BMWK1600vsBMWR18Transcontinental

BMW K 1600 vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pillion Grabrail

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Hazard Warning Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Hazard Warning Switch	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Pillion Grabrail	All Variants
  Radial Tyres	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Side Stand Alarm	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Turn Signal	LED All Variants	LED
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system	All Variants
  Slipper Clutch	All Variants

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Geo Fencing, Low Battery Indicator

  Average Speed Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Call/SMS Alerts	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Low Battery Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Low Oil Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Pillion Backrest	All Variants
  Pillion Footrest	All Variants
  Riding Modes	3 All Variants	Data Not Available
  Service Reminder Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Console Type	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Distance to Empty Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Engine Kill Switch	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Instrument Console	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Side Stand Indicator	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Start Type	Self Start All Variants	Data Not Available
  USB Charger Port	Data Not Available
  Seat Style	Data Not Available	Single

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System, Calliper Type, Front Disc Size, Front Suspension Preload Adjuster

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS All Variants	Dual Channel ABS
  Calliper Type	Fixed All Variants	Data Not Available
  Front Disc Size	320 All Variants	300
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi All Variants	Data Not Available
  Front Wheel Size	R17 All Variants	R19
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi All Variants	Data Not Available
  Rear Wheel Size	R17 All Variants	B16
  Wheel Type	Cast Aluminium All Variants	Alloy
  Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut	Telescopic fork
  Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR17 All Variants	120/70 R19
  Rear Tyre Size	190/55 ZR17 All Variants	180/65 B16
  Front Brake	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	320 mm All Variants	300 mm
  Rear Brake	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Tubeless Tyres	All Variants	Data Not Available

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern, Ignition, Spark Plugs, Engine Capacity

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up All Variants	Data Not Available
  Ignition	CDI All Variants	Data Not Available
  Spark Plugs	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Engine Capacity	1649 cc All Variants	1802 cc
  Engine Type	Oil/Watercooled 4 -Stroke In-Line 6 - Cylinder Engine All Variants	Air- oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine
  No. of Cylinders	6 All Variants	2
  No. of valves per cylinder	4 All Variants	2
  Transmission Type	Manual All Variants	Manual
  Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm All Variants	107.1 mm X 100 mm
  Cooling type	Water-Oil Cooled All Variants	Air-oil cooled
  Fuelling	Petrol	Data Not Available
  Max Power	158 bhp @ 6750 rpm All Variants	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
  Max Torque	180nm @ 5250rpm All Variants	58 Nm @ 3000 rpm
  Mileage (Claimed)	17 kmpl All Variants	Data Not Available
  Number of Gears	6 Speed All Variants	6 Speed
  Top Speed	Data Not Available	180 kmph

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch, Touch Screen Display, Fuel level guage, Gear Indicator

  Riding Modes Switch	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Gear Indicator		Data Not Available
  Tachometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital All Variants	Data Not Available
  Odometer	Digital All Variants	Digital

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Fuel Tank Capacity , Body Type, Seat Height

  Length	2470 mm	Data Not Available
  Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 Litres All Variants	24 Litres
  Body Type	Tourer	Tourer
  Seat Height	750 mm All Variants	740 mm
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	344 kg All Variants	427 kg
  Width	Data Not Available	970 mm
  Wheelbase	Data Not Available	1695 mm

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights, LED headlight

  Daytime Running Lights	All Variants	Data Not Available
  LED headlight	All Variants

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  3 years/Unlimited Kms

  3 Years/Unlimited Kilometres

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	Silky-smooth inline-six engine (160 hp) with effortless power Exceptional touring comfort with plush ergonomics Advanced electronics and features (TFT, ride modes, cruise control) Superb highway stability and refinement Premium build quality and road presence
  Cons	Very heavy and bulky Expensive to buy and maintain Not city-friendly Can feel intimidating for shorter riders Limited off-road or versatility scope

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• Entertainment & Communication

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  Data Not Available

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