The new BMW R 18 Transcontinental and the new BMW R 18 B

 The new R 18 Transcontinental and R 18 B highlights:

• Handlebar-mounted fairing for excellent wind and weather protection.
• High windshield (R 18 Transcontinental).
• Low windshield (R 18 B).
• Cases in body colour paint finish (27 litres, with audio 26.5 litres).
• Vibration-decoupled top case in body colour paint finish
  (48 litres, with audio 47 litres, R 18 Transcontinental only).
• Wind deflectors in body colour finish (R 18 Transcontinental only).
• 24 litre fuel tank.
• Cockpit with four analogue round instruments and 10.25 inch TFT colour display.
• Biggest ever BMW boxer engine with a capacity of 1 802 cc.
• Output 67 kW (91 hp) at 4 750 rpm, maximum torque 158 Nm at 3 000 rpm.
• More than 150 Nm available at all times from 2 000 to 4 000 rpm
• Open-running, gloss nickel-plated universal-shaft drive based on
  the classic role model.
• Elaborately manufactured double-loop tube steel frame with backbone of sheet metal formed parts provide the optimal package.
• Rear swinging arm with enclosed axle drive in rigid-frame design.
• Telescopic fork with fork sleeves and cantilever spring strut with travel-dependent damping as well as automatic load compensation ensure optimum riding under all conditions.
• Comfortable ergonomics for relaxed cruising and touring with the best possible motorcycle control.
• Disc brakes at the front and rear and cast light alloy wheels.
• BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS.
• Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC) as standard.
• Active Cruise Control (ACC) – cruise control with integrated distance control for relaxed touring as an ex works option.
• State-of-the-art LED lighting technology, classically interpreted.
• Adaptive turning light with swivel module for even better illumination of the road when cornering as an ex works option.
• Engine guard (R18 Transcontinental only)
• Seat heating as standard (R 18 Transcontinental only).
• Heated grips as standard.
• Continuously adjustable rocker switch (in connection with running boards;
  standard for R 18 Transcontinental).
• Keyless Ride for convenient activation of functions.
• Three riding modes as well as ASC and MSR as standard.
• Reverse assist for convenient manoeuvring and Hill Start Control for easy hill starts as ex works option.
• Three attractive colours: In addition to black and the 719 Galaxy Dust metallic option, the new R 18 B and R 18 Trancontinental are also available in
  Manhattan metallic matt.
• The R 18 Transcontinental “First Edition” and R 18 B “First Edition”: Exclusive look in paint and chrome.
• Extensive range of optional extras and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories as well as a cool Ride & Style Collection.
• "Option 719” equipment available as particularly high-quality and exclusive optional equipment and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories.