BMW R 18 Classic 2023 vs. BMW S 1000 XR 2023

BMW R 18 Classic 2023

BMW S 1000 XR 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 Classic 2023 compared to BMW S 1000 XR 2023

BMW R 18 Classic 2023

BMW S 1000 XR 2023

BMW R 18 Classic 2023

BMW S 1000 XR 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	100 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	91 HP	Engine power	165 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	158 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,802 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	150 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	90 mm	Travel	150 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	57.3 degree	Rake	65.1 degree
Trail	Trail	150 mm	Trail	116 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,440 mm	Length	2,333 mm
Width	Width	964 mm	Width	850 mm
Height	Height	1,342 mm	Height	1,411 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,731 mm	Wheelbase	1,552 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	365 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	226 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	180 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	285 km	Range	322 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.61 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	6.2 l/100km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	99 dB	Stationary noise	94 dB
Stationary noise over 95dB	Stationary noise over 95dB	Yes	Stationary noise over 95dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 18 Classic 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW S 1000 XR 2023

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring motorbike on the basis of a supersports bike. It sounds like a compromise - but it rides like a precisely targeted development. The bike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, the integration of the mobile phone is well tested and intuitive and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. Although the suspension adapts well to the load, it is never sensitive or really comfortable. The seating comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a little sharp when touring for long distances. Nevertheless, it's a great bike for sporty riding but also for long distances.

Riding modes change reponsiveness in practice

great revvy four-cylinder engine with a wide usable torque curve

well-balanced vehicle - even with a pillion - thanks to electronic suspension with automatic load condition detection

good brakes

Knee angle a bit tight for tall people when touring long distances

suspension does not dampen sensitively enough - no really comfortable setup possible

high fuel consumption