***UPDATE*** COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Our physical showroom at 1240 Willow Pass Road in Concord is back open to the public with standard COVID-19 restrictions. Please bring a face covering and maintain social distance when you are visiting BMW Motorcycles of Concord. With our showrooom open, we are now available to accommodate browsing, test rides and motorcycle purchases during our normal business hours. Although we do not require appointments at this time, we always encourage customers to contact us in advance so we can be prepared for you and provide you with the easiest, quickest interaction possible. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a time to check out check out our bikes AND our virtual showroom (below) is always open 24/7, like everything else on the internet.

We are continuing to invest into our new and pre-owned bike listings to provide you with as much information as possible on the motorcycles we have available for sale, from the comfort of your home.

If you are looking to finance your purchase of a new BMW Motorcycle, you can easily apply for a loan remotely using BMW Financial Services’ online credit application. With low interest rates, BMW’s exclusive Easy Ride financing and the ability to defer your first payment for up to 90 days, now’s a great time to finance a new BMW Motorcycle!

If you are interested in a 100% remote, contact-less motorcycle purchase, we can help! If you are uncertain which bike is right of you, drop us a line (925-954-4121 or sales@bmwmcconcord.com)and we’ll help you find the right kind of motorcycle that fits your budget. Once you’ve identified your bike, we’ll assemble the essential paperwork and coordinate remote document signing in a way that works for you and keeps everyone healthy.

Finally, you can pick-up your new bike at our shop or we’ll deliver your new BMW Motorcycle or pre-owned motorcycle, to the location of your choosing, free of charge within 50 miles! We can also arrange shipping for customers that are located further out but some additional fees may apply.

Stay safe and healthy. We will ride this out together.

Overview
Racing Blue Metallic
Option 719 Mineral White Metallic
Black Storm Metallic
Manhattan Metallic Matte

2024 BMW R 18Transcontinental

Motorcycle

THE ROAD’S BEST DRESSED ICON

The R 18 Transcontinental offers you exclusive and luxurious traveling. As a member of the R 18 family it represents BMW Motorrad’s tradition and is deeply rooted in the here and now: its unmistakable front end with the tall windscreen and the mighty Big Boxer promise a comfortable, powerful ride for miles. The automatic load compensation feature accurately adapts the chassis to the load applicable to the motorcycle. And thanks to it being prepared for customizing you can define your R 18 Transcontinental according to what you will discover on every trip: yourself. Simply put: classic #SoulFuel. 

Starting at $23,995 MSRP

Specs and Features

Engine
Design
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Bore x stroke
107.1 mm x 100 mm
Displacement
1,802 cc
Nominal capacity
91 HP at 4,750 rpm
Max. torque
116 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
9.6 :1
Fuel preparation
Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller
Emission control
Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter
Mileage / consumption
Maximum speed
Over 111 mph
Fuel type
Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Transmission
6-speed transmission
Secondary drive
Drive shaft
Suspension/brakes
Frame
Double-cradle tubular steel frame
Front suspension/spring elements
Telescopic fork
Rear-wheel guide/spring elements
Steel swingarm with central shock strut
Spring travel, front / rear
4.7" / 4.7"
Wheelbase
66.7”
Castor
7.2”
Steering head angle
62.7°
Wheels
Cast aluminum front wheel
Rim dimensions, front
3.5 x 19"
Rim dimensions, rear
5.0 x 16"
Tire, front
120/70 R19
Tire, rear
180/65 B16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)
Dimensions/weights
Seat height at vehicle curb weight
29.1”
Inner leg curve at vehicle curb weight
67.3”
Usable tank capacity
approx. 6.3 gallon
Of which reserve
approx. 1.0 gallon
Length (above topcase)
104“
Height (above windscreen, at DIN vehicle curb weight)
59.1”
Width (across hand levers)
38.2”
Vehicle curb weight, road-ready, fully fueled 1)
942 lbs 1)
Permitted total weight
1,389 lbs
Payload (with standard equipment)
448 lbs
Power Reserve
Convenient, luxurious and consistent: the Power Reserve display of the R 18 Transcontinental shows how much power you still have available.
Marshall Gold Series 2
The optional, powerful 180 watt amp powers a total of six speakers: for maximum sound quality and absolute audio pleasure.
Cockpit
Four traditional, analog round instruments combine with one modern 10.25” TFT display: from the fuel level indicator to the navigation system and your playlist, it provides you with all the relevant information at a glance.
Active Cruise Control
With the new available ACC, your bike maintains your desired speed, via a radar sensor, and distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Passenger seat
The particularly comfortable passenger seat features heating as standard and offers outstanding stability. The backrest has been seamlessly integrated into the adjacent topcase.
TFT display
Plenty of space for plenty of information. From map navigation to vehicle data and your playlist: easily keep an eye on everything thanks to the 10.25” TFT display.
Front fairing panel
The front fairing that has been installed on the forks provides you with ideal protection from the elements in conjunction with the tall windscreen. The two LED additional headlights remain true to the original style and perfectly integrate into the R 18 Transcontinental’s lines to lend it an unmistakable look.
Wind deflector
Wind deflectors and the tall windscreen make sure that wind will not bother you too much.

With all of the different types of motorcycles in existence, it can be tough finding the one that’s perfect for you. That’s why our showroom at BMW Motorcycles of Concord in Concord, CA organizes each type of motorcycle to their respective categories to help start you off in the right direction.

At SoSo Cycles - Concord, we have a wide variety of new and used motorcycles right in our inventory. Visit us today near Berkeley, CA to test ride one of our motorcycles. Contact us today for more information.

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