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R18 Cruiser vs R18 First Edition vs R18 Classic

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BMW R18 Cruiser

BMW R18 Cruiser

BMW

Ex-showroom

₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000

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BMW R18 First Edition

BMW R18 First Edition

BMW

Ex-showroom

₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000

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BMW R18 Classic

BMW R18 Classic

BMW

Ex-showroom

₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000

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Value check

Start with price: BMW R18 Cruiser at ₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000; BMW R18 First Edition at ₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000; BMW R18 Classic at ₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000.

Body style

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Starting Price

BMW R18 Cruiser

₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000

BMW R18 First Edition

₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000

BMW R18 Classic

₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000

Power

BMW R18 Cruiser

91 HP @ 4750 rpm

BMW R18 First Edition

91 HP @ 4750 rpm

BMW R18 Classic

91 HP @ 4750 rpm

Torque

BMW R18 Cruiser

158 Nm @ 3000 rpm

BMW R18 First Edition

158 Nm @ 3000 rpm

BMW R18 Classic

158 Nm @ 3000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

BMW R18 mileage is 17.8 kmpl (company-certified).

BMW R18 First Edition

BMW R18 top speed is 180 kmph (approximate).

BMW R18 Classic

BMW R18 Classic mileage is 17.8 kmpl (company-claimed).

Length

BMW R18 Cruiser

2440 mm

BMW R18 First Edition

2440 mm

BMW R18 Classic

2440 mm

Width

BMW R18 Cruiser

964 mm

BMW R18 First Edition

964 mm

BMW R18 Classic

964 mm

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 89 technical specs across 6 categories with 20 highlighted differences.

Total specs

89

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Differences found

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Other Features

15 differences in this category

Other Features
68 visible specs
15 differences

Showing all specs in Other Features, with changed values marked.

ABS

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Partially Integral)

BMW R18 First Edition

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Partially Integral)

BMW R18 Classic

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Partially Integral)

Rider’s Footpegs

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Voltage

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

12 V

BMW R18 First Edition

12 V

BMW R18 Classic

12 V

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

345 kg

BMW R18 First Edition

345 kg

BMW R18 Classic

365 kg

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

Black

BMW R18 First Edition

Black

BMW R18 Classic

Black Storm Metallic

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

BMW R18 Cruiser price is Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

BMW R18 First Edition

BMW R18 First Edition price is Rs 22.55 lakh (ex-showroom).

BMW R18 Classic

BMW R18 Classic price is Rs 24 lakh (ex-showroom).

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Digital

BMW R18 First Edition

Digital

BMW R18 Classic

Digital

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

5.0" x 16"

BMW R18 First Edition

5.0" x 16"

BMW R18 Classic

5.00" x 16"

Service Reminder

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Stroke

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

100 mm

BMW R18 First Edition

100 mm

BMW R18 Classic

100 mm

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

120 mm

BMW R18 First Edition

120 mm

BMW R18 Classic

120 mm

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

4.80 secs

BMW R18 First Edition

4.80 secs

BMW R18 Classic

4.80 secs

Cooling

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

Air/Oil Cooled

BMW R18 First Edition

Air/Oil Cooled

BMW R18 Classic

Air-Oil Cooled

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Ducati xDiavel, Triumph Rocket 3 R, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Yamaha VMAX

BMW R18 First Edition

Ducati xDiavel, Triumph Rocket 3 R, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Yamaha VMAX

BMW R18 Classic

Ducati xDiavel, Triumph Rocket 3 R, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Yamaha VMAX

Capacity

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

26 Ah

BMW R18 First Edition

26 Ah

BMW R18 Classic

26 Ah

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Available

BMW R18 First Edition

Available

BMW R18 Classic

Available

Tachometer

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

No

BMW R18 First Edition

No

BMW R18 Classic

No

LED Indicator Lights

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Bore

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

107.1 mm

BMW R18 First Edition

107.1 mm

BMW R18 Classic

107.1 mm

Front Wheel

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

3.5" x 19"

BMW R18 First Edition

3.5" x 19"

BMW R18 Classic

3.00" x 16"

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Steel Swinging Fork with Central Shock Strut

BMW R18 First Edition

Steel Swinging Fork with Central Shock Strut

BMW R18 Classic

Steel Swinging Fork with Central Shock Strut

Riding Modes

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Clutch

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Single Disk Dry Clutch

BMW R18 First Edition

Single Disk Dry Clutch

BMW R18 Classic

Single Disk Dry Clutch

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

2

BMW R18 First Edition

2

BMW R18 Classic

2

Ride Modes

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

3 Ride Modes - Rain, Roll, and Rock

BMW R18 First Edition

3 Ride Modes - Rain, Roll, and Rock

BMW R18 Classic

3 Ride Modes - Rain, Roll, and Rock

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

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.

BMW R18 First Edition

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.

BMW R18 Classic

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.

