market) and USB-C charging socket as customary.
· New Blacked Out gear variant.
BMW R 18 Traditional.
· New entrance mudguard together with a 19-inch spoke entrance wheel (beforehand 16-inch).
· Facet cowl with extra marked facet contour.
· Daytime working gentle (relying on market) and USB-C charging socket as customary.
· New Blacked Out gear variant.
BMW R 18 Roctane.
· New color scheme Two-Tone Dragonfire Pink Metallic.
· New non-obligatory gear Filler Panel in physique color.
· Push rods, consumption silencer and internal ring of the headlamp in Darkish Chrome.
BMW R 18 B.
· Favourites button for fast entry.
· New Blacked Out gear variant.
· New non-obligatory gear Filler Panel in physique color.
· Non-compulsory gear variant Choice 719 Black Pearl now with push rods and consumption silencer in Darkish Chrome.
BMW R 18 Transcontinental.
· Favourites button for fast entry.
· Primary model now obtainable in a brand new, further color scheme: Two-Tone Dragonfire Pink Metallic.
· Two-Tone Dragonfire Pink Metallic solely with push rods and consumption silencer in Darkish Chrome.
UK Costs:
R 18 – £17,480.00
R 18 Traditional – £19,540.00
R 18 B – £22,450.00
R 18 Transcontinental – £25,160.00
R 18 Roctane – £22,100.00
