BMW R 18 Transcontinental Vs Indian Challenger comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 34.73 Lakh

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₹ 36.12 Lakh

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BMW R 18 Transcontinental Vs Indian Challenger Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 18 Transcontinental Vs Challenger on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R 18 Transcontinental Vs Challenger – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Indian Challenger in New Delhi starts at ₹ 36.12 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW R 18 Transcontinental price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 34.73 Lakh.

Summary	BMW R 18 Transcontinental	Indian Challenger
Price	₹ 34.73 Lakh	₹ 36.12 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Indian
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	17.80 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	90.00 bhp	122 hp bhp
Engine	1802.0 CC	1768.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R 18 Transcontinental Vs Challenger – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Indian Challenger base engine returns 17 KM/L. The BMW R 18 Transcontinental base returns 18 KM/L.

R 18 Transcontinental Vs Challenger – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Indian Challenger gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 18 Transcontinental comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	N/A	Liquid-cooled V-twin
Engine CC	1802.0 CC	1768.0 CC
Engine Power	90.00	122 Hp
Max Torque	158.00	178 Nm
Top Speed	N/A	200 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	N/A	4
Cooling System	Air/oil Cooled	Liquid
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Intake Manifold Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Starting Mechanism	Self	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Length	2640 mm	2505 mm
Width	970 mm	987 mm
Height	1500 mm	1420 mm
Wheelbase	1695 mm	1668 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	137 mm
Kerb Weight	427 kg	365 kg
Seat Height	740 mm	672 mm
Chassis Type	N/A	Cast Aluminium

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	N/A	22.7 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	3.8 L
Mileage	17.80 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	385 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	43 Mm Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Steel Double-sided Swinging Arm With Central Spring Strut	Single Shock With Hydraulic Adjustment
Front Brake Type	N/A	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	N/A	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	N/A	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	N/A	298 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	130/60-R19
Rear Tyre	180/65 B16	180/60-R16
Wheel Type	Cast Aluminium Front Wheel	Alloy

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	No	Digital
Start Mechanism	-	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	Yes
Tripmeter Count	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	-	Split
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	Yes
7-Speed Automatic DCT
ABS
Audio
Engineering

Safety Features

Traction Control	-	Yes
ABS	-	Dual Channel
Engine Kill Switch	No	Yes
Anti-Theft	-	Yes

Electricals

Head Light	-	LED
Tail Light	-	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	-	Yes
DRLs	-	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
GPS & Navigation	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
SOS	-	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	2 Years/unlimited Km

Additonal Features

7-inch TFT screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Airbag
Dual Combined Brake System
Electrically Adjustable Windscreen
Four Riding Modes - Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain
Gyrocompass Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Honda Selectable Torque Control
Idling Stop and an airbag too
Smart Key Operation

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