BMW R 18 B
2022
Cruiser- Engine capacity
- 1802 cm³
- Power
- 90 hp (67 kW)
Motorcycle catalogue
BMW
BMW Motorrad is the motorcycle arm of the Munich carmaker, and for most riders its name is tied to two things: the boxer engine and the GS. The flat twin, with its cylinders sticking out either side, powers the R models, from the R 1300 GS adventure bike to the R 1250 RT tourer and the retro R nineT. The rest of the range uses other layouts. The F models run parallel twins, the S 1000 R borrows its four-cylinder engine from the S 1000 RR superbike, and the G 310 R is the small single that opens the line-up. The wider range now also includes the R 18 cruisers and the C 400 scooters. Our catalogue currently lists 27 BMW models across seven classes: adventure, naked, sport touring, touring, cruiser, scooter and sport. Explore available specifications by model year, photos and related models.
| Brand and model | Category | Years | Engine capacity | Power | Weight | Seat height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R 18 B | Cruiser | 2022 | 1802 cm³ | 90 hp (67 kW) | 397.8 kg | 719 mm |
| BMW R 18 Transcontinental | Cruiser | 2022 | 1802 cm³ | 89 hp (66 kW) | 427.3 kg | 739 mm |
| BMW R 18 | Cruiser | 2021–2022 | 1802 cm³ | 91 hp (68 kW) | 345 kg | 691 mm |
| BMW R 18 Classic | Cruiser | 2021–2022 | 1802 cm³ | 89 hp (66 kW) | 365.1 kg | 711 mm |
How to choose BMW
- Choosing between GS models? Open the R 1300 GS and the F 900 GS side by side in the compare tool to see how size, weight and power change.
- BMW often sells the same bike with different seat options, so check the seat height on the model page for the exact version you're considering.
- The naked range spans a wide spread, from the G 310 R to the S 1000 R, so the class alone tells you little about the bike.
At a glance
27 models
- Power
- Median: 109 hp (81 kW)
- Typical range: 89 hp (67 kW)–140 hp (105 kW)
- Recorded weight
- Median: 237 kg
- Typical range: 214 kg–273.5 kg
- Seat height
- Median: 812.5 mm
- Typical range: 775 mm–845.8 mm
Medians and the middle half of values, calculated from the latest model-year profiles with available data.
Models to explore
Numerical A2 candidates
These profiles meet the 35 kW and 0.2 kW/kg limits. Check market approval and the original unrestricted power before choosing an A2 motorcycle.
- BMW G 310 R — 25 kW · 0.152 kW/kg
- BMW C 400 X — 25 kW · 0.123 kW/kg
FAQ
- What does GS stand for?
- GS is usually read as Gelände/Straße, German for off-road and road. It marks BMW's dual-purpose adventure models, such as the R 1300 GS and the F 900 GS.
- Do all BMW motorcycles have a boxer engine?
- No. The boxer twin is used in the R models. The F models use parallel twins, the S 1000 R has an inline four, and the G 310 R is a single.
- Which BMW classes are covered in the catalogue?
- Adventure, naked, sport touring, touring, cruiser, scooter and sport. You can browse each one from this page or move to the category pages to compare BMW with other brands.