Confederate Renovatio Project vs BMW R 18 Dragster (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Confederate Renovatio Projectstacks up against the BMW R 18 Dragster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecConfederate Renovatio ProjectBMW R 18 Dragster
Model year20082021
Price
Engine1686 cc1802 cc
Horsepower135 hp91 hp
Torque157 Nm
Weight154 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. BremoDouble disc. 4 piston fixed calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc. 4 piston fixed calipers
Tires120/60-17 / 280/55-17 3.00-19 / 6.00-17

Confederate Renovatio Project vs BMW R 18 Dragster — which should you buy?

Picking between the Confederate Renovatio Project and the BMW R 18 Dragster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Confederate Renovatio Project brings 135 hp in a 154 kg package, while the BMW R 18 Dragster counters with 91 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: