BMW R18 Classic vs BMW R18 First Edition Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R18 Classic and BMW R18 First Edition, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R18 Classic priced at RM 154,500 while the BMW R18 First Edition Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 149,500. Comparing the technical specifications, BMW R18 First Edition engine displacement is 1802 while the BMW R18 Classic houses a 1802 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	BMW Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 154,500 BMW R18 Classic Price	RM 149,500 BMW R18 First Edition Price
Variant	R18 Classic Standard	R18 First Edition Standard
User Rating	4.46 R18 Classic reviews	4.6 R18 First Edition reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia	Touring Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	1802 cc	1802 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	90 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 30,900 Installment : RM 1,805 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 29,900 Installment : RM 1,747 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

BMW R18 Classic Slant Rear View Full Image

BMW R18 Classic Images

BMW R18 First Edition Slant Rear View Full Image

BMW R18 First Edition Right Side Viewfull Image

BMW R18 First Edition Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.46/5 13 reviews	4.6/5 5 reviews
User Review Comparison	Old-school powerhouse for highway cruising I always wanted to ride a classic bike that blends retro styles with modern techs. That’s why perhaps the BMW R18-Classic appealed to me the most!... Read More J Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R18 Classic	Retro styled cruiser from BMW brand These days many bike enthusiasts are widely getting inclined towards different tempting options from BMW brand. Hence, I also explored their showroom... Read More J judah liew Dec 03, 2025 for BMW R18 First Edition

From The Experts

Things we like	Flamboyant design Very powerful engine Excellent Riding modes Six-speed driving system Latest security features Read More	--
Things we don't like	Expensive ride Heavy and bulky motorcycle Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1802 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	90 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 L	16 L
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	158 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Air-Oil Cooled
Clutch Type	Dry Type	Dry Type
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	107.1 mm x 100 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	9.6:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	4750 rpm
Fuel Consumption	17.8 kmpl	17.8 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	3000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Seating Capacity	2	1
Width	964 mm	964 mm
Wheel Base	1731 mm	1731 mm
Kerb Weight	365 kg	345 kg
Height	1397 mm	1126 mm
Seat Height	710 mm	690 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	560 kg
Length	2440 mm	1630 mm
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	120 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	90 mm	90 mm
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Swingarm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	180/65 R16
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	120/70 R19
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R16	R19

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	26 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Central Locking	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	Road Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	No	No
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
Body Frame Type	Double-cradle Double-cradle	Double-cradle Double-cradle
Side Wings	No	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel