General |
Year
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2022
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2022
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Manufacturer
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BMW
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BMW
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Model Name
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R 18
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R 18
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Trim Name
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Black Storm Metallic
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Black Storm Metallic
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Generic Type (Primary)
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Heritage
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Heritage
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Engine |
Engine Type
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two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
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two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
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Cooling System
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Air/oil cooled
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Air/oil cooled
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Bore
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4.2”
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4.2”
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Stroke
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3.9”
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3.9”
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Displacement
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1,802 cc
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1,802 cc
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Engine Power
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Nominal: 91 hp at 4,750 rpm
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Nominal: 91 hp at 4,750 rpm
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Engine Torque
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Max: 116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm
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Max: 116 lbs-ft at 3,000 rpm
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Compression Ratio
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9.6 :1
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9.6 :1
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Emissions
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Control: Regulated three-way catalytic converter
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Control: Regulated three-way catalytic converter
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Performance |
Top Speed
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Max: over 111 mph
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Max: over 111 mph
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Fuel System |
Fuel Type
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Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)
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Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content)
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Battery |
Battery
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12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
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12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
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Drivetrain |
Drive System
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Shaft drive
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Shaft drive
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Clutch
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Single-disc dry clutch
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Single-disc dry clutch
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Gears
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6-speed transmission
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6-speed transmission
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Chassis |
Frame Type
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Double-cradle steel frame
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Double-cradle steel frame
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Suspension |
Front Suspension
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Telescopic fork
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Telescopic fork
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Rear Suspension
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Steel swingarm with central shock strut
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Steel swingarm with central shock strut
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Front Travel (in./cm.)
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4.7”
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4.7”
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Rear Travel (in./cm.)
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3.5”
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3.5”
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Brakes |
Front braking system
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Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
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Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
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Rear braking system
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Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
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Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
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ABS Option
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BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
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BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)
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Wheels & Tires |
Wheels
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Spoke wheel
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Spoke wheel
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Front Wheel
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3.5" x 19"
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3.5" x 19"
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Rear Wheel
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5.0" x 16"
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5.0" x 16"
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Front Tire
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120/70 R 19
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120/70 R 19
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Rear Tire
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180/65 B16
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180/65 B16
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Dimensions |
Length
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96.1" | Rider step length, unladen: 64.2"
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96.1" | Rider step length, unladen: 64.2"
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Width
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(including mirrors): 44.3" | With Mirror: 38.0"
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(including mirrors): 44.3" | With Mirror: 38.0"
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Height
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Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight) : 48.5"
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Height (above mirror, at DIN empty weight) : 48.5"
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Wheelbase
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68.1”
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68.1”
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Seat Height
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unladen: 27.2”
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unladen: 27.2”
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Steering
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Head Angle: 57.3°
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Head Angle: 57.3°
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Castor
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5.9”
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5.9”
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Capacities |
Fuel Capacity
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Usable tank: approx. 4.23 gal
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Usable tank: approx. 4.23 gal
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Fuel Reserve
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1 gal
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1 gal
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Weights |
Weight
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Max. permitted weight: 1,234.6 lbs | Max Load: 474 lbs
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Max. permitted weight: 1,234.6 lbs | Max Load: 474 lbs
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Curb Weight
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fully fueled/road-ready: 761 lbs
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fully fueled/road-ready: 761 lbs
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Electric |
Alternator
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Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
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Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
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