BMW R 18 vs BMW R 1250 RT

In 2026 BMW R 18 or BMW R 1250 RT choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs. 19.9 Lakhs (last recorded price) whereas the BMW R 1250 RT Price starts at Rs. 24.95 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). R 18 engine makes power and torque 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS & 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm. On the other hand, R 1250 RT engine makes power & torque 135.9 PS PS & 143 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 18 in 4 colours. BMW offers the R 1250 RT in 2 colours. The R 18 mileage is around 17.8 kmpl. The R 1250 RT mileage is around 21 kmpl.
R 18 vs R 1250 RT Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 18 R 1250 rt
BrandBMWBMW
Price₹ 19.9 Lakhs₹ 24.95 Lakhs
Mileage17.8 kmpl21 kmpl
Engine Capacity1802 cc1254 cc
Power91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS135.9 PS PS

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R 18
₹19.90 Lakhs*
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R 1250 RT
₹24.95 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
560 kg-
Fuel Reserve
4 L-
Fuel Capacity
16 L25 L
Load Capacity
215 kg-
Length
2440 mm2222 mm
Wheelbase
1731 mm1485 mm
Kerb Weight
345 kg279 kg
Height
1232 mm1570 mm
Saddle Height
690 mm825 mm
Width
964 mm985 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm320 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19,Rear :-180/65-16Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :-180/55-ZR17
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm276 mm
Front Brake
DiscDouble Disc
Wheels Type
SpokeAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm
Stroke
100 mm76 mm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveShaft Drive
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1-
Displacement
1802 cc1254 cc
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutchWet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Cooling System
Air & Oil CooledAir Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Engine Type
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm102.5 mm
No of Cylinders
2-
Chassis
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams-
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes-
Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strutCast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping via
Front Suspension
Telescopic forkBMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, standard diameter 37 mm
Features
Charging at Charging Station
No-
Charging at Home
No-
Riding Modes
YesRain,Road
ABS
Dual Channel-
Tripmeter
AnalogueDigital
Speedometer
AnalogueDigital
Console
AnalogueDigital
Additional Features
Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Revolution Counter, Dynamic Engine Brake ControlMW ShiftCam, On-board Computer, Radio Software, ABS Pro, Electronic Immobiliser, Luggage Rack
Engine Immobilizer
Yes-
Odometer
AnalogueDigital
Internet Connectivity
Yes-
Fuel Gauge
Analog-
Central Locking
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
Battery Capacity
12 V, 26 Ah12V / 11.8 Ah
LED Tail Lights
Yes-
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
Yes-
Headlight
LEDLED
Battery Type
Maintenance Free-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹22,14,036₹27,51,594
Ex-Showroom Price
₹19,90,000₹24,95,000
RTO
₹1,59,200₹1,99,600
Insurance
₹44,936₹56,994
Accessories Charges
₹19,900₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹47,588₹59,142

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