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BMW ' S PERFECT BAGGER
BMW ' s new R 18 Roctane joins the R 18 , R 18 Classic , R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental as the fifth member of the R 18 family , and again , it harks back to the history and tradition of BMW Motorrad whilst combining state-of-theart motorcycle technology with the design and charm of times gone by .
Both technically and visually , the BMW R 18 borrows from famous BMW models such as the BMW R 5 and puts the focus back on the essentials of motorcycling : Purist , no-frills technology and the boxer engine as the epicentre of riding pleasure . Classic design and clear , yet contemporary technology merge to form a fascinating overall concept . This combination delivers a unique emotional riding experience and the model is characterised by skilfully staged design language with a rear section in so-called “ streamlining design ”.
The heart of the new BMW R 18 Roctane is the familiar 2-cylinder flat twin engine , the “ big boxer ”. Not only thanks to its impressive looks , but also its technical specifications , the engine of the new R 18 Roctane , finished in Avus black metallic matt and with black highgloss covers , harks back to the traditional air-cooled boxer engines that have provided an exhilarating riding experience for more than seven decades since BMW Motorrad began manufacturing motorcycles in 1923 . The most powerful 2-cylinder boxer engine ever built in motorcycle series production boasts an engine capacity of 1,802 cc . It generates an output of 67 kW ( 91 hp ) at 4,750 rpm . In the 2,000 to 4,000 rpm range , it delivers more than 150 Nm of torque at all times as well as elemental pulling power and sonorous sound . The black engine is perfectly matched by the dark chrome exhaust system and the star
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