BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1802.00 cc	1699.00 cc
Engine	Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270 firing interval
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch	--
Fuel System	Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, progressive linkage on throttle
Cooling System	Air/oil cooled	--
Maximum Power	89.84 Ps @ 4750 rpm	98PS @ 5200
Maximum Torque	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm	156NM @ 2950
Load Carrying Capacity	Payload (with standard equipment) : 203 kg	--
Transmission	6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing	6- speed constant mesh
Top Speed	180 kmph	193 kmph
Battery	12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free	--
Display	Coloured TFT Screen	--
Frame	Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes	Tubular Steel, twin spine
Headlamp	LED Headlight LED Additional Fog Lights	--
Taillamp	LED Tail Light	--

Highway Mileage	--	23 kmpl
City Mileage	--	16 kmpl
Overall Mileage	17.24 kmpl	--

Front	120/70 R19	120/70 R19
Rear	180/65 B16	200/50 R17
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminium front wheel Rim dimensions, front : 3.5 x 19" Rim dimensions, rear : 5.0 x 16"	Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke

Front	Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper	Twin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, ABS
Rear	Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper	Single 310mm disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)	--

Front	Telescopic fork, 120 mm Spring travel	Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel
Rear	Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, 120 mm Spring travel	Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel

Colors

Gravity blue metallic Black storm metallic Manhattan metallic matt Option 719 Galaxy dust metallic/Titan silver 2 metallic Option 719 Mineral white metallic

Matte Graphite, Matte Black and Jet Black.

Length	2640 mm	2340 mm
Width	970 mm	880 mm
Height	1500 mm	1120 mm
Weight	630 kg	339 kg
Kerb Weight	427	--
Seat Height	740	--
Wheelbase	1695 mm	1615 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 litres	22 litres

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Features	SPECIAL FEATURES - Connectivity - MSR (Dynamic engine brake control) - Adaptive Headlight (Tilting headlight with anti-dive control) - Headlight Pro - Daytime Riding Lights - Central Locking System - Antitheft Alarm System - Lockable Fuel Cap - Hill Start Control - Marshal Gold Series 2 - Active Cruise Control - Reverse Gear ELECTRICS -12V Socket - Revolution Counter - Electronic Immobilizer - Heated Grips - Multi-controller - Seat Heating - Cruise Control EQUIPMENTS - Fairing Lowers - On-board Computer - One Key For All Locks - Riding Modes - Handbrake Lever Adjustable - Infotainment System - Integral Pannier Cases In Body Color - Keyless Ride - Chrome-plated Header - Clutch Lever Adjustable - Fork-mounted Fairing - Engine-Protection Bar - Chromed Rearview Mirror - One-piece Seat Bench - Storage Compartment W/ USB Charger - Floorboards - Topcase In Body Colour	--
Additional Details	Emission control : Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter Fuel type : Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI Alternator : Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity) Secondary drive : Drive shaft Castor : 183.5 mm Steering head angle : 62.7 degree Inner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight : 1,710 mm	--