BMW R 1250 RT vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Should you buy BMW R 1250 RT or BMW R 18 Transcontinental Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW R 1250 RT price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 18 Transcontinental price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the R 1250 RT makes 135.9 PS and 143 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R 18 Transcontinental stand at 91.09 PS and 158 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 1250 RT in 4 colours whereas the BMW R 18 Transcontinental comes in 7 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, R 18 Transcontinental scores 4.0 whereas the BMW R 1250 RT tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 2 user reviews..The BMW R 1250 RT Mileage is around 22.22 kmpl, while the BMW R 18 Transcontinental Mileage is around 17.24 kmpl.

R 1250 RT vs R 18 Transcontinental

Key Highlights	R 1250 RT	R 18 Transcontinental
Mileage (Overall)	22.22 kmpl	17.24 kmpl
Max Power	135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm	91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.	Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft

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Basic Information	BMW R 1250 RT	BMW R 18 Transcontinental
On-Road Price	Rs.29,38,958* Onwards	Rs.38,23,183* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	22.22 kmpl	17.24 kmpl
Max Power	135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm	91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on BMW R 1250 RT Reviews	4.0 Based on BMW R 18 Transcontinental Reviews
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 80,465 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 1,04,687 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.59,678 R 1250 RT Insurance	Rs.72,343 R 18 Transcontinental Insurance
Colours	Alpine WhiteMineral White MetallicRacing Blue MetallicStyle Triple BlackView All Colours	Black Stom MetallicGalaxy Dust Metallic And Titan Silver 2 MetallicGravity Blue MetallicManhattan Metallic MattMineral White MetallicView All Colours
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Basic Information

BMW R 1250 RT

BMW R 18 Transcontinental

On-Road Price

Rs.29,38,958* Onwards

Rs.38,23,183* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

22.22 kmpl

17.24 kmpl

Max Power

135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm

91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on BMW R 1250 RT Reviews

4.0

Based on BMW R 18 Transcontinental Reviews

Body Type

Tourer Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 80,465

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 1,04,687

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.59,678
R 1250 RT Insurance

Rs.72,343
R 18 Transcontinental Insurance

Colours

Alpine WhiteMineral White MetallicRacing Blue MetallicStyle Triple BlackView All Colours

Black Stom MetallicGalaxy Dust Metallic And Titan Silver 2 MetallicGravity Blue MetallicManhattan Metallic MattMineral White MetallicView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.	Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Displacement	1254 cc	1802 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled	Air & Oil Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation	Single-disc dry clutch
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	102.5 mm	107.1 mm
Stroke	76 mm	100 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	9.6 :1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	143 Nm @ 6250 rpm	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.

Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft

Displacement

1254 cc

1802 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled

Air & Oil Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Keyless Ignition	-	Yes
Hill Hold	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	Analogue
Additional Features Of Variant	BMW ShiftCam, On-board Computer, Radio Software, ABS Pro, Electronic Immobiliser, Luggage Rack	On-board Computer, Automatic Stability Control ( ASC ), MSR (Dynamic engine brake control)
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	Yes	Yes
Stepup Seat	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Analog
Riding Modes	Rain,Road	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quick Shifter	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	BMW ShiftCam, On-board Computer, Radio Software, ABS Pro, Electronic Immobiliser, Luggage Rack	On-board Computer, Automatic Stability Control ( ASC ), MSR (Dynamic engine brake control)
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Analog

Riding Modes

Rain,Road

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	22.22 kmpl	17.24 kmpl
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	3.7 Sec	-
Top Speed	200 kmph	180 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

22.22 kmpl

17.24 kmpl

Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)

3.7 Sec

Top Speed

200 kmph

180 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	25 L	24 L
Width	985 mm	970 mm
Length	2222 mm	2640 mm
Height	1570 mm	1500 mm
Fuel Reserve	4 L	4 L
Saddle Height	825 mm	740 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm	1695 mm
Kerb Weight	279 kg	427 kg
Total Weight	505 kg	630 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	226 kg	203 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

25 L

24 L

Width

985 mm

970 mm

Length

2222 mm

2640 mm

Height

1570 mm

1500 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
Alternator	Three-phase generator with 508-watt nominal	Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	276 mm	300 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	42 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	42 psi	46 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi	46 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

320 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

276 mm

300 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

42 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

42 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it, with a co-supporting engine	Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes

Underpinnings

Frame

Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it, with a co-supporting engine

Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes

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User Reviews of Comparison

R 1250 RT
R 18 Transcontinental

E
enosh on Nov 22, 2024
4.8
2023 BMW R1250RT fully loaded is the best
Its been 1 year plus that I am using the 2023 BMW R1250RT. My YouTube channel is @ridingsurgeon. I m from gujarat. I have done leh ladakh, Maharashtra, rajasthan, MP, Punjab, Chandigarh, haryana, UP, uttrakhand and Himachal on this. Its super comfortable and loaded with superb tech like ADAS, navigation, speakers apart from its panniers and aftermarket top box. Got akra exhaust for the extra feel. Love my bike
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ŕąhùł on May 12, 2022
4.0
Amazing Looking Bike
The bike looks and feels fantastic, the safety features are also good with a decent mileage in this segment. The gearbox of this vehicle is pretty smooth.
BMW R 1250 RT Reviews

R 1250 RT Reviews

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rithwik on Jul 03, 2023
4.0
The overall the bike has
The bike provides excellent comfort overall, thanks to the impressive engineering of BMW, in which they have balanced the bike so well that you don't feel its weight on the move, the looks and the street presents may intermediate but once on the saddle it's is very friendly . The Marshall speakers offer decent bass and surprising loudness, which is particularly impressive given the condition of India's roads. The sound quality is clear, with great vocals and music. The 10.2-inch infotainment screen provides a high level of detail and clarity. However, the bike does have a few disadvantages when it comes to maneuvering in city traffic and making u-turns. Nevertheless, having a reverse gear on a bike weighing over 300kg is a great advantage, and we have. Chears to BMW for such a bike.
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FAQs on BMW R 1250 RT and BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Q) Which bike is better BMW R 1250 RT or BMW R 18 Transcontinental?

A) As per our average user rating, BMW R 1250 RT has a score of 4.4/5 while BMW R 18 Transcontinental has rate of 4.0 /5.

Q) Which bike among BMW R 1250 RT and BMW R 18 Transcontinental is cheaper?

A) BMW R 1250 RT price starts at Rs 26,66,000 & BMW R 18 Transcontinental price starts at Rs 34,73,000 in Delhi . BMW R 1250 RT is cheaper between these.

BMW R 1250 RT vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

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