Yamaha Vmax vs BMW R18

BikeWale brings you comparison of Yamaha Vmax and BMW R18. The ex-showroom price of Yamaha Vmax is ₹ 27,84,236 and BMW R18 is ₹ 32,50,000. Yamaha Vmax is available in 1 colour and BMW R18 is available in 5 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Yamaha Vmax and BMW R18.

Yamaha Vmax vs BMW R18 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Vmax	R18
Price	₹ 27,84,236	₹ 32,50,000
Capacity	1679 cc	1802 cc
Power	197.3 bhp @ 9000 rpm	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Vmax

Standard

₹ 27,84,236

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R18

Transcontinental

₹ 32,50,000

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Vmax

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R18

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	197.3 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	89.84 bhp @ 4,750 rpm
Max Torque	166.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	210	408
Top Speed (kmph)	220	180
Riding Modes	--	Rock, Roll and Rain
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,679	1,802
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	14	17
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	4	2
Bore (mm)	90	107.1
Stroke (mm)	66	100
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	--	9.6 :1
Ignition	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Clutch	--	Single Plate Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	24
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1.9	4
Emission Standard	--	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Braking System	--	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Caliper - Front (Piston)	--	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	298	300
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	--	4
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	--	16
Front Tyre Size	120/70 R18M/C (59V)	120/70 - R19
Rear Tyre Size	200/50 R18M/C (76V)	180/65 - B16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	46
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	46

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Semi-Digital
Odometer	--	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Digital Fuel Gauge
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Black	Mineral white metallic
		Gravity Blue Metallic
		Black Storm Metallic (Transcontinental))
		Galaxy dust metallic /Titan silver 2 metallic
		Manhattan metallic matt

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

8 Ratings

4.5/5

13 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.0Visual Appeal	4.0Visual Appeal
	4.0Reliability	3.0Reliability
	4.7Performance	4.0Performance
	3.7Service Experience	4.0Service Experience

Most Helpful Review

My best experience with this bike

V max is my dream bike ... Every night it's comes in my dream .... Finally the day ha

Real Cruiser

The build quality and attention to detail are amazing. This bike is really fun to rid

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BMW R18 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	310	427
Seat Height (mm)	775	740
Ground Clearance (mm)	140	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,395	2,640
Overall Width (mm)	820	970
Overall Height (mm)	1,190	1,500
Wheelbase (mm)	1,700	1,695
Chassis Type	Aluminum, Diamond-shaped	Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams

Standard Warranty (year)	--	3
Standard Warranty (km)	--	Unlimited

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	LED
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--	LED
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--

Riding Modes Switch	--
Cruise Control	--	Available
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control	--

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat	Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	--

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage (Litres)	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

Yamaha Vmax vs BMW R18