BMW R 18 versus Triumph Rocket III

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 18

Cruiser
Triumph

Triumph Rocket III

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2020 bis 2024~
Built von 2005 bis 2009
RRP 21.600 €
RRP
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Pros:
  • Torque - bearish engine
  • Processing
  • Details
  • Comfort
Pros:
Cons:
  • High price
  • Effort for front brake
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.731 mm
Length :
2.440 mm Height : 1.232 mm
Seat :
690 mm
Weight :
345 (max: 560 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.695 mm
Length :
2.500 mm Height : 1.165 mm
Seat :
740 mm
Weight :
367 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: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 2.294 ccm
Hub: 94 mm
Hole: 102 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan

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: 193 km/h
Performance: 140 HP at 6.000 U/Min
Torque: 200 NM bei 2.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 24 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Steel two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 180/65 B16
Rear suspension:
Stereo struts

Brakes

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

Cruiser in BMW style

Now the BMW R18 is finally available for testing at the dealership, and that's a good thing. Even though the guardians of the Holy Grail reviled the BMWs in advance and as producers of these bikes only Indian or Harley or otherwise, but certainly not the Bavarians, let it come into question, it has become very good. Attention: very good, not great. It is full of loving details, enthusiastic with workmanship and the whole concept – but can't do anything that the others couldn't.

In this respect: Welcome to the cruiser market, BMW R18. From now on, you don't have to convince with marketing, but on the street. You all have the facilities for this, but Harley or Indian can stay calm.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: from 22.250€
  • Years of construction: from 2020
  • Colours: First Edition only in glossy black