With a nod to BMW’s past, the BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle is a contemporary cruiser. It has the look and feels of an early BMW touring cruiser. The white double pinstripe on the R 18 Classic First Edition also evokes a sense of time-honored motorcycling tradition. The most potent boxer engine we’ve ever manufactured is clearly at the core of this machine. Relaxation and pleasure are the primary goals of this motorcycle.
The 1802 cc twin-cylinder boxer engine of the BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle is the biggest we’ve ever developed, delivering immediate torque response. In a sense, it’s like a real-life engine. At 3,000 rpm, it reaches its peak torque of 116 lb-ft. It provides more than 100 lb-ft of torque between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm, typical of a boxer engine’s operating characteristics. The Big Boxer produces 91 horsepower at 4,750 rpm.
BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle – Features and Specs
BMW Boxer Engine
Big Boxer” is the name given to a newly designed two-cylinder boxer engine that forms the heart of the new BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle and R 18 models. Since BMW Motorrad was founded in 1923, its air-cooled boxer engines have provided an exhilarating riding experience to countless enthusiasts. 1,802 cc is the largest two-cylinder boxer engine used in motorcycle series manufacturing.
In terms of peak power, the engine reaches a maximum of 67.5 kW (91 hp). A constant torque of over 150 Nm is provided from 2,000 to 4,000 rpm, along with a rich, resonant sound.
Double-loop Steel Tube Frame
In the new BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle, the suspension’s heart is a steel tube frame with a double-loop design. Its design is a continuation of BMW Motorrad’s lengthy heritage of using this frame style.
Welded couplings between steel tubes and cast or forged pieces are only one example of the high quality and outstanding attention to detail found in the production process. Bolted connections secure the rear swinging arm, similar to the classic BMW R 5, to the rear axle gearbox in a realistic fashion.
Telescopic Fork with Fork Sleeves
The suspension components of the new BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle Classic and R 18 do not have electronic adjustability. A telescopic fork and a directly attached central suspension strut with travel-dependent damping and adjustable spring preload provide improved wheel control and pleasant suspension comfort.
Instead, The telescopic fork tubes are covered in fork sleeves, like the famous BMW R 5. Front and rear suspension travel are 120 and 90 millimeters, respectively, with a fork tube diameter of 49 millimeters. Front and rear disc brakes, together with four-piston fixed-caliper calipers, are used to slow down the new BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle and R 18. Furthermore, the wire-spoked wheels give the vehicle a distinctive look.
Harmonious Ergonomics
The new BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle and R 18 have “mid-mounted footpegs,” which align with BMW Motorrad’s concept of laid-back footrest arrangement. Classic BMW positioning allows you an aggressive and relaxing riding posture for maximum bike control.
Three riding modes
BMW Riders will be able to choose from three basic riding modes on the BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle and R 18 – a rarity in this market – so that they may customize their ride based on personal preferences.
ASC (Automatic Stability Control, disengaged) is also included in the basic trim, ensuring a high degree of riding safety. Engine drag torque control is also included in the new R 18 Classic and R 18 models (MSR). In addition to the reverse assist, the Hill Start Control feature makes it easier to start uphill.
Iconic Style
The new BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle expertly able to bring the distinctive aesthetic of bygone eras into the current day while maintaining a refined design in various areas heavily inspired by BMW R 5 classics. The double-loop frame and pear drop tank, open universal shaft and double line painting (ex-works option) all resemble a great boxer from 1936, and it is no accident.
The new BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle has metal bodywork, as befits an actual classic design. Additionally, the suspension is evocative of the venerable R 5. Because of its cantilever suspension and double-sided swinging arm, the rigid-frame design of the R 5 has been appropriately updated for the present day.
Exclusive Look in Paint and Chrome
The new R 18 Classic First Edition and R 18 First Edition models will be available globally upon launch, with a standard model reserved for specific regions. Classic black with white double-lined painting mixes with the R 18 appearance and special equipment features.
A seat emblem and a “First Edition” chrome clasp on the side covers round off the chrome accents.
Conversion-friendly Architecture
Even in the early design stages of the primary vehicle structure, the new BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle and R 18 provide a very conversion-friendly architecture, which sets them apart from almost every other motorbike on the market today.
Consequently, it has a detachable rear frame and a painted component set that are easy to disassemble. The hydraulic brake, clutch, and cable harness interface points were thoughtfully designed to enable the installation of higher or lower handlebars with matching hydraulic lines and cable harnesses without any issues.
For further convenience, the oil chamber is situated outside the areas where the cylinder head covers and belt cover are visible (engine housing covers).
Customizing parts and Roland Sands Design
The BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle has a wide choice of customization options available via BMW Motorrad’s equipment catalog. There are a wide variety of accessories available from the Original BMW Motorrad Accessories program that may be used to customize the R 18 Classic and R 18 substantially.
“Machined” and “2-Tone-Black” milled aluminum components are available for the market debut of the new R 18 Classic and R 18, produced in partnership with Roland Sands Design.
BMW Motorrad collaborates with several well-known suppliers, including the US company Mustang Seat, to provide a variety of high-quality hand-made seats for the new BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle’s accessories and customizing program. Meanwhile, the exhaust system customization possibilities in collaboration with Vance & Hines are no less imaginative.
BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle – Price
The new BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle is available for $19,495 only.
BMW 2021 R18 Classic Heritage Motorcycle – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Design | Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft. |
| Bore x stroke | 107.1 mm x 100 mm |
| Capacity | 1,802 cc |
| Horsepower | 91 hp at 4,750 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 116 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 9.6: 1 |
| Fuel delivery | Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition |
| Emission control | A regulated three-way catalytic converter |
Mileage / consumption
| Maximum speed | Over 111 mph |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded |
Electrical system
| Alternator | Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity) |
| Battery | 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free |
Power transmission
| Clutch | Single-disk dry clutch |
| Gears | 6-speed transmission |
| Secondary drive | Shaft drive |
Suspension / brakes
| Frame | Double-cradle steel frame |
| Front suspension / spring elements | Telescopic fork |
| Rear-wheel guide/spring elements | Steel swingarm with central shock strut |
| Spring travel, front / rear | 4.7” / 3.5” |
| Wheelbase | 68.1” |
| Caster | 5.9” |
| Steering head angle | 57.3° |
| Wheels | Spoked wheel |
| Rim dimensions, front | 3.00″ x 16″ |
| Rim dimensions, rear | 5.00″ x 16″ |
| Tire, front | 130/90 B16 |
| Tire, rear | 180/65 B16 |
| Brake, front Twin disc brakes, diameter | 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter | 300 mm, fixed caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral) |
Dimensions / weights
| Seat height at, unladen weight | 28.0” |
| Rider step length unladen | 65.2” |
| Usable tank capacity | Approx. 4.2 gal |
| Length | 96.1” |
| Height (excluding mirrors) | 52.8” |
| Height (above windshield, at DIN empty weight) | 55.0″ |
| Width (with mirror) | 38.0″ |
| Unladen weight, fully fueled/road-ready | 805 lbs |
| Max. permitted weight | 1,234.6 lbs. |
| Max. load (with standard equipment) | 430 lbs |
