BMW Motorrad is proving it’s “all in” for the twin-cylinder heavyweight cruiser segment with its latest addition: the 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane. Designed to go up against Harley-Davidson’s Road King, this German-made cruiser offers BMW’s legendary quality and attention to detail. Here are the top five features of BMW Motorrad’s R 18 Roctane. Also be sure to watch our BMW R 18 Roctane Cruiser Preview and BMW R 18 Roctane Cruiser Review videos for indepth insight on this model.
- Obviously the 1,802cc boxer twin. This engine looks magnificent. It sounds even better and it has more than 100 lb.-ft. torque at the rear wheel!
- We love the styling and the proportions on this R 18 Roctane. This motorcycle looks like a piece of jewelry.
- Triple disc hydraulic brakes with four-piston calipers up front and a four-piston caliper out back keep speed in check on this 825-pound plus cruiser.
- The fit and finish on this motorcycle is exquisite. We love the attention to detail like this awesome drive shaft which spins when the vehicle is in motion.
- The R 18′s paint-matched luggage is awesome. You can store 7 gallons of cargo in each container, and they’re lockable of course.
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