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BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Roadmaster Comparison
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BMW R 18 Transcontinental
₹34.73 Lakh
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Indian Roadmaster
₹48.49 Lakh
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BMW R 18 Transcontinental
₹34.73 Lakh
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Indian Roadmaster
₹48.49 Lakh
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹34.73 Lakh
₹48.49 Lakh
EMI
₹64,129
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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₹89,536
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Brochure
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Rating
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Engine Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Thunderstroke 116
Displacement
1802 cc
1890 cc
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
No. of Cylinders
2
2
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
107.1 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
100 mm
113 mm
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
11.0:1
Emission Type
bs6
bs6-2.0
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Navigation
Anti Theft Alarm
-
USB Charging Port
Cruise Control
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tripmeter
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Secondary drive - Drive shaft, Castor -183.5mm, Steering head angle - 62.7°, Inner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight - 1710 mm, Anti Hopping Clutch, Dynamic Brake Control, Infotainment System, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Dynamic engine brake control, Central Locking System, Hill Start Control, Reverse Gear
Exhaust - Split Dual exhaust w/ Cross-over, Apple CarPlay integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, Weatherband, Smartphone Compatible Input, Lean Angle - 31°, Rake/Trail - 25°/150 mm ,Security System, 200 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Current Gear, 15 LED Telltale Indicators, High Beam, Check Engine, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags
Seat Type
Split
Split
Passenger Footrest
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Music Control
-
Keyless Ignition
-
External Speakers
-
Techometer
-
Analogue
Clock
-
Underseat storage
-
137 L
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Tripmeter
Analogue
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Analog
Digital
Riding Modes
Rain
Sports,Touring,Yes
Adjustable Windscreen
Additional Features
Secondary drive - Drive shaft, Castor -183.5mm, Steering head angle - 62.7°, Inner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight - 1710 mm, Anti Hopping Clutch, Dynamic Brake Control, Infotainment System, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Dynamic engine brake control, Central Locking System, Hill Start Control, Reverse Gear
Exhaust - Split Dual exhaust w/ Cross-over, Apple CarPlay integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, Weatherband, Smartphone Compatible Input, Lean Angle - 31°, Rake/Trail - 25°/150 mm ,Security System, 200 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Current Gear, 15 LED Telltale Indicators, High Beam, Check Engine, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags
Passenger Footrest
Display
Coloured TFT Screen
Tachometer
-
Analogue
Clock
-
Overall Mileage
17.24 kmpl
20 kmpl
User Reported Mileage
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Expert Mileage
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Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Width
970 mm
1022 mm
Length
2640 mm
2656 mm
Height
1500 mm
1415 mm
Fuel Capacity
24 L
20.8 L
Fuel Reserve
4 L
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Saddle Height
740 mm
673 mm
Wheelbase
1695 mm
1668 mm
Kerb Weight
427 kg
412 kg
Total Weight
630 kg
628 kg
Load Carrying Capacity
203 kg
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Boot Space
-
Ground Clearance
-
140 mm
Dry Weight
-
398 kg
Additional Storage
-
137 L
Headlight
LED
LED
Tail Light
LED
-
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
DRLs
-
Low Fuel Indicator
Taillight
-
LED
Low Battery Indicator
-
Low Oil Indicator
-
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm
Radial Tyre
-
Top Speed
180 kmph
117 kmph
Peak Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
74 PS @ 5075 rpm
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt Drive
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
-
Battery Capacity
12 V / 26 Ah
-
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Suspension Front
Telescopic fork 120 mm
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Suspension Rear
Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut 120 mm
Single Shock w/Air adjust / 114mm / 63mm ride in
Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-130/80-17 Rear :-180/60-16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type
Cast Aluminium
Alloy
Frame
Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes
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Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Calls & Messaging
-
Navigation assist
-
Low battery alert
-
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