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    BMW R18 vs Honda Africa Twin

    BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R18 and Honda Africa Twin. The ex-showroom price of BMW R18 is ₹ 19,89,827 and Honda Africa Twin is ₹ 16,01,500. BMW R18 is available in 1 colour and 4 variants and Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colour and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R18 and Honda Africa Twin.

    BMW R18 vs Honda Africa Twin Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsR18Africa Twin
    Price₹ 19,89,827₹ 16,01,500
    Capacity1802 cc1082 cc
    Power89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    Economy----
    BMW R18

    BMW

    R18

    Standard
    ₹ 19,89,827
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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    Honda Africa Twin

    Honda

    Africa Twin

    Manual
    ₹ 16,01,500
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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            Specifications

            • Power & Performance

              Displacement (cc)
              		1,8021,082
              Max Power89.84 bhp @ 4,750 rpm97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
              Max Torque158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
              Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)
              		1724
              Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)
              		----
              Riding Range (Km)
              		272588
              Top Speed (Kmph)
              		180200
              Riding ModesRock, Roll and RainTour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2
              Transmission6 Speed Manual6 Speed Manual
              Transmission Type
              		Shaft DriveChain Drive
              Gear Shifting Pattern
              		1 Down 5 Up1 Down 5 Up
              Cylinders
              		22
              Bore (mm)
              		107.192
              Stroke (mm)
              		10081.45
              Valves Per Cylinder
              		48
              Compression Ratio
              		9.6 :110.0:1
              Ignition
              		CDICDI
              Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)
              		11
              Cooling System
              		Air/Oil CooledLiquid Cooled
              Clutch
              		Single Plate ClutchWet Multiplate
              Fuel Delivery SystemFuel InjectionFuel Injection
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              		1624.5
              Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)
              		43.6
              Emission Standard
              		BS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
              Fuel Type
              		PetrolPetrol

            • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

              Front Suspension
              		Telescopic forkTelescopic
              Rear Suspension
              		Steel swinging fork with central shock strutPro-Link
              Braking System
              		Dual Channel ABSSwitchable ABS
              Front Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Front Brake Size (mm)
              		300310
              Caliper - Front4 Piston4 Piston
              Rear Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Size (mm)
              		300256
              Caliper - Rear4 Piston1 Piston
              Wheel Type
              		SpokeSpoke
              Front Wheel Size (inch)
              		1921
              Rear Wheel Size (inch)
              		1618
              Front Tyre Size
              		120/70 - R1990/90 - 21
              Rear Tyre Size
              		180/65 - B16150/70 - R18
              Tyre Type
              		TubelessTubeless
              Radial Tyres
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)4229
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)4636
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)4232
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)4641

            • Dimensions & Chassis

              Kerb Weight (kg)
              		345239
              Seat Height (mm)
              		690810
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              		--210
              Overall Length (mm)
              		2,4402,307
              Overall Width (mm)
              		964963
              Overall Height (mm)
              		1,2321,523
              Wheelbase (mm)
              		1,7311,558
              Chassis Type
              		Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeamsSemi Double Cradle

            • Manufacturer Warranty

              Standard Warranty (Year)32
              Standard Warranty (Km)Unlimited32000

            • Service & Maintenance Schedule

              Free Services
              		0 Free Services3 Free Services (Every 6000 Kms Kms/180 Days)

            Features

            • Instrument Cluster

              Touch Screen Display
              Instrument ConsoleSemi-DigitalDigital
              Odometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Speedometer
              		AnalogueDigital
              Fuel Guage
              Digital Fuel Guage
              Hazard Warning Indicator
              Average Speed Indicator
              OTA UpdatesNot AvailableAvailable
              Call/SMS Alerts
              Geo Fencing
              Distance to Empty Indicator
              Tachometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Stand Alarm
              No. of Tripmeters
              		22
              Tripmeter Type
              		DigitalDigital
              Gear Indicator
              Low Fuel Indicator
              Low Oil Indicator
              Low Battery Indicator
              Clock
              Service Reminder Indicator
              Battery
              		12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free12V, 6Ah

            • Storage

              Front Storage Box
              Under Seat Storage

            • Mobile App Connectivity

              Mobile App Connectivity

            • Light System

              DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
              AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
              Shift Light
              Headlight Type
              		LEDLED
              Brake/Tail Light
              		LEDLED
              Turn Signal
              		LEDLED
              Pass Light

            • GPS & Charging

              GPS & Navigation
              USB Charging Port

            • Switchgear

              Riding Modes Switch
              Traction Control
              Cruise ControlAvailableAvailable
              Hazard Warning Switch
              Start Type
              		Electric StartElectric Start
              Killswitch

            • Pillion Comfort

              Stepped Seat
              Pillion Backrest
              Pillion Grabrail
              Pillion Seat
              Pillion Footrest

            • Additional Features

              Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
              Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
              Additional Features----

            User Reviews

            Overall Rating

            4.5/5

            13 Ratings

            4.8/5

            5 Ratings

            Rating Parameters

            4.0Visual Appeal

            4.5Visual Appeal

            3.0Reliability

            4.5Reliability

            4.0Service Experience

            3.5Service Experience

            Most Helpful Review

            Real Cruiser

            The build quality and attention to detail are amazing. This bike is really fun to rid

            Review

            Really very amazing bike for long-distance travel and touring, most comfortable seat,

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            FAQs about R18 & Africa Twin

            Q: Which bike is better BMW R18 or Honda Africa Twin?
            According to our average user rating, Honda Africa Twin has a score of 4.8/5 while BMW R18 is rated 4.5/5.
            Q: Which bike among BMW R18 and Honda Africa Twin is cheaper?
            Honda Africa Twin is the cheapest among these bikes.
            Q: Which bike is heavier BMW R18 or Honda Africa Twin?
            BMW R18 is heavier (345 kg) than Honda Africa Twin (239 kg).

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