Bmw R 18 vs Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 18 vs Moto Guzzi Audace 1400. Bmw R 18: 91 hp @ 4,750 rpm hp, 345 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Moto Guzzi Audace 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 18
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
Horsepower (hp)
91 hp
96 hp
Torque (Nm)
158 Nm
120 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
345 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
345 kg (wet/curb weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 18
7.5/10
"A flawed but genuinely special cruiser that rewards patient, deliberate riders."
Pros
+Thunderous low-end torque
+Stunning visual presence
+Bulletproof boxer reliability
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Suspension harsh on base
−Chrome trim corrodes easily
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
7.5/10
"A deeply individual machine that rewards patience and punishes impatience."
Pros
+Absolutely distinctive visual presence
+Massive torque below 4000rpm
+Genuine mechanical character
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Heavy for urban maneuvering
−Early electrical gremlins reported
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