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BMW S 1000 XR vs BMW R 18

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW S 1000 XR or BMW R 18? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between S 1000 XR and R 18. BMW S 1000 XR Price starts at Rs.21.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro Racing Red and BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW S 1000 XR is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm power whereas BMW R 18 is a 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, S 1000 XR provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and R 18 has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). BMW S 1000 XR is available in 3 colours & 3 variants whereas BMW R 18 is available in 6 colours & 3 variants.

S 1000 XR vs R 18

Key HighlightsBMW S 1000 XRBMW R 18
PriceRs.21.60 LakhRs.19.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1802 cc
Power162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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BMW S 1000 XR Pro Racing Red bike
Pro Racing Red
Rs. 21.60 Lakh
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BMW R 18 STD bike
STD
Rs. 19.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

S 1000 XR specificationsR 18 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
24.54 Lakh
22.77 Lakh
User Rating
3.7
3.9
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
16 Litres
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1802 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

S 1000 XR Brakes, Suspension & TyresR 18 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
-
Calliper Type
Front-4-Piston , Rear-2 Piston Calliper
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut
Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - ZR17
120/70 - R19
Rear Tyre Size
190/55 - ZR17
180/65 - B16
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
265 mm
300 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

S 1000 XR InstrumentationR 18 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

S 1000 XR Body & SuspensionR 18 Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Aluminium composite bridge frame
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams

Engine & Transmission

S 1000 XR Engine & TransmissionR 18 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
999 cc
1802 cc
Engine Type
Engine Type
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
No. of Cylinders
4
2
No. of valves per cylinder
1
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.108 kwh
0.31 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Maintenance Free
Charging Time
6-8 Hours
-
Range
298 km/charge
272 km/charge
Top Speed
200 kmph
180 kmph
Max Torque
114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Max Power
162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm
89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Fuelling
-
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Air-oil cooled
Charging Socket
checkYes
-

Comfort & Convenience

S 1000 XR Comfort & ConvenienceR 18 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Rain, Road, Race, Dynamic and Dynamic Pro
Rock, Roll and Rain
Low Battery Indicator
1
-
Average Speed Indicator
1
1
Pillion Footrest
1
-
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Console Type
Digital
Semi-Digital
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

S 1000 XR SafetyR 18 Safety
Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
-
Single-disk dry clutch

Dimensions & Capacity

S 1000 XR Dimensions & CapacityR 18 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2183 mm
2440 mm
Width
850 mm
964 mm
Height
1408 mm
1232 mm
Wheelbase
1548 mm
1731 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
16 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
4 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
228 kg
345 kg
Seat Height
840 mm
690 mm

Pros & Cons

S 1000 XR Pros & ConsR 18 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Cruise control is good to maintain speed limits!
  • Looks awesome & great performance!
  • Ride quality handling and smooth engine
Cons
  • fuel tank could be bigge
  • Headlight could be better
  • Headlights...BUT I don't ride it at night so who cares.
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Detailed Comparison of BMW S 1000 XR and BMW R 18

Transmission

BMW S 1000 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

BMW S 1000 XR has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1408 mm seat height. BMW R 18 has 1232 mm seat height and 16 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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BMW S 1000 XR and BMW R 18 Owner Reviews

  • S 1000 XR Review
  • R 18 Review
    • NB
      Nitin Bare
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 XR
      3.7
      Sporty look bike , ride quality good but expensive
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    • 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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    BMW S 1000 XR and BMW R 18 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of BMW S 1000 XR?
    The on-road price of BMW S 1000 XR is Rs. 24.54 Lakh in New Delhi.
    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.