Overview
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2025 BMW R 18Transcontinental
Motorcycle
The stylish way to travel
Wherever it goes, it is the focal point. The BMW R 18 Transcontinental is a modern interpretation of a classic, with an imposing appearance, striking design, and exclusive equipment. Powered by a big boxer engine, it offers a uniquely confident riding experience – unmistakeable sound included. If you prefer an even bolder look, you’ll surely enjoy the extroverted paint options. When touring, it doesn’t get any more stylish than this. Nor any more comfortable in our opinion. With its high-end technology, it is perfectly equipped for traveling in style.
Starting at $24,395 MSRP
Specs and Features
Engine
Rated output
91 hp at 4,750 rpm
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Bore x stroke
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Capacity
1,802 cc
Compression ratio
9.6 : 1
Max. torque
120 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Performance / fuel consumption
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Maximum speed
111 mph
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Drive
Cardan shaft drive
Gearbox
Constant-mesh 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Chassis / brakes
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integral)
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Castor
7.2"
Frame
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams
Front wheel location / suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear wheel location / suspension
Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut
Rim, front
3.50 x 19"
Rim, rear
5.00 x 18''
Steering head angle
62.7°
Suspension travel, front / rear
4.7" / 4.7"
Tire, front
120/70 R19
Tire, rear
180/55 B18
Wheelbase
66.5"
Wheels
Aluminum cast wheel on front wheel
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at unladen weight
29.1"
Height
59" (above windshield, at unladen weight)
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
67.3"
Length
104" (over splash guard)
Payload (with standard equipment)
434 lbs
Permitted total weight
1,389 lbs
Reserve
approx. 1 gal
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled
954.6 lbs 1)
Usable tank volume
approx. 6.3 gal
Width
38.2" (above hand lever)
Welcome to First Class
With a large fender and a prominent front end, it exudes a sense of size and sophistication – the miles seem to fly by effortlessly. The 6.3 gallon tank, the wind deflectors, and the floorboards show: the R 18 Transcontinental allows for stylish and casual travel. The high-quality topcase with a backrest makes the experience even more comfortable for your passenger.
Highlights for modern travel
Comfortable handling, exclusive equipment, and high-end technology: the R 18 Transcontinental has everything you would expect from a BMW bike. The highlights include, for example, the 180-watt booster of the optional Marshall Gold Series Stage 2, the large TFT display, and the wind deflectors, which are attached to the engine protection bars.
Eating up the miles
Hop on and ride: the R 18 Transcontinental offers high level of comfort and control. The standard and optional equipment features are intended to help you to maintain your distance or speed, and can offer assistance on hills or when reversing. The optional central locking system for the case and topcase is not only practical, but also offers protection for the things that are important to you when you’re on the road.
Impressive power
Even when only starting it up, you can understand how the big boxer earned its name. The 1,802-cc engine offers 91 hp at 4,750 rpm. With its typical boxer power development you can rely on at least 110 lb-ft of torque between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm. The powerful torque and excellent responsiveness provide an enjoyable ride over long distances – relaxed, but never monotonous.
