Benelli R18i vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Maximum stability at lower speeds Three different trim options Enlarged windshield with a modified front headlamp Read More
Things we don't like	--	The bike's weight is a bit high Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	174 cc	1254 cc
Maximum Power	18 hp	134 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.8 L	30 L
Maximum Torque	15.1 Nm	143 Nm
Lubrication System	Pressure Splash Lubricant	--
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	12.5:1
Valves Per Cylinder	2	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Shaft Drive
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, SOHC Engine	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine
Bore X Stroke	64 mm x 54.1 mm	102.5 mm x 76 mm
Valve Configuration	SOHC	DOHC
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	oil lubricated
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	2 Into 1 Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	6250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	7750 rpm
Alternator	--	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W
Cooling System	--	Air/Liquid Cooled
Top Speed	--	200 kmph
Emission Control	--	Euro 4
Fuel Consumption	--	21 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Scooter	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2010 mm	2270 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	--
Width	675 mm	980 mm
Dry Weight	126 kg	--
Seat Height	787 mm	890 mm
Wheel Base	1325 mm	--
Height	1150 mm	1460 mm
Gross Weight	--	485 kg
Kerb Weight	--	268 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	TLI	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	--
Fuel Reserve	--	4 L

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	120/70 R17	170/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Front Tyre	80/80 R17	120/70 R19

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	6 Ah	11.8 Ah

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Central Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Swingarm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	220 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	210 mm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	No	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Rain, Road Rain, Road
Shutter Lock	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	--
Traction Control	No	--
Advanced Safety Features	--	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	--

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	--	Two-Section Two-Section

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes