2025 BMW R 18 Classic vs 2016 Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec

The BMW R 18 Classic records larger displacement than the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW R 18 Classic BMW, Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec Yamaha
  • Model: BMW R 18 Classic BMW R 18 Classic, Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec
  • Year: BMW R 18 Classic 2025, Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec 2016
  • Displacement: BMW R 18 Classic 1802, Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec 950.5
  • Weight: BMW R 18 Classic 365.1, Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec 245
  • Seat height: BMW R 18 Classic 72.9, Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec 69
BMW R 18 Classic vs Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec key specifications
SpecBMW R 18 ClassicYamaha Star Bolt R-Spec
Year20252016
CategoryCruiserCruiser
Displacement1802950.5
Power91-
Torque162.7-
Weight365.1245

Displacement

The BMW R 18 Classic records 1802 cc, 851.5 cc (89.6%) more than the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec at 950.5 cc.

Seat height

The BMW R 18 Classic has a higher recorded seat height (72.9) than the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec (69), a difference of 3.9.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec?

The BMW R 18 Classic records 1802 cc, 851.5 cc (89.6%) more than the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec at 950.5 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 18 Classic and the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec compare?

The BMW R 18 Classic has a higher recorded seat height (72.9) than the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec (69), a difference of 3.9.

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BMW R 18 Classic

2025Cruiser

Displacement1802 cc
Power91 hp
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Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec

2016Cruiser

Displacement950.5 cc

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BMW R 18 Classic

2025 • Cruiser

Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec

2016 • Cruiser

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1802 cc
950.5 cc
Power
91 hp
-
Torque
162.7 Nm
-
Engine Type
Boxer
V-Twin
Engine Details
Boxer | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
V-Twin | SOHC | Cylinder: 2
Power / Weight
0.2492 hp/kg
-
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
9.0:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 5-speed
Transmission
Shaft
Belt

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm
-

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-19
100/90-19
Rear Tyre
180/65-B16
150/80-16

Dimensions & Weight

Length
228.6 cm
229 cm
Height
139.7 cm
112 cm
Seat Height
72.9 cm
69 cm
Wheelbase
173 cm
157 cm
Ground Clearance
-
13 cm
Dry Weight
365.1 kg
-
Wet Weight
-
245 kg

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