BMW R 18: on 3 April 2020 an appointment to get to know the new cruiser

Il 3 April 2020 is expected debut of the new BMW R 18 20:00.

A “Big Boxer” heart

A presentation broadcast on social channels connected to BMW Motorrad. After the prototype shown at the last Concorso d'Eleganza Villa D'Este and the suggestive variant with a sporty look called R 18 / 2, the new cruiser is the result of an interesting idea.
Among the anticipated aspects is the presence of an engine “Big Boxers”. A 1.8 twin-cylinder heart (precisely 1.802 cc) of the new generation. This engine delivers a power of 91 horses (67 kW) at 4.750 rpm, with a torque peak of 158 Nm already at 3.000 rpm, according to the indications. From 2.000 to 4.000 rpm, over 150 Nm of torque is expected, still in line with the proposed data, with a maximum speed at 5.750 rpm.
The gearbox has 6 gears, always engaged, in a double-section aluminum body. A design similar to that of a 4-shaft transmission with pairs of helical gears, dampers and sprockets. The options also include reverse gear, which can be engaged manually and connected to an intermediate gear and an electric motor. A cardan transmission shaft transfers the torque to the rear wheel, taking up a historical technical aspect and a tripod joint is placed on the gearbox, always considering the indications already provided.
The dry clutch with single disc delivers the torque developed to the transmission, created as a self-reinforcing anti-hopping element, dampening the overhang of the rear wheel linked to the engine's drag torque, along the fast ratio scans. This is the highest capacity twin-cylinder Boxer on a series model and the overall weight is 110,8 kg, including gearbox and intake system. Information and various contents are expected after the presentation.

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