BMW R18 Classic vs Yamaha R15 V4 vs Bajaj Pulsar F250 Comparison

Updated: 09, Nov, 2023 05:08 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 24,00,000
* Delhi. May vary.

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 1,87,000
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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 1,40,666
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Wheelbase
1731 mm1325 mm1351 mm
Seat Height
710 mm815 mm795 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 litres11 litres14 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4 litresNANA
Overall Length
2440 mm1990 mm1989 mm
Overall Height
1342 mm1135 mm1143 mm
Overall Width
964 mm725 mm743 mm
Kerb Weight
365 kg141 kg164 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
560 kgNANA
Maximum Payload
195 kgNANA
Saddle Bags
15.5 litresNANA

PERFORMANCE FIGURES

0-100 kmph
4.80 secs10.1 secs10.5 secs

COMFORT FEATURES

Pillion Grabrail
NA
Engine Kill Switch
NA
Rider’s Footpegs
NANA
Electric Start
Genuine Leather Seats
NANA
Riding Modes
Track Mode and Street ModeNA
Heated Grips
NANA
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
Cruise Control
NANA

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED

Mileage
BMW R18 Classic mileage is 17.8 kmpl (company-claimed).Yamaha R15 V4 mileage is 40 kmpl (approximate).Bajaj Pulsar F250 mileage is 39 kmpl (approximate).
Top Speed
BMW R18 Classic top speed is 180 kmph (approximate).Yamaha R15 V4 top speed is 145 kmph (approximate).Bajaj Pulsar F250 expected top speed is 130 kmph (approximate).
Performance
In terms of performance, the 1800cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds.In terms of performance, the sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds.In terms of performance, the 250cc sports motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 10.5 seconds.

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Bore
107.1 mm58.0 mmNA
Stroke
100 mm58.7 mmNA
Engine cc (Displacement)
1802 cc155 cc249.07 cc
Compression Ratio
9.6:111.6 : 1NA
Secondary Drive
Shaft DriveNANA
Number of Cylinders
211
Gearbox Type
6-Gear Shifting Claw Transmission in Separate Transmission HousingConstant Mesh5-Speed Constant Mesh
Engine Details
1802cc, Air-Oil Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Chain-Driven Camshafts155cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 4-Valve, VVA Engine249.07cc, Oil-Cooled, 4 Stroke, SOHC, 2 Valve, Fuel Injection, Single Cylinder Engine
Maximum Power
91 HP @ 4750 rpm18.4 HP @ 10,000 rpm24.5 HP @ 8750 rpm
Maximum Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Fuel System
Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel InjectionFuel InjectionFuel Injection
Ignition
Twin-Spark IgnitionT.C.I (Transistor Controlled Ignition)NA
Clutch
Single Disk Dry ClutchWet, Multiple-DiscAssist & Slipper Clutch
Cooling
Air-Oil CooledLiquid CooledOil Cooled
Emission Norms
BS6-CompliantBS6-CompliantBS6-Compliant
Number of Gears
665
Engine Management
BMS-K+ Electronic Engine Management with Overrun Cut-OffNANA

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

ABS Light
NA
LED Indicator Lights
NANA
Service Reminder
NANA
Low Oil Indicator
NA
Low Battery Indicator
NA
Speedometer
AnalogueDigitalAnalogue
Tachometer
DigitalDigital
Trip Meter
DigitalDigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigitalNA

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS

Braking System
2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
Key Features
Unique Design, Excellent Build Quality, Powerful Engine, Retro-Modern Instrument Console, Heated Grips, Adaptive Headlight, Copper Screws, Cruise Control, LED Daytime Riding Lights, Double Cradle Steel Frame.NANA
Ride Modes
3 Ride Modes - Rain, Roll, and RockNANA
Similar Bikes
Ducati xDiavel, Triumph Rocket 3 R, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Yamaha VMAXSuzuki Gixxer SF, KTM RC 125, Yamaha MT-15, Bajaj Pulsar RS200, KTM RC 200, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, Honda CBR250RSuzuki Gixxer 250, Yamaha FZS 250, Bajaj Dominar 250, Husqvarna Svartpilen 250, Husqvarna Vitpilen 250, KTM Duke 250

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Capacity
26 Ah4.0AhNA
Voltage
12 V12V12V
Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
NA
Alternator
Permanent Magnet Generator 600 W (Nominal Capacity)NANA
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance FreeMaintenance Free
Head Light
LEDBi-functional LED (Class D)Bi Functional LED Projector Headlamp

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Design
Performance
In terms of performance, the 1800cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds.In terms of performance, the sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds.In terms of performance, the 250cc sports motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 10.5 seconds.
Comfort
Fuel Economy
Features
Build Quality

BRAKES AND TYRES

Wheel Type
Spoke WheelsNANA
Front Wheel
3.00" x 16"NANA
Rear Wheel
5.00" x 16"NANA
Front Tyre
130/90-B16100/80-17 M/C 52P100/80-17
Rear Tyre
180/65-B16140/70-R17 M/C 66H (Radial)130/70-17
Front Brake
300mm, Twin Discs, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers282mm Single Disc300mm Disc
Rear Brake
300mm, Single Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers220mm Single Disc230mm Disc
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Partially Integral)2-Channel ABSNA

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Frame (Chassis)
Double-Cradle Steel Frame with Screwed on UnderbeamsDeltaboxTubular Frame
Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks37mm Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Forks)37mm Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Steel Swinging Fork with Central Shock StrutLinked-Type Monocross SuspensionMonoshock with Nitrox
Front Wheel Travel
120 mmNANA
Rear Wheel Travel
90 mmNANA

Miscellaneous Information

Steering Angle
57.3°NANA
Caster
150 mmNANA
Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.NANA

Colour Options and Price in India

Bike Variant
2024 BMW R18 Classic2024 Yamaha R15 V4 (New Model)2024 Bajaj Pulsar F250 (New Model)
2-Wheeler Type
CruiserSportsSports
Official Tagline
Iconic. Nostalgic. SoulfuelWe R Racing PerfectionThe Biggest Pulsar Ever
Availability Status in India
AvailableAvailableAvailable
Latest Price in India
2024 BMW R18 Classic price is Rs 24 lakh (ex-showroom).2024 Yamaha R15 V4 price is Rs 1.87 lakh (ex-showroom).2024 Bajaj Pulsar F250 price is Rs 1.41 lakh (ex-showroom).
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrolPetrol
Colour Options
Black Storm MetallicMetallic Red, Dark Knight, Racing Blue, Intensity White, Vivid Magenta MetallicCaribbean Blue, Racing Red, Techno Grey
On Road Price
2024 BMW R18 Classic on road price is Rs 27.62 lakh in Delhi, Rs 28.56 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 27.96 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 28.32 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.2024 Yamaha R15 V4 on road price is around 2.19 lakh.2024 Bajaj Pulsar F250 on road price is around 1.65 lakh.

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