Rode my R18 fastish in the Adelaide hills yesterday..... so much fun. Wilbers +25 rear shock gives 115mm of travel, wilbers front springs and emulators up front sorts the suspension with lighter fork oil (mine is a first edition)..... amazingly quick and sure footed.... front brake is good.... just needs firm lever presure.
Yes, the bike has evolved, perhaps closer to what it should have been in the first place. It's an improver, not for everybody, but definitely carving its own niche.
It’s a gorgeous bike. BMW hit it out of the park with this one. Bold and smart move with a slightly smaller gas tank. It looks great and sets it apart from the Road King.
Thank you! I totally agree. I had the R18 Classic and sold it because of the puny tank AND no fuel-gauge. One of these days they will figure out why these won't sell either. Listen to your customers' BMW, or stop pestering them to do surveys. Plus, can we have a real fricking key. So tired of this key fob crap.
@@cg1288Drop your key,stranded locally, until you find your key,drop a fob,you could be stranded in the middle of nowhere, over 200mles away...as with the one I found...bike ran until he turned it off,no restart...stupid idea!
Just want a bigger tank, I bought a GSA over the arguably better GS just for the liters. Yes it was a great bike, one I wish I’d kept but yeah that tank made the bike for me.
No doubt at all The Amazing BMW R18 Roctane it's one of the Best motorcycles ever built!!!, Truly love this Brutal German Beast!!!, No doubt at all The Amazing BMW R18 Roctane it's my favorite Motorcycle!!!, Great explanation and video as well!!, Thanks for sharing!!!
Texas here. I bought a Roctane 2 months ago. I love it. I love it so mych that im going to buy an R18 classic and trick it out bobber style with a loud obnoxious exhaust. I will never part with my R18, soon to be 2. Im also going to buy a side car. Claudia and Olivia are their names. I might even possibly buy a third. I get compliments and questions everywhere i go. Harley riders, sport bike riders, and non riders all like it. I love the BMW R18. It is a bedazzling machine.
As the German dude said, the bike has "some cruising ability." A true long distance bike requires some wind, insect and weather protection. That bike is likely Sportster competition.. Nice photography and review. 😎
The R18 is probs the only cruiser id consider besides a harley except for maybe a suzuki m109r. Is it just me or does the riding position look kinda stressful though?
It needs shorty pipes (black), a fat solo seat height adjustable on the fly., a fat front tire.....A bigger gas tank, Dogbones and drag bars....AND A CUPHOLDER!
I like the last interview, a German with a sense of humor....go figure. "I like to cruise, but I also like faster". I work down the end of a longish twisty road the R18C is not much slower than my 1100 Honda that I wring the living heck out of. I have a hill that I can V max on, (going down) Engine braking on the Honda brings up the bottom 80k corner in a civilized manner doing 100 to 110. The R18 gets almost the same speed (but it's still pulling hard - where the Honda has hit peak, but I am running out of road by then) but its ALL brakes to make it a 95 - 100k corner, but I haven't scraped boards yet. The R18 is just so civilized but wrap the throttle and its more than a bit surprising. But I also know I am on a full weight machine. A couple of days on it and the 210 Kg Honda feels like a 125 when I swap back.
This version might actually sell like hot cakes if BMW did the bleeding obvious and put the B and TC's 24 litre tank on it or at the very least made one available as an option. It's an 1800cc motor FFS, it's not like it's going to be sipping it is it?
Rode my R18 fastish in the Adelaide hills yesterday..... so much fun. Wilbers +25 rear shock gives 115mm of travel, wilbers front springs and emulators up front sorts the suspension with lighter fork oil (mine is a first edition)..... amazingly quick and sure footed.... front brake is good.... just needs firm lever presure.
Nice tips on smart upgrades. Thanks for the input.
No doubt at all The Amazing BMW R18 Roctane it's my favorite Motorcycle!!!, Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for the video! This bike looks incredible. I’m glad to hear the suspension and clearance issues have been tidied up.
Yes, the bike has evolved, perhaps closer to what it should have been in the first place. It's an improver, not for everybody, but definitely carving its own niche.
