BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse

Indian Challenger Dark Horse Price starts at Rs. 36.97 Lakh which is Rs. 13.97 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW R 18 Transcontinental priced at Rs. 23.00 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 18 Transcontinental is 17.24 kmpl whereas the mileage of Indian Challenger Dark Horse is 18 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 18 Transcontinental is powered by 1802 cc engine , while Indian Challenger Dark Horse is powered by 1768 cc engine. BMW R 18 Transcontinental is available in 7 different colours while Indian Challenger Dark Horse comes with 1 colours. The Comparison BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 18 Transcontinental vs Challenger Dark Horse

Key Highlights R 18 Transcontinental STDChallenger Dark Horse Black Smoke
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft PowerPlus
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm
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Basic Info BMW R 18 Transcontinental STDIndian Challenger Dark Horse Black Smoke
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Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 32.50 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 36.97 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft PowerPlus
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 18 Transcontinental Colors
Indian Challenger Dark Horse Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 88,984 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 1,01,236 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 68,843 R 18 Transcontinental Insurance Rs. 63,918 Challenger Dark Horse Insurance
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Engine Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
PowerPlus
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1768 cc
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
178 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm
108 mm
Stroke
100 mm
96.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
11.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
17.24 kmpl
18 kmpl
Top Speed
180 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-130/60-19, Rear :-180/60-16
Peak Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
365 kg
Seat height
740 mm
672 mm
Load carrying capacity
203 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2640*970*1500 mm3
2501*1075*1346 mm3
Wheelbase
1695 mm
1668 mm
Length
2640 mm
2501 mm
Ground Clearance
...
137 mm
Height
1500 mm
1346 mm
Width
970 mm
1075 mm
Fuel Capacity
24 Liters
22.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
427 Kg
381 Kg
Total Weight
630 kg
628 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
740 mm
672 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
298 mm

Additional Features
On-board Computer
Exhaust - Split Dual Exhaust w/ Resonator, Apple CarPlay Integration, High Beam, Check Engine, Security System, Smart Lean Technology, 15 LED Telltale Indicators, Locking Hard Saddlebags
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 26AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W
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Cruise Control
Frame
Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes
Cast-Aluminum Frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Tripmeter
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Analogue
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Underseat storage
...
68 L
External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
DRLs
...
Keyless Ignition
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Which bike is cheaper BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse?
The BMW R 18 Transcontinental is cheaper than Indian Challenger Dark Horse by Rs. 4.47 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse?
For the STD version, 1802 cc Petrol engine of R 18 Transcontinental produces 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm of power and 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Black Smoke version, 1768 cc Petrol engine of Challenger Dark Horse produces 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm of power and 178 Nm @ 3800 rpm of torque

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