Speedometer

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

Analog

BMW R18 First Edition

Analog

BMW R18 Classic

Analogue

Braking System

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

BMW R18 First Edition

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

BMW R18 Classic

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

BMW R18 Cruiser (Standard Model)

BMW R18 First Edition

BMW R18 First Edition

BMW R18 Classic

BMW R18 Classic

Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

Spoke Wheel

BMW R18 First Edition

Spoke Wheel

BMW R18 Classic

Spoke Wheels

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Genuine Leather Seats

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Wheelbase

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

1731 mm

BMW R18 First Edition

1731 mm

BMW R18 Classic

1731 mm

Front Suspension

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Telescopic Forks

BMW R18 First Edition

Telescopic Forks

BMW R18 Classic

Telescopic Forks

Ignition

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Twin-Spark Ignition

BMW R18 First Edition

Twin-Spark Ignition

BMW R18 Classic

Twin-Spark Ignition

Maximum Payload

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

215 kg

BMW R18 First Edition

215 kg

BMW R18 Classic

195 kg

Performance

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

****

BMW R18 First Edition

****

BMW R18 Classic

In terms of performance, the 1800cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds.

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

180/65-B16

BMW R18 First Edition

180/65-B16

BMW R18 Classic

180/65-B16

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

9.6:1

BMW R18 First Edition

9.6:1

BMW R18 Classic

9.6:1

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

57.3°

BMW R18 First Edition

57.3°

BMW R18 Classic

57.3°

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

6

BMW R18 First Edition

6

BMW R18 Classic

6

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

Soul is All That Matters.

BMW R18 First Edition

Soul is All That Matters.

BMW R18 Classic

Iconic. Nostalgic. Soulfuel

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Maintenance Free

BMW R18 First Edition

Maintenance Free

BMW R18 Classic

Maintenance Free

Build Quality

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

*****

BMW R18 First Edition

*****

BMW R18 Classic

*****

Secondary Drive

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Shaft Drive

BMW R18 First Edition

Shaft Drive

BMW R18 Classic

Shaft Drive

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Double-Cradle Steel Frame with Screwed on Underbeams

BMW R18 First Edition

Double-Cradle Steel Frame with Screwed on Underbeams

BMW R18 Classic

Double-Cradle Steel Frame with Screwed on Underbeams

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Gross Vehicle Weight

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

560 kg

BMW R18 First Edition

560 kg

BMW R18 Classic

560 kg

On Road Price

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

BMW R18 Cruiser on road price is Rs 22.90 lakh in Delhi, Rs 23.68 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 23.18 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 23.48 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.

BMW R18 First Edition

BMW R18 First Edition on road price is Rs 25.96 lakh in Delhi, Rs 26.83 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 26.27 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 26.61 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.

BMW R18 Classic

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.

Odometer

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Digital

BMW R18 First Edition

Digital

BMW R18 Classic

Digital

Design

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

****

BMW R18 First Edition

****

BMW R18 Classic

****

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

120/70-R19

BMW R18 First Edition

120/70-R19

BMW R18 Classic

130/90-B16

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Yes

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

90 mm

BMW R18 First Edition

90 mm

BMW R18 Classic

90 mm

Top Speed

Other Features

Different

BMW R18 Cruiser

BMW R18 top speed is 180 kmph (approximate).

BMW R18 First Edition

BMW R18 top speed is 180 kmph (approximate).

BMW R18 Classic

BMW R18 Classic top speed is 180 kmph (approximate).

Emission Norms

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

BS6-Compliant

BMW R18 First Edition

BS6-Compliant

BMW R18 Classic

BS6-Compliant

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Cruiser

BMW R18 First Edition

Cruiser

BMW R18 Classic

Cruiser

Alternator

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Permanent Magnet Generator 600 W (Nominal Capacity)

BMW R18 First Edition

Permanent Magnet Generator 600 W (Nominal Capacity)

BMW R18 Classic

Permanent Magnet Generator 600 W (Nominal Capacity)

Heated Grips

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Not listed

BMW R18 First Edition

Yes

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Cruise Control

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Not listed

BMW R18 First Edition

Not listed

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Saddle Bags

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Not listed

BMW R18 First Edition

Not listed

BMW R18 Classic

15.5 litres

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Not listed

BMW R18 First Edition

Not listed

BMW R18 Classic

Yes

Caster

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Not listed

BMW R18 First Edition

Not listed

BMW R18 Classic

150 mm

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Not listed

BMW R18 First Edition

Not listed

BMW R18 Classic

6-Gear Shifting Claw Transmission in Separate Transmission Housing

Head Light

Other Features

Same

BMW R18 Cruiser

Not listed

BMW R18 First Edition

Not listed

BMW R18 Classic

LED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about R18 Cruiser vs R18 First Edition vs R18 Classic

Which is better among BMW R18 Cruiser, BMW R18 First Edition and BMW R18 Classic?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare BMW R18 Cruiser, BMW R18 First Edition and BMW R18 Classic by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do BMW R18 Cruiser, BMW R18 First Edition and BMW R18 Classic prices compare?

Based on the available data, BMW R18 Cruiser is listed with ₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000, while BMW R18 First Edition is listed with ₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000, while BMW R18 Classic is listed with ₹1,990,000 - ₹3,150,000. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for BMW R18 Cruiser, BMW R18 First Edition and BMW R18 Classic?

The detailed specifications section on this page groups available values by category and highlights differences so you can compare all vehicles without opening multiple tabs.

Can I compare similar alternatives to BMW R18 Cruiser, BMW R18 First Edition and BMW R18 Classic?

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