BMW BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX: Comparison
| BMW BMW R 18 Transcontinental R 18 Transcontinental Standard | Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹32,50,000 | ₹31,95,000 |
| User rating | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 1802 cc | 998 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Max Power | 91 PS | 200 PS |
| Max Torque | 158 Nm | 137.3 Nm |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil Cooled Big Boxer | Liquid Cooled |
| Fuel Supply | Electronic Fuel Injection (BMS-E) | Fuel Injection |
| Gearbox | 6 Speed with Electric Reverse Gear Assist | 6 Speed |
| Emission Norm | BS6 Phase 2 | bs6.2 |
| Performance | ||
| Mileage (claimed) | 17 kmpl | 15 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 180 kmph | 330 kmph |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 19 L |
| EV Specifics | ||
| Battery Capacity | 0 kWh | 0 kWh |
| Certified Range | 0 km | 0 km |
| Charging Time (0–100%) | 0 hours | 0 hours |
| Motor Power | 0 kW | 0 kW |
| Chassis, Brakes & Tyres | ||
| Front Brake | Twin 300 mm Discs, 4-Piston Calipers | Double Disc |
| Rear Brake | 300 mm Disc, 4-Piston Caliper | Disc |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Suspension | 49 mm Telescopic Fork (120 mm travel) | 43 mm Inverted Fork with Rebound and Compression Damping |
| Rear Suspension | Steel Double-Cradle, Cantilever Strut with Automatic Load Compensation (120 mm travel) | New Uni-Trak Gas-charged Shock with Remote Preload |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 R19 Tubeless Radial | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 B16 Tubeless Radial | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast Light Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb Weight | 427 kg | 268 kg |
| Seat Height | 740 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1731 mm | 1480 mm |
| Length | 2640 mm | 2175 mm |
| Features | ||
| Instrument Console | Four Analogue Round Clocks with 10.25-inch Full HD Color TFT | Digital |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| LED Headlamp | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charging Port | Yes | Yes |
| Starting | Electric Start | Self Start Only |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |