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BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Roadmaster

Indian Roadmaster Price starts at Rs. 43.48 Lakh which is Rs. 20.48 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 Roadmaster is 20 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 18 Transcontinental is powered by 1802 cc engine , while Indian Roadmaster is powered by 1890 cc engine. BMW R 18 Transcontinental is available in 7 different colours while Indian Roadmaster comes with 3 colours. The Comparison BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Roadmaster can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Roadmaster

Key Highlights BMW R 18 Transcontinental STDIndian Roadmaster Dark Horse Black Smoke
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm ...

BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Roadmaster Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 18 Transcontinental STDIndian Roadmaster Dark Horse Black Smoke
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Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 32.50 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 43.48 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 Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm ...
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 18 Transcontinental Colors
Indian Roadmaster 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. 1,19,070 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 68,843 R 18 Transcontinental Insurance Rs. 71,464 Roadmaster 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
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1890 cc
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
...
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
100 mm
113 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
...
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt 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
20 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
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminium
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
389 kg
Seat height
740 mm
673 mm
Load carrying capacity
203 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2640*970*1500 mm3
2593*1022*1490 mm3
Wheelbase
1695 mm
1668 mm
Length
2640 mm
2593 mm
Ground Clearance
...
140 mm
Height
1500 mm
1490 mm
Width
970 mm
1022 mm
Fuel Capacity
24 Liters
20.8 Liters
Kerb Weight
427 Kg
403 Kg
Total Weight
630 kg
628 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
...
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/ Cross-over, Apple CarPlay integration, Smartphone Compatible Input, Security System, 200 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Current Gear, 15 LED Telltale Indicators, High Beam, Check Engine, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags
Call/SMS alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Tourer 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
...
137 L
External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Anti Theft Alarm
...
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
DRLs
...
Keyless Ignition
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The BMW R 18 Transcontinental is cheaper than Indian Roadmaster by Rs. 10.98 Lakh.

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Indian Roadmaster
  • Roadmaster
    Right 10 times better than 

    Right 10 times better than a harley is easy on fuel will probably never buy another bike should last at least another 20-30 years by do the upkeep myself on it

    0
    Kymi (Verified User) 11 months ago
  • Roadmaster
    4.6
    Bike daily 

    I use this bike daily

    0
    Mohan (Verified User) 5 years ago
  • Roadmaster
    5.0
    Bike is milege primiumSuper kpm 

    Bike is milege primiumSuper kpm

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    Bittu (Verified User) 5 years ago
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