Harley-Davidson Street Glide Vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental comparison

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₹ 42.5 Lakh

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₹ 34.73 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Street Glide Vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Street Glide 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.

Street Glide 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 Street Glide price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 42.5 Lakh.

Summary	Harley-Davidson Street Glide	BMW R 18 Transcontinental
Price	₹ 42.5 Lakh	₹ 34.73 Lakh
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson	BMW
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	16.00 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Power	93 HP bhp	90.00 bhp
Engine	1745.0 CC	1802.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Street Glide 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 Street Glide base returns 16 KM/L.

Street Glide 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 Street Glide comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-Twin Engine	N/A
Engine CC	1745.0 CC	1802.0 CC
Engine Power	93 HP	90.00
Max Torque	158 Nm	158.00
Top Speed	180 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 (Bharat Sta	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	N/A	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	2425 mm	2640 mm
Width	920 mm	970 mm
Height	1250 mm	1500 mm
Wheelbase	1625 mm	1695 mm
Ground Clearance	120 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	375 kg	427 kg
Seat Height	690 mm	740 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Tubular Frame	N/A

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	22.7 L	N/A
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	16.00 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	365 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	49 Mm Telescopic Fork With Dual Bending Valve	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Emulsion Shock Absorbers With Hand-adjustable Preload	Steel Double-sided Swinging Arm With Central Spring Strut
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc	N/A
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	N/A
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	N/A
Rear Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	N/A
Tyre Type	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre	130/70B18	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	180/55B18	180/65 B16
Wheel Type	Cast Aluminum	Cast Aluminium Front Wheel

Standard Features

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

Safety Features

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

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 Kilometers	-

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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