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Specs

New or used
Used
Availability
In stock
Colour
Manhattan Metallic Matte
Available colours
Black Storm Metallic Manhattan Metallic Matte Option 719 Galaxy Dust Metallic /Manufacturer spec
Horsepower
91 hpManufacturer specDealer: 91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Torque
116 lb-ftManufacturer specDealer: Max. - 116 ft. lb. @ 3,000 rpm
Displacement
1,802 ccManufacturer spec
Cylinders
2Manufacturer spec
Engine cycle
Four-strokeManufacturer spec
Cooling
Oil-cooledManufacturer specDealer: Air / Oil
Fuel
GasManufacturer specDealer: Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Transmission
ManualManufacturer specDealer: 6-speed
Drive
Secondary - Drive shaftManufacturer spec
Mileage
2,903 mi
Seat height
29.1 inManufacturer specDealer: At vehicle curb weight - 29.1 in. Inner leg curve at vehicle curb weight - 67.3 in.
Wheelbase
66.7 inManufacturer spec
Wet weight
942 lbManufacturer spec
Fuel capacity
6.3 galManufacturer specDealer: Usable tank approx. - 6.3 gal. Of which reserve - 1 gal.
Battery
12 kWhManufacturer specDealer: 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Model code
22RN
VIN
WB10L430XN6G21308
Stock #
G21308
All details from the dealer (21)
Model Type
Heritage

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated) Front - Twin disc brake, 300 mm in. diameter, four-piston fixed caliper Rear - Single disc brake, 300 mm in. diameter, four-piston fixed caliperManufacturer spec
Wheels
Cast aluminum frontManufacturer spec
Rims
Front - 3.5 x 19 in. Rear - 5 x 16 in.Manufacturer spec
Tires
Front - 120 / 70 R19 Rear - 180 / 65 B16Manufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
Above topcase - 104 in.Manufacturer spec
Height
Above windscreen, at DIN vehicle curb weight - 59.1 in.Manufacturer spec
Width
Across hand levers - 2.8 in.Manufacturer spec
Turning Radius
Steering head angle - 62.7°Manufacturer spec

Electrical

Alternator
Permanent magnet with 660 W (nominal capacity)Manufacturer spec

Engine

Bore x Stroke
107.1 x 100 mmManufacturer spec
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1Manufacturer spec
Clutch
Single-disc dryManufacturer spec
Fuel System
Electronic intake manifold fuel injection / digital engine management - BMS-O with electromotive throttle controllerManufacturer spec
Emissions
Control - Closed-loop three-way catalytic converterManufacturer spec

Operational

Frame
Double-cradle tubular steelManufacturer spec
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork Spring travel - 4.7 in.Manufacturer spec
Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strut Spring travel - 4.7 in.Manufacturer spec
Trail
Castor - 7.2 in.Manufacturer spec
Maximum Speed
Over 111 mphManufacturer spec
Capacity
Permitted total weight - 1,389 lb. Payload (with standard equipment) - 448 lb.Manufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

The R 18 Transcontinental offers you exclusive and luxurious traveling. As a member of the R 18 family it represents BMW Motorrad’s tradition and is deeply rooted in the here and now: its unmistakable front end with the tall windscreen and the mighty Big Boxer promise a comfortable, powerful ride for miles. The automatic load compensation feature accurately adapts the chassis to the load applicable to the motorcycle. And thanks to it being prepared for customizing you can define your R 18 Transcontinental according to what you will discover on every trip: yourself. Simply put: classic #SoulFuel.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 10, 2026 · last checked 2h ago

Price details as printed by the dealer

  1. Price$15,999

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Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 10, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2020–2024 BMW R 18 Transcontinental · 3 listings

Median asking
$24,483
across 3 comparable listings
This one
$15,999
-34.6% vs median
Days on market
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