BMW R 18 Classic First Edition vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

Compare Specifications of R 18 Classic First Edition and Vulcan 1700 Voyager

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BMW R 18 Classic First Edition
BMW R 18 Classic First Edition

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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

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Technical Specifications
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 1802.00 cc 1700.00 cc
Engine Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft. Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valve per cylinder, 52° V-twin
Engine Starting -- Electric
Engine Lubrication -- Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Clutch Single-disk dry clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Fuel System Electronic intake pipe fuel injection Fuel Injection: Ø 42 mm x 2
Ignition Twin-spark ignition Digital
Cooling System Air/oil cooled Liquid Cooled
Maximum Power 91 hp @ 4750 rpm 54kW @ 5,000rpm
Maximum Torque 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm 136Nm @ 2,750rpm
Load Carrying Capacity 195 kg --
Transmission -- 6 speed
Drivetrain Secondary drive : Drive shaft --
Top Speed over 180 kmph --
Battery 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free --
Frame Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Gear 6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing --
Mileage
Overall Mileage -- 15.5 kmpl
Tyres
Front 130/90 B16 130/90x16
Rear 180/65 B16 170/70x16
Wheel / RIM Spoked wheel
Rim dimensions, front : 3.00" x 16"
Rim dimensions, rear : 5.00" x 16"
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Brakes
Front Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper Dual 300 mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT II (ABS model)
Rear Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT II (ABS model)
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral) --
Suspension
Front 120 mm Telescopic fork 45mm hydraulic fork
Rear 90 mm Steel swinging fork with central shock strut Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping
Colors Available
Colors -- Metallic Nocturne Blue / Black Pearl, Pearl Crystal White / Metallic Phantom Silver


Physical Specs
Length 2440 mm 2560 mm
Width 964 mm 995 mm
Height -- 1550 mm
Weight -- 406 kg
Kerb Weight 365 --
Seat Height 710 --
Wheelbase 1731 mm 1665 mm
Ground Clearance 560 mm 135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 litres 20 litres
Overview
About -- The next machine to the Vulcan 1700 Voyager. It's simply the synonym of modern cruiser attached Read More
Features - Seat with passenger seat
- Boxer with push rod
- LED additional headlights
- Footboards
- Windshield
- Round exhaust pipe, open drive shaft, double cradle frame
- Black tank with double lining and bolted logo
- Saddle bags
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Additional Details Fuel preparation : Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas
Emission control : Regulated three-way catalytic converter
Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC : 5.6 l/100 km
Fuel type : Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI
Alternator : Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Castor : 150 mm
Steering head angle : 57.3°
Rider step length at kerb weight : 1655 mm
Height (above windshield, at DIN kerb weight) : 1397 mm
Max. permitted weight : 560 kg
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