BMW R 12 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

BMW R 12 price starts at Rs. 22.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.02 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Chief Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 23.52 Lakh. On the performance front, the R 12 uses a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Chief Dark Horse a 1890cc engine. If you're deciding between the R 12 and Chief Dark Horse, the R 12 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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R 12 vs Chief Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12Indian Chief Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.50 LakhRs. 23.52 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmplNot Available
Engine 1170 cc1890 cc
Max power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 227 Kg304 Kg

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Basic Info BMW R 12 STDIndian Chief Dark Horse STD
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Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 23.52 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Indian Chief Dark Horse Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Aluminium cast wheels Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 61,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 64,397 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,627 R 12 Insurance Rs. 52,113 Chief Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
203 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
Not Available
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
156 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Bore
101 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
73 mm
113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
Not Available
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
11.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
19.60 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 mm
Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable, Travel - 90 mm
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-150/80-16
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/65-16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminium cast wheels
Alloy

Seat height
753 mm
662 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
430 kg
526 kg
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
2286*922*1253 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1626 mm
Length
2200 mm
2286 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
125 mm
Height
1110 mm
1253 mm
Width
830 mm
922 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
15.1 L
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
304 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
300 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
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