The R 18 Roctane is our coolest touring bike, and it offers an extremely casual ride over long distances. Despite its rebellious, imposing appearance, the R 18 Roctane focuses on perfection in functionality and state-of-the-art technical equipment. For you, this means: You can enjoy an extremely commanding and dynamic riding experience in every situation. Learn everything you need to know about this bike’s technical data and extensive equipment options here.
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67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
107.1 mm x 100 mm
1,802 cc
163 Nm at 3,000 rpm
9.6 : 1
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
EU 5+
over 180 km/h
5.6 l
129 g/km
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
94 dB(A)
Permanent magnet alternator with 600 W (nominal power)
12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams
Telescopic fork, diameter 49 mm
Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut
120 mm / 90 mm
1,720 mm
185 mm
55.3°
Aluminium cast wheels
3.50 x 21"
5.00 x 18''
120/70 B21
180/55 B18
Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)
Single-disc dry clutch
Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Cardan
720 mm
1,675 mm
approx. 16 l
approx. 4 l
2,615 mm (over license plate holder)
1,126 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)
982 mm (above mirror)
374 kg
560 kg
181 kg
1) In accordance with Directive VO (EU) 168/2013 with all operating materials, with standard equipment and refueling with at least 90% of the usable tank volume.
Standard equipment
Optional equipment
Optional accessories