BMW R 18 Roctane versus Honda CMX 1100 Rebel

BMW R 18 Roctane

Cruiser

Honda CMX 1100 Rebel

Cruiser

What makes BMW's R18 Badass excavator so special?

The BMW R18 Roctane is the fifth model in BMW's R18 series. With the Roctane, BMW apparently wants to win over the excavator fans of Harley and Indian. The Roctane not only looks beguilingly good... weiter

BMW R18 Roctane im Test

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Video test of the inexpensive Japan cruiser with the Africa-Twin engine.

The Honda CMX 1100 Rebel is the big sister of the CMX 500, which has been successful for years. Although it has the potent engine of the Africa Twin, it is otherwise in many respects actually compatible with the... weiter

Honda CMX 1100 Rebel im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 25.500 €

RRP 10.799 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Sovereign engine
grumpy sound
very accessible machine, also suitable for beginners
low seating position, also suitable for smaller people
very casual driving experience

Cons:

Front brakes could be stronger

Dimensions & Weight

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

Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.240 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 700 mm
Weight : 223 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: Four-stroke in-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.084 ccm
Hub: 82 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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: 87 HP at 7.000 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 4.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 280 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:
Raw steel frame (steel)

Front suspension:
43mm telefork

Rear suspension:
Stereo strut

Tyres at the front: 130/70B18 M/C
Rear tyres: 180/65B16 M/C

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
Single disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 256 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 Honda CMX 1100 is a dignified cruiser with good driving characteristics and a complete equipment. Unlike many U.S. ships, it is neither particularly heavy nor particularly difficult to navigate. It brings a lot of fun on the road, sounds good and is also suitable for novice drivers. Although it has impressive dimensions, the rider does not feel overwhelmed in the saddle and quickly has the bike under control after a very short period of getting used to it. Operation and quality are typical of Honda. Nice cruiser!

Thanks again to Andi from Hamburg for borrowing his machine. Soon there will be more tests by LeserBikes, who have responded to our video call. Thank you very much for the many offers!