BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Chief Vintage

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BMW R 18 Transcontinental
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Technical Specifications
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 1802.00 cc 1819.00 cc
Engine Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft Thunder Stroke 111
Engine Starting -- Electric
Clutch Single-disc dry clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
Fuel System Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller Closed loop fuel injection
Cooling System Air/oil cooled --
Maximum Power 89.84 Ps @ 4750 rpm --
Maximum Torque 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm 119.2 ft-lbs/ 161.6 N m @ 3000
Load Carrying Capacity Payload (with standard equipment) : 203 kg --
Transmission 6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing --
Top Speed 180 kmph --
Battery 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free --
Display Coloured TFT Screen --
Frame Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes --
Headlamp LED Headlight
LED Additional Fog Lights
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Taillamp LED Tail Light --
Mileage
Overall Mileage 17.24 kmpl --
Tyres
Front 120/70 R19 Dunlop® American Elite 130/90B16 67H
Rear 180/65 B16 Dunlop® American Elite 180/65B16 81H
Wheel / RIM Cast aluminium front wheel
Rim dimensions, front : 3.5 x 19"
Rim dimensions, rear : 5.0 x 16"
40 Spoke 16
Brakes
Front Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper Dual / Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper Single / Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated) --
Suspension
Front Telescopic fork, 120 mm Spring travel Telescopic Fork/4.7 in (119 mm)
Rear Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, 120 mm Spring travel Single Shock / 3.7 in
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
Thunder Black, Indian Motorcycle® Red, Springfield Blue


Physical Specs
Length 2640 mm 2634 mm
Width 970 mm 1026 mm
Height 1500 mm 1491 mm
Weight 630 kg 363 kg
Kerb Weight 427 --
Seat Height 740 --
Wheelbase 1695 mm 1730 mm
Ground Clearance -- 140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 24 litres 21 litres
Overview
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Bmw R 18 Transcontinental

Bmw R 18 Transcontinental

Bmw R 18 Transcontinental

Bmw R 18 Transcontinental

Bmw R 18 Transcontinental

Bmw R 18 Transcontinental

Bmw R 18 Transcontinental

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
Standard
ABS; Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box; Cruise Control; Highway Bar; Indian® Script Tank Badge; Keyless Start; Light Bar; Premium Leather Seats; Quick Release Lexan Windshield; Quick Release Vintage Leather Saddle Bags; Vintage Fender Badge

Electric
Tank mounted electronic speedometer with odometer; dual tripmeters; digital tachometer; ambient air temperature; fuel range; average fuel economy; battery voltage; gear position display; real-time clock; vehicle trouble code readout; heated grip level (if heated grips installed); low engine oil pressure; and 9 LED telltale indicators: cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, and MPH or km/h unit designation; Tank mounted electronic fuel gauge with low fuel LED indicator

Coverage
5 Years without mileage limitation
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
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