BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad

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 valve 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	Fuel Injection: Ø 42 mm x 2
Ignition	--	Digital
Cooling System	Air/oil cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Power	89.84 Ps @ 4750 rpm	73 PS @ 5,000rpm
Maximum Torque	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm	136Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	Payload (with standard equipment) : 203 kg	--
Transmission	6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing	6-speed, return
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	Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Headlamp	LED Headlight LED Additional Fog Lights	--
Taillamp	LED Tail Light	--

Overall Mileage

17.24 kmpl

15.5 kmpl

Front	120/70 R19	130/90B16M/C (67H)
Rear	180/65 B16	170/70B16M/C (75H)
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminium front wheel Rim dimensions, front : 3.5 x 19" Rim dimensions, rear : 5.0 x 16"	Alloy

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	45 mm telescopic fork
Rear	Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, 120 mm Spring travel	Swingarm with twin air assisted shocks

Colors

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

Metallic Titanium, and Metallic Spark Black

Length	2640 mm	2500 mm
Width	970 mm	1025 mm
Height	1500 mm	1465 mm
Weight	630 kg	382 kg
Kerb Weight	427	--
Seat Height	740	--
Wheelbase	1695 mm	1665 mm
Ground Clearance	--	140 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	--