BMW

R 18 Transcontinental

The BMW R 18 Transcontinental is the top-spec variant in the R 18 family. The luxury tourer carries a heavy price tag of Rs 31.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Based on the R18, the Transcontinental gets a large batwing-style fairing up front with a wind-deflector, a round LED headlight and sofa-like seats with a wide handlebar. The classic old-school tear-drop-shaped fuel tank and beautiful coach lines add to the bagger charm. In terms of features, the R 18 Transcontinental's front dash features circular analogue instruments at the top and a large 10.25-inch TFT colour display below with a Marshall Gold Series Stage 2 audio system consisting of six speakers.

The R 18 Transcontinental gets three riding modes – Rock, Roll and Rain. The motorcycle also comes with active cruise control, switchable traction control, automatic stability control, dynamic engine braking, and hill-start control. The Transcontinental gets the same 1,802 cc air/oil-cooled boxer-twin engine, making 90 bhp at 4,750 rpm while putting out a massive 158 Nm of peak torque at 3,000 rpm. The motor comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a single-disc dry clutch. BMW offers reverse gear as an optional extra.