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2022 BMW R 18 B Transcontinental MC Commute Review
Go for a ride on BMW’s R 18 B Transcontinental luxury-touring cruiser in this review.By Adam Waheed
BMW Motorrad expands its boxer twin-powered heavyweight cruiser lineup with the addition of a full-dresser luxury-touring variation in the R 18 B Transcontinental ($31,320 as tested). The Transcontinental goes up against motorcycles like the Bar & Shield brand’s Electra Glide and Indian Motorcycle’s Roadmaster. In this video review we describe what it’s like to operate.
Editor’s note: We’ve reported on BMW’s four-motorcycle cruiser platform in depth in the 2021 BMW R 18 Cruiser MC Commute Review, 2021 BMW R 18 Classic First Look Preview, 2022 BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental First Look, 2021 BMW R 18 Power Cruiser First Look Preview, BMW Concept R18 Cruiser First Look, and BMW R 1800 Big Boxer Twin Technical Details articles and videos. This content speaks on the capability of its top-of-the range luxury-touring variant.
Motorcycle Riding Gear Worn
Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
Jacket: Saint Unbreakable Denim Shearling CollarADVERTISEMENT
Pant: Saint Unbreakable
Gloves: Racer Guide
Boots: TCX Rush 2 Air
2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental Technical Specifications and Price
PRICE | $31,320 as tested |
ENGINE | 1,802cc, OHC, air/oil-cooled boxer twin; 4 valves/cyl. |
BORE x STROKE | 107.1 x 100.0mm |
COMPRESSION RATIO | 9.6:1 |
FUEL DELIVERY | Fuel injection |
CLUTCH | 1-disc dry clutch; hydraulically actuated |
TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE | 6-speed/shaft |
FRAME | Double-loop steel |
FRONT SUSPENSION | 49mm telescopic fork; 4.7 in. travel |
REAR SUSPENSION | Cantilever shock; 4.7 in. travel |
FRONT BRAKES | Axial-mount 4-piston calipers, 300mm discs w/ Integral ABS |
REAR BRAKE | 4-piston caliper, dual 300mm disc w/ Integral ABS |
WHEELS, FRONT/REAR | Light alloy cast; 19 x 3.5 in. / 16 x 5.0 in. |
TIRES, FRONT/REAR | Bridgestone Battlax H50; 120/70-19 / 180/65-16 |
RAKE/TRAIL | 62.7°/7.2 in. |
WHEELBASE | 66.7 in. |
SEAT HEIGHT | 29.1 in. |
FUEL CAPACITY | 6.3 gal. |
CURB WEIGHT | 941 lb. |
WARRANTY | 36 months |
AVAILABLE | August 2021 |
CONTACT | bmwmotorcycles.com |