BMW R 18 Roctane versus Harley-Davidson Sport Glide FLSB
BMW R 18 Roctane
Cruiser
Harley-Davidson Sport Glide FLSB
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 25.500 €
RRP 19.995 €
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Competitors
Pros:
Pros:
- Case and panel easily removable
- Characterful engine with fat torque
- Casual sitting position
- LED, cruise control and Keyless Go series
- 4-year warranty with no mileage limit
- Surprisingly agile
Cons:
Cons:
- Manoeuvring difficult
- Finding idle difficult
- Knee angle narrow at the rear
- Single brake disc front
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.720 mm
Length : 2.615 mm
Seat : 720 mm
Weight : 374 (max: 560 ) kg
Length : 2.615 mm
Seat : 720 mm
Weight : 374 (max: 560 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.625 mm
Length : 2.325 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 680 mm
Weight : 317 (max: 526 ) kg
Length : 2.325 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 680 mm
Weight : 317 (max: 526 ) 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
Displacement: 1.802 ccm
Hub: 100 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Milwaukee-Eight V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.746 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.746 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
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
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: 83 HP at 5.450 U/Min
Torque: 145 NM bei 3.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Performance: 83 HP at 5.450 U/Min
Torque: 145 NM bei 3.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
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
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 tubular frame (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Triangle swing Tyres at the front: 130/70 B18 63 H
Rear tyres: 180/70 B16 77H
Double loop tubular frame (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Triangle swing Tyres at the front: 130/70 B18 63 H
Rear tyres: 180/70 B16 77H
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm)
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, four-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 292 mm)
Single disc, four-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 292 mm)
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 ...
Conclusion - what sticks
The Sport Glide drives us with its optics, its engine, the sound and its whole being directly into the heart. Even Dietmar, otherwise not exactly a fan of cruisers, is enthusiastic. If Harley is foreign to you so far, but would like to try out a cruiser, the Sport Glide is a good choice. The touring capabilities are not to be underestimated and the removable cases and front fairing are a clever gimmick that turn the Tourer schwuppdiwupp into a thoroughbred cruiser. Cool bike!The test machine was provided by Harley Davidson Kiel . Go there, Marius and his boys are super nice and show you a really nice test drive route around the nearby lake. Of course, there are also other Harleys who are also looking forward to a test ride with you.
