BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Vespa SXL 125

BMW R 18 Transcontinental Price starts at Rs. 23.00 Lakh which is Rs. 21.63 Lakh costlier than base model of Vespa SXL 125 priced at Rs. 1.36 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 18 Transcontinental is 17.24 kmpl whereas the mileage of Vespa SXL 125 is 55 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 18 Transcontinental is powered by 1802 cc engine. BMW R 18 Transcontinental is available in 7 different colours while Vespa SXL 125 comes with 10 colours. The Comparison BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Vespa SXL 125 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Vespa SXL 125

Key Highlights BMW R 18 Transcontinental STDVespa SXL 125 Racing Sixties
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft Single cylinder, 4 Stroke,SOHC 3 valve
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 9.78 PS @ 7400 rpm

BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Vespa SXL 125 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 18 Transcontinental STDVespa SXL 125 Racing Sixties
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Brand Name BMW Vespa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 32.50 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 1.42 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 Single cylinder, 4 Stroke,SOHC 3 valve
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 9.78 PS @ 7400 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 18 Transcontinental Colors
Vespa SXL 125 Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Drum
Braking Type ... Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-279.4 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminium Alloy
ABS Dual Channel ...
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 88,984 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 4,103 @ 9.45% (36 months)
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Engine Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Single cylinder, 4 Stroke,SOHC 3 valve
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
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Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
9.78 PS @ 7400 rpm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
10.11 Nm @ 5600 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm
52 mm
Stroke
100 mm
58.6 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
3
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electronics EMS
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
9.2:1

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Braking Type
...
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
17.24 kmpl
55 kmpl
Top Speed
180 kmph
90 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-110/70 - 11, Rear :-120/70 - 10
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-279.4 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminium
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
26 psi

Seat height
740 mm
770 mm
Load carrying capacity
203 kg
130 kg
Length*Width*Height
2640*970*1500 mm3
1770*690*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1695 mm
1290 mm
Length
2640 mm
1770 mm
Ground Clearance
...
155 mm
Height
1500 mm
1140 mm
Width
970 mm
690 mm
Fuel Capacity
24 Liters
7.4 Liters
Kerb Weight
427 Kg
115 Kg
Total Weight
630 kg
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Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
200 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
140 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
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
Air Filter ( Paper Type )
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Bulb

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
...
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
...
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Display
Coloured TFT Screen
...
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Passenger Backrest
...
Carry hook
...
Underseat storage
...
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Anti Theft Alarm
...
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
...
DRLs

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
60000

Pros and Cons

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Vespa SXL 125

  • Looks great
  • Sufficient power
  • Monocoque chassis should provide better handling

Vespa SXL 125

  • Priced on the higher side
  • Lacks smartphone connectivity
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Vespa SXL 125 and 150 are of same style and size?
Q. What is the difference between Vespa SXL 125 and Vespa SXL 125 CBS?
  • Its combined breaking system bro, your left break lever controls rear and front wheel, and right break lever controls only front only.
  • Only cbs will have combi braking like Activa
Q. Is TVS Jupiter Grande better than Vespa SXL 125?
  • Depends on your expectations. Suspension is better in jupiter but vespa is more stable. Brakes are better in Vespa. Never slipped till date. Can do a speed of 80/90 at highways. Maintenance is high.but vespa lasts log due to monocoque metal body. If you want something which will be for you to earn, go for jupiter activa due to higher mileage. If you want fun rides n relax, go for vespa. It will give enough opportunity to click pic with the scooter.
  • Go for Vespa,you won’t regret

BMW R 18 Transcontinental Vs Vespa SXL 125 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Vespa SXL 125?

The Vespa SXL 125 is cheaper than BMW R 18 Transcontinental by Rs. 31.07 Lakh.

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Vespa SXL 125
  • SXL 125
    Vespa models Upgrading day by day 

    Vespa SXL has a unique old time design which looks good while riding. I rode this scooter for 132km in a single day. the suspension is little bit hard. the 125cc engine is powerful for daily rides and the mileage of 55kmpl makes it fuel efficient. the pricing is High for a 125cc scooter. There are no advance features like smartphone connectivity etc.

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    Anonymous 3 days ago
  • SXL 125
    Less powerful then competitors 

    The power in this scooter is sufficient and get great handling but NTORQ 125 is more powerful and more comfortable. Vespa SXL 125 is not the fastest scooter but it is reliable and good for the long rides. The design and ride quality of this scooter is outstanding but spare parts are not available everywhere. It is expensive scooter and does not get smart features.

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    Anonymous 1 week ago
  • SXL 125
    Effortless driving experience 

    Vespa SXL 150 get the most amazing design with attractive look and the finishing it provides is brillant also it is a feature rich scooter and the handling of this scooter is pretty nice but the price is very high. It is very easy to use and gives me a very effortless driving and the boldness of this scooter is very good but the mileage of this scooter is very less. It is very easy to control and the braking system is good but with this premium price the performance should be more strong.

