BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

Compare Specifications of R 18 Transcontinental and Vulcan 1700 Voyager

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BMW R 18 Transcontinental
BMW R 18 Transcontinental

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Technical Specifications
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° 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 54kW @ 5,000rpm
Maximum Torque 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm 136Nm @ 2,750rpm
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 Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Headlamp LED Headlight
LED Additional Fog Lights
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Taillamp LED Tail Light --
Mileage
Overall Mileage 17.24 kmpl 15.5 kmpl
Tyres
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"
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Brakes
Front Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper Dual 300 mm discs, dual four-piston calipers, K-ACT II (ABS model)
Rear Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper Single 300mm disc, twin-piston caliper, K-ACT II (ABS model)
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated) --
Suspension
Front Telescopic fork, 120 mm Spring travel 45mm hydraulic 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 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
Metallic Nocturne Blue / Black Pearl, Pearl Crystal White / Metallic Phantom Silver


Physical Specs
Length 2640 mm 2560 mm
Width 970 mm 995 mm
Height 1500 mm 1550 mm
Weight 630 kg 406 kg
Kerb Weight 427 --
Seat Height 740 --
Wheelbase 1695 mm 1665 mm
Ground Clearance -- 135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 24 litres 20 litres
Overview
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Features 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

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
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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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