2024 BMW R 18 vs BMW R 1250 R
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW R 18 69 cm Lowest seat here
- BMW R 1250 R 82 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 13 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 91 hp (2024 BMW R 18) up to 136 hp (BMW R 1250 R).
- Torque spans 143 Nm (BMW R 1250 R) up to 158 Nm (2024 BMW R 18).
- Weight spans 221 kg (BMW R 1250 R) to 345 kg (2024 BMW R 18).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW R 18 | BMW R 1250 R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R 18 | BMW R 1250 R |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 91hp | 136hp |
| Torque | 158nm. | 143nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 345kg | 221kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 69cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R 19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/65 B16 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Upside-down telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Steel swingarm with central shock strut | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Naked |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km | 18 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14995 | $14995 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra features | Engine Size : 1800CC ABS : BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral) Features
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-TFT colour display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, Full LED headlight, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -Integral ABS Pro (lean-optimised ABS), 3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, and Road), Hill Start Control (HSC) -USB charging socket, Intelligent emergency call, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) |
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2024 BMW R 18 vs 2023 BMW R 1250 R: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW R 18 and 2023 BMW R 1250 R are closely matched in displacement, while the R 18 has more torque, and the R 1250 R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
R 18 and R 1250 R have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
R 1250 R has a clear listed power advantage (136 hp vs 91 hp).
Torque
R 18 has a modest listed torque advantage (158 Nm vs 143 Nm).
Listed top speed
R 1250 R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
R 18 is listed as air-cooled, and R 1250 R is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 1250 R is notably lighter on the listed weight (221 kg vs 345 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: R 1250 R is listed higher (82 cm) than R 18 (69 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 18 vs BMW R 1250 R?
BMW R 1250 R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for BMW R 18.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 18 or BMW R 1250 R?
BMW R 1250 R has 136 hp compared with 91 hp on the BMW R 18.
Which is lighter, BMW R 18 or BMW R 1250 R?
BMW R 1250 R is lighter at 221 kg vs 345 kg for BMW R 18.
Which is better, BMW R 18 or BMW R 1250 R?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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