BMW R18 Transcontinental

Standard

RM 198,500

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Ducati Panigale V4

Standard

RM 172,900

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BMW R18 Transcontinental vs Ducati Panigale V4 Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R18 Transcontinental and Ducati Panigale V4, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R18 Transcontinental priced at RM 198,500 while the Ducati Panigale V4 Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 172,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Ducati Panigale V4 engine displacement is 1103 while the BMW R18 Transcontinental houses a 1802 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Ducati Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 198,500 BMW R18 Transcontinental Price	RM 172,900 Ducati Panigale V4 Price
Variant	R18 Transcontinental Standard	Panigale V4 Standard
User Rating	4.8 R18 Transcontinental reviews	4.59 Panigale V4 reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Touring Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	1802 cc	1103 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	215 hp

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DP RM 39,700 Installment : RM 2,319 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 34,600 Installment : RM 2,020 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

BMW R18 Transcontinental Slant Rear View Full Image

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.8/5 5 reviews	4.59/5 29 reviews
User Review Comparison	Built for comfort and luxury The BMW R18 Transcontinental model created a buzz in the Malaysian market after its launch and to say every hype was true would be an understatement!... Read More I isfahann Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R18 Transcontinental	A machine beyond the limit of the average rider Most of my life, I’ve ridden Japanese cruisers. After turning 46, I was on the lookout for something different and iconic, and I’m happy to say... Read More D danny Sep 01, 2025 for Ducati Panigale V4

From The Experts

Things we like	Gargantuan and royal road presence Long-distance touring credentials Read More	Smashing premium design Mind-boggling performance and handling Read More
Things we don't like	Cumbersome to ride in tight traffic conditions Expensive to buy Read More	No pillion seat Harsh ride quality Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1103 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	215 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 L	17 L
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	124 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	4-Cylinder, 4-Valves, Liquid-Cooled Engine
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Dry Type	Wet Multiplate And Slipper Clutch
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	81 mm x 53.5 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	14.0:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	4 into 1 into
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	13000 rpm
Fuel Consumption	17.8 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	9500 rpm
Injection Type	--	Electronic Fuel Injection
Emission Control	--	Euro 4
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Super Sport
Length	2640 mm	2105 mm
Kerb Weight	427 kg	198 kg
Ground Clearance	183.5 mm	--
Gross Weight	630 kg	--
Height	1500 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	--
Width	970 mm	806 mm
Seat Height	740 mm	850 mm
Wheel Base	1695 mm	1469 mm
Dry Weight	--	175 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	EFI

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Runflat
Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	200/60 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R16	ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R19	ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Showa BPF Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	120 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	130 mm
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Swing Arm

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	Race A, Race B, Sport, Street Race A, Race B, Sport, Street
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Central Locking	No	--
Launch Control	No	--
Stability Control	--	Yes
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	Ducati Wheelie Control,DTC, DSE Ducati Wheelie Control,DTC, DSE
Traction Control	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Double-cradle Double-cradle	Front Frame Front Frame
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	No	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No