BMW K 1600 B vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1649.00 cc	1802.00 cc
Engine	Oil-/watercooled 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder engine	Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Engine Starting	Electric	--
Clutch	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath	Single-disc dry clutch
Fuel System	--	Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller
Cooling System	Liquid cooling	Air/oil cooled
Maximum Power	160 hp @ 7750 rpm	89.84 Ps @ 4750 rpm
Maximum Torque	175 Nm @ 5250 rpm	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	--	Payload (with standard equipment) : 203 kg
Transmission	6-speed, helical, gearbox	6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
Top Speed	--	180 kmph
Battery	12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free	12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free
Display	--	Coloured TFT Screen
Frame	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine	Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes
Headlamp	--	LED Headlight LED Additional Fog Lights
Taillamp	--	LED Tail Light

Overall Mileage

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17.24 kmpl

Front	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 R19
Rear	190/55 ZR 17	180/65 B16
Wheel / RIM	Alloy	Cast aluminium front wheel Rim dimensions, front : 3.5 x 19" Rim dimensions, rear : 5.0 x 16"

Front	Dual 32mm with 4-piston fixed calipers	Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
Rear	Single 32mm with double-piston caliper	Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper
ABS	--	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)

Front	Central Spring Strut	Telescopic fork, 120 mm Spring travel
Rear	BMW Motorrad Paralever	Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, 120 mm Spring travel

Colors

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

Length	2489 mm	2640 mm
Width	1000 mm	970 mm
Height	1465 mm	1500 mm
Weight	336 kg	630 kg
Kerb Weight	--	427
Seat Height	--	740
Wheelbase	1618 mm	1695 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	--	24 litres

About	--	The BMW R 18 Transcontinental is an impressive touring motorcycle that packs a punch with its p Read More
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