BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Ducati Diavel V4

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

Ducati Diavel V4 price starts at Rs. 29.66 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.07 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 18 Transcontinental, priced at Rs. 34.73 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 18 Transcontinental offers a claimed 17.24 kmpl, while the Diavel V4 delivers 18.2 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 18 Transcontinental uses a 1802cc engine producing 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm and the Diavel V4 a 1158cc engine producing 170.33 PS @ 10750 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 18 Transcontinental and Diavel V4, the Diavel V4 is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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R 18 Transcontinental vs Diavel V4 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 18 TranscontinentalDucati Diavel V4
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 34.73 LakhRs. 29.66 Lakh
Mileage 17.24 kmpl18.2 kmpl
Engine 1802 cc1158 cc
Max power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm170.33 PS @ 10750 rpm
Kerb weight 427 Kg236 Kg

R 18 Transcontinental vs Diavel V4 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 18 Transcontinental STDDucati Diavel V4 Red
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Brand Name BMW Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 34.73 Lakh Rs. 29.66 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft V4 Granturismo, 4 valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, liquid cooled
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 170.33 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Diavel V4 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke Wheel
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 81,208 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 64,386 Diavel V4 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
180 kmph
299 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
V4 Granturismo, 4 valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, liquid cooled
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1158 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
170.33 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
126 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Bore
107.1 mm
83 mm
Stroke
100 mm
53.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
14.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
17.24 kmpl
18.2 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Analog
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Telescopic fork, Travel - 120 mm
Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Steel double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut Travel - 120 mm
Fully adjustable monoshock, aluminium single-sided swingarm 145 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
46 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
46 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-120/70-R17 Rear :-240/45-R17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke Wheel

Dry Weight
Not Available
211 kg
Seat height
740 mm
790 mm
Load carrying capacity
203 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
630 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2640*970*1500 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1695 mm
1593 mm
Length
2640 mm
Not Available
Height
1500 mm
Not Available
Width
970 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 L
20 L
Kerb Weight
427 Kg
236 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
300 mm
Not Available

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 26AH
Not Available
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes
Aluminum monocoque frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Sports,Touring,Urban
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
On-board Computer, Automatic Stability Control ( ASC ), MSR (Dynamic engine brake control)
Exhaust - Stainless steel exhaust muffler with 4 exit pipes, 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes, Primary Drive - Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1, Final Drive - Chain, front sprocket z16, rear sprocket z43, Rake - 26°, Trail - 112 mm, Cornering ABS, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Quick Shift, Hands-Free, Ducati Multimedia System, Backlit Handlebar Switches, Dynamic Turn Indicators
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
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BMW R 18 Transcontinental Vs Ducati Diavel V4 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Ducati Diavel V4?
The Ducati Diavel V4 is cheaper than BMW R 18 Transcontinental by ₹5.07 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Ducati Diavel V4?
For the STD version, 1802 cc Petrol engine of R 18 Transcontinental produces 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm of power and 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Red version, 1158 cc Petrol engine of Diavel V4 produces 170.33 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 126 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque

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