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Introducing the new BMW R 18 Transcontinental
Part of the BMW Heritage range.
The R 18 Transcontinental offers you exclusive and luxurious travelling. As a member of the R 18 family it represents BMW Motorrad’s tradition and is deeply rooted in the here and now: its unmistakeable front end with the tall windscreen and the mighty Big Boxer promise a comfortable, powerful ride for miles. The automatic load compensation feature accurately adapts the chassis to the load applicable to the motorcycle. And thanks to it being prepared for customising you can exactly define your R 18 Transcontinental according to what you will discover on every trip: yourself. Simply put: classic #SoulFuel.
R 18 Transcontinental specification
- 10 ¼” TFT Screen, Speedometer with multifunction display (On-board computer)
- LED Headlight
- LED Rear and Brake Light included rear indicators
- Auxiliary LED Headlights
- Pannier and Top Box
- Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
- 3 Riding Modes (Rock, Roll and Rain)
- Cruise Control
- Infotainment system – Radio, front speaker in Fairing
- Storage compartment with USB charger
- Reverse Gear
- Heated Grips
- Heated Seat
- Keyless Ride
The BMW R 18 Transcontinental - TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
Air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine.
cc displacement
Nm torque at 3,000 rpm
mm seat height
litre fuel tank capacity (approximately)