BMW R 18 Classic 2023 vs. BMW R 1250 RS 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 Classic 2023 compared to BMW R 1250 RS 2023

BMW R 18 Classic 2023

BMW R 1250 RS 2023

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BMW R 18 Classic 2023

BMW R 1250 RS 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	100 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	91 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	158 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	48 mm	Throttle Bore	52 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,802 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	140 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	90 mm	Travel	140 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	57.3 degree	Rake	62.3 degree
Trail	Trail	150 mm	Trail	110.8 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	276 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	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire

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	180 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	2,202 mm
Width	Width	964 mm	Width	925 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,731 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	365 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	243 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	285 km	Range	378 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.61 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.75 l/100km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	99 dB	Stationary noise	90 dB
Stationary noise over 95dB	Stationary noise over 95dB	Yes	Stationary noise over 95dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display