Harley-Davidson Road Glide versus BMW R 18 Roctane

Harley-Davidson Road Glide

Tourer

BMW R 18 Roctane

Cruiser

What can the new luxury tourer from the USA do?

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Test Harley Davidson Road Glide 2024

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BMW R18 Roctane im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2024~

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

RRP 31.845 €

RRP 25.500 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Majestic appearance
Engine with bazooka double-boom
technically full hut
Excellent display with full map navigation
strong rear brake

Pros:

Cons:

very difficult
only for seasoned bikers
Apple Car Play Yes, Android Auto No

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.625 mm
Length : 2.410 mm Height : 1.310 mm
Seat : 720 mm
Weight : 380 (max: 617 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.720 mm
Length : 2.615 mm
Seat : 720 mm
Weight : 374 (max: 560 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Milwaukee-Eight 117 V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.923 ccm
Hub: 114 mm
Hole: 104 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.802 ccm
Hub: 100 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 107 HP at 5.020 U/Min
Torque: 175 NM bei 3.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 378 km

Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 91 HP at 4.750 U/Min
Torque: 158 NM bei 3.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 285 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Double loop tubular frame (steel)

Front suspension:
49 mm dual-bending valve telescopic fork (travel 117 mm)

Rear suspension:
Two 3-inch shock absorbers with emulsion technology and adjustable preload (travel 55 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 130/60B19 61H
Rear tyres: 180/55B18 80H

Frame type:
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 49 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Steel two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 B21
Rear tyres: 180/55 B168

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, four-piston fixed calipers with 32 mm piston diameter (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc, four-piston fixed calipers with 32 mm piston diameter (∅ 300 mm)

Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm)

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Conclusion - really puts you in a good mood!

Of all the R18 models we've tested so far, we've liked the R18 Roctane the most. It is more agile than expected, looks great and brings out the luxury feeling of an R18 in the best possible way. The equipment is good, you always have suitcases with you and always look casual.

Unfortunately, the fascination that probably makes up every R18 can only be experienced on the bike. Therefore, the following tip to all cruiser fans: Get on the R18 and take it for a test drive! Best on the Roctane ...