BMW Motorrad R 18, Rider'S Manual

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CLUTCH
Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch
TRANSMISSION
Transmission design Claw-shift 6-speed transmission in separate
transmission housing
Transmission oil SAE 70W-80 / hypoid axle G3
Transmission gear ratios 1.16, Primary gear ratio
2.438 (16/39), 1st gear
1.696 (23/39), 2nd gear
1.296 (27/35), 3rd gear
1.065 (31/33), 4th gear
0.903 (31/28), 5th gear
0.784 (37/29), 6th gear
REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Type of final drive Cardan shaft drive with bevel gears
Type of rear-wheel guide Steel double armed swinging arm
Rear axle differential oil SAE 70W-80 / hypoid axle G3
FRAME
Frame design Double loop steel frame with screwed-on
joists
Location of type plate Steering head frame, middle
Location of the vehicle identification num-
ber
Frame at front below steering head
CHASSIS
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Telescopic forks
Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), on front wheel