- BMW R 18 Transcontinental revealed
- Gets radar-based cruise control as optional extra
- Powered by a 1,802cc boxer-twin engine
BMW Motorrad has unveiled the new R 18 Transcontinental for the international markets. The new R 18 Transcontinental is a tourer-segment motorcycle that is designed for travelling and long-distance rides.
The motorcycle features a front fairing, a tall windshield, and flaps. The Transcontinental also gets four analogue round instruments and a 10.25-inch TFT-colour display, additional headlamp, Marshall sound system, engine protection bars, side cases, a top case, seat heating, chrome trim, and an engine in Silver metallic. The mechanical specifications include a 1,802cc, twin-cylinder, boxer (flat-twin) engine that generates 90bhp of power at 4,750rpm and 158Nm of peak torque at 3,000rpm.
The Dynamic Cruise Control comes as standard while the radar-based Active Cruise Control system is available as an optional extra. The radar-based system also brings cornering control system to the motorcycle that automatically reduces the speed, giving the right speed for a comfortable and safe banking angle. Other standard features include LED lighting, keyless operations, three riding modes (Rain, Roll, and Rock), Automatic Stability Control, engine drag torque control, and Hill Start Control.
The new BMW R 18 Transcontinental is available in four colour options – Black, 719 Galaxy Dust Metallic, Manhattan Metallic Matte, and First Edition. BMW Motorrad will offer several optional extras with the motorcycle.
