BMW R 18 Transcontinental suspension setup and specs
BMW R 18 Transcontinental, 2022 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 46 psi cold rear tire pressure.
BMW R 18
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front rebound | Not adjustable |
| Front compression | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Not adjustable |
| Rear compression | Not adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Fork diameter | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Rear, solo | 46 psi · 3.2 bar |
| Front, two up | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| Rear, two up | 46 psi · 3.2 bar |
| Front tire | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear tire | 180/65 B16 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Rake | 27.3° |
| Trail | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Seat height | 740 mm (29.1 in) |
| Front brake | Dual disc, 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 4-piston fixed caliper |
Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
MotoSetGo covers the BMW R 18 in the app, with a 30 day trial and no card up front.