Comparing Nautilus R618 2018 versus R618 2016 Recumbent Bike, What's the Difference?

Built for high-performance and intensive training, the Nautilus R618 2018 and R618 2016 are premium Recumbent Bikes that combine high quality components with comfort ergonomics and a great range of features to keep you motivated.

 

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The Nautilus R618 2018 and R618 2016 Recumbent Bikes offer the exact same features with the only difference being in the overall color of the frame:  the 2018 model is finished in an all-black frame whereas the previous 2016 model is finished in a grey/silver frame.

So apart from the color, both the Nautilus R618 2018 and 2016 Recumbent Bikes are built to the same high standards, offering super smooth and quiet operation thanks to their ECB magnetic resistance system and heavy-duty 30 lb effective flywheel system.

To keep your workouts varied and challenging, the Nautilus R618 2018 and 2016 Recumbent Bikes feature 25 resistance levels and 29 performance training programs including intervals, challenges, weight management, heart-rate and customizable programs.  Both bikes feature In-Reach buttons in the handlebars by the side of the seat for quick and easy adjustment of the resistance level.

Nautilus R618
SightLine console

Both the Nautilus R618 2018 and 2016 Recumbent Bikes come with a high-quality SightLine STN Dual Track blue-backlit console which is the best in the fitness industry, offering tilt adjustable for the best viewing angle and rich natural colors on the 2 screens making it easier on the eyes.

A wide range of motivating workout stats are displayed on the R618’s dual screens including time, speed, distance, calories and heart-rate (heart-rate can measured via either the contact pulse sensors in the handlebars by the side of the seat or via a wireless chest strap to help you stay within your target heart-rate zone as you exercise).

The Nautilus R618’s console allows for up to 4 user profiles and offers Bluetooth connectivity for seamless transferring of your workout stats to online fitness tracking apps including Nautilus Connect, My Fitness Pal and other partnered apps. 

The Nautilus R618’s console is packed with a great range of additional premium features including a 3-speed fan to help keep you cool, a sound system to listen to your favorite music (dual speakers with MP3 input), a USB charging port to charge your smart devices, and a built-in media shelf to place your tablet, book or mobile phone to keep entertained as you exercise.

In addition, there’s a conveniently placed water bottle holder located on the frame underneath the console so you can keep hydrated without having to get off the machine.

Nautilus R618 gel cushioned seat
with airflow backrest

Both the Nautilus R618 2018 and 2016 Recumbent Bikes are ergonomically designed with a low-step through frame for easy mounting/dismounting the Dynamic Recline Nautilus Gel seat.

The comfortable seat features a gel-cushioned base and a ventilated backrest for cool airflow.  The reclining backrest is infinitely adjustable and the seat itself sits on a sliding seat rail system with an easy adjustment lever to adjust the height and closeness of the seat to the pedals for a custom fit.

The Nautilus R618 Recumbent Exercise Bike belongs to the Nautilus Performance Series range which is designed for HIIT training making it suitable for the more serious athlete.  Sturdily constructed, the Nautilus R618 allows for a high user weight capacity of up to 325 lbs.

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Let’s take a look at the full features and specifications compared in the table below between the Nautilus R618 2018 versus R618 2016 to help you decide on which is the best recumbent bike for you:

Nautilus R618 vs R616 vs R614 Recumbent Exercise Bikes, Comparison Review

The Nautilus R618, R616 and R614 Recumbent Exercise Bikes are well-constructed and ergonomically designed to give you an effective low-impact workout with lots of high-end features and plenty of options to keep your workouts motivating and progressively challenging.

 

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The R618 is the latest addition to the Nautilus recumbent bike range and is the premium edition over the R616 and R614.  The Performance Range Nautilus R618 is designed for higher intensity workouts with a heavier flywheel, suitable for more serious athletes and a higher user weight capacity, and features premium comfort features including a more comfortable seat and better console design.  (See tables below for full features and specifications compared.)

Nautilus R616 LCD console

Nautilus R618 STN console

The R616 sits in the middle of the Nautilus recumbent bike range and offers the same amount of programs (29), resistance levels (25), user profiles (4) and Bluetooth connectivity as the R618.  It has a dual track blue-backlit LCD display instead of the R618’s STN dual blue-backlit display.  The STN display of the R618 is the best in the fitness industry, offering a wider viewing angle and better colors that’s easier on the eyes and the R618’s console also tilts to provide the best viewing angle.

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The R614 is Nautilus’ entry-level recumbent exercise bike and the lowest priced.  It still has plenty of programs (22) and resistance levels (20) to keep your workouts varied, but not quite as many as the R616 and R618.

The R614's console offers dual-track display like the other 2 bikes but only has a black/grey display instead of blue backlit.

The Nautilus R614 only offers 2 user profiles instead of 4 and doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity like the R616 and R618 but it does have a USB port which you can use for data transfer instead to online fitness tracking apps.

Nautilus R614 console

Nautilus R614 vented seat

The seats on all 3 Nautilus recumbent bikes are easy to mount and dismount thanks to the low step-through frame design but the design of the seat itself varies between them, with the Nautilus R618 having the most comfortable seat with a gel seat cushion design.  The R616 has a padded contoured seat base while the R614 has a vented seat base.  All 3 recumbent bikes have a ventilated backrest for support and comfort.

Nautilus R616 padded contoured seat

Nautilus R618 gel cushion seat

The Nautilus R618, R616 and R614 all feature an adjustable sliding seat rail system that makes it easy to adjust the seat to fit different user heights.  There is a slight difference in the user weight capacity each bike can accommodate, with the R618 allowing for a higher user weight capacity of up to 325 lbs compared to 300 lbs on the R616 and R614.

The Nautilus R618, R616 and R614 recumbent bikes’ consoles are all straightforward and easy to use and display motivating workout stats as you exercise including time, speed, distance, calories and heart rate.  All 3 bikes feature contact pulse grip heart-rate monitoring with sensors located in the handlebars at the side of the seat.  The R618 and R616 are also telemetry-enabled for a wireless chest-strap for more accurate heart-rate monitoring.

The Nautilus R618 also has an extra feature that the other 2 recumbent bikes don’t have and that is In-Reach remote buttons built into the handlebars by the side of the seat which allow for easy changing of the resistance levels without having to go into the console itself.

Additional features on all 3 Nautilus recumbent bikes include a sound system with built-in speakers and MP3 input, USB charging port, media shelf, 3-speed cooling fan and water bottle holder.

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Fitness tip:  Just a 30 minute cycle ride could burn between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.

Let’s take a look at the main differences and similarities in features between the Nautilus R618 versus R616 versus R614 to help you decide on which is the best recumbent exercise bike for you: