BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Breakout 117

BMW R 18 Transcontinental

₹34.73 Lakh*

Harley-Davidson Breakout 117

₹31.79 Lakh*

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Comfort & Convenience

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Engine & Transmission

Dimensions & Capacity

Exterior
LED headlight
Daytime Running Lights
Data Not Available
Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Riding Modes Switch
Data Not Available
Gear Indicator
Data Not Available
Speedometer
Data Not Available
Digital
Warranty
Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kilometres
2 Years/ Unlimited kms
Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
Data Not Available

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Detailed Comparison of R 18 Transcontinental and Breakout 117

R 18 Transcontinental comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch. Breakout 117 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System. BMW R 18 Transcontinental has features like Pillion Backrest, Pillion Footrest, USB Charger Port and Harley-Davidson Breakout 117, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator. BMW R 18 Transcontinental comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Breakout 117 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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Competitors

BMW R 18 Transcontinental Competitors

Models	Engine	Power	Torque	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height
BMW R 18 Transcontinental ₹34.73 Lakh*	1802 cc	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm	58 Nm @ 3000 rpm	-	427 kg	740 mm
Indian Motorcycle Springfield ₹32.73 - ₹33.05 Lakh*	1890 cc	-	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	20.8 kmpl	-	-
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX ₹35.18 Lakh*	998 cc	197.2 bhp @ 11000 rpm	137.3 Nm @ 8500 rpm	15 kmpl	266 kg	835 mm
Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP ₹34.99 Lakh*	1103 cc	-	-	13.2 kmpl	201 kg	845 mm
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited ₹34.26 - ₹34.40 Lakh*	1890 cc	-	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	20 kmpl	373 kg	650 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 ₹29.99 - ₹36.50 Lakh*	1103 cc	213 bhp @ 13500 rpm	120.9 Nm @ 11250 rpm	-	187 kg	850 mm
BMW M 1000 R ₹33.50 Lakh*	999 cc	206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm	113 Nm @ 11100 rpm	15 kmpl	199 kg	830 mm
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse ₹33.87 Lakh*	1890 cc	-	168 Nm @ 2800 rpm	20 kmpl	375 kg	650 mm

Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Disc Size	300	300
Front Wheel Size	R19	B21
Rear Wheel Size	B16	R18
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork	Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring
Front Tyre Size	120/70 R19	130/60 B21
Rear Tyre Size	180/65 B16	240/40 R18
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	292 mm
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Calliper Type	Data Not Available	Fixed
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Data Not Available
Rear Suspension	Data Not Available	Hidden& free piston& coil-over moNoshock; 43mm stroke; toolless hydraulic preload adjustment
Tubeless Tyres	Data Not Available

Engine Capacity	1802 cc	1923 cc
Engine Type	Air- oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine	Milwaukee Eight 117 Custom
No. of Cylinders	2	Data Not Available
No. of valves per cylinder	2	2
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Top Speed	180 kmph	Data Not Available
Bore x Stroke	107.1 mm X 100 mm	103.5 mm x 114.3 mm
Cooling type	Air-oil cooled	Data Not Available
Max Power	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm	103.3 bhp @ 5020 rpm
Max Torque	58 Nm @ 3000 rpm	168 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed
Gear Shifting Pattern	Data Not Available	1 Down 5 Up
Fuelling	Data Not Available	Fuel Injection
Mileage (Claimed)	Data Not Available	17.86 kmpl

Width	970 mm	950 mm
Wheelbase	1695 mm	Data Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 Litres	Data Not Available
Body Type	Tourer	Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight	427 kg	296 kg
Seat Height	740 mm	665 mm
Length	Data Not Available	2370 mm
Engine Oil Capacity	Data Not Available	4.7 Litres

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
USB Charger Port
Console Type	Digital	Digital
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Seat Style	Single	Data Not Available
Low Battery Indicator	Data Not Available
Low Oil Indicator	Data Not Available
Service Reminder Indicator	Data Not Available
Start Type	Data Not Available	Self Start
Distance to Empty Indicator	Data Not Available
Engine Kill Switch	Data Not Available
Side Stand Indicator	Data Not Available

Pillion Grabrail
Turn Signal	LED	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Slipper Clutch
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Data Not Available
Hazard Warning Indicator	Data Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch	Data Not Available
Radial Tyres	Data Not Available
Pass Light	Data Not Available
Traction Control System	Data Not Available

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

Pros		Strong 1923cc Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine with massive torque Incredible road presence and standout design Comfortable low seat height (665 mm) Relaxed cruising ergonomics Premium build quality and brand appeal
Cons		Very heavy (~309–310 kg) Limited cornering clearance and handling Expensive to buy and maintain Not ideal for city traffic Basic feature set for the price

LED headlight
Daytime Running Lights	Data Not Available

BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Breakout 117