Data & equipment
BMW R 18 Roctane
The R 18 Roctane is a hot-rod style, touring motorcycle, ready to travel on long journeys. Despite its dark, imposing appearance, the R 18 Roctane is also about functionality and state-of-the-art technical equipment. For you, this means you can enjoy an extremely dynamic riding experience in nearly every situation. Find out all about the technical data and extensive equipment here.
Technical data
Engine
Rated output
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
116 lb-ft 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
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
over 112 mph
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 600 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 26 Ah
Power transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Gearbox
Constant-mesh 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Drive
Cardan shaft drive
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
4.7" / 3.5"
Wheelbase
67.7"
Castor
7.28"
Steering head angle
55.3°
Wheels
Aluminum cast wheels
Rim, front
3.50 x 21"
Rim, rear
5.50 x 18''
Tire, front
120/70 B21
Tire, 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
28.3"
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
65.9"
Usable tank volume
approx. 4.2 gal
Reserve
approx. 1 gal
Length
103" (over license plate holder)
Width
38.7" (above mirror)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled
825 lbs
1)
Permitted total weight
1,234 lbs
Payload (with standard equipment)
399 lbs
1) With all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refueled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
Equipment
Standard equipment
- Headlights with integrated, analog, round dial-type speedometer
- 21" cast aluminum 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 Loading side cases
Optional equipment
- Hill Start Control (HSC)
- Tire pressure monitor (TPM)
- Heated grips
- Locking fuel filler cap
- Headlight Pro
- Reverse
- 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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