BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Harley Davidson Street Glide Special Standard

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Engine

Max Power

89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm

Max Torque

158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
163 Nm @ 3000 rpm

Compression Ratio

9.6 :1
10.5:1

Cooling System

Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled

Emission Type

BS6
BS-VI

Engine Type

Air / oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft
Milwaukee-Eight 114

Motor Type

N/A
N/A

Power Modes

N/A
N/A

Displacement

1802
1868

Bore

107 mm
102 mm

Charging At Charging Station

N/A
No

Charging At Home

N/A
No

Engine Oil

N/A L
4 L

Load Carrying Capacity

232 Kg
N/A Kg

Peak Power

91 W
N/A W

Stroke

100 mm
114 mm
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Mileage & Performance

Speed

Top Speed

180 Km/h
177 Km/h

Tyres & Wheels

Tyre Size

Front :-120/70 - R19 , Rear :- 180/65 - B16
Front : 130/60-19, Rear : 180/55-18

Wheel Size

Front :-482.6 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front : 482.6 mm, Rear : 457.2 mm

Wheels Type

Alloy
Cast Aluminum

Tyre Brand

N/A
N/A

Wheelbase

1695 mm
1625 mm

Front Tyre Pressure Rider

42 psi
36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion

42 psi
36 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure Rider

46 psi
40 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion

46 psi
40 psi
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Brakes

Braking Type

N/A
N/A

Ebs

N/A
N/A

Fuel

Fuel Capacity

24 L
22 L

Fuel Reserve

4 L
3 L

Body

Body Type

Cruiser
Cruiser,Tourer

Drive Type

Shaft Drive
Belt Drive

Frame

Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Mild steel; tubular frame

Water Proof Rating

N/A
N/A

Additional Storage

Yes
N/A

Dry Weight

N/A Kg
362 Kg

Ground Clearance

N/A mm
125 mm

Height

1500 mm
1335 mm

Kerb Weight

427 Kg
379 Kg

Length

2640 mm
2425 mm

Passenger Backrest

Yes
N/A

Saddle Height

720 mm
690 mm

Seat Height

740 mm
N/A mm

Total Weight

630 Kg
N/A Kg

Width

970 mm
960 mm
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Electrical Accessories

Bluetooth Connectivity

N/A
Yes

Switches & Controls

Riding Modes

Rock, Roll and Rain
Sport, Road and Rain

Starting

Electric Start
Self Start Only

Engine Kill Switch

Yes
N/A

Pass Switch

N/A
Yes
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Meter

Display

No
Yes

Instrument Console

Semi-Digital
Analogue and Digital

Speedometer

Digital
Analogue

Techometer

N/A
Digital

Average Fuel Economy Indicator

N/A
Yes

Distance To Empty Indicator

N/A
Yes

Low Battery Indicator

No
Yes
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Clutch & Gear

Clutch

Single Plate Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Gear Box

6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing
6-Speed

Lights

Head Light

LED
High Beam

Projector Headlights

Yes
N/A

Battery

Battery Capacity

12 V/26 Ah
N/A

Charging Time Zero Hundred

N/A
N/A

Charging Time Zero Eighty

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging Time

N/A
N/A
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Shockers

Suspension Front

Telescopic fork
49mm Dual Bending Valve

Suspension Rear

Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension

Seat

Seat Type

Telescopic fork
Split

Others

Additional Features

N/A
Touchscreen Infotainment System, USB, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, Stretched Saddlebags.

Music Control

N/A
N/A

Motor Ip Rating

N/A
N/A

Cruise Control

N/A
Yes
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