BMW R 18 vs Indian Scout Bobber

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

Indian Scout Bobber price starts at Rs. 13.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.91 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 18, priced at Rs. 25.90 Lakh. On the performance front, the R 18 uses a 1802cc engine producing 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm and the Scout Bobber a 1250cc engine producing 106.45 PS. If you're deciding between the R 18 and Scout Bobber, the Scout Bobber is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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R 18 vs Scout Bobber Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 18Indian Scout Bobber
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 25.90 LakhRs. 13.99 Lakh
Mileage 17.8 kmplNot Available
Engine 1802 cc1250 cc
Max power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm106.45 PS
Top speed 180 kmphNot Available
Kerb weight 345 Kg246 Kg

R 18 vs Scout Bobber Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 18 100 Year EditionIndian Scout Bobber STD
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 25.90 Lakh Rs. 13.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air / Oil-cooled Two-cylinder Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two Chain-driven Camshafts Located Above The Crankshaft Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 106.45 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Scout Bobber Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI Not Available
Rs. 38,304 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 39,793 Scout Bobber Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air / Oil-cooled Two-cylinder Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two Chain-driven Camshafts Located Above The Crankshaft
Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1250 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
106.45 PS
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
108 Nm @ 6300 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
Not Available
Bore
107.1 mm
104 mm
Stroke
100 mm
73.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
12.5:1
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available

Front Brake
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake
Not Available
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
17.8 kmpl
Not Available
Top Speed
180 kmph
Not Available
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
20 kmp
Fuel Reserve
4 L
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Analog
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Telescopic Fork, Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Dual Shocks, Travel - 51 mm

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-130/90-16 Rear :-150/80-16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
237 kg
Seat height
690 mm
665 mm
Load carrying capacity
215 kg
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
449 kg
Length*Width*Height
2440*964*1232 mm3
2206*930*1071 mm3
Wheelbase
1731 mm
1562 mm
Length
2440 mm
2206 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
109 mm
Height
1232 mm
1071 mm
Width
964 mm
930 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 Liters
13 L
Kerb Weight
345 Kg
246 Kg
Total Weight
560 kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Size
300 mm
298 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Additional Features
Anti Hopping Clutch, Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, On-Board Computer, One Key For All Locks, Keyless Ride, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Castor - 150 mm, Steering head angle - 57,3°
Not Available
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Not Available
LED
LED Tail Lights
Yes
Not Available
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Not Available
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Analogue and Digital
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Tripmeter
Analogue
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
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BMW R 18 Vs Indian Scout Bobber FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 18 vs Indian Scout Bobber?
The Indian Scout Bobber is cheaper than BMW R 18 by ₹11.91 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 18 vs Indian Scout Bobber?
For the 100 Year Edition version, 1802 cc Petrol engine of R 18 produces 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm of power and 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1250 cc Petrol engine of Scout Bobber produces 106.45 PS of power and 108 Nm @ 6300 rpm of torque

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