Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic Vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental comparison

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New Delhi

₹ 26.9 Lakh

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₹ 34.73 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic Vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Heritage Classic Vs R 18 Transcontinental 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.

Heritage Classic Vs R 18 Transcontinental – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW R 18 Transcontinental in New Delhi starts at ₹ 34.73 Lakh. On the other hand, Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 26.9 Lakh.

Summary	Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic	BMW R 18 Transcontinental
Price	₹ 26.9 Lakh	₹ 34.73 Lakh
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson	BMW
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	18.00 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Power	94 HP / 70 kW @ 5020 rpm bhp	90.00 bhp
Engine	1868.0 CC	1802.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Heritage Classic Vs R 18 Transcontinental – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R 18 Transcontinental base engine returns 18 KM/L. The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic base returns 18 KM/L.

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

In the powertrain department, the BMW R 18 Transcontinental gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Milwaukee-Eight™ 114	N/A
Engine CC	1868.0 CC	1802.0 CC
Engine Power	94 HP / 70 KW @ 5020 Rpm	90.00
Max Torque	155 Nm	158.00
Top Speed	177 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	N/A
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air/oil Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic Intake Manifold Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self

Dimension and Weight

Length	2415 mm	2640 mm
Width	930 mm	970 mm
Height	1370 mm	1500 mm
Wheelbase	1630 mm	1695 mm
Ground Clearance	120 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	330 kg	427 kg
Seat Height	680 mm	740 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Tubular Frame	N/A

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	18.9 L	N/A
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.8 L	N/A
Mileage	18.00 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	340 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	49 Mm Dual-Bending Valve Telescopic Forks With Aluminum Fork Triple Clamps	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Hidden, Free Piston, Coil-Over Monoshock With Hydraulic Preload Adjustment	Steel Double-sided Swinging Arm With Central Spring Strut
Front Brake Type	Disc	N/A
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	N/A
Rear Brake Type	Disc	N/A
Rear Disc/Drum Size	292 mm	N/A
Tyre Type	Tubeless Michelin™ Scorcher 11, Front And Rear	N/A
Front Tyre	130/90B16,73H,BW	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	150/80B16,77H,BW	180/65 B16
Wheel Type	Spoke	Cast Aluminium Front Wheel

Standard Features

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

Safety Features

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

Electricals

Head Light	LED Headlight	-
Tail Light	LED Headlight	-
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	-
DRLs	Yes	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	No	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	No	-

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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