BMWR18TranscontinentalvsDucatiMultistradaV4

BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Ducati Multistrada V4: Specifications Comparison

• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System, Wheel Size, Wheel Type, Front Suspension Type

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS All Variants
  Wheel Size	R19	R19 2 Variants R17 3 Variants
  Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy All Variants
  Front Suspension Type	Telescopic fork	Fully Adjustable Up Side Down Fork
  Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc All Variants
  Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc All Variants
  Rear Suspension	Data Not Available	Fully Adjustable Monoshock

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Pillion Backrest, Pillion Footrest, Instrument Cluster, Seat Style

  Pillion Backrest
  Pillion Footrest		All Variants
  Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital All Variants
  Seat Style	Single	Split Seat All Variants
  USB Charging Port		All Variants
  Average Speed Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Call/SMS Alerts	Data Not Available	1 Variant
  Low Battery Indicator	Data Not Available	2 Variants
  Low Oil Indicator	Data Not Available	2 Variants
  Riding Modes	Data Not Available	4 All Variants
  GPS & Navigation	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Distance to Empty Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Engine Kill Switch	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Start Type	Data Not Available	Self Start All Variants

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• Safety

  Pillion Grabrail, Turn Indicators, Clutch Type, AHO (Automatic Headlight On)

  Pillion Grabrail		All Variants
  Turn Indicators	LED	LED All Variants
  Clutch Type		All Variants
  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Hazard Warning Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Tyre Construction Type	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Side Stand Warning Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Traction Control System	Data Not Available	All Variants

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• Engine & Transmission

  Engine Capacity, Engine Type, No. of Cylinders, Max Speed

  Engine Capacity	1802 cc	1158 cc 4 Variants 1103 cc 1 Variant
  Engine Type	Air- oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine	V4 Granturismo& V4 - 90& 4 valves per cylinder& counterrotating crankshaft& Twin Pulse firing order& liquid cooled 4 Variants V4 Desmosedici stradale& V4 - 90?& 4 valves per cylinder& counter-rotating crankshaft& twin pulse firing order& semi dry sump& liqued cooled 1 Variant
  No. of Cylinders	2	Data Not Available
  Max Speed	180 kmph	180 kmph All Variants
  Bore x Stroke	107.1 mm X 100 mm	83 mm x 53.5 mm All Variants
  Cooling type	Air-oil cooled	Liquid Cooled All Variants
  Max Power	91.08 PS @ 4750 rpm	169.94 PS @ 10500 rpm 4 Variants 179.55 PS @ 12250 rpm 1 Variant
  Max Torque	58 Nm @ 3000 rpm	124 Nm @ 9000 rpm 4 Variants 118 Nm @ 9500 rpm 1 Variant
  Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed All Variants
  Gear Shifting Pattern	Data Not Available	1 Down 5 Up All Variants
  Number of Spark Plugs	Data Not Available	All Variants

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Width, Wheelbase, Fuel Tank Capacity , Seat Height

  Width	970 mm	1020 mm
  Wheelbase	1695 mm	1566 mm 1595 mm 1592 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	24 Litres	22 Litres All Variants
  Seat Height	740 mm	870 mm 2 Variants 840 mm 3 Variants
  Kerb Weight	427 kg	239 kg 1 Variant 232 kg 1 Variant 227 kg 2 Variants 225 kg 1 Variant
  Length	Data Not Available	2301 mm
  Height	Data Not Available	1520 mm
  Ground Clearance	Data Not Available	218 mm
  Engine Oil Capacity	Data Not Available	4.4 Litres All Variants

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• Exterior

  Headlamps, Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

  Headlamps		All Variants
  Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	Data Not Available	All Variants

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• Instrumentation

  Tachometer, Odometer, Riding Modes Switch, Touch Screen Display

  Tachometer	Digital	Digital All Variants
  Odometer	Digital	Digital All Variants
  Riding Modes Switch	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Number of Trip Meters	Data Not Available	1 All Variants
  Gear Status Indicator	Data Not Available
  Speedometer	Data Not Available	Digital All Variants

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• Warranty

  Standard Warranty

  Standard Warranty

  3 Years/Unlimited Kilometres

  2 Years/ Unlimited kms

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros		Extremely powerful 170 hp V4 engine with superbike-like performance Outstanding long-distance comfort and ergonomics Segment-first features like radar-based adaptive cruise control Advanced electronics and semi-active suspension Versatile performance across highways, city, and light off-road
  Cons		Expensive to buy and maintain Heavy and bulky in slow-speed riding Not ideal for hardcore off-road use Tall seat height may not suit shorter riders Premium ownership experience comes at a cost

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BMW R 18 TranscontinentalDucati Multistrada V4

Which Bike Do You Like More?

BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Ducati Multistrada V4