2021 BMW R 18 vs 2024 Indian Scout Bobber

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW R 18 2021 BMW R 18

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, Pushrod-actuated OHV w/ two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
67 kW / 91 hp @ 4750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
345 kg / 760.5 lbs
2024 Indian Scout Bobber 2024 Indian Scout Bobber

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
107 hp / 79 kW @ 7250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
237 kg / 522 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212024
Make ModelBMW R 18Indian Scout Bobber
Dimensions
Seat Height690 mm / 27.2 in649 mm / 25.5 in
Wheelbase1731 mm / 68.1 in1562 mm / 61.5 in
Ground Clearance-109 mm / 4.3 in
Length2440 mm / 36 in2207 mm / 86.9 in
Width964 mm / 37.9 in with mirrors-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)345 -
Dry Weight (kg)-237
Dry Weight-237 kg / 522 lbs
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR-449 kg / 988 lbs
Wet Weight345 kg / 760.5 lbs-
Performance
Max Power67 kW / 91 hp @ 4750 rpm107 hp / 79 kW @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque158 Nm / 116 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm79.7 lb-ft / 108 NM @ 6300 rpm
Engine
Displacement1802 cc / 110 cu-in 1250 cc / 76 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, Pushrod-actuated OHV w/ two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke107.1 X 100 mm104 x 73.6 mm
Compression Ratio9.6:112.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/water cooledLiquid Cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5 exhaust standard-
Engine ManagementBMS-O-
Exhaust-2-into-1
Fuel InductionFuel injection, 48 mm Throttle valvesElectronic fuel injection, closed loop / 60 mm bore
Fuel TypePremium unleaded (95-98 RON)-
Intake / Outlet Valve Diameter41.2 x 35.0 mm-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-Dry Sump
StarterElectric, 1.5 kWElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12/26 V/Ah maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulically activated single-disc dry clutchWet, multi-plate
Final DriveShaft, Final Drive 3.091Belt, 146 tooth
Gear Ratios1st 2,438 / 2nd 1,696 / 3rd 1,296 / 4th 1,065 / 5th 0,903 / 6th 0,7841st 2.760:1, 2nd 1.882:1, 3rd 1.500:1, 4th 1.273:1, 5th 1.125:1, 5th 0.966:1
Primary Drive-Gear drive wet clutch
Primary Drive Ratios1.16-
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed6 Speed constant mesh, foot shift
Chassis
Frame TypeConstruction type Double-loop steel tube frame-
Suspension - Front49 mm Telescopic fork, Non-adjustable41 mm Telescopic fork - cartridge type, adjustable
Suspension - RearCantilevered spring-preload adjustable shockDual preload adjustable shocks
Rake32.7°29°
Steering Head Angle57.3°-
Trail150 mm / 5.9 in125 mm / 4.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear80 mm / 3.5 in50.8 mm / 2.0 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator600W-
HeadlightLED low beam with projection module LED high beam with projection module-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2X 300mm discsSingle 298 mm semi-floating disc with 2 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 300mm discSingle 298 mm semi-floating disc with 1 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)-
Braking System-Individual front and rear control
Tyres - Front120/70 R 19 or B 19 (manufacturer-dependent)130/90B16 67H
Tyres - Rear180/65 B 16150/80B16 77H
WheelsSpoked-
Wheels - Front3.5 x 19Cast 8-spoke 16 in x 3.5 in
Wheels - Rear5.0 x 16Cast 5-spoke 16 in x 3.5 in