BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Chieftain Elite [2023-2024]

In 2026 BMW R 18 Transcontinental or Indian Chieftain Elite [2023-2024] 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 Transcontinental Price starts at Rs. 34.73 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Indian Chieftain Elite [2023-2024] Price starts at Rs. 38 Lakhs (last recorded price). R 18 Transcontinental engine makes power and torque 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS & 158 Nm. Indian offers the Chieftain Elite [2023-2024] in 2 colours. The R 18 Transcontinental mileage is around 17.24 kmpl. The Chieftain Elite [2023-2024] mileage is around 18.0 kmpl.
R 18 Transcontinental vs Chieftain Elite [2023-2024] Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 18 transcontinental Chieftain elite [2023-2024]
BrandBMWIndian
Price₹ 34.73 Lakhs₹ 38 Lakhs
Mileage17.24 kmpl18.0 kmpl
Engine Capacity1802 cc1890 cc
Power91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS-

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R 18 Transcontinental
₹34.73 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Chieftain Elite [2023-2024]
₹38 Lakhs*
*Last Recorded Price
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Specification
Fuel Capacity
24 L20.8 L
Length
2640 mm2506 mm
Wheelbase
740 mm1668 mm
Kerb Weight
427 kg373 kg
Height
1500 mm1372 mm
Saddle Height
740 mm650 mm
Width
Cruiser Bikes1023 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mmFront :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
ABS
Dual Channel-
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm300 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm300 mm
Front Brake
Double DiscDouble Disc
Wheels Type
AlloyAlloy
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Max Speed
180 kmph120 kmph
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm-
Stroke
100 mm113 mm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveBelt Drive
Displacement
1802 cc1890 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Engine Type
Air-oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaftThunderstroke 116
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutchWet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Cooling System
Air & Oil CooledAir Cooled
No Of Cylinders
2-
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm103.2 mm
Chassis
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams-
Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strut-
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork-
Features
Riding Modes
Rain-
Speedometer
AnalogueAnalogue
Odometer
AnalogueDigital
Fuel Gauge
AnalogYes
Instrument Console
AnalogueAnalogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth
Tripmeter
AnalogueDigital
Seat Type
SplitSplit
Additional Features
On-board ComputerExhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Gear Position Display, Ambient Air Temperature Display, Low Tire Pressure Display, Power-Locking Saddlebags
Pass Switch
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
Passenger Footrest
YesYes
USB Charging Port
YesYes
Display
Coloured TFT Screen-
Battery Capacity
12 V/26 Ah-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDLED
Battery Type
Maintenance Free-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹38,23,183₹41,81,475
Ex-Showroom Price
₹34,73,000₹38,00,000
RTO
₹2,77,840₹3,04,000
Insurance
₹72,343₹77,475
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹82,175₹89,876

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