BMW R18 Transcontinental

Standard

RM 198,500

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Harley-Davidson Low Rider

Standard

RM 123,900

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BMW R18 Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Low Rider Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R18 Transcontinental and Harley-Davidson Low Rider, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R18 Transcontinental priced at RM 198,500 while the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 123,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Low Rider engine displacement is 1745 while the BMW R18 Transcontinental houses a 1802 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 198,500 BMW R18 Transcontinental Price	RM 123,900 Harley-Davidson Low Rider Price
Variant	R18 Transcontinental Standard	Low Rider Standard
User Rating	4.8 R18 Transcontinental reviews	4.62 Low Rider reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Touring Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	1802 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	-

Best Loan Offers

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

DP RM 24,800 Installment : RM 1,447 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

BMW R18 Transcontinental Slant Rear View Full Image

BMW R18 Transcontinental Images

Harley-Davidson Low Rider Slant Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Low Rider Slant Rear View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Low Rider Front View Full Image

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Harley-Davidson Low Rider Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.8/5 5 reviews	4.62/5 13 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 performance-oriented model in Harley-Davidson’s cruiser lineup My touring-focused rides demand strong, consistent performance and long-distance comfort. After trying out over the years several cruisers, the Low... Read More N Naomi Aug 22, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Low Rider

From The Experts

Things we like	Gargantuan and royal road presence Long-distance touring credentials Read More	--
Things we don't like	Cumbersome to ride in tight traffic conditions Expensive to buy Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 L	18.9 L
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	145 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	2 Cylinder, Air-Cooled, Milwaukee-Eight, 4-Valve
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch Type	Dry Type	--
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	100 mm x 111.1 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	10.0:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	17.8 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	3000 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Cruiser
Length	2640 mm	2355 mm
Kerb Weight	427 kg	--
Ground Clearance	183.5 mm	130 mm
Gross Weight	630 kg	--
Height	1500 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Width	970 mm	--
Seat Height	740 mm	690 mm
Wheel Base	1695 mm	1630 mm
Dry Weight	--	287 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	CDI
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	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	180/70 R16
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	110/90 R19
Front Wheel Size	R19	R19

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Mono Shock

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Central Locking	No	--
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Double-cradle Double-cradle	Dual Cradle Dual Cradle
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	No	No
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

Yes

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BMW K 1600 B RM 173,500

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Compare Harley-Davidson Low Rider With Similar Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson Low Rider RM 123,900

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Low Rider vs Fat Bob
Harley-Davidson Low Rider RM 123,900

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Low Rider vs Fat Boy
Harley-Davidson Low Rider RM 123,900

Harley-Davidson Sport Glide RM 123,900

Low Rider vs Sport Glide
Harley-Davidson Low Rider RM 123,900

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RM 107,900

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BMW R18 Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Low Rider FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between BMW R18 Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Low Rider?

R18 Transcontinental is priced at RM 198,500 and Low Rider is priced at RM 123,900. Hence Low Rider is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between R18 Transcontinental vs Low Rider?

The R18 Transcontinental comes with a ground clearance of 183.5 mm , on the other hand the Low Rider comes with a ground clearance of 130 mm , hence the BMW R18 Transcontinental has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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BMW R18 Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Low Rider Comparison

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From The Experts

Engine & Performance

Dimension

Fuel & Ignition

Gear & Transmission

Electrical

Wheels & Tyres

Chassis & Suspension

Safety & Security

Console

Electrical

Chassis & Suspension

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