The BMW R 18 Classic is a 1,802 cc air/oil-cooled boxer-twin cruiser with a 6-speed gearbox. BMW's own UK technical-data page lists 67 kW (91 hp) @ 4,750 rpm maximum power, 163 Nm @ 3,000 rpm maximum torque, twin 300 mm front / single 300 mm rear disc brakes, a 120/70-R19 front and 180/65-B16 rear tyre, a 16 litre fuel tank and a 369 kg kerb weight.
The BMW Motorrad R 18 Classic is a motorcycle from BMW Motorrad. It is currently on sale. With a 1,802 cc engine it sits in the big-bike, 800 cc-plus class.
Power comes from a 1,802 cc twin-cylinder air- and oil-cooled engine that makes 67 kW at 4,750 rpm and 163 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. Peak torque arrives low in the rev range, at 3,000 rpm, which makes it relaxed to ride in traffic. Its bore is wider than its stroke (107.1 mm x 100 mm), a short-stroke layout that generally favours higher revs. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 247 PS per tonne; by that measure, it is lively, with easy overtakes and relaxed highway speeds.
It has a 6-speed manual gearbox. It uses a dry clutch.
Braking is by twin 300 mm discs at the front and a 300 mm disc at the rear. It rides on 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels — 120/70 R19 at the front and 180/65 B16 at the rear.
The seat is 730 mm off the ground, which is low and makes it easy to put your feet down. It weighs 369 kg ready to ride, which is heavy, so parking and tight U-turns need care. The wheelbase is 1,731 mm. It carries 16 L of fuel.
For the BMW Motorrad R 18 Classic, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹17,999 doorstep service.
Its low seat also makes it approachable for shorter and newer riders.
Figures are as published by the manufacturer. Exact values can differ slightly by variant and model year.
Sources: BMW Motorrad
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₹17,999
Mechiee's fixed doorstep service price for this model.
Follow the schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. A regular service is the cheapest way to catch small problems before they become expensive ones.
Engine oil is the single most important consumable to keep fresh. Top up between services if the level drops, and change it on schedule.
With Twin disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper and Single disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper brakes, check pad or shoe wear, lever and pedal free play, and braking feel at every service.
A clean, correctly tensioned and lubricated chain lasts longer and wastes less power. Check slack regularly, especially after riding in rain or dust.
A clogged air filter or worn spark plug shows up as hard starting, weak throttle response and poorer fuel economy. Both are checked at a regular service and replaced when worn.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. Have its level and condition checked and change it on the interval in the owner's manual.
This bike runs 120/70 R19 / 180/65 B16 tyres. Check pressure, tread depth and sidewalls, and replace tyres that are worn or cracked.
Weak starting, dim lights or a flickering console are early signs the battery or charging system needs a look.
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Doorstep service₹17,999
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Manufacturer figures for each bike. A dash means the value is not published in our sources.
| Specification | BMW Motorrad R 18 Classic | BMW Motorrad R 18 | BMW Motorrad R 18 Roctane | BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1802 cc | 1802 cc | 1802 cc | 1300 cc |
| Max power | 67 kW (91 hp) @ 4,750 rpm | 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm | 67 kW (91 hp) @ 4,750 rpm | 145 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max torque | 163 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 163 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 17.8 kmpl (claimed, per 91wheels) | — | 21 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeWale) |
| Gears | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6 speed |
| Kerb weight | 369 kg | 345 kg | 374 kg | 237 kg |
| Fuel tank | 16 Litres | 16 L | 16 Litres | 19 litres |
| Front brake | Twin disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Disc, 300 mm | Twin disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Disc, 300 mm | Single disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Disc, 285 mm, 2 piston caliper |
What the technical terms on this page mean.
The BMW Motorrad R 18 Classic has a 1802 cc engine, described as air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine, two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft.
The BMW Motorrad R 18 Classic is rated at 67 kW (91 hp) @ 4,750 rpm maximum power and 163 Nm @ 3,000 rpm maximum torque.
The BMW Motorrad R 18 Classic has Twin disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper at the front and Single disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper at the rear, with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral).
The BMW Motorrad R 18 Classic runs 120/70 R19 at the front and 180/65 B16 at the rear.
Follow the service schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. Between services, keep an eye on engine oil, chain, tyres and battery. With Twin disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper and Single disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper brakes, brake wear and adjustment are worth checking at every visit.
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