Indian Chieftain 2020 vs. BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Technical Specifications Indian Chieftain 2020 compared to BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Indian Chieftain 2020

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

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Indian Chieftain 2020

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	103.2 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	113 mm	Stroke	100 mm
Torque	Torque	168 Nm	Torque	158 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	9.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,890 ccm	Displacement	1,802 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	46 mm	Diameter	49 mm
Travel	Travel	119 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	114 mm	Travel	120 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	60 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,506 mm	Length	2,640 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,668 mm	Wheelbase	1,695 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	650 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l