BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Triumph Thunderbird Commander

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1802.00 cc	1699.00 cc
Engine	Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing interval
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	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Cooling System	Air/oil cooled	--
Maximum Power	89.84 Ps @ 4750 rpm	94PS @ 5400
Maximum Torque	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm	151NM @ 3550
Load Carrying Capacity	Payload (with standard equipment) : 203 kg	--
Transmission	6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing	6-speed constant mesh, helical type 2nd - 6th
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	Tubular Steel, twin spine
Headlamp	LED Headlight LED Additional Fog Lights	--
Taillamp	LED Tail Light	--

Overall Mileage

17.24 kmpl

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Front	120/70 R19	140/75 ZR17
Rear	180/65 B16	200/50 ZR17
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminium front wheel Rim dimensions, front : 3.5 x 19" Rim dimensions, rear : 5.0 x 16"	Cast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke

Front	Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper	Twin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear	Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper	Single 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)	--

Front	Telescopic fork, 120 mm Spring travel	Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel
Rear	Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, 120 mm Spring travel	Showa twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 109mm rear wheel travel

Colors

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

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Length	2640 mm	2442 mm
Width	970 mm	990 mm
Height	1500 mm	1225 mm
Weight	630 kg	348 kg
Kerb Weight	427	--
Seat Height	740	--
Wheelbase	1695 mm	1665 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 litres	22 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	--