BMW R 18 2021 vs. Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 2021 compared to Triumph Thunderbird 2014

BMW R 18 2021

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

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BMW R 18 2021

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	103.8 mm
Stroke	Stroke	100 mm	Stroke	94.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	91 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,850 rpm
Torque	Torque	158 Nm	Torque	146 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	9.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,802 ccm	Displacement	1,597 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	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	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,440 mm	Length	2,340 mm
Width	Width	964 mm	Width	880 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,731 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A