Comparison of BMW R 18 and Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 18 × |  Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2021 | 2006 |
| Make | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model | BMW R 18 | Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe fuel injection | Carburettor. Mikuni VM22SH/1 |
| Engine details | Polished aluminum cylinder covers | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,802 | 1,854 |
| Power (kw) | 66.4 | 72 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 157.3 | 167.8 |
| Bore (mm) | 107.1 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 100 | 118 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Emission details | Regulated three-way catalytic converter | - |
| Ignition | BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition | Digital TCI |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry | Wet, multiple disc |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Steel swingarm with central shock strut | Swingarm (Link-type monocross suspension) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4 piston fixed calipers | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4 piston fixed calipers | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 320 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle steel | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | 130/70-R18 |
| Rear tyre | 180/65-B16 | 190/60-R17 |
| Seat | Solo seat | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 119 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 89 | 105 |
| Trail (mm) | 150 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 22.7 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Light | LED headlight | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,730 | 1,715 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 345 | 320 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1924 | 0.225 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,441 | 2,580 |
| Overall width (mm) | 965 | 935 |
| Seat height (mm) | 691 | 735 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 178 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3.79 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16.01 | 17 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | 26 | - |
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