BMW R 1250 RT vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Price starts at Rs. 32.00 Lakh which is Rs. 5.34 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW R 1250 RT priced at Rs. 26.66 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1250 RT is 22.22 kmpl whereas the mileage of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is 13.54 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1250 RT is powered by 1254 cc cc engine , while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is powered by 1890 cc engine. BMW R 1250 RT is available in 4 different colours while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1250 RT vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1250 RT vs Chieftain Dark Horse

Key Highlights R 1250 RT STDChieftain Dark Horse STD
Engine Type Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam. Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm 122 PS

R 1250 RT vs Chieftain Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1250 RT STDIndian Chieftain Dark Horse STD
Rating
1 review
1 review
Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 26.66 Lakh Rs. 32.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam. Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI ...
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance ... Rs. 68,058 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
...
Valves (per cylinder)
4
...
Claimed Top Speed
200 kmph
115 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine Type
Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm
122 PS
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
102.5 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
76 mm
113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
11.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
...
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
...

Mileage (Overall)
22.22 kmpl
13.54 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.7s
...
0-40 Kmph (sec)
...
\s

Suspension-Front
BMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, standard diameter 37 mm, Travel - 120 mm
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, Travel - 136 mm
Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
...
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
...
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
...
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
...
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
359 kg
Seat height
825 mm
650 mm
Load carrying capacity
226 kg
...
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
...
Gross Weight
505 kg
628 kg
Length*Width*Height
2222*985*1570 mm3
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1668 mm
Length
2222 mm
2506 mm
Ground Clearance
...
130 mm
Height
1570 mm
1372 mm
Width
985 mm
1023 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
25 L
20.8 L
Kerb Weight
279 Kg
373 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
276 mm
300 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
Anti-theft alert
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.8AH
...
Boot Light
...

Cruise Control
Frame Type
Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it, with a co-supporting engine
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
Digital Display Type
TFT
...
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
...
Pillion Grab Rail
...
Calls and Messaging
...
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Rain,Road
Sports,Touring,Yes
Traction Control
...
Low battery alert
No. of Tripmeters
2
...
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Hill Hold
...
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
...
Additional Features/Information
BMW ShiftCam, On-board Computer, Radio Software, ABS Pro, Electronic Immobiliser, Luggage Rack
Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay Integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input
Windscreen
Gear Position Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
...
Side Stand Warning
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Tourer Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
Underseat storage
...
68 L
External Speakers
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
...
Keyless Ignition
...

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
...
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • Gorgeous styling, Refined engine, Long list of features
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • 377kg kerb weight, Engine heat while riding in traffic, Eye-watering price tag
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BMW R 1250 RT Vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1250 RT vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
BMW R 1250 RT has out rated Indian Chieftain Dark Horse on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 RT vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
The BMW R 1250 RT is cheaper than Indian Chieftain Dark Horse by ₹5.34 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1250 RT vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
For the STD version, 1254 cc Petrol engine of R 1250 RT produces 135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1890 cc Petrol engine of Chieftain Dark Horse produces 122 PS of power and 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW R 1250 RT has better performance.

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