The new R 18 Roctane has the option of Reverse Assist and Hill Start Control, and it comes with a keyless start. It has the same three ride modes R 18 riders are familiar with: Rain, Roll, and Rock, with throttle maps and settings for Automatic Stability Control and Engine Drag Control in each mode.
The R 18 Roctane is set apart from its siblings with a blacked-out engine, drivetrain, and a Dark Chrome exhaust system. The larger 21-inch front and 18-inch rear alloy wheels, combined with the mid-rise, black-coated handlebar, give what BMW calls a more purposeful look to the R18 Roctane.
The 3.5-inch wide front wheel has a 120/70 B21 tyre, while a 180/55 B18 wraps around the 5.5-inch rear wheel. The 21-inch front wheel extends the trail to 7.3 inches on the R 18 Roctane (vs 5.9 inches on the standard R 18) for better straight-line stability. The R 18 Roctane has a 49mm telescopic fork and a central rear shock with travel-dependent damping and adjustable spring preload, providing the same 4.7-inch/3.5-inch front/rear travel as the R 18.