BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Chieftain

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	6 speed
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	--
Taillamp	LED Tail Light	--

Overall Mileage

17.24 kmpl

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Front	120/70 R19	Dunlop Elite 3 130/90B16 73H
Rear	180/65 B16	Dunlop Elite 3 180/60R16 80H
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminium front wheel Rim dimensions, front : 3.5 x 19" Rim dimensions, rear : 5.0 x 16"	Cast 16

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)	--

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 w/Air adjust / 4.49 in

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

Length	2640 mm	2570 mm
Width	970 mm	1021 mm
Height	1500 mm	1529 mm
Weight	630 kg	370 kg
Kerb Weight	427	--
Seat Height	740	--
Wheelbase	1695 mm	1669 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 litres	21 litres

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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	Standard ABS; Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box; Cruise Control; Driving Lights; Highway Bar; Keyless Start; Power Windshield; Premium Leather Seats; Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags; Tire Pressure Monitoring; 100 Watt Stereo with AM/FM Bluetooth and Smartphone Compatible Input Electric Fairing mounted instrument cluster featuring electronic speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge with odometer, dual tripmeters with distance and time, instantaneous and average fuel economy; fuel range; real-time clock; ambient air temperature; gear position display; front and rear tire pressure; engine hours of operation; engine oil life percentage; average speed; battery voltage; radio information display; vehicle trouble code readout; heated grip level (if heated grips installed); and 15 LED telltale indicators: cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation 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	--