BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Harley Davidson 2023 Heritage Classic

• Home ››
• Bikes ››
• Bike Comparison ››
• BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Harley Davidson 2023 Heritage Classic

Compare Specifications of R 18 Transcontinental and 2023 Heritage Classic

Selected Bikes

BMW R 18 Transcontinental Brand: -- Select Brand -- Model: -- Select Model --

Harley Davidson 2023 Heritage Classic Brand: -- Select Brand -- / Model: -- Select Model --

Brand: -- Select Brand -- Model: -- Select Model --

Brand: -- Select Brand -- Model: -- Select Model --

Technical Specifications

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1802.00 cc	1868.00 cc
Engine	Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft	Milwaukee-Eight 114
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch	--
Fuel System	Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Cooling System	Air/oil cooled	--
Maximum Power	89.84 Ps @ 4750 rpm	94 HP @ 5020 rpm
Maximum Torque	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm	155 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	Payload (with standard equipment) : 203 kg	--
Transmission	6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing	--
Drivetrain	--	Chain, 34/46 ratio
Top Speed	180 kmph	--
Battery	12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free	--
Display	Coloured TFT Screen	5-inch analog speedometer with digital gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, range and tachometer indication
Frame	Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes	--
Headlamp	LED Headlight LED Additional Fog Lights	All LED, low beam, high beam and signature position lamp
Taillamp	LED Tail Light	Incandescent Zeppelin tail lamp

Mileage

Overall Mileage

17.24 kmpl

18 kmpl

Tyres

Front	120/70 R19	130/90B16,73H,BW Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front
Rear	180/65 B16	150/80B16,77H,BW Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall rear
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminium front wheel Rim dimensions, front : 3.5 x 19" Rim dimensions, rear : 5.0 x 16"	Base model: Gloss black, 9-spoke cast aluminum Anniversary model: Chrome, 9-spoke cast aluminum

Brakes

Front	Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper	Solid, uniform expansion rotors 4-piston fixed Disc
Rear	Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper	Solid, uniform expansion rotors 2-piston floating Disc
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)	--

Suspension

Front	Telescopic fork, 120 mm Spring travel	Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; "beer can" covers
Rear	Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, 120 mm Spring travel	Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 56mm stroke; hydraulic preload adjustment

Colors Available

Colors

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

Vivid Black w/Black Finish Prospect Gold w/Black Finish Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray w/Black Finish Heirloom Red Fade

Physical Specs

Length	2640 mm	2415 mm
Width	970 mm	--
Height	1500 mm	--
Weight	630 kg	316 kg
Kerb Weight	427	--
Seat Height	740	680
Wheelbase	1695 mm	1630 mm
Ground Clearance	--	120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 litres	18.9 litres

Overview

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	- Rake : 30 - Trail : 140 mm - Oil Capacity (W/Filter) : 4.7 L - Luggage Capacity -Volume : 0.043 m3 - Exhaust : 2-into-2 shorty dual; catalyst in muffler - Lean Angle, Right & Left (Degree) : 27.3 & 28.5 Degree - CO2 Emissions : 128 g/km CO2

Which one do you think is better? And why?

Name :

Comment :

1328