R 18 Roctane

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Celebrating Big Boxer Culture

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The BMW R 18 Roctane

Be Bold. Ride Bold.

Riding in style and rejecting norms: The BMW R 18 Roctane 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.

Enjoy in Style

The choice is yours

Choose the right paintwork and emphasise your own personal style.

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Blackstorm metallic

Impressively minimalist: even the base version of the R 18 Roctane celebrates its rebellious character.

Mineral grey metallic matt

This exclusive styling turns the Roctane into a work of modern art.

Two-tone Dragonfire red metallic

Red hot: This extroverted styling transforms the Roctane into a real head-turner.

Colour: Black. Presence: Bold.

The attractive dark chrome finish gives the R 18 Roctane a characteristically dynamic look. The black highlights will meet even the highest standards for individuality and modernity. Components in dark chrome – from the exhaust system, to the push rods, right up to the trim panel components – emphasise the bike’s confident style.

Highlights for high expectations

The iconic front with a round LED headlight and 21-inch cast aluminium wheel paves the way. The mini ape-hanger handlebars, the standard footboards and the Dragster seat offer comfort on long tours. The elongated bagger silhouette flows into a stylish rear with a hard-shell case. The throaty boxer sound from the dark chrome rear silencer is impossible to miss.

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Experience quality

[Feel the sound]

Big boxer, big emotions

A bike that makes a statement – a drive system without compromises. It goes without saying that we installed our most powerful boxer engine. With a consistently high torque, it ensures an enjoyable ride over long distances. There is more than 150 Nm of torque available between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm. At 4,750 rpm, our big boxer delivers a whopping 67 kW (91 hp).

1,802

cc displacement

163

Nm maximum tightening torque at 3,000 rpm

91

hp (67 kW)

720

mm seat height

Stage yourself

Your rules, your style

The R 18 Roctane is for all those who want to show authenticity. With the comprehensive range of optional equipment and genuine BMW Motorrad optional accessories, you can kit this bike out exactly as you want it, or even apply your own customised styling.

3 years' peace of mind

Ride on, and on. and on. We give you an extra year.  

As of right now, you receive an extra year's worth of peace of mind in addition to the statutory warranty period when you purchase a motorcycle.  

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Find your look

In our new online BMW Motorrad clothing shop, you can find the right clothes for your next trip. Be it a sporty or a modern look, all of the clothes have a few things in common: safety, innovation and quality. Find your favourite pieces and order them online, or visit your local authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer to see them for yourself.

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