BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1802.00 cc	1700.00 cc
Engine	Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder, 52-degree V-twin
Engine Starting	--	Electric
Engine Lubrication	--	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Fuel System	Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller	Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Ignition	--	TCBI with Digital Advance
Cooling System	Air/oil cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Power	89.84 Ps @ 4750 rpm	74 PS @ 5,000 rpm
Maximum Torque	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm	135 N⋅m @ 2,750 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	Payload (with standard equipment) : 203 kg	--
Transmission	6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing	Six-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
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	Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Headlamp	LED Headlight LED Additional Fog Lights	--
Taillamp	LED Tail Light	--

Overall Mileage

17.24 kmpl

15 kmpl

Front	120/70 R19	130/90x16
Rear	180/65 B16	170/70x16
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminium front wheel Rim dimensions, front : 3.5 x 19" Rim dimensions, rear : 5.0 x 16"	nine-spoke cast wheels

Front	Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper	Dual 300 mm discs
Rear	Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper	Single 300 mm disc
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)	--

Front	Telescopic fork, 120 mm Spring travel	43 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear	Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, 120 mm Spring travel	Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping

Colors

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

Ebony , and Metallic Graystone

Length	2640 mm	2500 mm
Width	970 mm	1025 mm
Height	1500 mm	1155 mm
Weight	630 kg	349 kg
Kerb Weight	427	--
Seat Height	740	--
Wheelbase	1695 mm	1665 mm
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 litres	20 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	--
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	--