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Last Updated on 26th Dec'23:The R 18 brings to mind the timeless allure of traditional American cruisers, featuring elongated, sleek contours, spoked wheels, and polished chrome details. Recent reports indicate that the BMW M1000 RR, offered in two different versions, has officially commenced its deliveries in India.
R 18 Highlights
Engine
| Engine Capacity | 1802 cc |
| Engine Type | Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft. |
| Configuration | N/A |
| Cooling Type | Air oil cooled |
Competitor Comparison
| Model | Engine Size | Engine Type |
|---|---|---|
| S 1000 R | 999 cc | Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine& Four Valves per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts |
| S 1000 XR | 999 cc | in-line 4-cylinder engine |
| Chief Dark Horse | 1890 cc | Thunderstroke 116 |
| R 1250 GS Adventure | 1254 cc | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine |
| Rocket 3 | 2458 cc | Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOH&C inline 3-cylinder |
Power
89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
R 18's 89.84 bhp Power is about 42% lower than the segment average of 154.31 bhp.
Power of R 18 Competitors
| Model | Power |
|---|---|
| S 1000 R | R162.26 bhp @ R1R1000 rpm |
| S 1000 XR | 170 bhp |
| R 1250 GS Adventure | 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm |
| Rocket 3 | 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
| Fat Bob 114 BS6 | 92.5 bhp @ 5020 rpm |
| R 1300 GS | 145 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
| 1390 Super Duke R | 187.43 bhp @10000 rpm |
Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
R 18's 158 Nm Torque is about 84% lower than the segment average of 977.36 Nm.
Torque of R 18 Competitors
| Model | Torque |
|---|---|
| S 1000 R | R1R14 Nm @ 9250 rpm |
| S 1000 XR | 114Nm @ 9250rpm |
| Chief Dark Horse | 162 Nm @ 3200 rpm, 3200 rpm |
| R 1250 GS Adventure | 200 Nm |
| Rocket 3 | 225 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Fat Bob 114 BS6 | R155 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Super Chief Limited | 3200 rpm |
| Chief Bobber Dark Horse | 3200 rpm |
| R 1300 GS | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| 1390 Super Duke R | 145 Nm @8000 rpm |
R 18 Mileage
Mileage of R 18 Competitors
| Model | Mileage |
|---|---|
| R 1250 GS Adventure | 276 kmpl |
| S 1000 R | 21 kmpl |
| R 1300 GS | 21 kmpl |
| Fat Bob 114 BS6 | 20.27 kmpl |
| S 1000 XR | 20 kmpl |
| Chief Dark Horse | 20 kmpl |
| Chief Bobber Dark Horse | 20 kmpl |
| Rocket 3 | 14.7 kmpl |
| Super Chief Limited | 14 kmpl |
Kerb Weight
345 kg
In 2 Variants
365 kg
In 1 Variant
Kerb Weight by Variants
Kerb Weight of R 18 Competitors
| Model | Kerb Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| S 1000 XR | 226 kg |
| Chief Dark Horse | 304 kg, 315 kg |
| R 1250 GS Adventure | 268 kg |
| Rocket 3 | 317 kg, 320 kg |
| Fat Bob 114 BS6 | 306 kg |
| Super Chief Limited | 335 kg |
| Chief Bobber Dark Horse | 315 kg |
| R 1300 GS | 237 kg |
| 1390 Super Duke R | 200 kg |
Seat Height
690 mm
In 2 Variants
710 mm
In 1 Variant
Seat Height of R 18 Competitors
| Model | Seat Height (mm) |
|---|---|
| S 1000 R | 830 mm |
| S 1000 XR | 850 mm |
| Chief Dark Horse | 662 mm |
| R 1250 GS Adventure | 890 mm |
| Rocket 3 | 750 mm, 773 mm |
| Fat Bob 114 BS6 | 7R10 |
| Super Chief Limited | 665 mm |
| Chief Bobber Dark Horse | 662 mm |
| R 1300 GS | 850 mm |
| 1390 Super Duke R | 834 mm |
BMW R 18 Prices
₹ 48,420/mon
₹ 55,613/mon
Variant Wise Comparison
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Fixed | Fixed |
Front Disc Size | 300 | 300 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | ||
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 42 |
BMW R 18 Competitors
| Models | Engine | Power | Torque | Mileage | Kerb weight | Seat height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ₹19.90 - ₹25.90 Lakh* | 1802 cc | 90 bhp | 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 17.8 kmpl | 345 - 365 kg | 690 mm |
| 1890 cc | - | 3200 rpm | 20 kmpl | 315 kg | 662 mm | |
| 2458 cc | 180 bhp @ 7000 rpm | 225 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 14.7 kmpl | 320 kg | 750 mm | |
| 1890 cc | - | 3200 rpm | 20 kmpl | 315 kg | 662 mm | |
| 1868 cc | 92.5 bhp @ 5020 rpm | R155 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 20.27 kmpl | 306 kg | 7R10 mm | |
| 1350 cc | 187.43 bhp @10000 rpm | 145 Nm @8000 rpm | - | 200 kg | 834 mm | |
| 1890 cc | - | 3200 rpm | 14 kmpl | 335 kg | 665 mm | |
| 1254 cc | 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm | 200 Nm | 14 kmpl | 268 kg | 890 mm | |
| 999 cc | R162.26 bhp @ R1R1000 rpm | R1R14 Nm @ 9250 rpm | 21 kmpl | - | 830 mm | |
| 999 cc | 170 bhp | 114Nm @ 9250rpm | 20 kmpl | 226 kg | 850 mm | |
| - | - | - | 21 kmpl | - | - |
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