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BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Challenger

Indian Challenger Price starts at Rs. 36.97 Lakh which is Rs. 13.97 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW R 18 Transcontinental priced at Rs. 23.00 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 18 Transcontinental is 17.24 kmpl whereas the mileage of Indian Challenger is 18 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 18 Transcontinental is powered by 1802 cc engine , while Indian Challenger is powered by 1768 cc engine. BMW R 18 Transcontinental is available in 7 different colours while Indian Challenger comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Challenger can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Challenger

Key Highlights BMW R 18 Transcontinental STDIndian Challenger Dark Horse Bronze Smoke
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft PowerPlus
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm

BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Challenger Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 18 Transcontinental STDIndian Challenger Dark Horse Bronze Smoke
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Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 32.50 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 36.97 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft PowerPlus
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 18 Transcontinental Colors
Indian Challenger Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminium Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 88,984 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 1,01,236 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 68,843 R 18 Transcontinental Insurance Rs. 63,918 Challenger Insurance
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Engine Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
PowerPlus
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1768 cc
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
178 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm
108 mm
Stroke
100 mm
96.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
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Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
11.0:1

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
17.24 kmpl
18 kmpl
Top Speed
180 kmph
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Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-130/60-19, Rear :-180/60-16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminium
Alloy

Dry Weight
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361 kg
Seat height
740 mm
672 mm
Load carrying capacity
203 kg
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Length*Width*Height
2640*970*1500 mm3
2501*990*1346 mm3
Wheelbase
1695 mm
1668 mm
Length
2640 mm
2501 mm
Ground Clearance
...
137 mm
Height
1500 mm
1346 mm
Width
970 mm
990 mm
Fuel Capacity
24 Liters
22.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
427 Kg
377 Kg
Total Weight
630 kg
628 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
298 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
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Additional Features
Secondary drive - Drive shaft, Castor -183.5mm, Steering head angle - 62.7°, Inner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight - 1710 mm, Anti Hopping Clutch, Dynamic Brake Control, Infotainment System, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Dynamic engine brake control, Central Locking System, Hill Start Control, Reverse Gear
Exhaust - Split Dual Exhaust w/ Resonator, Apple CarPlay Integration, High Beam, Check Engine, Security System, Smart Lean Technology, 15 LED Telltale Indicators, Locking Hard Saddlebags
USB charging port
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Display
Coloured TFT Screen
...
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Underseat storage
...
68 L
External Speakers
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Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Anti Theft Alarm
...
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
DRLs
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Keyless Ignition
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Which bike is cheaper R 18 Transcontinental vs Challenger?

The BMW R 18 Transcontinental is cheaper than Indian Challenger by Rs. 4.47 Lakh.

Which bike offers better performance R 18 Transcontinental vs Challenger?

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 Dark Horse Bronze Smoke version, 1768 cc Petrol engine of Challenger produces 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm of power and 178 Nm @ 3800 rpm of torque

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