Review BMW R 18 Classic (2026)

The Tourer for Riders Who Want to Enjoy the Big Boxer on Long-Distance Trips

BMW developed the R 18 Classic for riders who appreciate the purist R 18 cruiser but also want to get away for the weekend—with a windscreen, passenger seat, and saddlebags standard. Same Big Boxer, same 163 Nm, same DNA, eight kilos more, plus an extra dose of nostalgic touring character. From €23,950.

As of: April 12, 2026 | Tested model: BMW R 18 Classic (2026) | Price from: €23,950

Engine: Identical to the R 18—163 Nm, 91 hp, the Same Big Boxer

1,802 cc, two-cylinder boxer engine, air/oil-cooled, four valves per cylinder, two low-mounted camshafts, pushrods and rocker arms, Euro 5+. 67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm, 163 Nm at 3,000 rpm. Identical to the base R 18—BMW made no compromises with the Classic’s engine. The 2025 torque update, from 158 to 163 Nm, applies to the entire R 18 family.

There is always at least 150 Nm available between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm. That is the characteristic that makes the Classic so effortless on long-distance rides.

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