Comparison of BMW R 18 Classic and Triumph Thunderbird LT 2019 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 18 Classic × |  Triumph Thunderbird LT 2019 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2021 | 2019 |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | BMW R 18 Classic | Triumph Thunderbird LT |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle |
| Engine details | Polished aluminum cylinder covers | 270º firing interval |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,802 | 1,699 |
| Power (kw) | 66.4 | 68.6 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 6.19 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 157.3 | 151 |
| Bore (mm) | 107.1 | 107.1 |
| Stroke (mm) | 100 | 94.3 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 143.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | Regulated three-way catalytic converter | - |
| Driveline | - | Toothed Belt |
| Ignition | BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off and twin-spark ignition | - |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry | Wet. multi-plate |
| Compression | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2. tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox. chrome-plated exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Showa 47mm forks. |
| Rear suspension | Steel swingarm with central shock strut | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4 piston fixed calipers, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral) | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single disc brake, fixed caliper | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 310 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle steel | Tubular steel, twin spine. Twin-sided, steel swing arm. |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/65-B16 | 200/50-R17 |
| Seat | Solo seat | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire, 56 spoke. Whitewall tyres. |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 119 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 89 | 109 |
| Trail (mm) | 150 | 133 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 22.7 | 29.9 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | - | Panniers |
| Light | LED headlight | Dual headlights |
| Instruments | - | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,730 | 1,665 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 365 | 349 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1819 | 0.1966 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,225 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,441 | 2,340 |
| Overall width (mm) | 965 | 956 |
| Seat height (mm) | 691 | 700 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 178 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3.79 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16.01 | 26 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 4.2 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | 26 | - |
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