BMW R 18 First Edition 2021 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad

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 Located Above The Crankshaft	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valve per cylinder, 52-degree V-twin
Engine Starting	--	Electric
Engine Lubrication	--	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Clutch	Anti Hopping 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 ps @ 4750 RPM	73 PS @ 5,000rpm
Maximum Torque	158 NM @ 3000 RPM	136Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Transmission	6-Speed	6-speed, return
Gear Shift Pattern	1-N-2-3-4-5-6	--
Top Speed	180 kmph	--
Battery	12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free	--
Frame	Double-cradle steel frame	Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Headlamp	LED	--
Taillamp	LED	--

Overall Mileage

17.8 kmpl

15.5 kmpl

Front	120/70 R 19 Tyre	130/90B16M/C (67H)
Rear	180/65 B16 Tyre	170/70B16M/C (75H)
Wheel / RIM	Spoke	Alloy

Front	300 mm Twin disc brake,four-piston fixed callipers	Dual 300 mm discs
Rear	300 mm Single disc brakes, four-piston fixed calipers	Single 300 mm disc
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)	--

Front	Telescopic fork	45 mm telescopic fork
Rear	Steel swingarm with central shock strut	Swingarm with twin air assisted shocks

Colors

Black Storm Metallic

Metallic Titanium, and Metallic Spark Black

Length	2440 mm	2500 mm
Width	964 mm	1025 mm
Height	1126 mm	1465 mm
Weight	215 kg	382 kg
Kerb Weight	345	--
Seat Height	690	--
Wheelbase	1731 mm	1665 mm
Ground Clearance	--	140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 litres	20 litres

About	BMW R 18 First Edition is an Iconic Motorcycle with White Double Striping Design. Read More	A big tourer indeed. Packed with everything you need, the Vulcan 1700 Nomad becomes one of the Read More
Features	- Three riding modes – Rain, Roll and Rock - Keyless Ride - Revolution Counter - Automatic Stability Control - Electronic Immobiliser - Daytime Riding Light - Dynamic Engine Brake Control - Drag Torque Control - Hill-start control - Reverse assist - Adaptive headlight - Chrome Plating - Anti-theft alarm - Heated grips - Lockable fuel filler cap	--
Additional Details	Alternator :Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity) Fuel type : Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) Gasoline (min. 90 AKI Octane Rating, max. 15% ethanol content) Emission control : Regulated three-way catalytic converter Max. permitted weight : 560 kg Height (excluding mirrors) : 1126 mm Rider step length, unladen : 1630 mm Castor : 150 mm Steering head angle : 57.3° Spring travel, front / rear : 120 mm/90 mm Secondary drive : Shaft drive Gears : 6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing Fuel preparation : Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas	--