
BMW R 18
Dusseldorp Motorrad BarendrechtBarendrecht

BMW
R 18
Cruiser · 1,802 cc · 91 hp
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Used prices are trending down: the typical asking price is €2,542 lower than in June 2026.
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Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.
Years2020–present
The base R 18 centres on the exposed 1,802 cc Big Boxer, low solo seat and classic cruiser stance. The Pure is the more simply equipped entry version with the same drivetrain and compact 16-litre tank.
1,802 cc · 91 hp · 2 cyl.
The BMW R 18 is a heavyweight cruiser launched in 2020 as BMW's answer to the Harley-Davidson Heritage and Indian Chief. Its 1,802 cc air-cooled flat-twin (the Big Boxer) is the largest boxer engine BMW has ever production-built, producing 67 kW (91 hp) and 158 Nm at just 3,000 rpm. Power is delivered through a single dry clutch, six-speed gearbox and exposed shaft drive in a tubular double-cradle frame with telescopic forks. The styling references the 1936 BMW R 5 directly.
The R 18 is an uncompromising cruiser: long wheelbase, low 690 mm seat, wide bars and forward foot controls. It is built for relaxed boulevard riding and short-to-medium touring, not sport or off-road use. At over 340 kg fully fuelled, parking and low-speed manoeuvres are heavy work. Variants include the R 18 Classic (with screen and panniers), R 18 B (Bagger) and R 18 Transcontinental (full-dress tourer). Rivals are the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage, Indian Chief Bobber and Triumph Rocket 3.
Check the exposed shaft final drive for oil weep and play in the universal joint.
Test the dry single-plate clutch for slip and hesitation, especially on low-mileage bikes with lots of stop-go use.
Inspect chrome and (often optional) powder-coated parts for corrosion - R 18s are often stored outdoors.
Confirm the starter relay recall (2020-2021 model years) and the fuel pump recall have been completed.
Look for drop damage on tank and cylinder heads - the R 18 rarely falls without leaving marks given its weight.
A used BMW R 18 costs €19,948 on average. Most cost €16,127 to €28,425. This is based on 35 motorcycles for sale now.
MotorMonitor now compares 35 used BMW R 18 motorcycles from Dutch sales sites.
The average used BMW R 18 is from 2022 and has done about 1,943 km.
The BMW R 18 produces 90 hp (67 kW).
The BMW R 18 weighs about 345 kg.
The top speed of the BMW R 18 is around 180 km/h.
The seat height of the BMW R 18 is about 690 mm.