It’s a gorgeous bike. BMW hit it out of the park with this one. Bold and smart move with a slightly smaller gas tank. It looks great and sets it apart from the Road King.
Agree on the looks. As BMW so often does, the bike's grow into themselves. We reckon its pretty now we have become accustomed to it.
Needs the bigger tank from the other touring versions.
Thank you! I totally agree. I had the R18 Classic and sold it because of the puny tank AND no fuel-gauge. One of these days they will figure out why these won't sell either. Listen to your customers' BMW, or stop pestering them to do surveys. Plus, can we have a real fricking key. So tired of this key fob crap.
@@cg1288Drop your key,stranded locally, until you find your key,drop a fob,you could be stranded in the middle of nowhere, over 200mles away...as with the one I found...bike ran until he turned it off,no restart...stupid idea!
@williamrae9954 totally agree.
Just want a bigger tank, I bought a GSA over the arguably better GS just for the liters. Yes it was a great bike, one I wish I’d kept but yeah that tank made the bike for me.
What are pros and cons of a bigger front wheel? (Except for visual)
Thanks🖖
No doubt at all The Amazing BMW R18 Roctane it's one of the Best motorcycles ever built!!!, Truly love this Brutal German Beast!!!, No doubt at all The Amazing BMW R18 Roctane it's my favorite Motorcycle!!!, Great explanation and video as well!!, Thanks for sharing!!!
Texas here. I bought a Roctane 2 months ago. I love it. I love it so mych that im going to buy an R18 classic and trick it out bobber style with a loud obnoxious exhaust. I will never part with my R18, soon to be 2. Im also going to buy a side car. Claudia and Olivia are their names. I might even possibly buy a third. I get compliments and questions everywhere i go. Harley riders, sport bike riders, and non riders all like it. I love the BMW R18. It is a bedazzling machine.
Good video. Excellent presenter
Very nice of you to say. Thank you!
Love the shape. Wish that not all three colorways are dark and drab. Would look just as good in a real color and with some chrome.
Are you able to put a windshield on that bike?
Yes. BMW offers a range of windscreens in the accessories catalogue.
Great review..good on ya bro... love the R18 too...
As the German dude said, the bike has "some cruising ability." A true long distance bike requires some wind, insect and weather protection. That bike is likely Sportster competition.. Nice photography and review. 😎
It does cruise alright, the seating position takes a little getting used to, but long days are in the equation.
Sportster competition? No. This competes with the big twin Harleys without fairings.
Not everyone needs a full fairing or even a windshield for touring. This is direct competition with the road king.
Its not a rival, its the winner.
Definitely a road King killer 😅
The R18 is probs the only cruiser id consider besides a harley except for maybe a suzuki m109r.
Is it just me or does the riding position look kinda stressful though?
It needs shorty pipes (black), a fat solo seat height adjustable on the fly., a fat front tire.....A bigger gas tank, Dogbones and drag bars....AND A CUPHOLDER!
Can you fit an 18 rear and a 21 front to a first edition?
Yes ,they sell them in a kit also
I like the last interview, a German with a sense of humor....go figure. "I like to cruise, but I also like faster". I work down the end of a longish twisty road the R18C is not much slower than my 1100 Honda that I wring the living heck out of. I have a hill that I can V max on, (going down) Engine braking on the Honda brings up the bottom 80k corner in a civilized manner doing 100 to 110. The R18 gets almost the same speed (but it's still pulling hard - where the Honda has hit peak, but I am running out of road by then) but its ALL brakes to make it a 95 - 100k corner, but I haven't scraped boards yet. The R18 is just so civilized but wrap the throttle and its more than a bit surprising. But I also know I am on a full weight machine. A couple of days on it and the 210 Kg Honda feels like a 125 when I swap back.
It's a biggie at 374kg wet, there's no hiding that. Go easy young fella. Lol.
This version might actually sell like hot cakes if BMW did the bleeding obvious and put the B and TC's 24 litre tank on it or at the very least made one available as an option. It's an 1800cc motor FFS, it's not like it's going to be sipping it is it?
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