Data & equipment

BMW R 18 Roctane

The R 18 Roctane is our coolest touring motorcycle, allowing you to travel extremely casually on long journeys. Despite its rebellious, imposing appearance, the R 18 Roctane is also about perfect functionality and state-of-the-art technical equipment. For you, this means you can enjoy an extremely superior, dynamic riding experience in every situation. Find out all about the technical data and extensive equipment here.

Technical data

Engine

Rated output

67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm

Emission control

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter

Type

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

Capacity

1,802 cc

Max. torque

158 Nm at 3,000 rpm

Compression ratio

9.6 : 1

Mixture control

Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Exhaust emission standards

EU 5

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed

over 180 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC

5.6 l

Fuel type

Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

CO2 emission based on WMTC

129 g/km

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet alternator with 600 W (nominal power)

Battery

12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch

Gearbox

Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing

Drive

Cardan

Chassis / brakes

Frame

Double loop steel frame with bolted beams

Front wheel location / suspension

Telescopic fork, diameter 49 mm

Rear wheel location / suspension

Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut

Suspension travel, front / rear

120 mm / 90 mm

Wheelbase

1,720 mm

Castor

185 mm

Steering head angle

55.3°

Wheels

Aluminium cast wheels

Rim, front

3.50 x 21"

Rim, rear

5.50 x 18"

Tyre, front

120/70 B21

Tyre, rear

180/55 B168

Brake, front

Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integral)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height at unladen weight

720 mm

Inner leg curve at unladen weight

1,675 mm

Usable tank volume

approx. 16 l

Reserve

approx. 4 l

Length

2,615 mm (over license plate holder)

Width

982 mm (above mirror)

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled

374 kg

1)

Permitted total weight

560 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)

181 kg

1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable tank capacity.

Equipment

Standard equipment

Headlights with integrated, analogue, round dial-type speedometer
21" cast aluminium front wheel
LED flashing turn indicators, LED tail light and brake light
Dynamic Cruise Control
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
3 riding modes (Rock, Roll, Rain)
Keyless Ride
Top Loader side cases

Optional equipment

Hill Start Control (HSC)
Tyre pressure monitor (TPM)
Heated grips
Locking fuel filler cap
Headlight Pro
Reverser
Anti-theft alarm

Optional accessories

Various windscreens
Various wheel sets
Various seat variants
Chrome and black luggage rack
Engine protection bar
And much more

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