Indian Chief 2018 vs. BMW R 18 2020

Indian Chief 2018

BMW R 18 2020

Overview - Indian Chief 2018 vs BMW R 18 2020

Indian Chief 2018

BMW R 18 2020

SMART PROTECTION WHEN YOU NEED IT

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Technical Specifications Indian Chief 2018 compared to BMW R 18 2020

Indian Chief 2018

BMW R 18 2020

Indian Chief 2018

BMW R 18 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	113 mm	Stroke	100 mm
Torque	Torque	135 Nm	Torque	168 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,100 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9.6
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,811 ccm	Displacement	1,802 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 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	65 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,630 mm	Length	2,440 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	964 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,730 mm	Wheelbase	1,731 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	660 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	357 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	345 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Chief 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 18 2020

The BMW R 18 is a beautifully made motorbike. Everything about it is genuine. The big boxer will delight friends of the BMW brand, but also friends of extroverted mechanical motorbike technology. In driving mode, the engine is pleasant to dose and thus fits well with the accessible handling. The equipment options are almost limitless. In terms of driving dynamics, chassis and electronics package, BMW is not breaking any new ground. It is a well-made classic beautiful cruiser. The seating position heats up the tempers. During the test ride, however, the journalists coped well with it. It tends to be a little more difficult to sit on the bike with long legs.

Authentic appearance

elaborately staged, beautifully air-cooled boxer engine

pleasant metering, good pull

wide range of driving modes

high-quality and loving details

many options for customisation

precise gearbox

easy handling.

Roughly controlled traction control

no foot-forward seating position possible - somewhat annoying for long legs