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BMW R 18 B

Engine

Design

Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft

Bore x stroke

107.1 mm x 100 mm

Displacement

1802 cc

Nominal capacity

67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm

Max. torque

158 Nm at 3,000 rpm

Compression rati

Fuel preparation

Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller

Emission control

Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter

Mileage / consumption

Maximum speed

Over 180 km/h

Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC

5.8 l

Fuel type

Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity)

Battery

12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free