The 2025 BMW R18 Roctane includes steering stabilizer, telescopic forks with fork covers, one piece bench seat, integral panniers in body color, floorboards, cruise control, black powertrain to give it that premium fit and feel.
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2025 BMW R18 Roctane: THE STREAMLINED LUXURY LINER.
Introducing the 2025 BMW R18 Roctane…
The BMW R 18 Roctane is now available in Two-Tone Dragonfire Red Metallic. Also new are optional body colored Filler Panels, which visually make the gap between the side cases and the rear fender disappear, and the Dark Chrome finish for the pushrod tubes, airbox cover and headlight inner ring.
The items included in the optional Style Blacked Out are the black powertrain, black equipment and an exhaust system in Dark Chrome. The optional Option 719 Black Pearl now also includes the pushrod tubes and airbox cover in Dark Chrome. Also new are the optional body colored Filler Panels.
BMW Motorrad USA proudly presents the updated R 18 family of Heritage series motorcycles. First launched in 2020, the R 18 family has grown to include five “Big Boxer” model, including the R 18, R 18 Classic, R 18 Roctane, R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental. The BMW R 18 motorcycles deliver cruising, luxurious travel and Grand American touring on superbly detailed and finished motorcycles. For 2025, the R 18 models receive updates to their design, comfort and technology.
“Even more riding fun – that was our goal when revising the BMW R 18 and R 18 Classic. We have refined the design, added numerous improvements in terms of detail and comfort and made the R 18 even more fun to ride with the 18-inch rear wheel. In addition to new finishes and equipment, the BMW R 18 Roctane, R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental have also undergone a technical revision to bring the entire BMW R 18 range into line with the EU 5+ standard.” Markus Lederer, Head of BMW Boxer Series
2025 BMW R18 Roctane Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
NEW FEATURES
- New optional Two-Tone Dragonfire Red Metallic paint finish.
- New optional body color covers.
- New Dark Chrome finish for pushrod tubes, airbox cover, and inner headlight ring.
COLORS AND STYLES
- Black Storm Metallic – Standard paint finish with Black powertrain and Dark Chrome exhaust, headlight ring, airbox cover and pushrod tubes, Black 21-inch / 18-inch alloy wheels.
- Mineral Gray Metallic Matte – Optional paint finish with Black powertrain and Dark Chrome exhaust, headlight ring, airbox cover and pushrod tubes, Black 21-inch / 18-inch alloy wheels.
- Two-Tone Dragonfire Red Metallic – Optional paint finish Black powertrain and Dark Chrome exhaust, headlight ring, airbox cover and pushrod tubes, Black 21-inch / 18-inch alloy wheels.
INCREASE IN TORQUE.
For 2025, all R 18 models gain 4 ft-lb in torque at 3,000 rpm ( up to 120 lb-ft) and meet the latest Euro 5+ emissions standards. Over 110 lb-ft. of torque is available between 2,000 – 4,000 rpm for riding enjoyment. Power from the 1,802 cc air/oil cooled boxer twin remains at 91 hp.
Offering increased torque, the Big Boxer now complies with Euro 5+ in all BMW R 18 models.
A revision of the engine control now ensures compliance with the Euro 5+ standard. The maximum torque of the 67 kW (91 hp) 1,802 cc Big Boxer has been increased by 5 Nm to 163 Nm at 3,000 rpm. From 2,000 to 4,000 rpm, more than 150 Nm of torque is available at any time – an absolutely superior source of riding pleasure.
2025 BMW R18 Roctane Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Like all 2025 model year BMW motorcycle models, the new R 18 models include the Ultimate Care Break-In Service, or “600 Mile Service” as standard. This included service further provides BMW customers with a truly premium experience. Time and mileage limits apply – maximum 6 months from the in-service date or maximum 750 miles – whichever comes first.
In addition to the R 18’s standard equipment, the R 18 Roctane includes steering stabilizer, telescopic forks with fork covers, one piece bench seat, integral panniers in body color, floorboards, cruise control, black powertrain.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND PACKAGES
- Headlight Pro.
- Locking Fuel Cap.
- Hill Start Assist.
- Heated Grips.
- TPM Tire Pressure Monitor.
- R 18 Roctane Individual Options
- Filler Panels.
- Reverse Assist.
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