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