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    Anonymous 1 week ago
  • SXL 125
    value and worth, altogether  

    Vesap is always my choice when i go for long ride smooth and claiming feeling, recommended to buy this , you will not regret to buy

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    Anonymous 2 weeks ago
  • SXL 125
    Stylish Scootering with a Pinch of Nostalgia 

    Owning a Vespa SXL 125 for over eight months has been an experience filled with admiring glances. Its retro charm combined with modern touches like the LED headlights and a digital instrument panel blends style with functionality. The 125 cc engine is capable, handling daily commutes with ease while providing a decent fuel efficiency of around 45 kmpl.But Vespa could improve in the suspension department, the ride gets quite bumpy on uneven roads. Also, the cost of maintenance is on the higher side compared to other scooters in the market which might be a deciding factor for many.

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    Anonymous 1 month ago
  • SXL 125
    2.6
    Taking vehicle 

    I am reviewing this vehicle after driving for an year now.I have a very bad experience with this vehicle.Daily it makes me think that i have wasted by 1.42l in this vehicle.I've not yet completed 3k kms but i have visited service station with complaints multiple times.Vehicle has a poor wiring system.It has 4 fuses in the rear, Below head lamp and 2 under the seats.Fuses has gone for multiple times now due to improper wiring which is leading to a sort.After taking vehicle to the service station multiple times now they have found that there is an issue with the key slot, But the greatest news is that they don't have the spare part to change it.I am not sure how well these post sales support works.They don't have accessories or the spares with them but they know well to ask us wait for everything for weeks.Very very poor services post sales.

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    Morisan (Verified User) 2 years ago
  • SXL 125
    Retro styled scooters 

    Vespa is renowned for its precisely proportioned, retro-styled scooters that are superbly constructed. Not an exception is the Vespa lx125. It has a handlebar with a retro aesthetic, chromed wide rearview mirrors, a round headlamp with a vintage aesthetic, step-up floorboard, comfortable single seat piece, stylish 10-inch wheels, a rear grab rail, and a bulky tail section with lights and turn indicators. One of the design's features is the chrome border that adorns the apron. A chrome border that appears extremely upscale is added to the headlight and the front turn blinkers. Additionally, chrome is applied to the air intake grills above the apron. Another distinctive feature of the is the decoration on the front fender.

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    Anonymous 10 months ago
  • SXL 125
    Chic Commuting Redefined 

    Vеspa SXL 125 captivatеs with its iconic Italian dеsign, slееk linеs, and chromе accеnts. Powеrеd by a rеsponsivе 125cc еnginе, it offеrs a vibration-frее and comfortablе urban ridе. Nimblе manеuvеrability and еrgonomic sеating catеr to city commutеrs. Howеvеr, thе prеmium pricing, limitеd storagе, and absеncе of a disc brakе option may bе considеrations. Uniquе fеaturеs includе a monocoquе stееl body, front chromе crеst, and a digital-analog instrumеnt clustеr. Provеn rеliablе for daily commuting, thе SXL 125 rеdеfinеs urban travеl with its chic stylе and Italian sophistication. My pеrsonal journеy with it has bееn a curatеd еxpеriеncе of еlеgancе.

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    Anonymous 5 months ago
  • SXL 125
    Iconic Style, Timeless Elegance 

    The Vespa SXL 125, has introduced a timeless classic that fully-capitulates the Italian flair and design excellence.With its iconic design and elegant curves, it exudes sophistication and class, making it a symbol of urban chic. The 125cc motor adds fun and fuel efficiency as it easily rides smoothly over the highways while retaining a sober look.Its comfortable seating, spacious under-seat storage, and advanced features like a front disc brake and tubeless tires ensure a safe and enjoyable riding experience. Whether passing through the shortcut or just taking on the coastal cruise, the Vespa SXL 125 perfectly represents the La Dolce Vita and adds a little spice of the glamour in the daily ride.

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    Anonymous 2 months ago
  • SXL 125
    Classic Style, Modern Performance 

    Vespa SXL 125 scooters give riders a refined and enjoyable scooter experience by adroitly combining traditional Expression with coincidental interpretation. Its 125cc Mechanism delivers a sprightly interpretation, which makes it a quick and operative option for floating megacity Roads. The scooter's two wheeler, which combines ultramodern and old factors, exemplifies Vespa's fidelity to Classic goddess. Although its athletic face gives it a little of dynamism, more useful features may boost its rigidity for megacity riders. The Vespa SXL 125 is a name model for riders who value the conjugality of Expression and dexterity because of its energetic interpretation and Classic two wheeler language.

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    Anonymous 6 months ago
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