BMW R 18 Roctane versus Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 18 Roctane

Cruiser
Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2005 bis 2017
RRP 25.500 €
RRP
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Pros:
Pros:
  • Torque rich
  • King of the road feeling included
  • Sound to kneel down
  • Chrome without end
Cons:
Cons:
  • heavy
  • Windscreen 1b
  • no curve robber

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.720 mm
Length :
2.615 mm
Seat :
720 mm
Weight :
374 (max: 560 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.630 mm
Length :
2.355 mm Height : 1.185 mm
Seat :
680 mm until : 690 mm
Weight :
302 kg

Engine

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
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.745 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6

Performance

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
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 77 HP at 5.020 U/Min
Torque: 145 NM bei 3.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
344 km

Chassis

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
Frame type:
Double loop (steel)
Tyres at the front: BW
Rear tyres: BW

Brakes

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

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 ...

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 25.500€
  • Availability: since 05/2023
  • Colors: Black, Gray, Manhattan

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Harley Davidson motorcycles polarize, that's no different with the Low Rider. Despite the weight of 320 kg, it is easy to drive, but is all the more difficult to rank. It is easy to maintain, important service work such as oil and filter change can be done in the garage. Spark plugs and air filters can be achieved in an exemplary manner, thanks to hydro-impacts, the time-consuming adjustment of the valves is no longer necessary. The secondary drive by means of belts is quiet, grease-free and virtually maintenance-free. The Low Rider prefers to ride man/woman solo, even the accommodation of small luggage requires the walk to the accessories market. The high purchase price is frightening, but is put into perspective by the high resale price. For us, the Low Rider is a positive surprise. She's just very special, not an egg-laying woolly milk sow, and that's what makes her so sexy.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.000€
  • Used (3 years old): 14,000€
  • Years of construction: since 1970
  • Colors: Vivid Black, Velocity Red Sunglow, Billet Silver, Bonneville Blue