BMW R18 Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Gargantuan and royal road presence Long-distance touring credentials Read More	Powerful engine More storage space Better stability Read More
Things we don't like	Cumbersome to ride in tight traffic conditions Expensive to buy Read More	Heavier than a bike Engine heating Not the best of handling Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1868 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 L	22.7 L
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	163 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, DOHC Engine
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch Type	Dry Type	Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	102 mm x 114 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	10.5:1
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	2500 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Length	2640 mm	2670 mm
Kerb Weight	427 kg	544 kg
Ground Clearance	183.5 mm	125 mm
Gross Weight	630 kg	--
Height	1500 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Width	970 mm	--
Seat Height	740 mm	688 mm
Wheel Base	1695 mm	1670 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.7 L

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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

12 V,

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	205/65 R15
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R15
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	--
Front Wheel Size	R19	R16

Chassis & Suspension

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	Yes
Riding Modes	Road Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	Yes
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	--
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	Bulb Bulb
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Projector Projector

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Double-cradle Double-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	Dual Disc Dual Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

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No