R 18 Classic
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2025 R 18 Classic

From $27,915* Ride Away

Manufacturer’s Recommended Ride Away Price with no optional extras. Price is based on the motorcycle being garaged in Sydney metro and a private owner with a good driving record. Price may vary according to individual circumstances and may vary between authorised BMW Motorrad dealers and states/territories. Modifications and mistakes reserved. Please consult your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer for further details.

The BMW R 18 Classic
A statement with character

Enter the R 18 Classic. The cruiser with an unmistakeable form is a true head-turner. The style is defined by striking design elements, such as the saddlebags or the long, low-hanging front fender. The big boxer ensures a fun ride. It will provide the perfect soundtrack to your tours with its unmistakeable sound. You can also feel its unique punch whenever the mood takes you. With quality materials, well-designed ergonomics and high-class technology, this bike masterfully combines the classic and the modern.

Available Colours

Choose your style

Discover the range of available colours on the R 18 Classic

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    Black Storm Metallic

    Available on MY25 R 18 Classic variants.

    Mineral Grey Metallic Matt

    Available on MY25 R 18 Classic variants.

    Brooklyn Grey Metallic

    Available on MY25 R 18 Classic Blacked Out variant only.

    Oriental Blue Metallic

    Available on MY25 R 18 Classic Option 719 variant only.

    Model Variants

    R 18 Classic

    Standard Equipment

    • ASC, Dynamic Brake Control, Integral ABS, MSR
    • LED Taillight, Headlight with DRL and Indicators, Comfort Indicator, LED Additional Fog Lights
    • Keyless Ride, Riding Modes, Cruise Control
    • Spoke Wheels, Side Bags, Passenger Seat, Chrome Plated Header
    • 12V Socket, Rev Counter
    R 18 Classic Blacked Out

    Blacked Out Additions

    • Floorboards

    Style Blacked Out: Design Option Exhaust Pipe, Design Package Black, Powertrain Black

    Comfort Package: Lockable Fuel Cap, Hill Start Control, Heated Grips    

    R 18 Classic Option 719

    Option 719 Additions

    • Floorboards
    • Tyre Pressure Control

    Style Option 719: Option 719 Seat Bench, Option 719 Design Package Aero, Option 719 Wheel Icon, Powertrain Black

    Comfort Package: Lockable Fuel Cap, Hill Start Control, Heated Grips    

    Colour: Black. Presence: Bold.

    Colour: Black. Presence: Bold.

    No other surface is as closely linked to the custom cruiser scene as chrome is. The new Premium Style “Blacked Out” offers you an attractive, dark chrome finish for your bike, thereby giving it a more dynamic characteristic look. The black highlights will meet even the highest standards for individuality and modernity. The style includes many different components in dark chrome – from the exhaust system, to push rod pipes, right up to the trim panel components with this classy finish.

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    Classic cruiser with modern highlights

    Its classic design language, combined with modern equipment and optimised ergonomics, makes the R 18 Classic a timeless cruiser. The stylish highlights include the front-wheel mudguard, which powerfully emphasises the classic design lines, and the aesthetic single seat bench that wins riders over with its incredible seat comfort. With these and other highlights, every mile is an experience in itself.

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    Style-defining: The front fender
    The front fender
    Your time to shine: LED additional headlight
    LED additional headlight
    Sound & design: The exhaust system
    The exhaust system
    Aesthetic: The seat
    The seat
    High-quality detail: The cylinder head cover
    The cylinder head cover
    Characteristic and practical: Saddle bags
    The saddlebags
    Iconic: Black tank and bolted logo
    The tank
    Simply comfortable: The footboards
    The footboards
    The front fender
    LED additional headlight
    The exhaust system
    The seat
    The cylinder head cover
    The saddlebags
    The tank
    The footboards
    The front fender
    LED additional headlight
    The exhaust system
    The seat
    The cylinder head cover
    The saddlebags
    The tank
    The footboards

    Plenty of room

    Plenty of room

    Make cruising into an experience: The special form of this single seat bench in a “Dragster Design” with elongated pelvic support at the rear combines a modern aesthetic with a high level of comfort.

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    Experience quality

    • R 18 Classic

      R 18 Classic

    Pure emotion on the road

    Pure emotion on the road

    BMW is committed to the iconic boxer – out of conviction. With a displacement of 1,802 cc, the two-cylinder boxer engine of the R 18 Classic is the biggest boxer we've ever built. It delivers its maximum torque of 163 Nm at 3,000 rpm. At 4,750 rpm, the “Big Boxer” delivers 67 kW (91 hp). 

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    1802
    cc displacement
    163
    Nm torque at 3,000 rpm
    730
    mm seat height
    91
    hp (67 kW)
    Air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine
    Data and equipment

    Stage yourself

    As authentic as you are

    The R 18 Classic is our authentic cruiser for exhilarating tours. With the comprehensive optional equipment and the genuine BMW Motorrad optional accessories, you can make the bike into your own personal masterpiece, and make the street your stage.

    The R 18 Classic is our authentic cruiser for exhilarating tours. With the comprehensive optional equipment and the genuine BMW Motorrad optional accessories, you can make the bike into your own personal masterpiece, and make the street your stage.

    5 Years Warranty

    Keep on riding. We're giving you three extra years. 

    Now there's a 5-year warranty on all new motorcycles.

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