The OE tire sizes for the BMW R 18 Roctane (2023–present) are 120/70B21 front / 180/55B18 rear. Below are tires in these sizes, compared across brands. OE rim widths are F3.50 / R5.50 (from official specs; used for the rim-width check). OE sizes can differ by model year and market — the sidewall of your own bike is the sure reference. This is a Japanese-market lineup; the sizes themselves are international.

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Tires that cover front and rear (5 models)

Front + rear set: 5 models can cover both ends (matching sizes in bold, based on F=120/70B21 / R=180/55B18). Shop links search on the model name alone.

AvonCOBRA CHROME (AV91/AV92)CruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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ShinkoSR777CruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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MichelinCOMMANDER III TOURINGCruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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MetzelerCRUISETECCruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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MetzelerME 888 MARATHON ULTRACruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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Front 120/70B21 options (9 total, 5 of them listed in the set section above)

Size 120/70-21: 9 exact, 0 in the same group. Shop links carry each tire’s own matching size.

Vee RubberVRM-302 White WallStandardStreet legality unconfirmed

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Vee RubberVRM-302 Monster / TwinCruiserStreet legality unconfirmed

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ShinkoSR999CruiserStreet legal

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BridgestoneEXEDRA G721 / G722CruiserStreet legal

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Rear 180/55B18 options (9 total, 5 of them listed in the set section above)

Size 180/55-18: 9 exact, 0 in the same group. Shop links carry each tire’s own matching size.

PirelliDIABLO POWERCRUISERCruiserStreet legal

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PirelliNIGHT DRAGONCruiserStreet legal

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BridgestoneBATTLECRUISE H50CruiserStreet legal

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BridgestoneEXEDRA G851 / G850CruiserStreet legal

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