BMW R 18 Roctane (2025)

Riding in style and rejecting norms: The BMW R 18 Roctane 2025 presents itself exactly as it is. It is our modern take on a custom factory hot rod. Those who ride it don’t care about conventions. Fittingly, there is exclusive, high-class equipment hidden behind the rebellious aesthetic. Maximum comfort, technical highlights, and outstanding ergonomics – everything you would expect from a modern cruiser. Its rebellious heart is the iconic Big Boxer engine, which can pack a unique punch whenever you want to accelerate the fun.

Key Specifications

Engine Type	Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Engine Capacity	1,802 cc
Max Power	91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Max Torque	120 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm 162.6 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed	111 mph / 178.6 kmph
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.6 L 5.2 US gallons
Weight (Wet/Kerb)	825 lbs / 374.2 kg
Seat Height	28.3 inches / 718.2 mm

All Specifications

Make & Model

Model	BMW R 18 Roctane
Year	2025

Engine

Type	AAir/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft.
Engine Capacity	1,802 cc
Max Power	91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Max Torque	120 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm 162.6 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Bore x Stroke	106.6mm x 99 mm
Compression	9.6:1
Engine Management	Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel	Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Transmission

Clutch	Single-disk dry clutch
Gearbox	Constant-mesh 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Final Drive	Cardan shaft drive

Performance

Top Speed

111 mph / 178.6 kmph

Electrical System

Alternator	Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Battery	12 V / 26 Ah

Chassis & Suspension

Frame construction type	Double loop steel frame with bolted beams
Front suspension	Telescopic fork, diameter 49 mm
Front Suspension Travel	4.7 inches / 119.3 mm
Rear suspension	Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut
Rear Suspension Travel	3.5 inches / 88.9 mm

Wheels & Brakes

Wheels	Aluminum cast wheels
Wheel castor	7.28 inches / 184.9 mm
Front Wheel/Rim Size	3.50 x 21 inches
Front Tyre	120/70 B21
Rear Wheel/Rim Size	5.00 x 18 inches
Rear Tyre	180/55 B18
Front Brakes	Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)

Dimension & Weights

Total length	103 inches / 2616 mm
Total width	38.7 inches / 983 mm
Wheelbase	67.7 inches / 1719 mm
Seat height	28.3 inches / 718.2 mm
Weight (Wet/Kerb)	825 lbs / 374.2 kg
Permitted total weight	1234 lbs / 560 kg
Fuel tank capacity	19.6 L / 5.2 US gallons

Equipment

Standard equipment

• Headlight with an integrated analog round instrument
• 21” cast aluminum front wheel
• LED flashing turn indicator, LED rear lights and brake light 
• Dynamic Cruise Control
• Automatic Stability Control (ASC) 
• 3 riding modes (Rock, Roll, Rain)
• Keyless Ride
• Topload side case
  

Optional equipment

• Hill Start Control (HSC)
• Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
• Heated grips
• Lockable fuel filler cap
• Headlight Pro
• Reverse
  

Optional accessories

• Anti-theft alarm 
• Various windscreens
• Various wheel sets
• Various seat variants 
• Luggage rack in chrome and black
• Engine protection bar and much more
  

BMW R 18 Roctane 2025 Options

• Blackstorm Metallic
• Mineral Gray Metallic Matte
• Two-tone Dragonfire Red Metallic