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BMW R 18

Compare 35 BMW R 18 listings from different years and sales sites.

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BMW

R 18

Cruiser · 1,802 cc · 91 hp

For sale now35 motorcycles
Price range
€16,127 – €28,425
Avg. mileage
1,943 km
Typical year
2022
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Model family

R 18 at a glance

Quick reference values. Model year, generation and trim can differ.

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Specifications

1 variant
Displacement
1,802 cc
Power
91 hp · 67 kW
Torque
158 Nm
Weight
345 kg
Seat height
690 mm
Fuel capacity
16 l
Top speed
180 km/h
Production
2020 – present
Category
Cruiser

BMW R 18 for sale

35 results for BMW R 18
35results for BMW R 18
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BMW R 18

€19,500
20233,500 km

Harry Meijer B.V.Lijnden

Dealer website
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BMW R 18

€29,950
20227,781 km

Simako-BDM ApeldoornApeldoorn

Dealer website
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BMW R 18

€24,950
2022501 km

Simako-BDM ApeldoornApeldoorn

Dealer website
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BMW R 18

€24,450
20221,590 km

Simako-BDM ApeldoornApeldoorn

Dealer website
2022 BMW R 18 - €18,450 (1/1)

BMW R 18

€18,450
20223,375 km

Mofra B.V.Rijen

Dealer website
2020 BMW R 18 - €16,450 (1/1)

BMW R 18

€16,450
20201,410 km

Mofra B.V.Rijen

Dealer website
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BMW R 18

€19,950
2020755 km

Simako-BDM ElstElst

Dealer website
2020 BMW R 18 - €18,450 (1/1)

BMW R 18

€18,450
20202,114 km

Simako-BDM ElstElst

MotorOccasion.nl
2023 BMW R 18 - €19,945 (1/1)

BMW R 18

€19,945
2023505 km

Oostland Motorrad B.V.Enschede

Dealer website
2022 BMW R 18 - €42,950 (1/1)

BMW R 18

€42,950
202210 km

FME MotoGroningen

MotorOccasion.nl
2024 BMW R 18 - €21,950 (1/1)

BMW R 18

€21,950
20243,866 km

Dusseldorp Motorrad AlkmaarAlkmaar

ViaBOVAG.nl
2023 BMW R 18 - €18,950 (1/1)

BMW R 18

€18,950
20231,450 km

van Harten AutomotiveRenswoude

Dealer website
2020 BMW R 18 - €15,990 (1/1)

BMW R 18

€15,990
20209,579 km

Barbier Motorsport HavelteHavelte

Dealer website
2021 BMW R 18 - €16,450 (1/1)

BMW R 18

€16,450
20219,600 km

Jager Motoren HoogeveenHoogeveen

Dealer website
2020 BMW R 18 - €19,950 (1/1)

BMW R 18

€19,950
20203,274 km

BIQEREindhoven

Dealer website
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Model years

Generations and editions

1 variant

Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.

  1. Years2020–present

    R 18 / Pure (2020-current)

    Edition

    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.

About this model

About the BMW R 18

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.

Category
Cruiser
Production
2020 – present
Power
91 hp
Weight
345 kg
  • BMW 1800 R 18 prototype linkerzijde
Before you buy

What to check before buying

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the BMW R 18

  1. What does a used BMW R 18 cost?

    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.

  2. How many used BMW R 18 are for sale?

    MotorMonitor now compares 35 used BMW R 18 motorcycles from Dutch sales sites.

  3. What year and mileage does an average used BMW R 18 have?

    The average used BMW R 18 is from 2022 and has done about 1,943 km.

  4. How much horsepower does the BMW R 18 have?

    The BMW R 18 produces 90 hp (67 kW).

  5. How much does the BMW R 18 weigh?

    The BMW R 18 weighs about 345 kg.

  6. What is the top speed of the BMW R 18?

    The top speed of the BMW R 18 is around 180 km/h.

  7. What is the seat height of the BMW R 18?

    The seat height of the BMW R 18 is about 690 mm.