Confederate Renovatio Project vs BMW Blechmann R18 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Confederate Renovatio Projectstacks up against the BMW Blechmann R18. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecConfederate Renovatio ProjectBMW Blechmann R18
Model year20082020
Price
Engine1686 cc1800 cc
Horsepower135 hp90 hp
Torque158 Nm
Weight154 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. BremoDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires120/60-17 / 280/55-17

Confederate Renovatio Project vs BMW Blechmann R18 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Confederate Renovatio Project and the BMW Blechmann R18 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 Blechmann R18 counters with 90 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: