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BMW R 18 vs BMW R 1250 RT

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 18 or BMW R 1250 RT? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 18 and R 1250 RT. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and BMW R 1250 RT Price starts at Rs.24.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro BS6. BMW R 18 is 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power whereas BMW R 1250 RT is a 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 18 provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and R 1250 RT has a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model). BMW R 18 is available in 6 colours & 3 variants whereas BMW R 1250 RT is available in 6 colours & 1 variants.

R 18 vs R 1250 RT

Key HighlightsBMW R 18BMW R 1250 RT
PriceRs.19.90 LakhRs.24.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity1802 cc1254 cc
Power89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Mileage/Range17.8 kmpl21 kmpl
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BMW R 18 STD bike
BMW R 18
STD
Rs. 19.90 Lakh
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BMW R 1250 RT Pro BS6 bike
BMW R 1250 RT
Pro BS6
Rs. 24.95 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    R 18 specificationsR 1250 RT specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    22.77 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    28.34 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.9
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    16 Litres
    25 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1802 cc
    1254 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    R 18 Brakes, Suspension & TyresR 1250 RT Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    16
    17
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Alloy
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    19
    17
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    1
    Calliper Type
    Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
    Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Caliper
    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic fork
    BMW Motorrad Telelever& central spring strut& standard diameter 37 mm
    Rear Suspension
    Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
    Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - R19
    120/70 - ZR17
    Rear Tyre Size
    180/65 - B16
    180/55 - ZR17
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    300 mm
    276 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    R 18 InstrumentationR 1250 RT Instrumentation
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    1
    Fuel level guage
    Analogue
    Digital
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Infotainment & Communication

    R 18 Infotainment & CommunicationR 1250 RT Infotainment & Communication
    Basic Warranty
    3 Years
    3 Years

    Body & Suspension

    R 18 Body & SuspensionR 1250 RT Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
    Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it& with a co-supporting engine

    Engine & Transmission

    R 18 Engine & TransmissionR 1250 RT Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1802 cc
    1254 cc
    Engine Type
    Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
    Twin Cylinder& Air/Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    -
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.31 kwh
    0.192 kwh
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    Maintenance Free
    Range
    272 km/charge
    525 km/charge
    Top Speed
    180 kmph
    200 kmph
    Max Torque
    158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
    143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
    Max Power
    89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
    134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Air-oil cooled
    Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
    Bore x Stroke
    107.1 mm x 100 mm
    102.5 mm x 76 mm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    17.8 kmpl
    21 kmpl

    Comfort & Convenience

    R 18 Comfort & ConvenienceR 1250 RT Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Rock& Roll and Rain
    Eco& Rain and Road
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    1
    Average Speed Indicator
    1
    1
    Pillion Footrest
    -
    1
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    No
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    R 18 SafetyR 1250 RT Safety
    Radial Tyres
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    1
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Slipper Clutch
    Single-disk dry clutch
    Oil-lubricated clutch& hydraulically operated

    Dimensions & Capacity

    R 18 Dimensions & CapacityR 1250 RT Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2440 mm
    2222 mm
    Width
    964 mm
    985 mm
    Height
    1232 mm
    1460 mm
    Wheelbase
    1731 mm
    1485 mm
    Ground Clearance
    170 mm
    -
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    16 Litres
    25 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4 Litres
    4 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Tourer Bike
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    345 kg
    279 kg
    Seat Height
    690 mm
    805 mm
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    Transmission

    BMW R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 1250 RT comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW R 18 has a 16 Litres fuel tank with 1232 mm seat height. BMW R 1250 RT has 1460 mm seat height and 25 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    BMW R 18 and BMW R 1250 RT Owner Reviews

    • R 18 Review
    • R 1250 RT Review
      • GS
        Gaurav Singh
        2 Year ago
        Review for BMW R 18
        4.4
        Its 1802cc engine is extremely smooth and refined.It has Great cruising comfort.
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      • S
        Shastri
        1 Year ago
        Review for BMW R 1250 RT
        4.0
        Amazing features & very stylish, and superb bike but not use daily
        Likes (1)
      • GK
        Gavesh Kumar
        2 Year ago
        Review for BMW R 1250 RT
        4.2
        It has Twin-cylinder boxer engine, which offers plenty of torque.
        Likes (2)
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      BMW R 18 and BMW R 1250 RT FAQs

      What is the on-road price of BMW R 18?
      The on-road price of BMW R 18 is Rs. 22.77 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of BMW R 1250 RT?
      The on-road price of BMW R 1250 RT is Rs. 28.34 Lakh in New Delhi.