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2024 BMW R 18 Transcontinental in Iowa City, Iowa — 2024 BMW R 18 Transcontinental

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Manufacturer

BMW

Model Year

2024

Model

R 18 Transcontinental

Model Code

Color

Black Storm Metallic

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Twin disc, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper

Rear - Single disc, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)

Front - Twin disc, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper

Rear - Single disc, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)

Wheels

Cast aluminum front

Rims

Front - 3.5 x 19 in.

Rear - 5 x 16 in.

Front - 3.5 x 19 in.

Rear - 5 x 16 in.

Tires

Front - 120 / 70 R19

Rear - 180 / 65 B16

Front - 120 / 70 R19

Rear - 180 / 65 B16

Dimensions

Length

Above topcase - 104 in.

Height

Above windscreen, at DIN vehicle curb weight - 59.1 in.

Width

Across hand levers - 38.2 in.

Weight

Vehicle curb weight, road-ready, fully fueled - 942 lb.* (*With all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refueled with at min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.)

Wheelbase

66.7 in.

Seat Height

At vehicle curb weight - 29.1 in.

Inner leg curve at vehicle curb weight - 67.3 in.

At vehicle curb weight - 29.1 in.

Inner leg curve at vehicle curb weight - 67.3 in.

Turning Radius

Steering head angle - 62.7°

Drivetrain

Transmission

6-speed

Drive System

Secondary - Drive shaft

Electrical

Battery

12 V / 26 Ah

Alternator

Permanent magnet with 660 W (nominal capacity)

Engine

Four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft

Cooling

Air / Oil

Cylinders

Horsepower

91 hp @ 4,750 rpm

Displacement

1,802 cc

Bore x Stroke

107.1 x 100 mm

Torque

Max. - 116 ft. lb. @ 3,000 rpm

Compression Ratio

9.6 :1

Clutch

Single-disc dry

Fuel System

Electronic intake manifold fuel injection

Digital engine management - BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller

Electronic intake manifold fuel injection

Digital engine management - BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller

Emissions

Control - Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter

Fuel Type

Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI

Fuel Capacity

Usable tank approx. - 6.3 gal.

Of which reserve - 1 gal.

Usable tank approx. - 6.3 gal.

Of which reserve - 1 gal.

Operational

Frame

Double-cradle tubular steel

Front Suspension

Telescopic fork

Spring travel - 4.7 in.

Telescopic fork

Spring travel - 4.7 in.

Rear Suspension

Steel swingarm with central shock strut

Spring travel - 4.7 in.

Steel swingarm with central shock strut

Spring travel - 4.7 in.

Rake

Steering head angle - 62.7°

Trail

Castor - 7.2 in.

Maximum Speed

Over 111 mph

Capacity

Permitted total weight - 1,389 lb.

Payload (with standard equipment) - 448 lb.

Permitted total weight - 1,389 lb.

Payload (with standard equipment) - 448 lb.

Other

Additional Colors

Black Storm Metallic

Manhattan Metallic Matte

Racing Blue Metallic

Option 719 Moonstone - Mineral White Metallic

Black Storm Metallic

Manhattan Metallic Matte

Racing Blue Metallic

Option 719 Moonstone - Mineral White Metallic

Includes

Intelligent Emergency Call

Warranty

Get up to 3-years or 36,000 mi. on all new motorcycles.

Features

POWER RESERVE: Convenient, luxurious and consistent: the Power Reserve display of the R 18 Transcontinental shows how much power you still have available.
COCKPIT: Four traditional, analog round instruments combine with one modern 10.25” TFT display: from the fuel level indicator to the navigation system and your playlist, it provides you with all the relevant information at a glance.
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL - With the new available ACC, your bike maintains your desired speed, via a radar sensor, and distance from the vehicle in front of you.
PASSENGER SEAT: The particularly comfortable passenger seat features heating as standard and offers outstanding stability. The backrest has been seamlessly integrated into the adjacent topcase.
TFT DISPLAY: Plenty of space for plenty of information. From map navigation to vehicle data and your playlist: easily keep an eye on everything thanks to the 10.25” TFT display.
FRONT FAIRING PANEL: The front fairing that has been installed on the forks provides you with ideal protection from the elements in conjunction with the tall windscreen. The two LED additional headlights remain true to the original style and perfectly integrate into the R 18 Transcontinental’s lines to lend it an unmistakable look.
WIND DEFLECTOR: Wind deflectors and the tall windscreen make sure that wind will not bother you too much.

Features

POWER RESERVE: Convenient, luxurious and consistent: the Power Reserve display of the R 18 Transcontinental shows how much power you still have available.
COCKPIT: Four traditional, analog round instruments combine with one modern 10.25” TFT display: from the fuel level indicator to the navigation system and your playlist, it provides you with all the relevant information at a glance.
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL - With the new available ACC, your bike maintains your desired speed, via a radar sensor, and distance from the vehicle in front of you.
PASSENGER SEAT: The particularly comfortable passenger seat features heating as standard and offers outstanding stability. The backrest has been seamlessly integrated into the adjacent topcase.
TFT DISPLAY: Plenty of space for plenty of information. From map navigation to vehicle data and your playlist: easily keep an eye on everything thanks to the 10.25” TFT display.
FRONT FAIRING PANEL: The front fairing that has been installed on the forks provides you with ideal protection from the elements in conjunction with the tall windscreen. The two LED additional headlights remain true to the original style and perfectly integrate into the R 18 Transcontinental’s lines to lend it an unmistakable look.
WIND DEFLECTOR: Wind deflectors and the tall windscreen make sure that wind will not bother you too much.

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